Lesson series
Securing Cross Function Buy-in for TA Strategies
Securing cross-functional buy-in is one of the biggest challenges in Talent Acquisition. You might have a brilliant strategy on paper, only to find that hiring managers bypass agreed processes, HRBPs question candidate selections, or Finance raises unexpected objections. It can feel frustrating and isolating, leaving you wondering why approval doesn’t translate into action.
This course equips you to change that story, giving you practical tools, frameworks, and strategies to turn formal sign-offs into real, sustained engagement that drives results. You’ll explore how to understand stakeholder priorities, design strategies collaboratively, maintain alignment during execution, and use data to reinforce trust and shared ownership. By the end, you’ll not only recognise weak buy-in early but also have the confidence and skills to foster cross-functional collaboration, influence behaviour, and make your TA strategies stick.
This course equips you to change that story, giving you practical tools, frameworks, and strategies to turn formal sign-offs into real, sustained engagement that drives results. You’ll explore how to understand stakeholder priorities, design strategies collaboratively, maintain alignment during execution, and use data to reinforce trust and shared ownership. By the end, you’ll not only recognise weak buy-in early but also have the confidence and skills to foster cross-functional collaboration, influence behaviour, and make your TA strategies stick.
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Graeme Paxton
Graeme is the Founder of Talent Advisory business, Caraffi. He helps TA leaders create strategies that get the noticed by their Boardrooms.
Emily Tatham
Emily develops products for a talent advisory business Caraffi - she helps TA Leaders create the stories they need to get investment for their future plans.
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