TURKEY'S FIRST & ONLY STRATEGIC HR BUSINESS PARTNER TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM

The New HR Business Partner

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What Is Changing in the HR Business Partner Role?

You’ve been hearing for years that the HR Business Partner role is evolving.

You were told to become more strategic.
You were expected to create greater business impact.
You were asked to have a seat at the table.

But the reality is this:

Many HRBPs are still stuck in the operational layer.
Moving from meeting to meeting, managing processes, preparing reports…
Without truly influencing the core of the business.

And now, a new factor is fundamentally changing the game: artificial intelligence.

AI is rapidly eliminating the operational side of HR.
Reporting, analytics, process tracking—much of this is now being automated.

This makes one thing very clear:

“If you remain in the operational part of the job, you will become redundant.”

The real value is shifting here:

→ Understanding business problems
→ Asking the right questions
→ Influencing leaders
→ Delivering real solutions

In other words, it is no longer about what you know.
It is about whether you can solve business problems.

The New HR Business Partner Program is designed to take you exactly to that point.

49% of HR Business Partners are not perceived as strategic by their stakeholders.

49%

The “Order Taker” Trap

Nearly half of HR Business Partners are still seen as operational support rather than strategic partners.

- GARTNER 2024

9 hours

Time for Strategy

HRBPs spend 35 hours per week on operational tasks—leaving only 9 hours for strategic work.

- GARTNER 2024

AI

Operational HR Is at Risk

Artificial intelligence is eliminating routine HR tasks. Those who will remain are strategic HRBPs — the ones who drive business outcomes.

- BERSIN 2025

This program starts exactly here.

Research

Leading HR experts around the world agree:
The HR Business Partner role is not functioning as it should — yet this is a fixable issue.

The New HR Business Partner program is designed as a 6-month transformation journey to permanently close this critical gap.

Josh Bersin — The Harshest Diagnosis

The very word “partner” is part of the problem — it reinforces the perception of HRBPs as mere “order takers.”

A true HRBP must be deeply embedded in the business, understand it at a core level, and act as a proactive advisor. “HR professionals are not being let go due to a lack of effort. The role has changed — delivering solutions is no longer enough. You need to embrace the problem.”

An HRBP requires a “full-stack” skill set: HR expertise, consulting and problem-solving capabilities, and strong business acumen.

Bersin · HR Executive · Galileo · 2024

Dave Ulrich — Even the Creator of the Role Says the Same Thing

The HRBP model defined by Ulrich in 1997 is now used in 72% of Fortune 500 companies. However, in practice, the model largely remains on paper — HRBPs are overwhelmed by operational work instead of acting as strategic partners.

“The job of HR is not to do HR — it is to help the company win in the market.” The role of the HRBP is to drive the work that gives the company a competitive advantage.

The person who coined the HRBP title himself states that the model is not functioning as intended. This gap between intent and reality is exactly what this program is designed to close.

Bersin · HR Executive · Galileo · 2024

Gartner — Numbers Don’t Lie

51%

Paydaşları tarafından stratejik olarak görülüyor

9 Saat

Haftada stratejik çalışmaya ayrılan süre

35h

Operasyon ve çalışan sorunlarına harcanan süre

HRBPs want to dedicate at least one full additional day per week to strategic work. Artificial intelligence and automation will reduce tactical tasks — but HRBPs need to be prepared for this shift. Only half of the people they serve currently see them as strategic partners.

Bersin · HR Executive · Galileo · 2024

AIHR — Skills Gap (20,000+ HR Professionals)

Research conducted by AIHR across more than 20,000 HR professionals shows that HRBPs are strong in interpersonal skills — but have critically low confidence in data usage, digital tools, and analytics. Most are pulled back into operational work due to capability gaps in the very areas that would make them more strategic — data literacy, business acumen, and change leadership. The result is higher burnout, lower organizational impact, and a growing gap between what is expected of HRBPs and what they are equipped to deliver.

Bersin · HR Executive · Galileo · 2024

Hours of Content

147

Business Challenges

Certificates

10+

Start

May 2026

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About the Program

You’ve been hearing for years that the HR Business Partner role is changing.

