Week 3 Learning Log: Post 2

Section 2 Cont.: Additional References

Through my discussion responses, I had to find additional resources to support my positions.  They are:
In my second discussion post for week three, I found that I wanted to dig deeper on developing talent in an organization.  Hansen (2011) provided some thought leadership around focusing on the development of ones existing team.  I likened it to the axiom around it is less expensive to keep current customer rather than getting a new customer.  I think the same can be true of talent.  It is easier and less expensive to develop existing talent.

Hansen, D. (2011, December 02). 5 Keys For Developing Talent In Your Organization. Retrieved September 07, 2016, from http://www.forbes.com/sites/drewhansen/2011/12/02/5-keys-developing-talent-in-your-organization/#16d018c74788

In my first discussion post, I decided to focus on the attributes of my most successful team.  Without a doubt, it would be my Compliance Team at Nationwide.  We were all new and in the same boat.  We talked with each other and truly became a family.  We made decisions together and measured all of our successes.  Hedges (2014)further supported my personal experience by outlining some key steps to building a great team.

Hedges, K. (2014, September 10). Build a High Performing Team in 30 Minutes. Retrieved on September 8, 2016 from: http://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2014/09/10/build-a-high-performing-team-in-30-minutes/#60ffbc501263

 

 

Section 3

Feedback SHRM Connect and My Question

I have posted my question on the Academic Board in a Communications Audit thread and attached the link:

https://community.shrm.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=19&MID=92406&tab=digestviewer&CommunityKey=d8fc5e77-5d0c-4953-8297-81f0cb18dbae&SuccessMsg=Thank+you+for+submitting+your+message.

My question:

 

 

 

Section 5: Manager Tie- In

  

Describe what you found to be the most valuable information you discovered throughout this week’s assignments, discussions, readings, research, and why?

 

 I found our text to be most valuable this week.  The focus on HR as change champion was especially intriguing. Like many, I found previous change to be cumbersome and confusing.  The part of the text about organizational viruses was very eye opening.  So eye opening, that I shared the list with my co-workers.  I am hopeful that the list will help us have meaningful conversations on a go forward basis.

I also found the discussion around HR as an Innovator and Integrator.  The five factors of innovator and integrator include optimizing human capital through workforce planning and analytics, developing talent, shaping the organization, driving performance, and creating a leadership brand (Ulrich et al, 2012).  I chose to focus on creating a leadership brand and learned a lot about organizations should do to create a sustained brand.

Finally, I learned more about Prezi.  I utilized the learning shared by Dr. Steadham and found multiple tutorials on YouTube.  I look forward to the next steps.

Reference:

Ulrich, D., W., Younger, J., Brockbank, & Ulrich,M . (2012). HR from the Outside In: Six Competencies for the Future of Human Resources. McGraw-Hill.