Strategic Dynamics in the recession ~ Strategic Human Capital Management (HCM) Blog

Wednesday, 6 May 2009

Strategic Dynamics in the recession

I haven’t felt much impact from the recession till now. Well, I’ve had a few workshops cancelled, quite a bit of work delayed, and some exceptionally long waits to be be paid. And I suppose the nature of my work has changed in that the recession is now a major backdrop to just about everything I do. So I suppose things have changed quite a bit. But, I’ve not noticed any noticeable declines in the amount of work I’m getting. That is until now. May is not looking good. I’m hoping it’s only a blip, and actually I’ve already got a couple of weeks work booked for June, which is a lot for me (I don’t need or plan to be that heavily utilised to provide a decent level of revenue). So my discomfort is more about a short-term lack of client contact than it is about anything else.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that if you want some support over the next 2 weeks, I can do you a good deal. You read my blog, you know the sort of stuff I care about, and you appreciate the impact these sorts of interventions can make. So how about it?

You still want some ideas? How about:

A diagnostic of your existing approach to engagement – some ideas for making your engagement survey a really transformational activity, and for helping make your people feel passionately about your business again, rather than just being pleased that they’ve got a job.
A review of the opportunities that could be provided by HR 2.0, including some training for your HR team on using web 2.0, discussion on the tools you might want to use, and a short business case
A 360º on your HR function – followed by facilitated discussion on what HR is really for.

For any of these areas, one day on site plus some further work off-line, including a feedback report, is going to give you a good idea of where you need to go. And for the next two weeks only, I won’t charge for either the work I do off-line or my travel time. Even if you’re in Australia (although I may take advantage of the opportunity to stay out there for a few more days).

So you just pay for the one day, you get lots of value, all documented in a short report. Of course, my day rates aren’t cheap, but I think you’ll find them well worthwhile.

Alternatively, I just give you a hand with whatever’s on your plate.