Learning Log 2 - Part 3

Evaluation of valuable learning lesson

Through this week’s assignments, discussions, readings, and research I have identified the importance of capability audits, how they are performed and the advantages behind them. By performing such audit, HR can build a very successful organization and trigger what are the most important factors that the company should be focused on. HR will play a big role for the success of the business by getting the management team to agree to where the business is today and where it is headed in the future (Ulrich, 2012). The capability audit helps executives assess company strengths and weaknesses, assists senior leaders in defining strategy, supports midlevel managers in executing strategy, and enables frontline leaders to make things happen (Smallwood & Ulrich, 2004). It also helps customers, investors, and employees alike recognize the organization’s intangible value. Every organization should perform this audit to better improve its employees to make the best out the workplace.

References:

Ulrich, D., W., Younger, J., Brockbank, & Ulrich,M . (2012). HR from the outside in: Six competencies for the future of human resources.

Smallwood, N., & Ulrich, D. (2004, June). Capitalizing on capabilities. Retrieved January 18, 2017, from https://hbr.org/2004/06/capitalizing-on-capabilities

Tie-in to Manager’s work with HR

As a manager, working with HR would be critical for the overall success of my team and the organization. Managers need to have a vision and future for its employees and the company. A capability audit will help decide how my team is performing and what capability needs to be worked on the most. If collaboration is the most capability on our team, as a manger this will be a pinpoint where I can do a presentation on the importance of communication. For example, if an email is sent out to the team to handle a rush case, the explanation on why to reply to the email on who is taking care of the task is important so it reduces the amount of duplicate work. Also as a hiring manager these capabilities are important to look for in a potential candidate. Does the individual have well communication skills and if so ask for an example to be provided. Capability audits will help improve the team’s performance and a better outcome for the organization will be presented.