Elevate Your HR Career: From Generalist to Strategic Business Partner
Transform HR Impact—Lead, Influence, and Drive Business Success!

Instructor :
Gary DePaul
Webinar ID:
19899
Date: JUN 11, 2025 (WED)
Start Time: 10 AM PT - 11:30 AM PT
Duration: 90 Mins.
What you will learn
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- Understand The Key Differences Between Tactical And Strategic HR
- Identify Common Barriers That Prevent HR Career Advancement
- Discover The Essential Behaviors Of High-Performing HR Professionals
- Learn How To Build Strong Strategic Partnerships In HR
- Develop A Growth Mindset For Continuous HR Improvement
- Master Communication Strategies To Influence Business Leaders Effectively
- Gain Practical Steps To Transition Into A ….
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- Understand The Key Differences Between Tactical And Strategic HR
- Identify Common Barriers That Prevent HR Career Advancement
- Discover The Essential Behaviors Of High-Performing HR Professionals
- Learn How To Build Strong Strategic Partnerships In HR
- Develop A Growth Mindset For Continuous HR Improvement
- Master Communication Strategies To Influence Business Leaders Effectively
- Gain Practical Steps To Transition Into A Strategic HR Role
- Position Yourself As A Trusted HR Business Partner
Course Description
As an HR professional, your day is often filled with administrative tasks, compliance management, and employee relations. While these responsibilities are critical, they can limit HR’s potential to drive meaningful business impact.
What if you could go beyond tactical work and position yourself as a strategic leader?
In this 90-minute webinar, HR expert and author Dr. Gary DePaul will guide you through the shift from an HR Generalist to a Strategic HR Professional (SHR).
Drawing insights from his upcoming 2025 book, Reimagine Strategic HR, Dr. DePaul will introduce the six key behavior-sets that enable HR professionals to build influential partnerships within their organizations.
What You’ll Gain from This Session:
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- A framework for transitioning from transactional to strategic HR
- Insights into the two core mindsets that shape high-impact HR professionals
- Real-world examples of HR leaders who successfully transformed their roles
- Practical steps to elevate your HR influence—no matter your current position
By the end of this session, you’ll have the tools and insights to redefine your HR role, contribute to business success, and become a valued partner in decision-making.
Enroll Now!
As an HR professional, your day is often filled with administrative tasks, compliance management, and employee relations. While these responsibilities are critical, they can limit HR’s potential to drive meaningful business impact.
What if you could go beyond tactical work and position yourself as a strategic leader?
In this 90-minute webinar, HR expert and author Dr. Gary DePaul will guide you through the shift from an HR Generalist to a Strategic HR Professional (SHR).
Drawing insights from his upcoming 2025 book, Reimagine Strategic HR, Dr. DePaul will introduce the six key behavior-sets that enable HR professionals to build influential partnerships within their organizations.
What You’ll Gain from This Session:
-
- A framework for transitioning from transactional to strategic HR
- Insights into the two core mindsets that shape high-impact HR professionals
- Real-world examples of HR leaders who successfully transformed their roles
- Practical steps to elevate your HR influence—no matter your current position
By the end of this session, you’ll have the tools and insights to redefine your HR role, contribute to business success, and become a valued partner in decision-making.
Enroll Now!
Why you should attend
Many HR professionals feel stuck in transactional work—handling compliance, benefits, and employee issues—while struggling to gain influence at the leadership level.
If you want to shift from a support role to a strategic business partner, this webinar is for you.
Dr. Gary DePaul will break down the mindsets and behaviors that separate tactical HR professionals from strategic leaders. You’ll learn why many HR professionals struggle to secure a seat at the table—and, more importantly, how to change that.
Key Takeaways:
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- Understand why HR’s role is evolving and how to stay ahead
- Learn the behavior shifts that enable HR to influence business decisions
- Discover practical steps to transition from reactive HR to proactive strategy
- Gain insights from real-world HR professionals who successfully made this leap
This isn’t just theory—it’s a roadmap to becoming an indispensable business partner.
Are you ready to take the next step?
Register Today!
Many HR professionals feel stuck in transactional work—handling compliance, benefits, and employee issues—while struggling to gain influence at the leadership level.
If you want to shift from a support role to a strategic business partner, this webinar is for you.
Dr. Gary DePaul will break down the mindsets and behaviors that separate tactical HR professionals from strategic leaders. You’ll learn why many HR professionals struggle to secure a seat at the table—and, more importantly, how to change that.
Key Takeaways:
-
- Understand why HR’s role is evolving and how to stay ahead
- Learn the behavior shifts that enable HR to influence business decisions
- Discover practical steps to transition from reactive HR to proactive strategy
- Gain insights from real-world HR professionals who successfully made this leap
This isn’t just theory—it’s a roadmap to becoming an indispensable business partner.
