HR如何可以成为组织中的影响者 How HR Can Become an Organizational Influencer
- 文章编译自 Hacking HR 在 LinkedIn 发表的文章,认为 HR 推动变革主要靠战略影响力,而不是正式权力。
- 文章指出,多数组织中的 HR 缺少正式权威,而且人手和资源不足,因此必须借助影响力来建立和体现战略价值。
- 组织影响者应具备战略思考、同理心、有效沟通、适应力、用数据决策、合作、创新、韧性与诚信等特质。
- HR 成为影响者的八种方法是:战略影响力、讲故事、公众演讲、协作影响力、外交、信息掌控、冲突解决与达成共识、领导风范。
- 八种方法各列出五项需要掌握的能力,例如影响高层决策、建立跨部门盟友网络、衡量 HR 沟通效果等。
AI 根据原文整理,以发布日期为准(2024-06-20)
变革不仅是不可避免的,而且是推动个人和组织成长与创新的动力。在工作中,变革可以推动一个组织向前发展并提升其水平,也可以摧毁它(包括其中的员工)。组织如何应对变革?是通过纯粹的角色权威?还是通过高层领导的强制命令?亦或是通过那些没有“正式权威”的人以更微妙的方式来推动和引导变革的方向?
在大多数组织中,人力资源(HR)没有像其他部门那样拥有正式的权力或影响力。通常,HR人员不足,资源匮乏。即使在过去几年中人力资源职能快速发展,HR在工作中仍在努力建立其战略价值。对于HR来说,推动或引导变革的力量不是正式的权力或“蛮力”,而是战略影响力(strategic influence)。
本质上,战略影响力不是关于权威,而是关于灵感、创新以及对工作中人类元素的深刻理解。讽刺的是,一些拥有强大职位的领导者除了他们头衔赋予的权力外,没有任何影响力。相反,一些在工作中没有头衔的普通人,却是通过利用他们的影响力来推动和引导变革的真正变革者。
有时HR确实有正式的权力,但更多时候没有。这就是为什么它必须更多地依赖影响力而不是正式的权威。
组织中的影响者 组织中的影响者是变革的催化剂,是能够理解业务战略与人类动态之间联系的愿景者。不同于源自层级权力的传统影响力,组织中的影响者的影响力来自于他们连接、理解和激励人的能力。
组织中的影响者具有一些基本特质,包括:
- 战略思考:看到更大的图景,并将努力与整体组织目标对齐。
- 以同理心领导:理解并重视他人的观点和需求。
- 有效沟通:通过清晰和信念表达想法并激励行动。
- 适应力强:拥抱变革并帮助他人应对变革。
- 用数据决策:利用数据洞察来决策和制定策略。
- 与他人合作并建立伙伴关系:建立伙伴关系并在组织各个层面促进团队合作。
- 创新:不断寻找和实施创造性的解决方案。
- 有韧性:在面对挫折时保持专注和积极。
- 伦理和诚信:坚持诚信并促进信任和尊重的文化。
- 制定并执行与组织领导力对齐的有影响力的HR策略。
- 通过战略性HR举措影响高层管理和决策。
- 在整个组织中建立战略伙伴关系以增强HR的影响力。
- 使用HR洞察分析和解决复杂的组织挑战。
- 指导和发展HR团队以增强战略思维能力。
- 创作引人入胜的叙述以传达HR的愿景和价值观。
- 使用有说服力的讲故事技巧吸引多样化的受众。
- 利用讲故事推动组织变革。
- 根据不同的沟通媒介调整讲故事的风格。
- 使用叙事智能增强HR的说服力。
- 掌握适用于HR背景的公众演讲技巧。
- 通过有效的演讲技巧吸引和激励受众。
- 利用公众演讲作为HR倡导和影响的工具。
- 根据不同类型的受众和组织层级调整演讲内容。
- 制作能够引起利益相关者共鸣的引人入胜的演讲内容。
- 建立和维持支持HR目标的有影响力的业务伙伴关系。
- 促进HR与其他业务单位之间的合作。
- 利用人际交往技能增强HR的协作影响力。
- 协商并对齐HR策略与更广泛的业务目标。
- 培养支持和倡导HR举措的盟友网络。
- 利用外交技巧驾驭和影响组织政治。
- 使用策略性沟通技巧倡导HR驱动的变革。
- 通过外交解决复杂的组织问题。
- 在不同利益相关者群体中建立共识。
- 在所有HR举措中以诚信和伦理领导。
- 制定清晰有影响力的HR举措沟通策略。
- 调整HR信息以引起不同组织受众的共鸣。
- 以易于理解的方式传达复杂的HR概念。
- 有效利用各种沟通渠道传递HR信息。
- 测量和分析HR沟通策略的影响。
- 有效调解和解决工作场所冲突。
- 促进合作和建设性的谈判过程。
- 在冲突各方之间建立共识以实现组织和谐。
- 实施预防和管理冲突的主动策略。
- 培训和指导团队冲突解决和达成共识的技能。
- 培养权威且真实的领导风格。
- 提升高层沟通技巧。
- 建立战略关系。
- 以自信和愿景领导。
- 通过变革性领导实践激励团队和个人。
英文原来来自:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-hr-can-become-organizational-influencer-hacking-hr-0xnlc/
作者:Hacking HR
Change is not just inevitable, but the driving force behind personal and organizational growth and innovation.
