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๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ฒ: ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ When teams include age diversity, they generate more innovative solutions, drive engagement, and deliver greater business results. Research supports this. Experienced team members share knowledge with newer ones, and vice versa, retaining valuable expertise. Everyone feels valued, leading to increased team member satisfaction.

In our recent event, "Turning Challenges into Solutions: Empowering Middle Management to Drive Impact," senior leaders highlighted how middle managers serve as the crucial bridge between strategic vision and everyday operations. My article delves deep into why reimagining and investing in middle management isnโt just a functional necessityโitโs a strategic imperative.

Traditional performance reviews often fall short, with misaligned priorities and delayed feedback leaving employees often disconnected from relevant goals. Itโs time to shift to a continuous, feedback-driven approach that keeps individual efforts aligned with organizational objectives.

Developing an HR strategy is critical for organizational success โ not just ๐๐๐๐ you are prioritizing, but ๐๐๐ you can make the desired impact. In my experience, leveraging both internal strengths and external expertise helped me drive efficiency, innovation, and growth.

It's encouraging to see companies like GE, Deloitte and GAP taking steps to overhaul their performance management programmes. This shift towards continuous feedback and real-time appraisal isn't just a passing phase, but an ongoing trend that goes hand in hand with the changing dynamics of the modern workplace.

Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with a dear friend who serves as the Chief HR Officer of an important international chemical company. As we discussed her organization's business outlook, I was genuinely impressed by how she had immersed herself in the business and technical jargon of her industry. Her ability to converse fluently with her colleagues and stakeholders not only earned their respect but also enhanced her effectiveness as a strategic partner.

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1๏ธโฃ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ: Clearly lay out the reasons for the change and its benefits. When employees understand the "why"," they are more likely to support the change and feel included in the process. 2๏ธโฃ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฌ: Involve employees in the change process at an early stage by asking for their input and feedback. This encourages a sense of ownership and reduces resistance as team members feel valued and heard. 3๏ธโฃ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ: Provide the necessary resources and training to help employees adapt to new systems or processes. Confidence in their abilities will reduce anxiety and promote a smoother transition. 4๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ: Understand the nature of the resistance. Create channels for employees to voice their concerns and questions. Proactively addressing these concerns will build trust and prevent misinformation from spreading. 5๏ธโฃ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: Leaders should model the behaviors they want to see across the organization. Visible leadership commitment emphasizes the importance of change and inspires others to do the same.

In today's dynamic business world, effective teamwork is not just an advantage, it's essential. As HR professionals, we have a unique opportunity to support leaders and build collaborative, high impact teams. Following Tuckman's "Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing" model, here are my suggestions that HR can implement at each stage to strengthen team cohesion and impact.

According to Forbes, 70% of all change initiatives fail! Some of these are due to resistance from employees and/or poor role modeling by managers. When managing cultural and transformational change in your organization, HR leaders should go beyond traditional project management. Effective change leadership requires a strong focus on the emotional and behavioral aspects that drive success. A deliberate approach is critical to success.

In todayโs fast-paced business world, where change is the only constant, the expectations of leaders are evolving. According to a recent analysis conducted by DDI | Development Dimensions International, 85% of HR professionals believe that coaching skills are critical for leaders in the coming years. However, there is a significant gap that requires our attention: Nearly 40% of leaders say they don't receive enough coaching from their own managers, and 31% of frontline leaders want more guidance than they currently receive.

Charles Coste, centenarian and Olympic champion in 1948, hoped, in L'Equipe in 2021, to still be there for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. ๐คฉ At 100 years old, he was the penultimate torchbearer! ๐ฅ
