Corporate leadership training
Leadership in Human Resources Training Course in Austria
Help your HR leaders turn a strategic HR roadmap into results: attracting talent through strong employer branding, coaching teams, running fair appraisals, fostering inclusion and well-being and steering change, with data guiding each decision, through practical training.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Austria - For HR managers, partners
and people leaders
Course overview
What Is Leadership in Human Resources?
Leadership in human resources is the skill of shaping how an organisation attracts, develops and keeps people, so that HR drives results rather than only handling administration. The course combines theory and practical exercises across the HR leader’s role: long-term HR planning, team empowerment, inclusion, mediation, process optimisation, talent acquisition, change, performance, compliance, engagement and HR analytics.
Interactive sessions, case studies and practical exercises let participants work on HR roadmaps, appraisal methods and change communication like those HR leaders in Austria take on in their own organisations.
The course is delivered for organisations across Austria and suits HR managers, directors, business partners and executives, as well as aspiring HR leaders, whether they are seasoned professionals refining their skills or newcomers building a strong foundation. It covers the full scope of HR leadership, from a strategic HR roadmap to talent acquisition, performance management and HR metrics.
Why it matters
Why HR Leadership Matters in Austria
As technology, workforce demographics and business needs change, organisations in Austria need HR leaders who plan ahead, engage their people and keep HR aligned with organisational objectives.
Competing for talent
Strong employer branding and smooth recruitment help organisations win and keep the people they need.
Culture and morale
HR shapes the trust, recognition and work-life balance that keep teams thriving.
Strategy needs people
Organisational objectives are met only when a long-term HR plan puts capable people in place.
Changing ways of working
Agile HR leaders help organisations in Austria adapt to new technology and changing demographics.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
Six steps turn in a cycle, opening with the objectives HR must support and closing with HR improving its own methods, so recruitment, development, engagement and analytics follow one strategic roadmap.
HR leadership in action
- 1. AlignWhat does the business need?
- 2. AttractWho do we need?
- 3. DevelopHow will people grow?
- 4. EngageDo people want to stay?
- 5. MeasureWhat do the data say?
- 6. EvolveWhat must HR change?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
HR Aligned with Strategy
A strategic HR roadmap keeps people plans tied to organisational objectives.
Stronger Talent Pipeline
High-potential employees are identified early and prepared for key roles.
Fairer Appraisals
Goal setting and appraisal methods staff see as fair.
Higher Engagement
Recognition and attention to wellness keep staff engaged and loyal.
Inclusive Culture
Equity and belonging grow as unconscious bias is addressed.
Better People Decisions
Data-driven analysis guides decisions on HR strategy and the workforce.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units in three stages run from setting a strategic HR roadmap, through acquiring, appraising, developing and retaining talent, to engagement, conflict, inclusion and leading organisational change.
- Unit 1
Strategic HR
- Turn organisational goals into a strategic HR roadmap.
- Win senior leaders’ confidence as a strategic adviser.
- Automate administrative tasks to free time for strategy.
- Unit 2
Workforce Planning
- Develop long-term HR plans based on future skill needs.
- Identify where capabilities fall short and how to fix it.
- Plan succession for key roles, including in HR.
- Unit 3
Policy and Compliance
- Keep policies current, including on data privacy and security.
- Apply labour laws and regulations correctly.
- Apply policies evenly in every department.
- Unit 4
People Analytics
- Collect and analyse HR data on turnover and engagement.
- Set KPIs that measure HR success.
- Make data-driven recommendations to decision-makers.
- Unit 5
Attracting Talent
- Specify the skills each open role really demands.
- Use employer branding and social media to reach candidates.
- Conduct effective, structured job interviews.
- Unit 6
Appraisal Systems
- Choose goal-setting and appraisal methods that are fair.
- Equip managers to give feedback and coach well.
- Turn appraisal results into employee growth plans.
- Unit 7
Developing People
- Create leadership development programmes linked to business needs.
- Encourage managers to coach and mentor their people.
- Identify high-potential employees early.
- Unit 8
Retaining Talent
- Understand the reasons people stay or resign.
- Watch for signs of burnout or disengagement in valued staff.
- Offer growth plans and flexibility that make staying attractive.
- Unit 9
Employee Engagement
- Ask for employee feedback and act on it visibly.
- Build trust and rapport between staff and leaders.
- Design recognition schemes that reward real contribution.
- Unit 10
Workplace Conflict
- Use a conflict resolution framework everyone understands.
- Apply mediation techniques to disputes between staff and managers.
- Use constructive feedback to stop conflict recurring.
- Unit 11
Inclusive Workplaces
- Plan diversity and inclusion initiatives with staying power.
- Address unconscious bias in HR practices.
- Promote equity and belonging for every employee.
- Unit 12
Leading HR Change
- Lead change initiatives and overcome resistance.
- Streamline recruitment and onboarding with automation.
- Help managers balance flexible and remote work.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
Strategic HR
Morning break
Workforce planning
Lunch
Policy and compliance
People analytics
Afternoon break
Attracting talent
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Appraisal systems
Morning break
Developing and retaining people
Lunch
Employee engagement
Workplace conflict and inclusion
Afternoon break
Leading HR change
HR leadership action plan
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Each concept is tested in case studies, planning tasks and coaching practice built around the talent, performance and change questions HR leaders in Austria work on.