At work, change can either propel an organization forward and lift it up, or break it (including its people).
How can organizations navigate change? Is it through pure role-based authority? Is it through the brute force of senior leadership mandates? Or is there a more subtle way in which people, without “formal authority”, may drive and even steer the direction of change?
In most organizations, Human Resources (HR) does not have the formal authority or power that some of its counterparts have. Generally, HR is understaffed and under-resourced. And, even with the rapid advancement of the people function in the past few years, HR is still on the road to building its strategic value at work.
For HR, it is not formal authority or “brute force” that drives or steers change, it is the power of strategic influence.
In essence, strategic influence is not about authority, but inspiration, innovation, and a deep understanding of the human element at work.
Ironically, some leaders with a powerful position have no influence other than that given to them by their titles. In contrast, some ordinary people at work, without a title, are real change makers with potent network effects at work given how they leverage their influence to drive and steer change.
Sometimes HR does have the formal authority, but often it does not. That’s why it has to rely more on the power of influence than on the power of formal authority.
Organizational Influencers
An organizational influencer is a catalyst for change, a visionary who understands the connection business strategy and human dynamics. Unlike traditional notions of influence that stem from hierarchical power, organizational influencers derive their impact from their ability to connect, understand, and inspire people.
An organizational influencer has some foundational attributes, including:
- Thinking strategically: Sees the bigger picture and aligns efforts with overarching organizational goals.
- Leading with empathy: Understands and values the perspectives and needs of others.
- Communicating effectively: Articulates ideas and inspires action through clarity and conviction.
- Adapting: Embraces change and helps others navigate through it.
- Informing decisions with data: Leverages insights from data to inform decisions and strategies.
- Collaborating with others and building partnerships: Builds partnerships and fosters teamwork across all levels of the organization.
- Innovating: Constantly seeks and implements creative solutions to challenges.
- Being resilient: Maintains focus and positivity in the face of setbacks.
- Behaving ethically and with integrity: Upholds integrity and promotes a culture of trust and respect.
8 Ways for HR to Becomes an Organizational Influencer
These are nine ways HR can use to become an organizational influencer.
1 - Strategic Influence
Strategic influence is about leveraging HR's unique insights into people leadership and business management to drive business strategies, ensuring that people align with and propels business objectives forward. This concept embodies the idea that HR leaders are not just participants but key strategists in the boardroom, advocating for policies and practices that foster both organizational growth and employee satisfaction.
These are five competencies to master:
- Develop and execute impactful HR strategies aligned with organizational leadership.
- Influence top-level management and decision-making through strategic HR initiatives.
- Foster strategic partnerships across the organization to enhance HR's influence.
- Analyze and address complex organizational challenges using HR insights.
- Mentor and develop HR teams to strengthen strategic thinking skills.
2 - Storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful tool for HR professionals, enabling them to connect the dots between organization's values, culture, and goals into compelling narratives. This approach not only enhances communication but also builds emotional connections, making HR initiatives more relatable and impactful. Through storytelling, HR can effectively champion change, celebrate successes, and articulate the human side of business decisions, transforming abstract concepts into meaningful stories that resonate across the organization.
These are five competencies to master:
- Craft compelling narratives to communicate HR vision and values.
- Engage diverse audiences with persuasive storytelling techniques.
