WS5 – Securing Buy-In from Management and Staff: Elevating HR’s Strategic Voice
This influence-focused workshop empowers HR leaders to confidently advocate for their initiatives and gain support across all organisational levels. Participants will explore practical communication techniques, stakeholder-mapping strategies, and persuasion tools that make HR proposals resonate with CEOs, business owners, managers, and employees alike.
Through real-world scenarios and expert guidance, attendees will learn to navigate resistance, align diverse interests, and build organisational commitment to HR-driven change.
Key Takeaways:
- Proven strategies to communicate HR initiatives effectively to all stakeholders.
- Techniques to map and engage key influencers within the organisation.
- Tools to overcome resistance and foster alignment across teams.
- Methods to elevate the strategic impact of HR on business outcomes.
BIO
Martin Spiteri Schilling is a senior HR leader and strategic advisor with over 15 years of experience shaping people strategies across dynamic, fast-growing, and multicultural organisations. Currently serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at Casumo and Co-Founder of PerformanceBeat, Martin is passionate about elevating HR from a support function to a core business driver.
Throughout his career, he has led transformative initiatives in organisational development, performance management, and cultural evolution, consistently aligning HR practices with business outcomes. Known for his pragmatic and forward-thinking approach, Martin focuses on helping organisations build credibility for HR at the leadership table while fostering meaningful engagement across all levels of the workforce.
