Author: AIMS

  • Culture as a Competitive Advantage

    ✨ Grateful for an Inspiring Panel on “Culture as a Competitive Advantage” ✨ A huge thank you to the incredible speakers who joined our recent hashtag#HackingHR panel: Jess Goldberg, Shari Chernack, Renuka Iyer, SPHR®, Charmaine Green-Forde, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Your insights on fostering a culture of excellence were both thought-provoking and actionable. We covered a lot…

  • Unlocking Infrastructure Efficiency: A MECE Approach to Resource Allocation

    Infrastructure projects are complex beasts, demanding meticulous planning and efficient resource allocation. But how can project managers ensure they’re considering all the critical factors without getting lost in the weeds? Enter the MECE principle – Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive – a powerful tool for structuring your thinking and ensuring comprehensive coverage.    Here’s how to apply MECE to…

  • Metrics that Matter: Steering Project Recovery with Data-Driven Action

    Okay, imagine you’ve crafted the perfect recovery plan for your troubled project. You’ve diagnosed the issues, realigned expectations, and secured buy-in from everyone involved. Now comes the crucial part: execution. Think of it like this: you’ve drawn up the blueprints for a magnificent bridge, but now you need to actually build it. Execution is about…

  • Building a Learning Organisation

    👀 Imagine this: You’re working in a place where every challenge sparks curiosity, where bold ideas flow freely, and growth isn’t just an option—it’s the norm. 🌱 Curious how to create this kind of environment? 🤔 Today we dove deep into this topic during our Hacking HR panel, revealing the secrets to cultivating a culture…

  • Aligning HR with Business Strategy – Lessons from Industry Experts

    I recently had the privilege of moderating a Hacking HR panel discussion on “The Strategic HR Blueprint: Aligning People Practices with Business Objectives.” Joined by seasoned HR leaders, the conversation provided invaluable perspectives on the evolving role of HR in driving organizational success. One key theme that emerged was the need to redefine the strategic…

  • Building a Learning Organisation

    The secret to fostering a culture of growth and adaptability: ➜ Building a Learning Organization. For years, I thought occasional training sessions and workshops were enough to keep my team sharp. But, I realised: that’s not enough. We needed something more—a system that:➜ Encouraged continuous learning➜ Embraced adaptability➜ Fostered innovationSo, we shifted gears. We:➜ Built…

  • Ready for Take-Off: The Pre-Flight Checklist for Successful Project Recovery

    Imagine you’re a firefighter responding to a raging inferno. You wouldn’t just leap off the truck and charge into the flames, would you? You’d first assess the situation, gather intel, and make sure you have the right equipment and support. The same principle applies to Program Recovery. Before you set foot on-site, you need to…

  • 🗣️Fact: Culture can fuel or fracture organizational success

    I am so looking forward to this event: “Culture as a Competitive Advantage: Shaping Organizational Culture for Long-term Business and People Success Get ready for an insightful Hacking HR session where we delve into the power of organizational culture! 💪 Join me, Jess Goldberg, Shari Chernack, and Renuka Iyer, SPHR®  next week, August 19th for “Culture as a Competitive…

  • Data-Informed HR: Leveraging Analytics for Informed Decision-Making and Business Impact.

    In today’s fast-paced business world, Human Resources is evolving from a traditional function into a strategic powerhouse that drives organisational success. At the core of this transformation is hashtag#datadrivenHR, a shift that empowers HR professionals to move beyond gut feelings and anecdotal evidence, relying instead on data analytics to make informed decisions that have a…

  • Unlocking Agility: The Unexpected Benefits of Cloud Transformation ☁️🚀

    Think of your business as a tightrope walker. In the past, your IT infrastructure was like a rigid, old-school balancing pole – reliable, but not very adaptable. Cloud transformation is like swapping that pole for a modern, dynamic one. It’s flexible, responsive, and allows you to make those quick adjustments needed to stay balanced in…