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In a competitive market, high-demand candidates seek workplaces where they can contribute meaningfully, feel valued, and continue to grow. Meeting these expectations goes beyond competitive hiring; it requires a deliberate approach to developing people, building capability, and aligning talent strategy with business goals.
Strategic Talent Management for Business Growth is a two-day, in-person course that helps HR and business leaders connect people strategy with enterprise performance. Informed by Korn Ferry’s global expertise in leadership and organisational effectiveness, the course explores strategies and tactics for building competitiveness and developing a culture that attracts and retains top performers.
During the course, you will learn how to define a compelling talent philosophy, identify gaps in succession planning, and apply assessment and development practices that keep pace with business needs. By the end, you will be equipped to design and implement talent strategies that secure critical capabilities, sustain employee commitment, and position your organisation for long-term success.
This course will equip you to:
This course is designed for HR and talent management professionals, business leaders, and senior managers who want to align talent management more closely with business strategy. It is especially relevant for organisations that recognise the importance of developing and retaining critical talent as a driver of sustainable performance.
To successfully complete the Strategic Talent Management for Business Growth course, participants must meet the following requirements:
Participants who meet these requirements will receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Korn Ferry Academy.
Administrative details on attendance tracking, assessment, and funding eligibility can be found in our Terms & Conditions and in the course confirmation email sent to participants.
Full Course Fee
$2,100* (before funding and GST)
Course Fee Payable
The payable course fees reflect the amount after approved course fee grant and subsidies are applied. All fees are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of 9% GST.
SkillsFuture Funding (SSG)
Eligible Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) may receive funding of up to 70% of course fees for SSG-supported courses. Funding levels, eligibility and payable fees are subject to prevailing funding policies at the point of course commencement.
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
SCs aged 40 and above may receive up to 90% course fee funding for SSG-supported courses (subject to meeting baseline funding conditions).
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Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
Eligible SMEs that fully sponsor their SC/PR employees for SSG-supported courses may receive up to 90% course fee funding.
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SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Eligible employers may utilise their SFEC to offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs for supported courses.
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SkillsFuture Credit (for Individuals)
SCs aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credit (Base Tier and, where eligible, Mid-Career Tier) to offset payable course fees for eligible courses.
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11 & 12 Mar 2026
15 & 16 Jul 2026
9 & 10 Sep 2026
Jerome Joseph is a seasoned HR professional with more than 20 years of experience in human resources, learning and development, and talent management. A certified IHRP Senior Professional, he has held leadership roles across Asia Pacific in organisational development and talent management, as well as acting as a strategic HR business partner at local, regional, and global levels. His career also includes serving as head of HR for several multinational corporations and privately owned companies.
Currently, Jerome is the Director of HR Coach Pte. Ltd., where he provides consultancy across the full spectrum of HR functions, including talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, employee engagement, and talent development.
Deeply committed to developing the next generation of HR professionals, Jerome has delivered a wide range of HR programmes at universities and professional training organisations. His extensive background and focus on mentorship make him a trusted resource for leaders and HR practitioners looking to enhance their talent management expertise.
“The facilitator was engaging and shared real-life examples that made the concepts easy to understand and apply.”
“The exchange of experiences between participants and the trainer provided actionable insights into different approaches to talent management. It was a joy to attend this course in person and learn from such diverse perspectives.”
“What I found most beneficial was the structured approach to aligning talent strategies. The interactive sessions over the two days gave me deeper insight and greater confidence to apply strategic talent management principles in my role.”
This course is designed for HR and Talent Management professionals, business leaders, and senior managers who want to align their talent strategies with organisational goals. It is ideal for those responsible for shaping talent development, succession planning, and workforce engagement to accelerate business growth and strengthen competitiveness.
You will learn how to develop an integrated talent management strategy that directly supports business objectives. The course helps you define your organisation’s talent philosophy, a clear set of beliefs and principles that guide how talent is identified, developed, rewarded, and retained. You will also explore frameworks for diagnosing talent and succession gaps, building robust pipelines, and designing engagement and retention strategies that drive sustainable performance.
You will work through Korn Ferry-developed case studies based on real business issues, translating theory into practice. Using these insights, you will design a talent strategy aligned to your organisation’s priorities, assess your current talent landscape, and create an actionable roadmap for improvement. Guided exercises and discussions will help you connect talent practices such as performance management, development, and rewards to measurable business outcomes.
There are no prerequisites. This course is suited for HR and business professionals who play a role in shaping or implementing talent strategy and want to deepen their strategic and commercial impact.
Delivered over two days, the course blends frameworks, discussion, and collaborative analysis to ensure deep understanding and practical application. You will learn through case studies, interactive exercises, and shared experiences with other talent professionals, exploring how peers have addressed similar challenges within their organisations. The facilitator brings extensive practitioner experience and a strategic HR perspective, creating an engaging and pragmatic environment where participants learn from both global best practices and peer insights.
This course goes beyond operational HR to help you think like a talent strategist. You will learn how to connect business growth with people decisions by defining a talent philosophy that guides every stage of the employee lifecycle. The course demonstrates how HR and business leaders can jointly drive organisational success through talent, turning strategic intent into measurable performance outcomes. Participants often describe it as both insightful and practical, praising how real Korn Ferry case studies make complex concepts immediately applicable.