You’ve been told to become more strategic.
You’ve been expected to create greater impact in your work.
You’ve been asked to have a seat at the table.

PROGRAMA GENEL BAKIŞ

A brief overview of what you will gain on this journey

İçerik

3 Phases · 6 Months · 140 Hours Total

From a support role to strategic impact. A structured transformation for HR professionals.

12

Business Unit Challenge

6

Capability

10+

Certification

25

Case Study

How It works

Learn Live

Venue sessions and online modules.

Practice

Business Lab work on real challenges.

Get support

QStream reinforcement and coaching.

Leave with proof

Capstone, badges, and certificates.

Learning Format

A live cohort journey with venue sessions, online learning, coaching, and practical business application.

`6 months — from a support role to a strategic business partner.`

Connect HR strategy to business outcomes

Speak the language of your leaders. Link people-focused initiatives to measurable business results.

Build a reputation as a trusted advisor

Influence business decisions through your recommendations and cultivate strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

Address the 12 universal challenges faced by business units

From talent shortages to AI adoption, leverage SP’s proven methodologies to develop effective solutions.

Master data-driven HR

Use people analytics, HR metrics, and data literacy to support and strengthen your recommendations.

Lead change

When transformation is required within the organization, drive solutions using the Influencer® methodology.

Build motivational intelligence

Approach challenges within business units not only from a talent perspective but also through the lens of motivation. Develop solutions by understanding what drives and motivates teams.

Manage difficult conversations

Apply Crucial Conversations® and Crucial Accountability® approaches in real-world business situations.

Be ready for AI transformation

Develop practical AI literacy and effectively use AI tools in HR work. Start helping guide the organization forward.

Design productive habits

Develop solutions using the Getting Things Done (GTD®) and The Power of Habit® methodologies to create lasting effectiveness.

Graduate as a certified strategic HRBP

Gain more than 10 competencies and certifications. Showcase your capabilities on LinkedIn.

WHY SP

Designed with global methodologies adapted to the realities of Türkiye.

"HRBPs need to stop taking orders and start falling in love with the problem."

— Josh Bersin · 2024

"HRBPs need to stop taking orders and start falling in love with the problem."

— Josh Bersin · 2024

147h

The deepest HRBP curriculum available

147 hours across 8 months — over 4× deeper than the leading online programs. Not a workshop. A transformation journey with structured phases, live sessions, and real accountability.

16

You solve real business problems — not textbook exercises

147 hours across 8 months — over 4× deeper than the leading online programs. Not a workshop. A transformation journey with structured phases, live sessions, and real accountability.

5×

Globally licensed content — not proprietary slides

147 hours across 8 months — over 4× deeper than the leading online programs. Not a workshop. A transformation journey with structured phases, live sessions, and real accountability.

RMP

Personalized from day one — not one-size-fits-all

Every participant starts with the Reiss Motivation Profile — a globally validated psychometric tool. Your development plan is built around who you actually are, not a generic HRBP template.

TR

Turkey's first and only — built for your reality

No equivalent program exists in Turkey. Cases are drawn from Turkish organizations. Sessions are in Turkish. Facilitators understand local organizational dynamics, culture, and business context.

"Success Programme provided fantastic training to our HR team on identifying human motivation and using this valuable data for recruitment, coaching and employee engagement. We used the RMP training as a great support in managing our HR functions."

BILGEN ÇAĞLI · Vice General Manager · ÇIMSA

Designed for HR professionals ready for leadership.

This program is designed for HR Business Partners who want not only to manage processes, but to deliver genuine strategic impact to the business.

Primary

HR Business Partner

“I have long been seen as an operational support function rather than a strategic partner. If AI is taking over operations, I now need to transform myself.”

“This program is exactly for you.”

“You may also request your company to invest in your career.”

What Senior Leadership Thinks

CHRO & HR Leader

“My HR Business Partners are overwhelmed with operational tasks. I need them to take on more strategic responsibilities.”

“Invest in your HR Business Partners. Transform them. Gain strategic partners.”

