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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲: 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 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 isn’t just a functional necessity—it’s a strategic imperative.

Traditional performance reviews often fall short, with misaligned priorities and delayed feedback leaving employees often disconnected from relevant goals. It’s 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 – not just 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 you are prioritizing, but 𝐇𝐎𝐖 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.

Ensuring your sales teams perform at their best while managing day-to-day operations can be a tough balancing job. But what if you had the right support for your team and achieve desired targets? Introducing 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 — a new service that helps you achieve your sales goals by: #SalesEnablement #SalesCoaching #LeadGeneration #SalesPerformance #ClosingDeals #BusinessGrowth #GrowthHacks

1️⃣ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲: 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. 2️⃣ 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬: 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. 3️⃣ 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 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. 4️⃣ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬: 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. 5️⃣ 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 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 today’s 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. 🤩 At 100 years old, he was the penultimate torchbearer! 🔥