Voice of HR
powered by IA.
Insights to elevate your people strategy.
Welcome to the Voice of HR, your go-to destination for cutting-edge insights, thought-provoking ideas, and actionable strategies that will supercharge your approach to HR. In a world where the only constant is change, staying ahead of the curve is not just an option; it’s a necessity. Get ready to explore thought leadership, dive into industry trends, and discover the stories that shape the future of human resources. Your HR transformation starts here.
Voice of HR
powered by IA.
Insights to elevate your people strategy.
Welcome to the Voice of HR, your go-to destination for cutting-edge insights, thought-provoking ideas, and actionable strategies that will supercharge your approach to HR. In a world where the only constant is change, staying ahead of the curve is not just an option; it’s a necessity. Get ready to explore thought leadership, dive into industry trends, and discover the stories that shape the future of human resources. Your HR transformation starts here.
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From Client to Project Manager at IA
Some teams you work with. Others you find yourself wanting to join. IA has always been the second kind for me, and I’m excited to officially become part of the team as a Project Manager. That excitement comes from a career that’s followed one consistent thread, no matter the title on my badge: helping people […]
A New Chapter (Bringing it All to the Table)
There are moments in a career that feel less like a decision and more like a natural next step; where everything you’ve built, learned, and worked toward seems to quietly point you in a new direction. For me, that moment came after nearly a decade with Cherokee Nation Entertainment. It was a chapter I’m deeply […]
PMO: gatekeeper or enabler?
One of the most common conversations we have with clients centers on the PMO. And those conversations are less about whether they need one, but whether the one they have is actually helping. I’ve seen organizations where the PMO is a genuine force multiplier – improving decisions, accelerating delivery, and giving leaders real visibility into […]
Latest Perspective
Some teams you work with. Others you find yourself wanting to join. IA has always been the second kind for me, and I’m excited to officially become part of the team as a Project Manager. That excitement comes from a career that’s followed one consistent thread, no matter the title on my badge: helping people […]
There are moments in a career that feel less like a decision and more like a natural next step; where everything you’ve built, learned, and worked toward seems to quietly point you in a new direction. For me, that moment came after nearly a decade with Cherokee Nation Entertainment. It was a chapter I’m deeply […]
One of the most common conversations we have with clients centers on the PMO. And those conversations are less about whether they need one, but whether the one they have is actually helping. I’ve seen organizations where the PMO is a genuine force multiplier – improving decisions, accelerating delivery, and giving leaders real visibility into […]
tales from HR Tech 2024
From Mark, In what I can only characterize as a transition year, the original HR Technology Conference & Exhibition took a final bow in Las Vegas last week, with the newly emerging “HR Tech” brand (replete with logo and identity changes) embracing the shortened moniker applied to this storied event for more than two decades. No matter the […]
consultant-proof your business
From Mark, With summer winding down and kids heading back to school, it’s a reminder that even though a routine may seem familiar, our reaction to it is quite varied. For example, here in Atlanta, school started on August 1st, which means my 5th grader is nearly a month deep while others are still living their […]
winds of change
Change is a constant, but its pace and direction are accelerating. Economic shifts, technological advancements, and evolving customer expectations are forcing organizations to rethink their strategies and operations. At IA, we believe these disruptions are not obstacles, but opportunities to transform. Let’s explore how to harness these catalysts for change to build a more resilient […]
FROM MARK I took a long weekend recently. A real one. No Teams messaging. No email triage at 6:00 AM “just to stay on top of things.” No half-listening to a business call from a pool chair while pretending I was present in either location. With a mixture of resolve and low-grade anxiety, I turned off […]
FROM MARK I’ve been in more rooms than I can count where something like this happens: A senior leader dismisses a concern raised by an expert resource two levels below them. Nothing dramatic, just a pivot, a practiced redirect, and a glance at the clock that signals the conversation is over. The person who raised […]
FROM MARK Spring break is still a few weeks away in our house, but my son has already started the countdown. The focus he’s applying to the calendar right now is… impressive (and yet strangely absent when homework is involved). There’s something powerful about a scheduled pause. Just seeing it on the calendar changes the […]
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HR Resources
The Biggest Project Risk You’re Ignoring
When companies bring us in to lead a project or program, it’s often because something is stuck. The strategy is sound, resources are in place, and people are working hard, but progress is slow, inconsistent, or stalling altogether. Nine times out of ten, the issue isn’t commitment or capability. It’s clarity. Clarity of scope and […]
Contract renegotiation tips
In this 12 minute video, Mark Stelzner shares reasons why you might need to renegotiate with your providers, how to prepare for the conversation, and what elements should be part of the discussion.
Standard HR Processes
Ready to make some changes to your HR approach but don’t know where to start? We recommend you begin by mapping your current processes, starting with these more common HR processes.
HR Resources
When companies bring us in to lead a project or program, it’s often because something is stuck. The strategy is sound, resources are in place, and people are working hard, but progress is slow, inconsistent, or stalling altogether. Nine times out of ten, the issue isn’t commitment or capability. It’s clarity. Clarity of scope and […]
In this 12 minute video, Mark Stelzner shares reasons why you might need to renegotiate with your providers, how to prepare for the conversation, and what elements should be part of the discussion.
Ready to make some changes to your HR approach but don’t know where to start? We recommend you begin by mapping your current processes, starting with these more common HR processes.