The strategic HR plan for a university focuses on three main strategies. First, to conduct an internal assessment, the HR department must review current processes and policies, gather feedback through surveys or interviews, and analyze turnover statistics. For example, setting up focus groups with stakeholders can provide necessary insights and identify gaps in skills or resources. Second, defining a mission, vision, and goals involves drafting clear statements and developing SMART goals aligned with the university's objectives. Stakeholder feedback refines this process to ensure alignment with diversity and inclusion, and these elements should be communicated throughout the university.
The third strategy is to formulate initiatives and action plans that support strategic goals. Assigning team members to lead initiatives based on their expertise and creating detailed action plans with timelines helps drive progress. Regular meetings, feedback mechanisms, and celebrating successes encourage collaboration and ensure initiatives remain effective. For instance, a tracking system can help monitor the impact of these initiatives, allowing for timely adjustments and ensuring that the HR department continues to meet its strategic objectives.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Conduct an internal assessment
- Review current HR processes and policies within the department
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of the current HR structure
- Gather input from faculty, staff, and administration through surveys or interviews
- Analyse employee turnover and retention statistics
- Evaluate the existing technology and tools used in HR processes
- Set up focus groups with stakeholders to discuss HR challenges
- Conduct a gap analysis to identify skills and resources needed
- Assess the alignment of current HR initiatives with university goals
- Review the current budget and financial resources available
- Collate data and insights into a comprehensive assessment report
⛳️ Strategy 2: Define mission, vision, and goals
- Draft a clear and concise mission statement for the HR department
- Articulate a compelling vision for the future of HR at the university
- Identify short-term and long-term goals aligning with the university's strategic objectives
- Engage with key stakeholders to gather feedback on the proposed mission and vision
- Refine the mission and vision based on stakeholder input
- Develop SMART goals for the HR department
- Create core values that reflect the department's commitment to the university
- Ensure that the mission, vision, and goals are aligned with diversity and inclusion efforts
- Communicate the mission, vision, and goals across the HR team and wider university
- Regularly review and update the mission and vision statements to ensure relevance
⛳️ Strategy 3: Formulate initiatives and action plans
- Identify key initiatives that support the strategic goals and objectives
- Assign team members to lead each initiative based on strengths and expertise
- Develop detailed action plans for each initiative with timelines and responsible parties
- Allocate resources, including budget and personnel, to support each initiative
- Implement a tracking system to monitor the progress and impact of initiatives
- Set up regular meetings to review initiative progress and address any issues
- Incorporate feedback mechanisms to adjust initiatives as needed
- Promote collaboration and communication across teams and departments
- Celebrate successes and recognise contributions made by team members
- Regularly assess the effectiveness of initiatives and make necessary modifications
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
