119 | How using Agile can drive positive change & prove HR’s value, with Kate Maddison-Greenwell

If you've ever wondered how to shift your organisation's perception of HR from being an operational, admin-heavy function, to one that is strategic, innovative and drives positive change; this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host, Fay Wallis is joined by Kate Maddison-Greenwell from People Efficient and together they take a deep dive into the exciting world of Agile HR.

Key Takeaways

• Agile is a mindset and set of methodologies focused on adding value to customers, including employees in the case of HR.
• Agile HR involves breaking down complex projects or problems into iterative chunks and prioritizing people-centric solutions.
• Visualization tools like Miro can facilitate collaboration and inclusivity in Agile HR.
• Games like planning poker can help teams estimate time and value more accurately in Agile HR.
• Sprints, typically two weeks long, are cycles in Agile HR that involve planning, doing, reviewing, and reflecting on progress.
• To get started with Agile HR, start small with a project or problem, focus on psychological safety, and gain sponsorship from senior leaders.

Useful Links

• Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
• Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching
• Connect with Kate on LinkedIn
• Kate’s website: People Efficient

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Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes

• Episode 114: What workplace culture is, how to measure it & a surprising way to improve it, with Arend Boersema
• Episode 102: Boosting your strategic knowledge to step up in your HR role
• Episode 22: How to handle conflict at work, with Ginny Radmall

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You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.

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