Workforce Plan
Draft a long-term HR plan that matches skills to future needs.
Appraisal Redesign
Compare appraisal methods and redesign a sample review.
Grievance Case Work
Mediate a staff grievance using a clear resolution framework.
Engagement Plan
Act on feedback with recognition and wellness measures.
Who should attend
Designed for people who lead HR.
Ideal for HR managers, directors and business partners, executives and line managers who lead people, and aspiring HR leaders, whether they are seasoned professionals refining their skills or newcomers building a strong foundation.
- HR DirectorsSet a strategic HR roadmap with the leadership.
- HR ManagersEmpower and coach the HR team.
- HR Business PartnersAdvise the business with data-driven insight.
- Line ManagersApply coaching and feedback in their teams.
- Business OwnersSet up streamlined HR processes early.
- Aspiring HR LeadersBuild a strong foundation for HR leadership.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in Austria, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Austria or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No formal prerequisites. Some experience of HR or people management helps, and the course works well for mixed groups.
No formal prerequisites
Open to anyone who leads or shapes HR work.
All experience levels
From HR officers to HR directors.
Designed for mixed groups
HR and line managers see people issues from both sides.
Bring a live issue
Bring a current HR challenge, kept anonymous, to work on.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
The framework follows a cycle: analyse HR data and organisational needs, design a response, test it in practical exercises and apply it in your own workplace.
Practical and Actionable
Tools and strategies participants can act on at once.
Relevant to Austria
Shaped around the HR issues organisations in Austria are working through.
Strategic Outlook
Space to think about where HR leadership is heading.
The HR leadership cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Align HR to strategy
Build an HR roadmap that serves organisational objectives.
- 02
Plan the workforce
Develop long-term HR plans that close skill gaps and secure succession.
- 03
Run fair appraisals
Apply goal setting and appraisal methods that feel fair to staff.
- 04
Develop talent
Spot high-potential employees and develop them as leaders.
- 05
Lift engagement
Use recognition and wellness to lift engagement.
- 06
Lead HR change
Communicate change clearly and overcome resistance.
HR leadership is the work of making sure the right people grow in the right roles, at the pace the organisation needs.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Practical exercises and realistic scenarios help participants use HR data, coaching and planning tools on their own workplace challenges.
Interactive sessions and case studies place participants in situations HR leaders in Austria might handle, such as a recruitment process so slow that strong candidates accept other offers, or a team pushing back against a new way of working. They practise streamlining a process, communicating change and giving coaching feedback, then take back tools they can use with their teams straight away.
Talent Grid
Map employees on a nine-box grid to find high-potential talent for development.
Stay Interviews
Prepare conversations about what keeps employees motivated.
HR Dashboard
Select the HR metrics leaders should track.
Policy Review
Review a policy for ethics, data privacy and clarity.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
Participants apply the tools in organisations in Austria, from employer branding and interviews to appraisals, mediation, leadership development and HR automation.
- RecruitmentBrand the employer, hire well.
- Performance ReviewsSet goals and appraise fairly.
- Employee RelationsMediate disputes calmly.
- Learning ProgrammesDevelop high-potential staff.
- RestructuringOvercome resistance to change.
- HR SystemsAutomate routine HR tasks.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in Austria or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Austria
Adapting the programme for Austrian organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in Austria.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across Austria and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Austria and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in Austria.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
Yes, particularly for beginners who need a clear, structured way to start organizing workplace information.
Yes, because it helped me learn the basics of critical thinking to generate new ideas, analyze articles, and make arguments.
The course allowed me to identify the area where errors could occur and the various steps to identify and reduce the errors. Case studies were also provided to give a real-life experience instead of theoretical lessons.
Yes definitely, since it teaches a fresh, highly constructive approach to problem-solving and team collaboration.
Yes, the strategic frameworks shared are highly practical and worth learning for career growth.
Yes definitely. Gaining a deep understanding of structured mentoring models is incredibly beneficial for anyone stepping into a leadership role.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It develops strategic HR leadership: building an HR roadmap, attracting and developing talent, managing performance, engaging and including staff, resolving conflict and leading change, applied to organisations in Austria.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: HR as strategic partner (strategic HR, workforce planning, policy and compliance, people analytics), managing talent (attracting talent, appraisal systems, developing people, retaining talent) and culture and change (employee engagement, workplace conflict, inclusive workplaces and leading HR change).
Who should attend this course?
HR managers, directors and business partners, executives, line managers and aspiring HR leaders, whether experienced or new to the field.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. Newcomers build a strong foundation, while seasoned HR professionals refine their leadership skills.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
It combines theory with practical exercises. Participants draft an HR plan, redesign an appraisal, mediate a grievance and turn feedback into an engagement plan.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside Austria?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
Case studies, long-term HR planning, a nine-box talent grid, appraisal redesign, mediation practice, retention conversations, an HR metrics exercise and an action plan.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Austrian context?
Yes. It is built for HR leaders in Austria, with case studies on recruitment, performance, engagement and change that reflect a fast-evolving HR landscape.
Which cities in Austria can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Austria, including Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt and Villach, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Austria.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
- 1
Enquiry
Share your training needs and priorities.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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