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Reunited and it feels so good

By Amie Deak | Nov 23, 2022

I recently reunited with my IA family after a 2-year hiatus, and it feels amazing! You know how sometimes when you leave something or someone for a reason, it may only be for a season, and then you find yourself coming back together again? Well, that is what happened to...

Ideal future state: the art of the possible

By Mary Faulkner | Oct 31, 2022

Note: A version of this post appeared on hrexecutive.com in October 2022. The excitement from an HR transformation comes from the promise of something better. That makes sense. After all, the organization wouldn’t have chosen the transformation path if it hadn’t recognized the need to do things differently. Getting started...

Reflections on the rebound

By Jason Carroll | Oct 19, 2022

Recently, I was asked to provide some perspective on my return to full-time at IA, as more and more employees are returning – or thinking about returning – to organizations they had previously left. Where do I begin? See, I’m not a boomerang in the traditional sense because I was...

Transformation IS storytelling

By Mark Stelzner | Sep 28, 2022

Note: A version of this post first appeared on hrexecutive.com in September 2022. I remember the first time I saw the movie Inception. From the initial scene of a man washed up on a beach, I was hooked. The imagery, the music, the themes, the underlying question as to whether...

The Carnival of HR is here!

By Mary Faulkner | Aug 31, 2022

IA is pleased to be hosting the Carnival of HR for August 2022. Yes, it's the last day of August, but it still counts, so hush. This month, we focused on the theme of Total Rewards. Organizations are starting to shift the way they think about retaining their employees, focusing...

Scenario planning: the power of “what if” thinking

By Mary Faulkner | Jul 30, 2022

Note: A version of this post appeared on hrexecutive.com in July 2022. A good beginning makes a good end. Louis L'Amour As we have noted in previous columns, most organizations recognize the need for change, with much of that change being driven by the need to update policies, processes, and...

Transformation and the art of stakeholder management

By Mark Stelzner | Jun 30, 2022

Note: A version of this post appeared on hrexecutive.com in June 2022. Imagine planning a party. And not just any party. You identified the date, the location, and even the mind-blowing theme. You poured over the playlist, the food, and an impressive assortment of drink options. You even binge-researched the...

Continuous Improvement: The Transformation that never ends

By Kimberly Carroll | May 22, 2022

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...

The provider / client relationship: Part II – addressing bullying behaviors

By Kimberly Carroll | May 9, 2022

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...

Failure is always an option

By Mark Stelzner | Apr 30, 2022

Note: A version of this post first appeared on hrexecutive.com in April 2022. Leaders facing transformation within their organizations are faced with a daunting task. Namely, how does one respond to a constant barrage of real-time demands WHILE maintaining the focus, capacity, and capability to fundamentally change the nature of...