Insight 222: ‘Manpower planning is a business activity. It is not a HR activity’
What do you think about this statement? It stopped me in my tracks. Not an HR activity? I disagree. Is it helpful for businesses to see it this way? Probably yes, actually. It means they own it. But we need an AND in there. This came from an article about the Insight222 Nine Dimensions for […]
How can I escape from being a cost centre?
Great HR creates value for all its stakeholders. It’s difficult to attribute, because it’s done THROUGH its stakeholders. Let’s get better at proving it – make explicit links between investment and business outcomes. Sometimes HR has to say things that people don’t want to hear. That has real value too – building a strong culture, […]
‘I feel like the stabiliser and the driver at the same time’
Does this resonate with you – torn between the accelerator and the brake? One minute you feel ready to forge ahead, and then you realise that you – or your people – aren’t quite ready yet? Hold on, you think, it may be too soon. Asking too much from people when we’ve hardly been able […]
What conversation are you NOT having?
If we want to change the outcome, we have to change the conversation. As we emerge from a strange year, we know that nothing can, or should, remain unchanged. What will you choose to change? Choosing, consciously, is the first step. What outcome do you want, in this window of opportunity for change? What conversation […]
Do you… ever feel torn?
I’m hearing it’s tough going for some HR leaders. Do business leaders want to press ahead at full steam when, actually, people aren’t yet ready, realigned and feeling supported? Are there discussions around the table that make you feel uncomfortable? You know what HR stands for, and so does everyone else. The problem is, they’re […]
Dave Ulrich: ‘Now is the time for HR… navigating HR’s impact’
It only comes around every 5 years but it’s always worth waiting for. Dave Ulrich and his team presented the results of Round 8 of the most important research available on HR Competencies. The timing couldn’t be better. The changes we all have to navigate right now are immense and complex. The full report contains […]
Working in a virtual leadership development programme alongside a coach
We’re in a new landscape when it comes to developing leaders. Now that there are different options available, our clients are moving firmly towards a virtual model. What’s your preference? At first, clients wanted to wait until they could bring leaders together for a shared experience in the same room. Then, sometimes reluctantly, they decided […]