Human Capital Management 20/20

Organizational Network Analysis (ONA)

Very simply, ONA is about the people in your organization and who they are connected to and how.  This is a key component of organizational structure and a rather new tool that most executives don't know about.  It's very powerful and allows leadership to see communication and network flow.  I came across a very cool software tool today called TouchGraph Navigator.  The thing I like about this tool in particular is that you can actually use it for products as well as people.  They have a few very cool examples on their website, one takes books or products from Amazon and let's you see the connections between them.

TouchGraph has added a network analysis tool to Facebook so you can see your Facebook network visually.  Here is an example of my top 300 contacts from Facebook (which is all of them :)

When you are in the tool in Facebook, you can actually mouse over people and see a thick line connection.  You can also move it around to look at central nodes (connectors to groups).  It's really fascinating stuff and a cornerstone of the work we are doing at HCM2020.  Enjoy!

HCM Partnerships

HCM2020's Unique Ability is focused on big picture HCM strategy and aligning an organization's culture & structure with its people. We are not all things to all organizations but we have methodologies and processes that help us serve our clients brilliantly.  Where our Unique Ability ends, another individual or company's begins.  So strategic alliances are critical to our success and ultimately to our clients.

We are looking for exceptional companies who offer the following services (and we're not looking for one company that does all).  Tell us what your Unique Ability is.  We will ask you a lot about your identified processes and Unique Abilities.  If you don't know what UA is, read this.

Here is an ongoing list of HCM areas we are looking for.

• Talent Management
• Human Resources (HRM, HR, etc.)
• Training
• Professional Development
• Certification/Designations
• Leadership/Management Training
• Onboarding
• Recruitment & Retention
• Compensation & Benefits
• Workforce Productivity
• Workforce Planning & Deployment
• Workforce Analytics & Trends
• Generational Trends
• Change Management
• Organizational Mission, Philosophy & Culture
• Strategic Alignment
• Knowledge Management & Thought Leadership

Send us an email at Info@HCM2020.com and tell us what is unique about you or your organization and what area you specialize in.  Please do not send us your typical marketing material (yet).  We will be sure to get back to you promptly to talk with you about our partnership programs and how we can leverage each others UAs!

HR is just one part of HCM

One of the things I like to be very clear on early in conversations about human capital management, is that HCM is not simply HR.  It's not a fancy new term for a revised definition of human resources.  It is a much, much broader concept  of which HR is just one part.  All of the following buzz words fall under the umbrella of HCM:

Human Capital Management Components

• Talent Management
• Human Resources (HRM, HR, etc.)
• Training
• Professional Development
• Certification/Designations
• Leadership/Management Training
• Onboarding
• Recruitment & Retention
• Compensation & Benefits
• Workforce Productivity
• Workforce Planning & Deployment
• Workforce Analytics & Trends
• Generational Trends
• Change Management
• Organizational Mission, Philosophy & Culture
• Strategic Alignment
• Knowledge Management & Thought Leadership

HCM Strategy, focuses on how all of these buzz words work together to generate a high performing organization with happy, productive employees.

We have taken these buzz words and formulated a new approach to HCM around four key areas.  Watch the blog for more on the HCM2020 Vision in the coming days.

The Importance of Unique Ability

On the blog in the left nav bar, you will find a book called "Unique Ability: Creating the Life You Want".  The authors Catherine Nomura and Julia Waller wrote the book to explain this very simple and powerful concept.  Unique Ability is at the Core of our business, so I wanted to take some time to explain the concept, provide resources and explain why I think this is so important for the future of the workplace.

I have been participating in a fantastic entrepreneurial coaching program for the last three years called The Strategic Coach.  The program is the brain child of Dan Sullivan and his wife and business partner, Babs Smith.   The concept of Unique Ability is one that is taught early on in the program, and for good reason. 

The principle is quite simple.  Every individual has a unique set of talents, skills, abilities and interests.  When these are clearly identified and added to the things you are passionate about (why do do it), you come to your Unique Ability.

I am passionate about finding individual's Unique Ability because when a person knows very clearly what they do best, and you unleash them to do just that, amazing things happen.  They are highly motivated, happy, extremely productive.  "Work" doesn't seem like work anymore.  An organization can leverage these strengths and fit individuals to teams and teams to groups, and groups within the organization, and the organization to its larger communities.

At the Core of HCM2020 is our vision that people come first.  Identifying and understanding an individual's Unique Ability, clearly defining and articulating it, and building teams around individuals is the hidden gem.  This philosophy will help grow strong, vibrant teams who can adapt and change more effectively.  The culture of the organization shifts as well.

We are big fans of the concept of Unique Ability, it is at the Core of what we do.

Welcome to HCM2020!

It's amazing the great new things that come when change happens.  We are welcoming in 2009 and looking to the future as we establish HCM2020 as a major player in the human capital arena.  The reference to 2020 could mean the year, it could mean having 20/20 vision...we love the inferences to both.

As the founder of HCM2020, I am very excited about the possibilities and changes happening in today's workforce.  Major shifts in generations, rapid advances in technology, and philosophical exploration about management and leadership are going to make the next eleven years a very exciting time for everyone.  We are at the center of this revolution and will use this blog to leverage independent thinking about the changes we see and unique perspectives we uncover around all issues related to Human Capital Strategy.

If you are interested in guest blogging here, please do not hesitate to contact us at Blog@hcm2020.com. We welcome cross-posting and linking as well and look forward to doing the same.