Are you ready to take the next step?
Register Today!
Areas Covered
1. Understanding Strategic vs. Tactical HR
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- Compare two real-world HR professionals—one who operates strategically and one who remains tactical
- Identify the key differences in their approach, impact, and career progression
2. Why Some HR Professionals Get Stuck
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- Common barriers that prevent HR professionals from transitioning to a strategic role
- How traditional HR responsibilities can limit career growth if not approached strategically
3. What Sets Exemplary HR Professionals Apart
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- Key distinctions between high-performing HR leaders and average performers
- The skills and behaviors that make HR a driving force in business success
4. The Building Strategic Relationships Model
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- Introduction to the Building Strategic Relationships framework
- How to develop and maintain influential partnerships within your organization
5. Adopting the Growth Mindset
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- Three critical behavior sets that foster strategic thinking and continuous improvement
- Shifting from a reactive to a proactive HR mindset
6. Mastering the Communication Mindset
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- Three key behavior sets that enhance influence and collaboration with business leaders
- Strategies to speak the language of leadership and gain trust
7. Immediate Action Steps for Strategic Impact
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- Practical, ready-to-implement strategies to start building strategic partnerships
- How to position yourself as an essential business partner from day one
BONUS:
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- PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
- Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
- Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email
1. Understanding Strategic vs. Tactical HR
-
- Compare two real-world HR professionals—one who operates strategically and one who remains tactical
- Identify the key differences in their approach, impact, and career progression
2. Why Some HR Professionals Get Stuck
-
- Common barriers that prevent HR professionals from transitioning to a strategic role
- How traditional HR responsibilities can limit career growth if not approached strategically
3. What Sets Exemplary HR Professionals Apart
-
- Key distinctions between high-performing HR leaders and average performers
- The skills and behaviors that make HR a driving force in business success
4. The Building Strategic Relationships Model
-
- Introduction to the Building Strategic Relationships framework
- How to develop and maintain influential partnerships within your organization
5. Adopting the Growth Mindset
-
- Three critical behavior sets that foster strategic thinking and continuous improvement
- Shifting from a reactive to a proactive HR mindset
6. Mastering the Communication Mindset
-
- Three key behavior sets that enhance influence and collaboration with business leaders
- Strategies to speak the language of leadership and gain trust
7. Immediate Action Steps for Strategic Impact
-
- Practical, ready-to-implement strategies to start building strategic partnerships
- How to position yourself as an essential business partner from day one
BONUS:
-
- PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
- Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
- Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email
Who is this course for
Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!
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- HR Generalists Seeking A More Strategic Role
- HR Managers Wanting To Influence Business Decisions
- Talent Development Professionals Focused On Organizational Growth
- HR Business Partners Looking To Strengthen Leadership Impact
- Senior HR Leaders Driving People-Centered Business Strategies
- People Operations Professionals Enhancing HR’s Strategic Value
- Aspiring HR Professionals Preparing For Leadership Roles
- Business Leaders Managing HR Functions Within Their Teams
Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!
-
- HR Generalists Seeking A More Strategic Role
- HR Managers Wanting To Influence Business Decisions
- Talent Development Professionals Focused On Organizational Growth
- HR Business Partners Looking To Strengthen Leadership Impact
- Senior HR Leaders Driving People-Centered Business Strategies
- People Operations Professionals Enhancing HR’s Strategic Value
- Aspiring HR Professionals Preparing For Leadership Roles
- Business Leaders Managing HR Functions Within Their Teams
Instructor Profile
Gary DePaul is passionate about empowering professionals like you to be exceptional at leadership and drive positive change. In today’s complex world, organizations need leadership to inspire, build resilient teams, and achieve impactful results. That’s where I come in.
Likewise, I help HR professionals elevate their value by becoming more strategic. Too many are stuck completing transactional and tactical work but have little guidance on contributing to business strategy.
How I Help You Lead:
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- Leadership Development: My keynotes, books, and workshops equip professionals like you with the tools and strategies to lead with purpose, authenticity, and impact.
- Strategic HR: I help HR professionals elevate their value by becoming more influential contributors to business strategy and the performance growth of their people.
Additional Expertise:
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- UNCC Faculty: As a dedicated adjunct professor, I guide the next generation of leaders.
- Unlabeled Leadership Podcast: Join my podcast for inspiring interviews and practical leadership insights.
- Research-Based Approach: My work is grounded in evidence-based practices, ensuring you receive impactful strategies.
Let’s Connect: Ready to reveal your leadership potential? Join me as I facilitate HRComplianceInfo webinars that help you lead.