Transforming the Role of People Leaders
Forge a new path for people leaders that is human-centric and future-ready and taps into the full potential of leadership.
What is it?
This research provides a critical examination of the role of people leaders by:
- Uncovering how the expectations and responsibilities of people leaders have expanded and become increasingly complex, often stretching beyond traditional job descriptions.
- Exploring the essential skills and competencies that people leaders need to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
- Examining how HR programs, processes, and technology need to be realigned to better support people leaders and enable them to focus on high-value, human-centric responsibilities.
- Presenting strategies for organizations to clarify, support, and transform the role of people leaders to meet current and future demands.
Why does it matter?
People leaders are facing increasingly conflicting demands that often leave them stretched thin and unable to focus on the work that drives real impact. By critically examining and transforming the role of people leaders, organizations build resilient teams, empower leaders to focus on what matters most, and position themselves for long-term success in an evolving workplace.
About McLean & Company
McLean & Company is an HR research and advisory firm providing practical solutions to human resources challenges via executable research, tools, diagnostics, and advisory services that have a clear and measurable impact on your business.
What Is a Blueprint?
A blueprint is designed to be a roadmap, containing a methodology and the tools and templates you need to solve your HR problems.
Each blueprint can be accompanied by a Guided Implementation that provides you access to our world-class analysts to help you get through the project.
Contributors
- Gregg Brown, Change and Future of Work Strategist, Change Ready Leadership Solutions
- Marika Fis, Senior Manager Compensation
- Deborah Glynn, VP People, Happy Dad Seltzer & Tea
- Parson Hicks, Owner/Principal, Watson & Sturdivant, LLC
- Carlene McCubbin, CIO Research Development, Info-Tech Research Group
- Tia Price, CPO, Management Leadership for Tomorrow
- Deborah Sikkema, CPO and Founder, Pro HR
- Joseph Thompson, Talent Transformation Executive, Booz Allen Hamilton
- Seven anonymous contributors