Identify a senior HR leader $($preferably VP$+$ Level$)$ in your organization $($or an organization you are familiar with$)$ to interview. Consider reaching out across your network if you do not have one in mind. Contact that individual and ask to set up a brief $(30$ mins $-1$ hour$),$ informal interview with them to gain their perspectives on the most pressing charges for HR in the near future.

For this paper, prepare an interview guide, taking into account the nuance and context of who you will be interviewing, and their likely focus areas. Ensure that you leave enough flexibility to ask $$open$-$ended$$ questions, but ones that will help you deeply understand their HR agenda.

In the second section of your paper, discuss what you anticipate their responses will be and the rationale behind your thoughts.

Keep in mind that it may take some time to arrange this interview, so you should make efforts to do so as early as possible.

Important! If these key personnel are unavailable within your organization or others, contact your instructor immediately for additional support.