February 2008 Archives

Overview: Facilitating Change

Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi encouraged, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." In the thousand mile journey each company confronts, HR leaders must (1) be igniters pushing the organization to take that next step in its journey, then (2) hold the organization steady in its new reality, and finally (3) ensure that leaders don't slip and pull the organization backwards.

In this RBL Institute mini-forum, Dave Ulrich and HR Executives from BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Takeda, and Unilever explored the topic: "How to facilitate change".

Three themes emerged during the 60 minute discussion:

1. Why: Building a rationale for change
2. What: Lasting Change a pattern, not an event
3. How: Create a shared meaning and accountability

08-02-05 Facilitating Change - RBL Institute White Paper-1.doc

Raise the Bar for HR
Dave Ulrich identifies Credible Activist as the most important competency to be a good HR professional. He dives deeper discussing the skills needed to be a Credible Activist in the organization and deliver business results. So, how do you as an HR professional apply  your unique skill set to move your organization forward? Watch the video then begin applying the researched findings in your circle of influence today.

Click on the screen below to play the introduction video. It may take a few moments to load. Click on the small box next to the volume icon below to view in full screen.



Additional Resources

	HR Competencies - The ideas discussed in this video were originally published in HR Competencies (Ulrich, Brockbank, Johnson, Sandholtz and Younger Click to learn more.
	HR Competencies Overview - Dave Ulrich presents a short overview of the HR Competencies Study and findings. Click to watch the video.
	Credible Activists are both credible (respected, admired), and proactive (have a point of view about the business, challenge assumptions, take initiative.). Click to watch the video.
	Culture and Change Stewards understand, respect, and evolve the organization culture through effective change initiatives that reflect the business strategy. Click to watch the video.
	Talent Managers / Organization Designers are effective developers of both individual employee ability and the organization capabilities. Click to watch the video.
	Strategy Architects help build and deliver winning business strategies by understanding the customer point of view and helping to diffuse it throughout the company. Click to watch the video.
	Operational Executors effectively and efficiently administer the day-to-day work of managing people within an organization. Click to watch the video.
	Business Allies understand both the business and eternal factors that influence success. Click to watch the video.

Raise the Bar for HR 
The research shows that Hr Professionals who can manage change by turning what we know into what we do in a consistent way, and by building a new pattern of activity inside the firm connected to the outside expectations, can create enormous value within a company. Watch as Dave Ulrich takes us step by step through this process enabling HR professionals to become Culture & Change Stewards.

Click on the screen below to play the introduction video. It may take a few moments to load. Click on the small box next to the volume icon below to view in full screen.



Additional Resources

	HR Competencies - The ideas discussed in this video were originally published in HR Competencies (Ulrich, Brockbank, Johnson, Sandholtz and Younger Click to learn more.
	HR Competencies Overview - Dave Ulrich presents a short overview of the HR Competencies Study and findings. Click to watch the video.
	Credible Activists are both credible (respected, admired), and proactive (have a point of view about the business, challenge assumptions, take initiative.). Click to watch the video.
	Culture and Change Stewards understand, respect, and evolve the organization culture through effective change initiatives that reflect the business strategy. Click to watch the video.
	Talent Managers / Organization Designers are effective developers of both individual employee ability and the organization capabilities. Click to watch the video.
	Strategy Architects help build and deliver winning business strategies by understanding the customer point of view and helping to diffuse it throughout the company. Click to watch the video.
	Operational Executors effectively and efficiently administer the day-to-day work of managing people within an organization. Click to watch the video.
	Business Allies understand both the business and eternal factors that influence success. Click to watch the video.

Raise the Bar for HR
HR leaders who help deliver on business objectives know how to build systems that build great talent. They also get their talent to work together on common issues. Dave Ulrich explains the the competency of Talent Manager/Org Designer and illustrates how the two work together to deliver powerful results for your organization.

Click on the screen below to play the introduction video. It may take a few moments to load. Click on the small box next to the volume icon below to view in full screen.



Additional Resources

	HR Competencies - The ideas discussed in this video were originally published in HR Competencies (Ulrich, Brockbank, Johnson, Sandholtz and Younger Click to learn more.
	HR Competencies Overview - Dave Ulrich presents a short overview of the HR Competencies Study and findings. Click to watch the video.
	Credible Activists are both credible (respected, admired), and proactive (have a point of view about the business, challenge assumptions, take initiative.). Click to watch the video.
	Culture and Change Stewards understand, respect, and evolve the organization culture through effective change initiatives that reflect the business strategy. Click to watch the video.
	Talent Managers / Organization Designers are effective developers of both individual employee ability and the organization capabilities. Click to watch the video.
	Strategy Architects help build and deliver winning business strategies by understanding the customer point of view and helping to diffuse it throughout the company. Click to watch the video.
	Operational Executors effectively and efficiently administer the day-to-day work of managing people within an organization. Click to watch the video.
	Business Allies understand both the business and eternal factors that influence success. Click to watch the video.

