Navigating the Organization Flashcards
Formal and informal work roles
Formal, you have a contract, receive benefits, work at a stable location and some job security.
Informal - you work only a few days or weeks, no job security, low wages, low hours. (like what I do for LiveOps).
Leader goals and interest
be able to comprehend the goals of the organization and the interest of their employees. Understand people’s motivations.
Relationships among employees and executives
is characterized by a hierarchical structure. they provide leadership and guidance and should offer open communication through management.
Facilitating communication, decision-making to implement initiatives
fostering collaboration minimizes misunderstanding and ensures the successful execution of strategies that drive organization growth and employee engagement.
Awareness and understanding of the company’s political and cultural environment as it relates to implementing HR initiatives.
It allows for strategic navigation, effective stakeholder engagement, and the alignment of initiatives with the values and norms of the organization.
Understanding the company’s structure, processes, systems, and policies to facilitate HR initiatives.
It enables the identification of opportunities, challenges and resources needed for successful implementation while ensuring compliance and integration within the existing organizational framework.
Understanding the complex relationships among organization leaders can facilitate the design, implementation, and maintenance of HR initiatives
leveraging influential leaders to garner support, address potential resistance, and secure necessary resources for the successful execution of initiatives, such as implementing a new performance management system.
Using the organizations political environment to develop and implement HR’s strategic direction, implement needed changes, and resolve talent needs and issues
HR can strategically align its direction by gaining support from key stakeholders, navigating power dynamics and introduce a diversity and inclusion program to foster a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
understanding the complex relationships among the company’s form and informal processes, systems and policies to facilitate the development and implementation of HRs strategic direction.
Aligning performance evaluation systems with organizational goals, ensuring consistency and fairness in talent management practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
