3 Mistakes HR Makes in Strategic Planning Retreats
Most HR professionals walk into strategic planning retreats unprepared for the battleground ahead. Francis Wade pulls back the curtain on why HR consistently loses influence in the room where game-changing decisions happen—and exactly how to reverse it. This isn't another soft-skills seminar. Wade, alongside Dr. Russell Robbins-Robinson, dismantles three career-limiting mistakes that keep HR sidelined during the most critical conversations in any company. If you've ever felt the sting of being treated as an afterthought in strategic discussions, this session explains why—and what to do about it. The post-pandemic window for Caribbean companies to craft disruptive strategies is closing fast. While competitors plot market entry, HR professionals face a moment of truth: step up with data-driven strategic thinking, or watch decisions get made without you. Wade argues this is the "Olympic moment" for HR—the chance to prove indispensable value when it matters most. You'll discover why "cascading strategy to HR" produces mediocre results, how digital transformation hinges on workplace capability (not just technology), and why CEOs spend 41% of their time on people issues despite having zero HR training. The most valuable insight? Strategic planning isn't a two-day retreat—it's a 363-day campaign of influence. Featuring a breakdown of the five stages of digital maturity (co-authored by Microsoft's CEO), practical tools for HR analytics, and a blueprint for commanding respect in executive discussions. Whether you're preparing for your next board meeting or positioning yourself for the C-suite, this masterclass delivers the strategic sophistication you need—wrapped in the kind of straight-talk business storytelling that makes complex concepts feel effortless to absorb. Perfect viewing for your professional off-season when you want intellectual stimulation without the homework. 5 Key Timestamps: [11:36] The Perception Gap Crisis – Why only 33% of business leaders believe HR adds strategic value, and the brutal feedback loop keeping HR professionals in the dark about their diminishing influence [24:36] Mistake #1: The Silence Trap – The shocking pattern of HR going quiet for 80% of strategic retreats, and why being a "good listener" is killing your career advancement in executive rooms [41:23] The 363-Day Campaign Strategy – Why breakthrough strategies aren't created in weekend retreats, and how to spend the entire year building influence so you walk in prepared to shape every major decision [47:56] Digital Transformation's Hidden Bottleneck – Microsoft's CEO reveals the real gap isn't technology—it's workplace capability. The three-column framework HR must master to lead (not follow) digital transformation [54:42] The Analytics Imperative – Why qualitative presentations leave executives pretending to understand, and the specific dashboards that make CEOs spend 41% of their time on people issues suddenly comprehensible
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