- Leverage storytelling to drive organizational change.
- Adapt storytelling styles to fit various communication mediums.
- Use narrative intelligence to enhance HR's persuasive power.
3 - Public Speaking Excellence
Public speaking excellence empowers HR leaders to communicate with authority and passion, influencing and inspiring others at work. People speaking excellence is not about being loud or never shutting up, but about confidence, empathy and understanding. This skill is crucial for advocating HR initiatives, sharing insights, and leading discussions that shape the organization's future. Masterful public speaking turns HR leaders into powerful orators who can captivate their listeners, whether in small team meetings or large corporate gatherings, effectively conveying the strategic value of HR.
These are five competencies to master:
- Master public speaking skills tailored for HR contexts.
- Engage and motivate audiences through effective speech delivery techniques.
- Utilize public speaking as a tool for HR advocacy and influence.
- Adapt speeches to various audience types and organizational levels.
- Develop compelling presentation content that resonates with stakeholders.
4 - Collaborative Influence
Collaborative influence focuses on HR’s capacity to forge and maintain strategic business partnerships that drive organizational success. It highlights HR’s role in bridging gaps between departments, facilitating cross-functional teams, and aligning HR strategies with broader business objectives. Through collaboration, HR can dismantle silos, encourage unity, and ensure that people strategies are integral to achieving corporate goals.
These are five competencies to master:
- Build and sustain influential business partnerships that support HR goals.
- Facilitate collaboration between HR and other business units.
- Leverage interpersonal skills to enhance HR’s collaborative impact.
- Negotiate and align HR strategies with broader business objectives.
- Cultivate a network of allies to support and advocate for HR initiatives.
5 - Diplomacy
HR diplomacy is about navigating the complex web of organizational politics with tact and strategic acumen. It involves advocating for HR policies and initiatives in a way that respects differing viewpoints while pushing for progressive change. HR diplomats are adept at building consensus, managing conflicts, and positioning HR as a neutral yet influential player in organizational decisions, ensuring that the people aspect is always considered in business strategies.
These are five competencies to master:
- Utilize diplomacy to navigate and influence organizational politics.
- Advocate for HR-driven change using tactful and strategic communication.
- Resolve complex organizational issues with diplomatic problem-solving.
- Build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.
- Lead with integrity and ethical considerations in all HR initiatives.
6 - Message Mastery
Message mastery in HR is about crafting and delivering messages that clearly articulate the value and impact of HR strategies. It’s the ability to tailor communication to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity, engagement, and support for HR initiatives. Through effective messaging, HR professionals can demystify HR policies, champion organizational change, and solidify HR’s role as a key communicator within the organization.
These are five competencies to master:
- Develop clear and impactful communication strategies for HR initiatives.
- Tailor HR messaging to resonate with different organizational audiences.
- Communicate complex HR concepts in an accessible manner.
- Utilize various communication channels effectively for HR messaging.
- Measure and analyze the impact of HR communication strategies.
7 - Conflict Resolution and Agreement Building
Conflict resolution and agreement building are fundamental in maintaining a harmonious and productive workplace. This concept revolves around HR's ability to mediate disputes, facilitate negotiations, and foster an environment of cooperation and mutual respect. By equipping HR professionals with the skills to navigate and resolve conflicts, organizations can ensure smoother operations, enhanced teamwork, and a culture that values constructive dialogue over confrontation.
These are five competencies to master:
- Mediate and resolve workplace conflicts effectively.
- Facilitate collaborative and constructive negotiation processes.
- Build consensus among conflicting parties to achieve organizational harmony.
- Implement proactive strategies to prevent and manage conflicts.
- Train and guide teams in conflict resolution and agreement-building skills.
8 - Executive Presence
Executive presence and leadership for HR influencers are about embodying the qualities that command respect and inspire confidence at all levels of the organization. This includes cultivating a leadership style that is authentic, authoritative, and approachable, enabling HR leaders to effectively advocate for strategic initiatives and lead by example. With a strong executive presence, HR professionals can more effectively influence outcomes, drive strategic decisions, and champion a people-centric approach to business.
These are five competencies to master:
- Cultivate an authoritative and authentic leadership style.
- Enhance executive communication skills.
- Build strategic relationships.
- Lead with confidence and vision.
- Inspire teams and individuals with transformative leadership practices.
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