Evolving HR: Shaping the Future Workforce

• IMI is in the top 2% of executive education providers worldwide.
• We have been empowering business leaders to build their capabilities for over 70 years.
• We are ranked #1 in Ireland for the quality of our teaching staff on Custom programmes.
• As a not-for-profit organisation, our full focus is on you, the participant. Through continuous reinvestment, we engage world class faculty to enhance the learning experience and deliver highly contextualised and outcome-lead programmes. This provides you with the best opportunity possible to grow your career.

Autumn 2025 start dates will be announced soon.

1. The Future of HR & Adaptive Leadership

• Understand how HR is evolving in response to digital transformation, hybrid work, and global trends.
• Learn to apply agile methodologies and lean HR practices to improve workflow and prioritisation.

2. AI, Data & HR Automation

• Explore AI’s role in HR—from automation to predictive analytics.
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-powered tools to streamline decision-making.
• Learn how automation platforms like Power Automate can reduce repetitive tasks and enhance HR efficiency.

3. Redesigning the Employee Experience

• Apply design thinking and EX journey mapping to create employee-centric HR processes.
• Understand how hybrid work models, ESG, and DEIB are shaping workforce expectations.
• Learn how HR can proactively shape culture and engagement strategies.

4. Strategic HR for Business Impact

• Develop a future-ready HR strategy that integrates agility, technology, and workforce optimisation.
• Master process mapping techniques using tools like Lucidchart, Miro, and Mural to streamline HR operations.
• Build leadership capabilities to drive transformation and cultural change within your organisation.

This programme is designed for HR leaders, senior professionals, and transformation specialists who want to:

– Redefine HR’s strategic role and influence business outcomes.

– Leverage AI, automation, and data to optimise HR workflows.

– Enhance the employee experience using design thinking and EX principles.

– Lead HR transformation with agile methodologies and lean HR frameworks.

Whether you are an HR director, business partner, or change leader, this programme will equip you with the tools and strategies to future-proof your HR function.

1. Practical, Actionable Insights: Gain ready-to-use frameworks and tools that you can immediately apply in your HR role.
2. Expert-Led Learning: Learn from leading HR practitioners and industry experts who bring real-world experience to every session.
3. Global Best Practices: Discover cutting-edge HR strategies and case studies from innovative organisations worldwide.
4. Technology-Driven HR: Develop AI and automation capabilities that will transform how you manage HR operations and workforce planning.
5. Networking & Peer Learning: Join an exclusive HR leadership network, engage in peer discussions, and collaborate on shared challenges and solutions.

Upon programme completion, you will receive an e-certificate specifying the learning hours undertaken. Many industry bodies have different criteria for accepted courses, eligible CPD hours, and required documentation. Please check the criteria and, if appropriate, submit the e-certificate as evidence of your participation. Please keep the e-certificate secure as you may need it for verification purposes at a later date.

Read our campus information page for details.