1. Transforming HR for a Strategic Partnership with the Business Units
Human Resource Function needs to undergo a major paradigm shift to build an effective and trustworthy relationship with the various business units in the organization, a relationship that is based on a strategic partnership the value of which is clearly seen and appreciated by the organization.

2. The Role of HR in Managing Corporate Change
Managing the human dimension of the various change initiatives is instrumental to achieving their objectives. As the HR Function is increasingly becoming responsible for facilitating change, this sub theme explores the significance and the challenges of assuming this role as well as the various means for fulfilling this role.

3. The Leader’s Role in fostering a productive and motivating working environment
Leaders have a significant influence in shaping the working environment of the organizational unit they are responsible for. This sub theme is intended to cover the attributes and behaviors leaders need to demonstrate to build an atmosphere that stimulates productivity, commitment, and creativity.

4. Defining HR Competencies and Evolving HR Function
Transforming the role of the HR Function can not be effectively achieved with the traditional HR Core Competencies. This sub theme focuses on the new competencies that HR professionals need to be equipped with.

5. Measuring the Effectiveness of HR
This sub theme covers the tools and methodologies that the HR Function can use to measure its effectiveness and contributions to the business; and highlights examples of the evolving HR performance indicators.

6. Building a Future Generation of Leaders
To sustain their effectiveness and growth, organizations need to institute the proper methodologies and programs to ensure the continuous availability of the right leaders to move the organization forwards. This sub theme explores the emerging methodologies for identifying and developing future leaders.