Strategic HRM and Leadership Development: Aligning People Strategy with Business Goals
Author : M Kasvi and Dr. S Maruthavijayan
Abstract :
Combining SHRM and leadership development has emerged as the pillar of contemporary organizational excellence. In a world characterized by globalization, digitalization, and competitive pressures, organizations need to transcend traditional HR roles and adopt a strategic vision that connects human capital with overall business objectives. SHRM concentrates on building forward-thinking policies and systems that connect workforce talents to strategic planning over the long term, so that all employees are able to contribute substantially to organizational objectives. Leadership development, however, cultivates people possessing the vision, flexibility, and skill necessary to lead groups through change, innovate, and sustain a vibrant organizational culture. Together, they provide the foundation for sustainable performance by making leadership pipelines strong, maximizing employee potential, and organizational values deeply rooted in business operations.
This paper discusses how SHRM enables people strategy and business strategy alignment by using evidence-based HR practices like talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and succession planning. It also talks about how leadership development initiatives foster strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and transformational leadership characteristics that enable leaders to make sound decisions in support of corporate objectives. Finally, synchronizing people strategy with business objectives is not just an exercise in management—it is a strategic imperative that creates organizational agility, resilience, and long-term competitiveness in a volatile global landscape.
Keywords :
Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM), Leadership Development, People Strategy, Business Strategy Alignment, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational Culture, Succession Planning.
