I'm more and more convinced that the future of HR leadership is not just about strategy, influence, or having a "seat at the table."
It also requires examining the 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 many HR professional have been conditioned to accept and repeat. Read full article
I believe many HR leaders have experienced a moment in a conversation when they're clear....
Clear on the issue, the recommendation, the concern, and what needs to happen.
But something happens. It might go something like...Read full post
Over the course of my HR career, I’ve noticed something that doesn’t get talked about enough.
Many of the most important moments in HR leadership don’t come with clear answers. They show up as:
▪️ a leader who is technically right, but creating risk
▪️ a situation where the “people” answer and the “business” answer don’t fully align
▪️ a decision that feels uncomfortable no matter which direction you take
Early in my career, I focused on having the right answer. Read full post
Effective business partnership requires more than HR expertise. It requires understanding the business well enough to engage leaders in meaningful conversations about their challenges, decisions, and goals.
When those conversations occur, leaders often present a problem that needs solving or a decision that needs to be made.
Strong HR business partners are often quick to offer advice, recommendations, or solutions.
Sometimes that’s exactly what’s needed.
Other times, it’s an opportunity...Read full post.
Anaïs Nin
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