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Strategic Workforce Planning for HE
9th June 2026
Online via Teams 11-12.30
Strategic Workforce Planning – an introduction
Date: Tuesday 9 June, delivered online 11-12.30pm
Overview
An introductory Strategic Workforce Planning session for HR professionals in higher education delivered as a facilitated discussion with minimal slide content. The session will introduce core SWP concepts, practical benefits for universities, and simple next steps to understand how to progress SWP activity within participating institutions.
Objectives
Provide a clear, practical introduction to Strategic Workforce Planning and its value for higher education.
Enable participants to consider their readiness for SWP.
Identify demand for deeper follow-up workshop(s) where required.
Format and Audience
Duration: 60–90 minutes.
Delivery: Live facilitated discussion, limited slides, interactive Q&A, and short breakouts if required.
Audience: HR professionals from multiple HEIs at varying stages of SWP maturity.
Materials provided: One-page overview of key SWP approach.
Proposed 60–90 Minute Agenda
Welcome and aims: 5-10 mins
Introductions: 5-10 mins
SWP overview: core concepts, stages and benefits for HEIs 20-30 mins
Facilitated Q&A discussion: SWP approach, current state, barriers, and priorities 20-30 mins.
Summary and possible next steps 5–10 mins.
If you are unsure whether it’s the right programme for you, contact Sophie.
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