Aaron Griffith, Author at USC Center for Effective Organizations

Webinar: A Strategy-First Approach to Talent Systems and Decisions

May 29, 2025 | Strategic HR, Strategy Execution, Talent Management

Watch this insightful conversation and learn how to effectively synergize talent systems with human judgment to position your organisation as a talent management leader

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Podcast: Understanding Agility That Transforms Organizations

May 28, 2025 | Agility, Organization Design, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness

In this podcast, Chris Worley discusses the importance of agility in modern organizations, how performance is measured, and the challenges companies face today, emphasizing organizational resilience, strategic communication, and the impact of artificial intelligence on business goals. He also explores the complexity of organizations, the evolving nature of strategy and its teaching, the critical role of leadership in a constantly changing environment, and the growing need for social responsibility.

Podcast: Dr. John Boudreau & Pete Ramstad – Why Beyond HR is More Relevant Than Ever

May 17, 2025 | AI (Artificial Intelligence), Future of HR

In this podcast, John and Pete discuss the evolution of HR practices and their impact on measuring executive performance. From recounting the inception of their collaboration to delving into the nuances of utility analysis, this episode offers insights on leveraging various disciplines to refine HR strategy. Listen in for perspectives on how Gen AI could further transform talent assessment in organizations.

Tariffs, inflation and compensation

May 6, 2025 | HR Analytics, Strategic HR

The global economy is suffering through a particularly difficult time right now. The recent onslaught of sharply-changing tariffs, and uncertainty about the future of international trade and supply chains, has leaders turning to time-honored strategies for keeping costs down. And since labor costs often are the largest on a company’s balance sheet, cutting headcount, salaries and hourly compensation usually are at the top of the list. But should they be?

Unlocking Competitive Advantage: How Employee Resource Groups Build Strategic Relational Capital

Apr 2, 2025 | Culture, Employee Resource Groups, Strategic Resource Group

In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, business success hinges on more than innovation or scale — it depends on the ability to build unique, hard-to-replicate assets. While technology and operations matter, companies that consistently outperform do so by leveraging a less visible but powerful asset: relational capital. One of the most enduring frameworks for understanding strategic advantage, […]

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Organizational Climate and Culture: An Introduction to Theory, Research, and Practice

Mar 25, 2025 | Culture, Organization Design, Organizational Effectiveness

In this updated edition, Mark G. Ehrhart, Benjamin Schneider and William H. Macey present a thorough examination of both the history and current status of research in each field, as well as areas for their potential integration. Academics, practitioners, and students will all deepen their understanding of how organizations function and will gain insights into how to improve both organizational research and organizational effectiveness.

Is it time to dig in our heels or flex? What is next for employee resource groups?

Mar 24, 2025 | Culture, Employee Resource Groups

On February 5, 2025, Charles Ezell, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, issued a memo directing agencies to prohibit ERGs that promote unlawful DEIA initiatives, following the revocation of key executive orders. While primarily affecting...

Learn and Connect Series: Discover How Generations and Life Stages Shape ERG Success

Mar 20, 2025 | Employee Resource Groups, Generations

Click here for the slides. Session Leader: Theresa Welbourne Join us March 20 from 9a-10:30a PT for our Learn & Connect online meeting exploring the impact of generational differences and life stages on employee experiences and ERG dynamics. Gain actionable...

Rethinking Talent Decisions: A Tale of Complexity, Technology, and Subjectivity

Mar 14, 2025 | Talent Management

Talent management is a linchpin of organisational triumph in our dynamic and swiftly evolving business world. As a key decision-maker, your capacity to craft astute talent decisions holds the potential to transcend your company from mere mediocrity to unparalleled excellence.

Strategic Leadership is at a Crossroads

Feb 14, 2025 | AI (Artificial Intelligence), Digital Transformation, Innovation, Leadership

Today’s generation of senior executives developed their expertise, and advanced in their careers, in a world that looks very different from where we stand today. This article addresses how things have changed, where they stand today, and what leaders now need to do to enable successful strategy execution in 2025 and beyond.

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Client Case Study: Building Internal Organization Design Capability for an Energy Solutions Company

Jan 13, 2025 | Organization Design

We recently partnered with a rapidly growing stored energy solutions company to enhance its internal organization design capabilities. This engagement was initiated by the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), who, familiar with our renowned organization design...

Client Case Study: Envisioning 2030-Envisioning an R&D Organization Design for a Major Consumer Products Company

Jan 13, 2025 | Organization Design

We recently concluded a year-long strategic initiative within the R&D function of a leading consumer products company. The project's objective was to envision and design their organization structure for 2030, in alignment with the company's established vision and...

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Is it time to dig in our heels or flex? What is next for employee resource groups?

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Strategic Leadership is at a Crossroads

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