Gene Jamieson, CHRL, PMP Consultant. Facilitator. Coach. Strategist. Thought Leader. Indigenizing Human Resources
Dec 13, 2015
Gene Jamieson, CHRL, PMP
Consultant. Facilitator. Coach. Strategist. Thought Leader.
IndigenizingHuman
Resources
The HR Landscape
A look at the past
Indigenizing HR?
CAHRMA Conference Presentation
• We all have WISDOM• Have the COURAGE to speak• RESPECT the opinions of others• LOVE and support one another• HONESTY is the best policy• Exercise HUMILITY when sharing• Speak your TRUTH
4/14/2015
Rules of Engagement
Why do we do it that way?
Why can’t we do it a different way?
...because we’ve always done it that way...
COLONIALISM
...to cause to have indigenous characteristics- Merriam-Webster dictionary
INDIGENIZING
CAHRMA Conference Presentation4/14/2015
Indigenous Characteristics
Medicine WheelSeven Grandfather Teachings
Circle of LifeCommunity Centric
CollectivistFocus on Individual Gifts
Culture
Colonialism• Individualism• Capitalism• Reaction• NOW-Oriented• Rules-Based• Hierarchy• Power
Indigenous Thought• Collectivism• Socialism• Evaluation• Future-Oriented• Values-Based• Equality• Empowerment
Indigenizing Organizational Culture
Mental
Indigenizing HR
Emotional
Physical
Spiritual
TransitionElder
Indigenizing HR
OnboardingChild
LearningYouth
DevelopmentAdult
Employee Life Cycle
Recruitment
Termination
• Reward & Recognition systems– From Individual to Team recognition
• Leadership styles– From Control to Collaboration– From Ownership to Collectiveness– From Power Over to Power With
Indigenizing HR
• Performance Evaluation systems– From Directive/Prescriptive to Collaborative– From Disciplinary to Talent/Gift orientation
• Work styles– From Process-Oriented to Results-Oriented– From Silo to Team-work– Being Told What to do to Asked What to do
Indigenizing HR
Employee Engagement
Employee Commitment
Employee Satisfaction
ORGANIZATIONAL RESULTS
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WHY?
WHY NOT?