Request a proposal for my team (5+ participants)

What Organizational Development Thinks

L&D Manager

“HR Business Partners are the ones who see business units’ development needs most clearly. But unless those insights are brought to us, they don’t translate into strategy.”

When your HR Business Partners are strengthened, the impact of L&D is amplified.

Request a Proposal

What the Business Unit Thinks

Business Manager

“We don’t invest even a tenth in our HR Business Partners of what we invest in business unit development. Yet we still expect them to be strategic.”

A strong HRBP has a direct impact on our business results.

Request a Proposal

Participation Requirement:

To register, you must provide a document verifying your HR Business Partner title. Companies may enroll their teams in the program with a group registration discount.

AN 8-MONTH TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY

The New HR Business Partner — A Personal Transformation Journey

Explore

Know Yourself

The program begins with the RMP Psychometric Assessment. You receive a personalized motivational profile that maps who you are, your core motivational drivers, strengths, and blind spots. This profile becomes your development compass throughout the journey.

Develop

Build Strategic Competencies

Throughout your transformation journey, you develop the communication, influence, data, technology, AI, and business skills that enable an HR Business Partner to operate truly strategically. Each module combines theory with hands-on practice, role plays, and group activities.

Apply

Solve Real Business Problems

At every stage, you work on real cases. From talent shortages to AI adoption, you address 12 business challenges using SP’s consulting methodologies. At the end of the journey, you present a real challenge from your own organization as a capstone project.

Program Stages

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

PHASE 3

SURVIVE

Strategic HR Foundations — Escape the operational trap. Build your core toolkit.

JUNE – JULY 2026

Kick-off - RMP Psychometric

Group debrief of your Reiss Motivation Profile. Map your drivers to your HRBP role.

Crucial Conversations®

Master high-stakes dialogue and build a culture of open communication. (2 days + practice session)

Getting Things Done® (GTD)

A proven system for personal productivity and strategic focus. (1 day + practice)

Power of Habit®

Understand the science of behavior change. Apply it to yourself and your teams.

HRBP Motivation & Burnout

A candid workshop on what drains HR professionals — and how to sustain impact long-term. ★ SP1 Original

INFLUENCE

Business-Integrated HR Partnering — Connect to business strategy. Earn your seat at the table.

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2026

Crucial Accountability®

Hold yourself and others accountable without damaging relationships. (1 day)

Influencer® — The Science of Change

Drive lasting behavioral and organizational change using a six-source model.

AI for HR

Practical AI literacy for HR professionals. Tools, risks, and applications.

Data Literacy for HR

Read, interpret, and communicate people data with confidence.

1-on-1 Coaching Session 1

Personal coaching to bridge learning with your real workplace context.

DRIVE

HR as a Business Driver — Tackle real challenges. Deliver measurable results.

NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2026

Business Lab Sessions (5×)

Talent Shortage · Performance · Engagement · Leadership Crisis · AI Adoption. Each uses SP1's consulting methodology.

People Analytics & HR Metrics

Build dashboards, track KPIs, and present HR's business impact. (1 day)

1-on-1 Coaching Session 2

Final coaching to prepare your capstone presentation.

Capstone Project Presentations

Present a real HR challenge from your organization. Peer feedback and expert review. (1 day)

Graduation Ceremony

Receive your certificates. Join the SP1 HRBP Alumni Network.

BUSINESS CHALLENGES

You will learn how to solve real business problems

Most HR programs teach frameworks. This program teaches you how to solve the 12 most common business challenges HR Business Partners face every day — from talent shortages and low engagement to AI adoption and leadership crises.

By the end of the program, you won’t just understand the theory. You will have a proven approach for each one.

Challenge 01

Engagement issues

Challenge 02

Lack of motivation

Challenge 03

Performance issues

Challenge 04

Inefficient HR processes

Challenge 06

Leadership crisis

Challenge 07

Employee experience challenges

Challenge 08

Resistance to change

Challenge 09

Generational conflict

Challenge 10

Challenges in AI adoption

Challenge 11

Talent shortages

Challenge 12

Learning gaps

★ Challenge 05 is an SP1 original - developed specifically for this program based on AIHR burnout research.

