In this engaging discussion, Perry Timms, the Founder and Chief Energy Officer of PTHR, explores the need for a new operating model in HR. He emphasizes aligning HR practices with today's dynamic business environment. Key topics include the integration of people experience, data analytics, and technology in HR. Timms explains the importance of systems thinking and developing a high-performance workforce, advocating for proactive talent development and a strategic, product-oriented mindset in HR to drive organizational success.
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Why HR Needs A New Operating Model
HR needs a new operating model built from systems thinking, product management and organisational psychology.
Perry Timms argues the old Ulrich model is outdated and a new design will better create value for people and business.
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Design HR From Business Outcomes
Work backwards from business impact to design HR interventions and products.
Use business outcomes to create straight lines from HR activities to organisational value.
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Make People Analytics Central
People and performance analytics should be central and cross-cutting, not siloed.
Timms recommends a deployable expert capability that combines business and talent intelligence.
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Guest: Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer of PTHR
In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Perry Timms, who has been five times recognised by HR Magazine as one of the Most Influential Thinkers in HR, about his new book - The HR Operating Model.
During the conversation they discuss:
Why we need a new operating model that aligns with today's business environment
The fout key elements of people experience, data & analytics, agility and technology integration
The importance of systems thinking, product management, & organizational psychology
Working backwards from business impact to create HR interventions and programs
Creating a high performance workforce
Need for strong ownership and product orientation in technology implementation
Importance of talent development, culture, and product management in high performing organizations
How HR professionals need to focus on business value and creating a clear vision for the organization
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