Transformation in a Recovering Economy
What does today’s recovering economy mean to HR transformation? What does it take for HR to continue to make a contribution during these difficult times? What can organizations do to continue their transformation journey in an often challenging external and internal environment?
Simply put, don’t let fire fighting stop you from assessing where you are today against where you want to be tomorrow. We know that many of our clients are struggling with the day-to-day challenges of HR and they don’t have the time or the resources to get back on the transformation track. That’s fine. As Scarlet said, “Afterall…tomorrow is another day”. But I will argue that now is not the time to let the energy of HR transformation wane. Don’t give up. At the least, take a step back and look at what you are measuring. Are your measures meaningful, practical, credible, simple? Your measurements should drive change and encourage the right behaivior…that’s what transformation is all about.
I know its tough but hang in there and remember the words of Karen Ravn (I hope this doesn’t sound too corny): “Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.”