Each challenge is addressed through a combination of licensed methodologies (Crucial Conversations®, Influencer®, GTD®), SP1’s proprietary consulting tools, and live Business Lab sessions where participants work on real case studies from Turkish and global organizations.

25 HOURS OF LIVE BUSINESS LAB SESSIONS

You will now begin to think like a consultant in your role as an HRBP.

The Business Lab is the most distinctive part of this program. Over 25 dedicated hours in Phase 3, you will work through real business cases using a structured consulting approach — diagnosing root causes, designing interventions, and building the business case to present to leadership. This is not theory. This is how consultants work.

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Diagnose the Challenge

Receive a real organizational case. Identify the root cause — not the symptom. Ask the questions a consultant asks before proposing anything.

Map the Stakeholders

Identify who has influence, who has resistance, and who needs to be on board. Use Influencer® and Crucial Conversations® frameworks to plan your approach.

Design the Intervention

Build your recommended solution using SP1's consulting tools and methodology. Tie it to measurable business outcomes — not just HR metrics.

Build the Business Case

Learn to speak the language of the CFO and CEO. Translate your HR intervention into financial and strategic terms that get budget approved.

Present & Get Challenged

Present your solution to the group. Receive structured feedback from peers and facilitators — just like a real client debrief. Defend your recommendations.

Diagnose the Challenge

Receive a real organizational case. Identify the root cause — not the symptom. Ask the questions a consultant asks before proposing anything.

Map the Stakeholders

Identify who has influence, who has resistance, and who needs to be on board. Use Influencer® and Crucial Conversations® frameworks to plan your approach.

Design the Intervention

Build your recommended solution using SP1's consulting tools and methodology. Tie it to measurable business outcomes — not just HR metrics.

Build the Business Case

Learn to speak the language of the CFO and CEO. Translate your HR intervention into financial and strategic terms that get budget approved.

Present & Get Challenged

Present your solution to the group. Receive structured feedback from peers and facilitators — just like a real client debrief. Defend your recommendations.

Capstone Project

In the final phase, you don't work on a fictitious case. You bring a real HR challenge from your own organization. You diagnose it, design an intervention, build the business case, and present it to the group on Graduation Day. You leave with a finished, ready-to-use deliverable — not just a certificate.

"After this program, you won't just be an HR Business Partner. You'll think, act, and communicate like an internal consultant."

SP1 · THE NEW HR BUSINESS PARTNER · 2026

Learning that fits your life — and
transforms your career.

Premium Venue Experience

6 full days at premium Istanbul venues — European and Asian sides. Interactive sessions, role-play, group activities, and peer networking with fellow HRBPs.

Flexible Online Sessions

Live online sessions via Zoom and SparkUp. Each module offers 2 time slots — you choose what fits your schedule. Miss one? The second slot is your backup.

Personal 1-on-1 Coaching

Two individual coaching sessions with an SP1 coach throughout the program. Bridge classroom learning with your real workplace challenges.

QStream Micro-Learning

8 months of daily reinforcement via the QStream platform. Science-backed spaced repetition to make learning stick — beyond the classroom.

Psychometric Assessment

Begin with the Reiss Motivation Profile (RMP) — a globally recognized psychometric tool. Understand what truly drives you and your team before the program starts.

Exam & Certification

Each premium module ends with an online exam on SparkUp. Pass threshold: 75%. Receive official Crucial Learning certificates plus SP1 credentials.

Certificates & credentials

Earn 10+ recognized certificates.
Show your credentials.

10+

Recognized certificates

4

Phase milestone badges

Global

Official participation credentials

Licensed credentials

Globally recognized learning certificates

Crucial Conversations® Participation

Crucial Accountability® Participation

Influencer® Participation

Getting Things Done® Participation

Power of Habit® Participation

RMP Motivation Profile Certificate

AI for HR (SP1)

Data Literacy for HR (SP1)

HR Analytics 101 (SP1)

SP1 Certified Strategic HR Business Partner

Official recognition

Authorized partner status matters

SP1 is an authorized Crucial Learning delivery partner. All Crucial Learning certificates are official participation credentials — recognized globally.