Raise the Bar for HR
The question is often asked by HR professionals "What can I do to help develop strategy in my organization?"  In this podcast Dave Ulrich explains 5 key things that HR Managers can do to impact the strategy of the organization.

Click on the screen below to play the introduction video. It may take a few moments to load. Click on the small box next to the volume icon below to view in full screen.



Additional Resources

	HR Competencies - The ideas discussed in this video were originally published in HR Competencies (Ulrich, Brockbank, Johnson, Sandholtz and Younger Click to learn more.
	HR Competencies Overview - Dave Ulrich presents a short overview of the HR Competencies Study and findings. Click to watch the video.
	Credible Activists are both credible (respected, admired), and proactive (have a point of view about the business, challenge assumptions, take initiative.). Click to watch the video.
	Culture and Change Stewards understand, respect, and evolve the organization culture through effective change initiatives that reflect the business strategy. Click to watch the video.
	Talent Managers / Organization Designers are effective developers of both individual employee ability and the organization capabilities. Click to watch the video.
	Strategy Architects help build and deliver winning business strategies by understanding the customer point of view and helping to diffuse it throughout the company. Click to watch the video.
	Operational Executors effectively and efficiently administer the day-to-day work of managing people within an organization. Click to watch the video.
	Business Allies understand both the business and eternal factors that influence success. Click to watch the video.

Raise the Bar for HR
Norm Smallwood describes the competency of Operational Executor. He identifies 2 objectives for the Operational Executor - Administer the day to day and do it in a cost effective manner. Then Norm explains the level of delivery needed to provide real value for the organization.

Click on the screen below to play the introduction video. It may take a few moments to load. Click on the small box next to the volume icon below to view in full screen.



Additional Resources

	HR Competencies - The ideas discussed in this video were originally published in HR Competencies (Ulrich, Brockbank, Johnson, Sandholtz and Younger Click to learn more.
	HR Competencies Overview - Dave Ulrich presents a short overview of the HR Competencies Study and findings. Click to watch the video.
	Credible Activists are both credible (respected, admired), and proactive (have a point of view about the business, challenge assumptions, take initiative.). Click to watch the video.
	Culture and Change Stewards understand, respect, and evolve the organization culture through effective change initiatives that reflect the business strategy. Click to watch the video.
	Talent Managers / Organization Designers are effective developers of both individual employee ability and the organization capabilities. Click to watch the video.
	Strategy Architects help build and deliver winning business strategies by understanding the customer point of view and helping to diffuse it throughout the company. Click to watch the video.
	Operational Executors effectively and efficiently administer the day-to-day work of managing people within an organization. Click to watch the video.
	Business Allies understand both the business and eternal factors that influence success. Click to watch the video.

Raise the Bar for HR
HR professionals want to be viewed as a Business Ally? Norm Smallwood explains that understanding the basic business factors is key to being a successful HR professional. Take the self assessment test presented in this podcast and see if you have the basic knowledge needed.

Click on the screen below to play the introduction video. It may take a few moments to load. Click on the small box next to the volume icon below to view in full screen.



Additional Resources

	HR Competencies - The ideas discussed in this video were originally published in HR Competencies (Ulrich, Brockbank, Johnson, Sandholtz and Younger Click to learn more.
	HR Competencies Overview - Dave Ulrich presents a short overview of the HR Competencies Study and findings. Click to watch the video.
	Credible Activists are both credible (respected, admired), and proactive (have a point of view about the business, challenge assumptions, take initiative.). Click to watch the video.
	Culture and Change Stewards understand, respect, and evolve the organization culture through effective change initiatives that reflect the business strategy. Click to watch the video.
	Talent Managers / Organization Designers are effective developers of both individual employee ability and the organization capabilities. Click to watch the video.
	Strategy Architects help build and deliver winning business strategies by understanding the customer point of view and helping to diffuse it throughout the company. Click to watch the video.
	Operational Executors effectively and efficiently administer the day-to-day work of managing people within an organization. Click to watch the video.
	Business Allies understand both the business and eternal factors that influence success. Click to watch the video.