HR Circle
The HR Circle is a cross-divisional international forum for Bertelsmann's first rate HR talent. The program’s goal is to develop HR executives by imparting internal and external HR know-how and expertise in 5 different modules over a period of 2 years. The program will be complemented with individual self assessment and orientation for the participants as well as a cross-divisional mentor scheme involving the divisional Heads of HR.
Goals and Content
- Provide state-of-the-art HR expertise and enable exchange of HR best-practice at Bertelsmann
- Focus on strategic areas of HR: HR as Business Partner, Change Management, Talent Management, Value Based Management
- Build a cross-divisional international network with Bertelsmann HR professionals
Methodology
- 5 modules, hosted by divisional Heads of HR over the course of 2 years
- Development program with individual feedback and reflection
- Cross-divisional mentoring system with divisional Heads of HR
- Interactive program format with a high degree of participation
Target Group
- 20 participants selected by the HR Committee with excellent performance and a high level of HR competence
- Good command of English language, at least 5 years HR experience, with significant responsibility (of people and / or function)
- Vertical development potential to take over the role of head of a major HR function or head of personnel of a business unit
Dates
- Module 1: June 27-29, 2011, Berlin
- Module 2: November 28-30, 2011, Luxembourg
- Module 3: tba
- Module 4: tba
- Module 5: tba
Contact

For questions regarding content and
design of the program, please contact:
Joachim Klocke
Director Executive Education
Phone: +49 5241 80 2675
joachim.klocke@bertelsmann.de

For questions regarding organization and
administration, please contact:
Sandra Bartsch
Program Administrator
Phone: +49 5241 80 2759
sandra.bartsch@bertelsmann.de


