The HR Uprising Podcast

• Practical Organisational Development

  Lucinda discusses Practical Organisational Development (OD) and its connection to high performance. She focusses upon the definition of OD, emphasising its role in enabling sustained organisational performance through the involvement of people. Lucinda also outlines key topics related to OD, such as organisational structure, talent management, and culture change, and introduces a five-step process for implementing OD interventions. KEY TAKEAWAYS OD is a planned and systematic approach to enhancing sustained organisational performance through the involvement of its people. It aligns structural, cultural, and strategic elements to meet the evolving needs of the business environment. The process includes diagnosing needs, exploring options, implementing the plan, and evaluating the impact. This cyclical approach ensures that interventions are evidence-based and aligned with organisational goals. Berk-Litwin Model: This model identifies 12 key factors influencing organisational change and performance, highlighting the causal relationships between transformational factors (like leadership and culture) and transactional factors (such as structures and management practices). Practical applications of OD can be seen in various contexts, such as a retail bank undergoing digital transformation or an NHS organisation adapting to new mandates. Each scenario requires tailored strategies to address leadership, culture, systems, and individual performance. BEST MOMENTS "Organisational Development is a planned and systematic approach to enabling sustained organisational performance through the involvement of its people." "The Berk-Litwin model shows how there are causal relationships between them. Everything's like a lever; you tweak one and it might affect the other." "If you're making changes, helping people to understand the why, so that they don't see it as being knee-jerk, is crucial." "It's really easy to make sure you always know why you're doing something and try to connect all activities with the business strategy." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/ www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at [email protected] ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: [email protected] Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

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• Data-driven HR Using The Balanced Scorecard

  In this second part of High Performance HR, Lucinda talks about how to target and measure success within HR functions. She discusses the importance of utilising data to demonstrate HR's impact on business value, emphasising the balanced scorecard framework as a strategic tool for aligning HR activities with organisational goals. Lucinda also talks about various metrics, including engagement surveys, employee net promoter scores, and foundational HR metrics, while also highlighting the role of AI in enhancing recruitment and operational efficiency KEY TAKEAWAYS The balanced scorecard is a strategic performance management tool that aligns business activities with strategic objectives, moving beyond traditional financial metrics to include customer satisfaction, internal processes, and organizational capacity. HR professionals should focus on identifying and measuring key metrics that demonstrate the value of HR initiatives, helping to establish credibility and align HR strategies with overall business goals. Employee engagement surveys, pulse surveys, and employee net promoter scores (eNPS) are essential tools for gathering data on employee satisfaction and engagement, which can inform HR strategies and initiatives. When developing a balanced scorecard, it is crucial to select a few relevant metrics from each quadrant that align with the organisation's goals, rather than attempting to measure everything, which can dilute focus and impact. BEST MOMENTS "It's about looking at how we can discard the soft and fluffy suggestion... and we can choose the right data, methods of gathering data and metrics that will help demonstrate business value." "The balanced scorecard is more of a holistic approach of strategic execution, helping you to do things more broadly, and it's going to lead to more sustainable success." "If you want to ultimately impact financial performance, you need to start with learning capacity." "What gets measured is seen as what matters." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/ www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at [email protected] ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: [email protected] Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

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• Maximise Your Impact - High Performance HR

  Lucinda presents the first instalment of the High Performance HR series, focusing on maximising personal impact as HR professionals, emphasising the importance of self-awareness, encouraging listeners to identify their unique strengths, values, and areas for development. Lucinda talks about five key areas: knowing oneself, setting personal career goals, overcoming imposter syndrome, defining how to add value to the organisation, and building relationships for long-term success KEY TAKEAWAYS Understanding your core values is essential for making aligned decisions in your career. Reflect on past experiences to identify what truly fulfils you and how your values influence your choices. Define what you want to achieve in your career and life. Consider your ambitions, the type of organisation that suits you, and how your personal and family plans may impact your career trajectory. Recognise feelings of self-doubt and understand that many people experience imposter syndrome. Track your achievements, seek support from trusted colleagues, and challenge negative thoughts to build confidence. Understand your organisation's vision, mission, and values. Align your HR strategies with these elements to add real value and position yourself as a thought leader within your organisation. BEST MOMENTS "Before we can make a meaningful impact as HR professionals in the businesses we work for, we need to understand ourselves first." "Your values will, know it or not, they will be influencing decisions you make, career paths you follow, the things that you find fulfilling and the things that you find grating." "Recognise if you are not taking on new challenges because you've got a fear of failure." "If your organisation doesn't have a clear vision, mission and values, think about why not; could you help the organisation to develop them?" VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/ www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at [email protected] ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: [email protected] Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

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• High Performance HR

  Lucinda introduces an exciting new series titled "High Performance HR," aimed at providing practical insights and tools for HR professionals looking to drive strategic impact within their organisations. She discusses how each episode will be focusing on key aspects of high-performance HR, including individual purpose, strategic alignment, organisational development, leadership, performance management processes, reward strategies, talent development, and cultural mapping. KEY TAKEAWAYS The podcast is launching a new series titled "High Performance HR," aimed at providing practical insights and tools for HR professionals to enhance their strategic impact within organisations. The series will emphasise actionable tips and strategies that HR professionals can implement to align their people strategy with organisational goals, fostering a high-performance culture. The series will cover various topics, including individual purpose, strategic alignment, organisational development, leadership, performance management processes, reward strategies, learning culture, talent management, and cultural development. Listeners are encouraged to share the podcast with others, leave reviews, and provide feedback on the content to ensure it meets their needs and expectations. BEST MOMENTS "I want to provide you as listeners with helpful tips that you can genuinely put into practice." "High Performance HR is about making sure that our people strategy is aligned with our business goals." "Great leadership is at the heart of a high performance culture." "This series is designed to be practical, thought-provoking, and something that you can put into practice." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/ www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at [email protected] ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: [email protected] Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

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• CPO Career Journeys - Jeannette Crisp - Duke of Edinburgh

  Lucinda welcomes Jeannette Crisp, the Director of People and Culture at the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Jeanette shares her journey into HR, highlighting her diverse experiences in the public sector and the importance of strategic thinking in people management. She discusses the development of the organisation's people strategy, the significance of employee engagement, and the impact of their work on young people KEY TAKEAWAYS The importance of working in roles that have a meaningful impact on individuals and communities is crucial. Engaging with organisations that focus on making a difference, such as charities and the NHS, can be highly motivating. Strategic thinking can be cultivated through a combination of practical experience and formal education. While a master's degree can provide valuable theoretical knowledge, real-world experience and the ability to influence and shape organisational culture are equally important. Building strong relationships and understanding diverse perspectives within an organisation is crucial. Engaging with individuals at all levels, including those in non-managerial roles, can provide valuable insights and enhance organisational culture. Embracing every opportunity for learning, whether through mentorship, coaching, or challenging assignments, is vital for personal and professional growth. Being open to discomfort can lead to significant development. BEST MOMENTS "If we're doing our jobs right, then we're enabling more young people and we're reaching out to more marginalised young people and enabling them to hopefully realise their potential." "If you've got a process, you must, must, must follow it... you go back and you change that process afterwards and you improve it and you learn." "It's all about applying it and embedding it; it's definitely not something you just get a tick box." "Don't ever assume that you'll make everybody happy... there will be people that you will never make happy." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/ www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at [email protected] ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: [email protected] Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

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