84%.
That is the percent of people from our recent Q2 poll that do not know what specific actions would have the biggest impact on the organizational performance of their company.
If you have direct reports, then you should sit up and take notice.
Think about it.
What percent of your success is dependent upon the success of others? If you are like most savvy leaders today, you will answer 70%+.
So if your success is so highly tied to the success of others, why are you not putting more emphasis on making sure that you are creating a high performance environment? Why do some teams succeed while others fail? One reason is clear. With over 70 possible key management actions available to significantly change performance, people don't know where to start.
Fortunately, based upon over 16 years of research on high achieving individuals (like Nelson Mandela, Japanese Samurai Masters, and Nobel Peace Laureates) and high performance environments (like the US Special Forces, NASA, and the Olympics), some key trends have emerged.
If your success is dependent upon the success of others, then you should make sure that you avoid the top 5 warning signs of an underperforming environment.
Read more about the Top 5 Warning Signs...
About LSA Global
Founded in 1995, LSA Global is a global training and consulting firm that focuses on achieving measurable business results with a select group of clients. Since our inception, LSA Global has successfully partnered with over 500 clients to deliver over 10,000 learning solutions. Our proven approach is backed by 45 client case studies, 143 research papers, 108 client testimonials, and 600+ assessment and measurement projects.Over 85% of our business comes from repeat clients and our customer satisfaction rating is 97.5%. Our clients tell us that we are different. Our clients tell us that we save them both time and money.
April 30, 2011
Does Your HR Function Have a "Seat at the Executive Table?"
No.
That is what more than 50% of our clients tell us when we ask if their HR Function has a true seat at the executive table.
For decades, Human Resources has had difficulty playing at the same level as their peers "running the business." Not coincidentally, this struggle coincides with HR's inability (both perceived and actual) to have a measurable and visible impact on revenue, costs, or productivity. And, according to our clients, the pressure on HR to step-up is only increasing.
What should HR do to become a player?
Many suggest improving business and financial acumen. Others look toward developing consulting skills to build deeper business partnerships. Both steps can and do add value; but there's an additional skill set lacking in most HR organizations: the ability to answer one key question.
It is a question that cannot be answered solely from business acumen, consulting skills, or engagement survey results. And surprisingly, most HR professionals not only do not ask it, but cannot answer it.
Read about the critical question and how to answer it...
About LSA Global
Founded in 1995, LSA Global is a leading performance consulting and training firm that helps high growth technology, services, and life-science companies create a competitive advantage by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with their strategy. Learn more about getting aligned
That is what more than 50% of our clients tell us when we ask if their HR Function has a true seat at the executive table.
For decades, Human Resources has had difficulty playing at the same level as their peers "running the business." Not coincidentally, this struggle coincides with HR's inability (both perceived and actual) to have a measurable and visible impact on revenue, costs, or productivity. And, according to our clients, the pressure on HR to step-up is only increasing.
What should HR do to become a player?
Many suggest improving business and financial acumen. Others look toward developing consulting skills to build deeper business partnerships. Both steps can and do add value; but there's an additional skill set lacking in most HR organizations: the ability to answer one key question.
It is a question that cannot be answered solely from business acumen, consulting skills, or engagement survey results. And surprisingly, most HR professionals not only do not ask it, but cannot answer it.
Read about the critical question and how to answer it...
About LSA Global
Founded in 1995, LSA Global is a leading performance consulting and training firm that helps high growth technology, services, and life-science companies create a competitive advantage by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with their strategy. Learn more about getting aligned
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