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Failure is always an option
Note: A version of this post first appeared on hrexecutive.com in April 2022. Leaders facing transformation within their organizations are faced with a daunting task. Namely, how does one respond to a constant barrage of real-time demands WHILE maintaining the focus, capacity, and capability to fundamentally change the nature of...

The provider / client relationship: Part I – bullying behaviors
In this 2-part series, the IA team explores some of the “bullying” tactics we observe between clients and technology providers, and potential solutions for healthier, long-term relationships. In Part I, we’re defining the three main bullying tactics. In Part II, we’ll present possible solutions. What do you think of when...

The seeds of change: Preparing for transformation
Note: A version of this post first appeared on hrexecutive.com in March 2022. Imagine your organization is on the brink of explosive growth and is about to IPO. Everyone is excited about the opportunities the growth will bring, and activity is focused on ensuring Operations is ready to roll out...

Transformation: Why it’s needed
Note: A version of this post originally appeared on hrexecutive.com in March 2022. When IA was approached about the possibility of contributing a monthly column to HR Executive Magazine, we knew exactly what topic we wanted to focus on – Transformation. In our work with complex organizations, we are familiar...

Finding answers
How important is your job? It’s an intrinsically intimidating question. It is the question that starts gnawing at your headspace in high school (or earlier). For me, I struggled to answer it honestly. Because there’s a prerequisite question: “What do you want to do with your life?” Or even, “What...

The (career) path less taken
There has been a definite shift in the way work is done now. Traditional, static teams populated by people in traditional, static jobs are few and far between. In their place is a move towards a more liquid workforce – dynamic teams populated by people with skills that fit the work to...

If Not Now, Then When?
It’s already December?! How did that happen?? It feels like we were all just raising a glass to 2021 as we said goodbye to the strangest year in most of our lives. At this time last year, we were thrilled to look back and say that we made it through. ...

Developing Grit
One of my favorite words is grit. It evokes a person who embodies not only strength of character, but mental toughness. A person with grit keeps getting up, moving forward, and progressing towards their goals no matter what adversity puts in front of them. I think I like the word...

Fostering Curiosity
I come from a family of curious people. My dad has been dubbed "The King of Useless Knowledge" by family and friends because he knows a little bit about everything. He would have been a great phone-a-friend candidate on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire. He didn't just magically acquire...
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