November 2025

We’re excited to announce our partnership with DC SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) to launch their Senior HR Leadership Development Program—a strategic solution designed to address a critical need for their senior members.

The Challenge

DC SHRM’s senior HR members were clear about what they needed: strategic leadership development that would help them elevate their impact and advance their careers. But they were equally clear about what they didn’t want:

❌ Generic leadership programs not designed for HR professionals

❌ Lengthy commitments that don’t respect their busy schedules

❌ Theory without practical application

❌ Programs designed for junior professionals

The question: How do we provide meaningful, high-impact leadership development that truly serves our senior members?

The Solution

Working closely with DC SHRM leadership, we designed a 14-week Senior HR Leadership Development Program specifically tailored to their members’ needs:

What Senior HR Members Wanted:

• Strategic HR leadership development (not generic theory)
• Manageable time commitment that fits busy schedules
• Tools they could apply immediately to real challenges
• Connection with other senior HR peers in the DC metro area
• Hybrid format with minimal work disruption

What We Delivered:

• 14-week hybrid program (2 in-person + 3 virtual sessions)
• Only 20-25 hours total commitment over 14 weeks
• Content designed specifically for senior HR challenges
• Cohort of 30 DC-area senior HR leaders
• Immediate application—tools used while learning

The Program

The DC SHRM Senior HR Leadership Development Program develops five core strategic capabilities:

1. Strategic Leadership Foundation & Executive Presence – Building credibility and influence at the senior level
2. Strategic HR Leadership & Organizational Impact – Getting HR initiatives funded and prioritized
3. Team Effectiveness & Organizational Culture – Leading high-performing teams and culture transformation
4. Senior Communication & Strategic Influence – Mastering executive-level communication and storytelling
5. Sustainable Leadership & Professional Growth – Building leadership capacity for long-term success

Participants receive pre/post leadership assessments, all program materials, Success Circle peer check-ins, SHRM/HRCI continuing education credits, and access to a powerful network of DC-area senior HR leaders.

Why This Partnership Works

This collaboration brings together:

• DC SHRM’s deep understanding of their local HR community and member needs
• Piercing Strategies’ proven expertise in developing strategic leaders