HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2023

The role of Human Resources (HR) in change management in the workplace is becoming increasingly important as organizations face a rapidly evolving business landscape. Communicate the change: Communication strategies are critical to the success of any change initiative. This can include coaching, mentoring, and counseling.

Management 69

Management Trends Training Strategy 69

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Continually I see a ideas hap-hazardly put into organizational practice and managerial-leadership ONLY to make matters worse. Leading to Executives, Human Resources and team leaders grasping at the ‘Next Thing’ in order to cut the down on the felt mounting bureaucracy and dis-trust within the organization and team.

Team 138

Team Long-term Human Resources Bureaucracy 138

Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 2, 2011

Check out recent favorite blog posts from a sampling of top bloggers on leadership below. Welcome to the January edition of the Leadership Development Carnival , New Year’s Edition! Scott Eblin has been finding some Leadership Lessons in Yoga. Mike Henry Sr. posted at The People Equation.

Leadership 186

Leadership Lewin Blog Leadership Development 186

Leading Blog

JANUARY 5, 2015

The Kodak name became synonymous with a resistance to change, but it’s not just innovation the company lacked. The largest, best-educated generation in history has become an under-utilized resource, vastly unprepared to move into positions of responsibility and leadership. Human Resources'

Film 150

Film Human Resources Technology Maturity 150

In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

But I must also confess that I could not resist the challenge and the opportunity to make an impact. But as an acting C-suite executive, I managed to stick to proven leadership and strategic principles while seeking the technical counsel of others in execution. I’ll gladly admit that this was the tipping point.

Human Resources 148

Human Resources CEO Mentor Resistance 148

The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The manager referred to a book on change management and read the part about how managers must always expect resistance when implementing new programs. A study by the Center for Creative Leadership found that when one individual made hiring decisions for management positions, the new hire was judged to be successful just 35% of the time.

Open-book 52

Open-book Delegation Commitment Strategic Planning 52

Women on Business

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Right now I am researching the first section of my new book “Dipping in the WELL: Women Executive Leadership Learning”. At first I sulked and resisted; that’s the drama queen in me. Related posts: Leadership and a Cup of Tea The next six weeks of winter are the challenging ones. While I didn’t win first prize I did get third.

Press Release 192

Press Release Discount PR Leadership 192

Sales Wolf Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! Maximize Possibility Blog Home Archives Subscribe The Rainmaker Group About The Rainmaker Group Chris Young Biography Contact The Rainmaker Group Get Daily Inspirational Quotes Maximize Possibility Blog The Rainmaker Group Homepage Alltop.  Enjoy!

Blog 157

Blog Middle Management Talent Management Human Resources 157

Nathan Magnuson

JULY 4, 2016

The initial wave of Baby Boomers (many of whom occupied senior leadership roles) was set to begin a mass retirement. By now, succession planning routinely takes generational demographics into close consideration. Believe it or not, many organizations resist holding generational training discussions in the first place.

Productivity 148

Productivity Products How To Sharpe 148

Change Starts Here

JUNE 6, 2013

Human Resources. As the designated “people people” in most organizations, human resources professionals are often seen as responsible for organizational features like culture, employee satisfaction, and employee performance. Though many try, the leadership team alone cannot implement a strategy.

Six Sigma 124

Six Sigma Management Human Resources Strategic Planning 124

ReImagine Work

APRIL 16, 2015

This would make us all successful at our jobs. As a former human resources manager we would discuss how different employees were good at teamwork or not. Actually it’s not so difficult to determine, and yet, I still get resistance about the importance of this ability. Cooperation is better than compliance.

Cooper 100

Cooper Efficiency Compliance Human Resources 100

In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Leadership. by John • November 20, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Coca-Cola was so taken aback by the success that they made a colossal error in judgment. The Pepsi Challenge was an interesting marketing case, but not a big business case success. Human Resources.

