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The HRBP & Team Development experience is comprised of a unique blend of learning methods – curated in one dynamic program, for a team of colleagues
HRBP & Team Development participants enjoy the benefits of group and individual coaching methods unique to executiveDRUMTM, and the opportunity to participate in the broader network of HR professionals outside of their company.
This experience is focused on those who work with clients, and engaging in the business of HR with those clients. As a result, participant groups could be all HRBPs or a cross-functional HR team of specialists aligned to a client group.
We customize the experience to the participant group.
The outcome is greater personal impact, business performance, and engagement
The four-month team experience builds on insight and concludes with paths for further personal development and community networking
Each executiveDRUMTM HRBP & Team Development curriculum is tailored to the business demands of the sponsor company and the development needs of the team of HR professionals in the experience. executiveDRUMTM leadership works with the sponsoring leader(s) to understand the needs and recommend a four month curriculum to meet them. We refine the agenda and launch!
In working with the sponsor of the development, we discuss the needs for evolving the team dynamics of the group. As helpful, our work together can also focus on areas of role clarity, collaboration skills, decision-rights, and trust-building.
A sample four-month curriculum is:
Team size is recommended to be between 8-14 teammates (larger groups can be adapted).
Click here to schedule time to discuss the HRBP & Team Development Experience
Pricing and value options are determined after an initial consultation
Scope can include various levers to support leadership development
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the HRBP & Team Development experience?
David Gunn is dynamic, recognized coach and HR expert. He has been a senior HR executive at Disney and Bank of America, a consulting Partner at PwC, and currently leads the executive development company he founded in 2022. David has an MBA from Wharton, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, and is a Board Certified Coach. He is the Lead Coach & Facilitator of the HRBP & Team Development experience. Learn more about David.
How do you tailor the HRBP & Team Experience to our company and our people?
Great question. We work closely to understand the needs of the team, the business context of their work, and the work itself that the team and its’ members lead. We seek to understand the culture and political dynamics that surround the work of the HR team, as well as the broader industry dynamics. Together, we define success measures before we start.
In working with the sponsor of the development, we discuss the needs for evolving the team dynamics of the group. As helpful, our work together can also focus on areas of role clarity, collaboration skills, decision-rights, and trust-building.
Additionally, we strive to incorporate speakers from the sponsor company into the program, as well as reading/listening pre-work that is specific to the company, it’s competitors, and industry. All of this is done with the intent to further learning and engagement.
Finally, as the program launches, the Lead Coach meets with each participant to discuss needs and interests, then brings a recommendation to the group for discussion and agreement.
What makes this experience different from others?
executiveDRUMTM HR experiences are well-rooted in adult learning principles and share equal focus on the work of HR and overall business strategy. The experience is local and in-person.
Participants of the HRBP & Team development experience operate as a team, over time, to engage in rich, facilitated discussion, while concurrently engaging in individual coaching targeted to the person’s unique needs. The experience lends itself to powerful group dynamics and some fun. Participants join the executiveDRUM HR network that is led with purpose, and expands as cohorts culminate.
Enhancements such as assessments for leadership and emotional intelligence can be added, as well as a longer-term team mentorship focused on specific projects and outcomes. The operate to further anchor learnings and individual performance.
What makes an ideal participant?
This experience is for HR teams who operate together on common goals, and individually on goals related to a business unit and/or executive to which they are aligned and work. HRBPs, talent leaders, change and transformation leaders are all strong fits. Ultimately, this experience for any HR team. Groups are typically comprised on management-level employees.
Must the experiential program be four months long?
No, we work on the timing that works for your business and team – while also adhering to sound adult learning principles.
What is the return-on-investment?
Participants connect dots between HR work and business needs. They develop personal insights into their leadership and enjoy goal setting for their real-life work. They enjoy a cohort that operates a resources for problem-solving. Together, business impact accelerates and value is generated.
As the experience is shaped specifically for their company, the investment in the HRBP & Team Development program yields targeted results against the most mission-critical outcomes.
Tell me more about the logistics and the time commitment.
Our team and group meetings are at your location, and in-person. Individual coaching is normally done virtually, or can be coordinates in-person on the same day as the team meetings. executiveDRUMTM works with the sponsor organization to meet their logistical needs as closely as possible.
Meetings are scheduled well in advance. Participants should expect 4-6 hours of focused time per month, and will have optional reading and engagement beyond that.
How can I learn more and get my additional questions answered?
Refer to our connect page to schedule a conversation. We are happy to connect to discuss all questions.
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