If you've ever wondered how to shift your organisation's perception of HR from being an operational, admin-heavy function, to one that is strategic, innovative and drives positive change; this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host, Fay Wallis is joined by Kate Maddison-Greenwell from People Efficient and together they take a deep dive into the exciting world of Agile HR.
Key TakeawaysAgile is a mindset and set of methodologies focused on adding value to customers, including employees in the case of HR.Agile HR involves breaking down complex projects or problems into iterative chunks and prioritizing people-centric solutions.Visualization tools like Miro can facilitate collaboration and inclusivity in Agile HR.Games like planning poker can help teams estimate time and value more accurately in Agile HR.Sprints, typically two weeks long, are cycles in Agile HR that involve planning, doing, reviewing, and reflecting on progress.To get started with Agile HR, start small with a project or problem, focus on psychological safety, and gain sponsorship from senior leaders.
Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Kate on LinkedInKate’s website: People Efficient
Buy the Book Recommendation(Disclosure: the book link is an affiliate link which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through it)
Built for People: Transform Your Employee Experience Using Product Management Principles, Jessica Zwaan
Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 114: What workplace culture is, how to measure it & a surprising way to improve it, with Arend BoersemaEpisode 102: Boosting your strategic knowledge to step up in your HR roleEpisode 22: How to handle conflict at work, with Ginny Radmall
Looking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.
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