CEO 242

CEO Advertising Brand Marketing Strategy 242

N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Strategy that works has got to be based on something that proves successful in unpredictable, fast moving, and changing times. Strategy should include, inform, and integrate with leadership development, talent management, organization design, and proactive culture management. That is the good news. Focus on Advantage.

Process 150

Process Agility Competitive Advantage Strategy 150

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

With more than twenty-five years of human resource and management consulting experience, Wendy has spent most of her career at the University of Michigan. A member of the Society of Human Resource Management, she received a leadership award in 2002 from the Midwest College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.

Human Resources 58

Human Resources Open-book Competitive Advantage Resistance 58

LDRLB

OCTOBER 5, 2012

What I appreciated the most about this book is that Parker resisted the urge to stuff culture into a Maxwell-ian “Three Keys to Fixing Your Culture” type summary. Tim Vanderpyl is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) with Canada’s largest catholic healthcare organization. New York: McGraw Hill.

Books 115

Books Review Competitive Advantage Hotels 115

Sales Wolf Blog

APRIL 11, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! Wally Bock, Three Star Leadership : The Myth of Perfect Productivity - Wally rejects the myth of so-called "perfect productivity" and suggests that "wasting time" at work is part of being human. 

Blog 100

Blog Welch Human Resources Taylorism 100

Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

The right culture lays the foundation for any organization’s success, regardless of the industry, company size, or the phase of business growth. Left to its own devices, culture often bubbles up negatively, hurting the growth and success of the company. The right culture attracts and retains better talent. ” -Jason Richmond.

How To 112

How To Middle Management Reputation Short-term 112

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2012

With more than twenty-five years of human resource and management consulting experience, Wendy has spent most of her career at the University of Michigan. A member of the Society of Human Resource Management, she received a leadership award in 2002 from the Midwest College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.

Management 50

Management Human Resources Open-book Competitive Advantage 50

Chart Your Course

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Countless studies have proven that an engaged workforce contributes significantly to a business’ success. Moreover, experts say employee engagement is doubly important in times of economic recession, uncertainty or boom, because this is when the human element differentiates those who fail, survive or thrive. Telecommute Option.

Health Care 187

Health Care Education Brand Discount 187

Reality-Based Leadership

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

One of our core beliefs at Reality-Based Leadership is to share as much content as possible so you can learn how to live and lead reality-based without ever having to spend a dime. We find there are 3 main camps people settle in during change – Resistance, Maintenance, Vision. Video 10: The best way to move change forward.

Video 40

Video Stress Resistance Tips 40

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

To help resist an automatic impulse to hit the reply button, consider these three quick tips: Turn off all email notifications, including pop-up windows, alarms, and ring tones. And while action addiction is a natural outcome of the modern work environment, it doesn’t need to be a perpetual obstacle to success.

Productivity 50

Productivity Products Strategy Covey 50

Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2015

In order to make our success sustainable, we decided to roll out a new “leadership model” for our middle- and upper-level managers. The leadership model and related descriptions went out in the 20 languages used by Lear managers around the world. But we knew all this was just a starting point.

Resistance 8

Resistance Long-term Short-term Self-aware 8

You're Not the Boss of Me

APRIL 19, 2009

Even if you are the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer of your organization, making a success of change almost always means convincing others that it is a good idea. What objections or resistance might there be to this change? Change is a fascinating leadership topic. But where to start? How will the future be different because of it?

Kotter 40

Kotter Influence Resistance Blog 40

Harvard Business Review

JULY 16, 2014

The proportion of women in the leadership ranks of organizations remains low around the world but, from country to country, there is surprising divergence. For example, just 3% of leadership positions were held by women in Pakistan, but numbers stood at 38% in Ukraine. Diversity Gender Human resources Leadership Managing people'

Strategy 8

Strategy Human Resources Diversity Banking 8

HR Digest

JUNE 23, 2023

Companies are recognizing that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment not only benefits their employees but also contributes to the overall success of the organization. Women are less likely to hold C-suite leadership positions, but efforts are being made to increase their representation.

