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Diagnosing and adjusting transformations to ensure success

Sep 11, 2024 | Organization Capability, Organization Design, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness

This article is the third in a three-part series on applying systems diagnostics to understand the sources of organizational underperformance (Using systems diagnostics to drive process improvement and change), why transformations often fail to deliver (Designing transformations to avoid failure), and how to keep transformations from going off course (this one). It is based in part on my Strategic Analytics book. The issues addressed in the series will be covered in depth in the upcoming workshop Driving Organizational Change with Data.

Designing transformations to avoid failure

Sep 11, 2024 | Organization Design, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness

This article is the second in a three-part series on applying systems diagnostics to understand the sources of organizational underperformance (Using systems diagnostics to drive process improvement and change), why transformations often fail to deliver (this one), and how to keep transformations from going off course (Diagnosing and adjusting transformations to ensure success)). It is based in part on my Strategic Analytics book. The issues addressed in the series will be covered in depth in the upcoming virtual workshop Driving Organizational Change with Data.

Using systems diagnostics to drive process improvement and change

Aug 30, 2024 | HR Analytics, Operating Model, Organization Capability, Organization Design, Organizational Effectiveness, People Analytics, Strategic HR, Strategy Execution

This article is the first in a two-part series on applying systems diagnostics to understand the sources of organizational underperformance (this article) and why transformations often fail to deliver (next article). It is based in part on Alec Levenson’s Strategic Analytics book. The issues addressed in the series will be covered in depth in the upcoming virtual workshop Driving Organizational Change with Data.

Building capabilities and changing the organization

Jun 20, 2024 | HR Analytics, Leadership, Organization Capability, Organization Design, Organizational Effectiveness, People Analytics

Executing a (new) strategy means two things. You have to build new capability required for the strategy. And the organization has to change from the old capability to the new. Capability building and change. Simple enough, and easy to say. So why do most strategy executions fail?

Leveraging learning through the power of Employee Intelligence (EI)

Mar 26, 2024 | AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Theresa Welbourne explains why employees have a lot more intelligence stored within them than leaders might think, and how AI can extract new insight from what staff say.

Is the Future of Work Lost in Translation?

Mar 14, 2024 | Future of HR

The increasing pace of work transformation is evident in the surge of gig work, demands for increased work flexibility, the institutionalization of remote/hybrid work accelerated by the pandemic, and the increasing integration of robots and Generative AI with human workers. It should come as no surprise that the number of resumes mentioning the “Future of Work” has surged over the last decade, with a slight decline recently, possibly due to layoffs and changing priorities.

A killer app with huge upsides and dangerous downsides: Applying AI to People Analytics

Feb 23, 2024 | AI (Artificial Intelligence), Future of HR, HR Analytics, People Analytics

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has sparked a significant surge of interest and investment in the realm of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The future trajectory of AI remains uncertain, but one application stands out with confidence: People Analytics (PA). AI’s integration into PA holds tangible potential, offering substantial benefits and immediate realizations. However, this comes with inherent risks that are challenging to mitigate. This article delves into the promising advantages of applying AI in People Analytics while also addressing strategies to navigate and prevent potential pitfalls.

Beyond Diversity: Is it Time for the Chief Relational Officer Job?

Jan 4, 2024 | Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Resource Groups, Uncategorized

Have you noticed that the people working in diversity are having a bit of an identity crisis? The names of the departments have gone from Diversity to Diversity and Inclusion to Diversity Equity and Inclusion to some variations that include Diversity Inclusion and the term Belonging. Occasionally, you might see the term equality. For example, in numerous bold statements, Salesforce aggressively uses the word equality. Salesforce has embraced the term equality while in other organizations this language often is intentionally deleted from references to any diversity work.

Are we there yet? The high cost and slow speed of building new org capability

Oct 3, 2023 | Organization Capability

by Alec Levenson

2023 Labor Day Update: Labor Market and Organizational Trends and Challenges

Sep 5, 2023 | Digital Transformation, Future of HR, HR Analytics, Innovation, Leadership, Strategic HR, Strategy Execution

Commemorating Labor Day 2023, I take a look at some key trends and challenges that have emerged over the past 30 years.

HR Resources

Jun 19, 2023 | Remote Work/Virtual Teams

Last updated November 13, 2024 Click here for HR Resources for Covid-19 As we continue to adjust to a “new normal”, we would like to remind you of the resources available to help you and your organization. Most businesses have been transitioning to increased remote...

Growth Lessons Learned from Juggling the Three “Eyes” of the IPO

Mar 13, 2023 | Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic HR, Strategy Execution, Sustainability

Original article published by Alabama Inno An initial public offering is different from other events that spur growth. For maybe the first time, a new IPO is in the public eye. Passing of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and additional regulations that continue for...

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