HR Transformation
Self Assessment
A true HR transformation is an integrated, aligned, innovative, and business-focused approach to redefining how HR work is done within an organization so that it helps the organization deliver on promises made to customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Each organization starts this process from a different place. This short assessment can help you assess how your HR department is performing in the four phases of HR transformation and identify your transformation needs.
Phase 1: Business Case for Transformation
HR transformation must start by understanding the key external trends and external stakeholder requirements for the business. The goal is to have a shared understanding of the "outside-in" business context.
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Phase 2: Define the Outcomes
The goal of this phase is to understand the "inside-out" perception of the HR department's strengths and weaknesses and identify the critical capabilities and business drivers that must determine HR priorities.
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Phase 3: HR Department Design
Successful HR transformations clearly identify the key roles, processes, and structure for the HR organization to best meet business needs.
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Phase 4: Development & Accountability
Transformation efforts require that HR professionals devote time and attention to developing themselves. This may include assessing individual strengths, role placement, job rotation, and strategic training.
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Your Results
Understanding Your Assessment Results
Over 4
You have already transformed your HR organization. Congratulations! Stay focused on external trends and changes to the business strategy that may require further adjustments and transformation in the future. Keep up the good work.
2.5–4
You have a significant opportunity to improve HR contribution through a focused and well-organized transformation effort. Consider completing an HR Effectiveness Audit and external stakeholder interviews to determine how to focus your go forward plan.
Under 2.5
It is time to build support and begin the HR transformation journey. We recommend that you complete an HR Effectiveness Audit and conduct external stakeholder interviews to begin the process.