Diversity 52

Diversity Resistance Education Environment 52

You're Not the Boss of Me

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Holding people accountable for doing what they say they are going to do sends the message that their efforts matter to the success of the whole. Leaders who care and want to build strong connections with others are willing to share their own stories, something of themselves that makes them human. Besides in letting go, you get to….

Bottom-up 52

Bottom-up Altman Blog Learning-by-Doing 52

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 19, 2015

Given consistent research indicating CEOs’ disappointment with Human Resources, the call for change on the cover of last month’s issue of HBR ( It’s Time to Blow Up HR and Build Something New. Here’s How ) is predictable — and warranted. Getting to that outcome is simpler and easier than it might appear.

Human Resources 8

Human Resources Proposal Open-book Talent Management 8

You're Not the Boss of Me

MAY 18, 2009

If the process were to look more like this: “ Orji”, we might be better able to resist the temptation to pre-judge a situation and leap to conclusion and action before we have all of the facts we need to identify the real problem and fix it. Our goal was to successfully overcome the obstacles and complete the course in the best possible time.

Schein 40

Schein Blog Learning-by-Doing Delegation 40

Ask Atma

MAY 20, 2012

E.g. take a team of developers to tour an abattoir, take the human resource team to a museum exhibit on ancient Egypt, or take legal on an outing to a flower show. Emotional control – successful anger and/or frustration management. So you must demonstrate very strong leadership.

Team 52

Team How To Knowledge Management Self-aware 52

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2017

At some of the world’s most successful enterprises — Google, Netflix, Amazon, Alibaba, Facebook — autonomous algorithms, not talented managers, increasingly get the last word. The implications of success scare them more than the risk of failure. These distinct approaches enjoy demonstrable real-world success.

Outsourcing 8

Outsourcing Software CAPEX Competitive Advantage 8

LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

When church leaders “used” artists for their own narrow agenda, the artists resisted or left. That intelligence is crucial to the long-term success of the organization. Tim Vanderpyl is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) with Canada’s largest catholic healthcare organization. Most never returned.

Human Resources 158

Human Resources Loyalty Project Long-term 158

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2018

How is your company’s leadership making informed decisions about the arrangement of your company as a complex system of many moving and interconnected parts — including organizational capabilities, resources, and management systems — all aimed at fulfilling one overarching purpose? What Do Enterprise Leaders Do?

Company 8

Company Long-term System Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2015

How can these companies overcome the inevitable leadership, organizational, and cultural challenges involved? Here’s a brief account of how GE quickly scaled up a sizable software start-up within a big, successful conglomerate. General Electric turns out to be an excellent case in point. Getting Started.

Software 8

Software Six Sigma Insourcing P&L 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 14, 2017

To further align individuals around the success of the company instead specific programs, every employee at Roivant or one of its subsidiaries receives stock options. These two actions cost almost nothing compared to vast sums often spent — and arguably, often wasted — on efforts to foster innovation.

Innovation 9

Innovation Company Incentives Industry 9

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2015

They chose Fremont because it was in the thick of the market changes and had outstanding physician leadership. It is critically important to define what success looks like. Your physicians almost certainly will resist. As a result, PAMF’s leaders felt they needed to eliminate waste to be competitive. Create a core team.

Health Care 8

Health Care Benchmarking Process Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 19, 2016

” John, the CEO with the overly paternal leadership style, realized that although he was never going to be (in his words) a “cold, hard-nosed cost-cutter,” striving for harmony had the unintended consequence of producing a poor-performing team. With the CHRO’s support, John made the necessary reductions in headcount.

Self-aware 8

Self-aware Micromanagement CEO Influence 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Now Stefan was the head of the consultancy's South Asia and Middle East business, and Caroline was its global human resources director. That had actually been his suggestion, but Aparna hadn't resisted. "I No one on the leadership team wanted the man responsible for that to go anywhere. I need to be careful," he said.

Case Study 8

Case Study Consultative McKinsey Survey 8