14
Jan

Transforming HR – My 2013 Wishlist – #5: From Roadblocker HR to Innovative HR

This is part five of my 2013 wishlist for transforming HR. For the intro, check out Wish #1. If you’re in HR and you have heard yourself saying “you can’t do that” or “that won’t work”, or just plain “no way”, chances are you are seen as a barrier to change, innovation and even engagement. I …
08
Jan

Tech Tool Tuesday: Online Leadership and Team Development Tools from Actionable Books

Today’s Tech Tool Tuesday post is about a tool for leaders who want to build stronger teams, called Actionable Books. Full disclosure – I liked this tool so much that I became an “Actionable Coach”, which means that I have been trained in the philosophy, tools, and how to use them successfully, and that I sell this tool. This …
03
Jan

Transforming HR – My 2013 Wishlist – #3: From Business Partner to Business Leader

This is part three of my 2013 wishlist for transforming HR. For the intro, check out Wish #1. My third wish for transforming HR in 2013 is: From business partner to business leader. There is something about the title “HR Business Partner” and the description of HR as a function that “partners with” or “serves” …
02
Jan

Transforming HR – My 2013 Wishlist – #2: From Secret Keeper to Trust and Transparency

This is part two of my 2013 wishlist for transforming HR. For the intro, check out Wish #1. My second wish for transforming HR in 2013 is: From secret keeper to trust and transparency HR is often seen as the protector of information, secrets, and assets. From keeping information about restructuring secret, to conducting confidential investigations …