Phase milestone badges

A clear progression system

Survive Badge

Complete Phase 1

Influence Badge

Complete Phase 2

Drive Badge

Complete Phase 3

Strategic HRBP 🏅

Complete Phase 4

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Turkey's most comprehensive HRBP program — at a surprisingly accessible price.

Individual enrollment

$2,250

per person — everything included

147 hours of content
6 premium venue days in Istanbul
10+ certificates
RMP psychometric assessment
QStream micro-learning
2 personal coaching sessions
All Crucial Learning workbooks

Enrollment closes: April 30 (Group 1) · May 31 (Group 2)

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Bring your official HR BP title document. You can also request company reimbursement.

Corporate enrollment

Custom

5+ people — volume discount

5–10 people: $1,500 / person
10+ people: custom quote
Company logo on certificates
CHRO briefing report
Invoice-based payment

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Official HR BP title required
Reimbursement letter available
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Frequently asked `questions`

How much time does the program require?

Yes. Many participants request reimbursement from their company. We can provide a formal offer letter addressed to your employer. If your company wants to enroll multiple people, ask about our corporate pricing.

Can my company pay for it?

Are the Crucial Learning certificates official?

What if I miss a session?

How is this different from AIHR or online HR programs?

What is the RMP Psychometric Assessment?

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Middle East - Dubai
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The New HR Business Partner

What Is Changing in the HR Business Partner Role?

49% of HR Business Partners are not perceived as strategic by their stakeholders.

49%

9 hours

AI

Leading HR experts around the world agree:The HR Business Partner role is not functioning as it should — yet this is a fixable issue.

Josh Bersin — The Harshest Diagnosis

Dave Ulrich — Even the Creator of the Role Says the Same Thing

Gartner — Numbers Don’t Lie

51%

9 Saat

35h

AIHR — Skills Gap (20,000+ HR Professionals)

About the Program

A brief overview of what you will gain on this journey

3 Phases · 6 Months · 140 Hours Total

12

6

10+

25

6 months — from a support role to a strategic business partner.

Designed with global methodologies adapted to the realities of Türkiye.

147h

16

5×

RMP

TR

"Success Programme provided fantastic training to our HR team on identifying human motivation and using this valuable data for recruitment, coaching and employee engagement. We used the RMP training as a great support in managing our HR functions."

Designed for HR professionals ready for leadership.

HR Business Partner

CHRO & HR Leader

L&D Manager

Business Manager

The New HR Business Partner — A Personal Transformation Journey

Explore

Know Yourself

Develop

Build Strategic Competencies

Apply

Solve Real Business Problems

Program Stages

SURVIVE

Kick-off - RMP Psychometric

Crucial Conversations®

Getting Things Done® (GTD)

Power of Habit®

HRBP Motivation & Burnout

INFLUENCE

Crucial Accountability®

Influencer® — The Science of Change

AI for HR

Data Literacy for HR

1-on-1 Coaching Session 1

DRIVE

Business Lab Sessions (5×)

People Analytics & HR Metrics

1-on-1 Coaching Session 2

Capstone Project Presentations

Graduation Ceremony

You won’t be the same person at the end of 6 months.

You will learn how to solve real business problems

Engagement issues

Lack of motivation

Performance issues

Inefficient HR processes

Leadership crisis

Employee experience challenges

Resistance to change

Generational conflict

Challenges in AI adoption

Talent shortages

Learning gaps

You will now begin to think like a consultant in your role as an HRBP.

Diagnose the Challenge

Map the Stakeholders

Design the Intervention

Build the Business Case

Present & Get Challenged

Diagnose the Challenge

Leading HR experts around the world agree:
The HR Business Partner role is not functioning as it should — yet this is a fixable issue.

`6 months — from a support role to a strategic business partner.`

Learning that fits your life — and
transforms your career.

Earn 10+ recognized certificates.
Show your credentials.

Our `Partner`

Frequently asked `questions`