Be prepared to be an active participant in the strategic decision making processes of any organization, but to do that effectively a knowledge of the strategy, financial, and operations side of the organization is essential. When opportunity knocks, do you have the business shrewdness, knowledge and skills to be a valued and effective business partner in your organization?
Gain a better understanding of the strategic, financial and operation functions that drive business. Our interactive and informative session helps bridge the gap between what senior management expects and needs and what HR delivers. Participants will learn to apply the information presented using a case study discussion. Business Acumen may also be customized for any individual organization seeking to host an on-site specific to their business.
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Who Should Attend this Course?
This program is ideal for human resource management professionals or human resource professionals looking to advance into a management role.
Continuting Education Units/Contact Hours
.65 CEUs/6.5 contact hours
Registration Fee
On or before February 28
$425 - Participant
$400 - NIU Alumni
$375 - per person for two or more from the same organization
On or after February 29
$450 - Participant
$425 - NIU Alumni
$400 - per person for two or more from the same organization
Cancellation Policy
At least 30 days prior to class start - refund less $50 processing fee; 10-29 days prior to class start -refund less $125 processing fee; 1-9 days prior to class start - no refund but you may transfer to another class.
Transfer Policy
At least 10 days prior to class start - $50; 1-9 days prior to class start - $100; After class start - $200.
About Our Instructors:
Russ Hagberg is an accomplished businessman, teacher and consultant. Prior to forming Hagberg & Associates, specializing in strategic people issues, Russ was a key member of the senior management team for Santa Fe Railways and Santa Fe Industries, serving as Senior VP and Chief of Staff, VP Transportation Operations and VP Human Resources and Labor Relations. Russ currently teaches graduate and undergraduate strategic management courses at Northern Illinois University. He holds a BS Degree in Marketing from NIU and a MBA Degree from the University of Chicago
Denis Springer is the retired Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation. His professional career includes executive positions with Arthur Andersen & Co., Gould Inc., Brown Boveri Electric Inc. and Santa Fe Industries. He holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a MBA from the University of Chicago.
HRCI
HRCI requires 2 years of exempt level experience to be accepted as a candidate for certification. Students within 1 year of graduation may take the exam but will not become certified until the experience requirement is met. Any questions about qualifications/eligibility to take the exam should be directed to HRCI - www.hrci.org.
Location
NIU Hoffman Estates
5555 Trillium Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Directions
Date
March 13, 2008
Time
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
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