3 HR transformation trends from 2023—and 1 bold prediction for next year
Well, it’s that magical time of year again when thought leaders and experts from across the globe look into their crystal ball and try to predict what’s going to happen in the coming year. While many of the predictions are destined to flop, there is still something to be learned from the exercise. Sometimes, it’s illuminating […]
Read MoreThe importance of prioritization
During our keynote at the HR Tech Conference this year, Mark Stelzner and I discussed the idea of “HR tech debt.” We covered a lot of ground during our session, and we were glad to hear the topic resonated with the attendees. One of the causes of HR tech debt we highlighted was a lack of prioritization. During […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to provider selection, size shouldn’t matter
One of the aspects about my job that I love the most is being able to help organizations navigate complex transformations. Sometimes these transformations stem from thoughtful planning and strategic alignment, and sometimes they are required because of an emergent need, such as a sunsetting technology. While the reasons organizations transform might be different, the […]
Read MoreProviders: Think “partner” first
I love the work that I get to do within companies. Part of the secret sauce that makes us the “anti-consulting consulting firm” and successful is the time we spend getting to know our clients – both as businesses and as people. Knowing there isn’t a one size fits all in transformation, we approach it […]
Read MoreContinuous Improvement: The Transformation that never ends
Note: A version of this post first appeared on hrexecutive.com in May 2022. Imagine your organization has just gone through a major transformation. After several years of hard work, with many employees working extra hours to get the program to the finish line, everyone is ready for a break! The day-to-day rhythm of work resumes […]
Read MoreThe provider / client relationship: Part II – addressing bullying behaviors
In this 2-part series, the IA team explores some of the “bullying” tactics we observe between clients and technology providers, and potential solutions for healthier, long-term relationships. In Part I, we defined three bullying behaviors we see clients face from solution providers. Now, in Part II, we will focus on tangible solutions we think can stop […]
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