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Human Resources

The discipline of unlocking human potential.

Frameworks

Core mental models and strategic tools for this domain.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The 9-Box Grid

Two axes, nine boxes, one honest map of who's going where.

KEY COMPONENTS
Performance axisPotential axisNine talent zonesSuccession mappingDevelopment pathsHonest ranking
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Employee Value Proposition

The promise that draws people in, and keeps them from looking over the fence.

KEY COMPONENTS
Why work hereTalent magnetCulture promiseGrowth offerBenefits packageEmployer brand
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Organizational Network Analysis

Forget the org chart, ONA shows who the team actually calls when things go wrong.

KEY COMPONENTS
Informal networksInfluence mapHidden connectorsCollaboration flowBeyond hierarchyReal relationships
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Build · Buy Borrow · Bot

Before writing the job post, ask if the role could be taught, bought, borrowed, or coded away.

KEY COMPONENTS
Train internallyHire externallyPartner and borrowAutomate with botsFour talent optionsStrategic choice
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Job Crafting

Let people reshape their own work, what fits you will always fit better than what fits everyone.

KEY COMPONENTS
Role redesignPersonal meaningTask ownershipStrength-based workEmployee agencyEngagement lift
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Predictive Attrition

Spot the exit before they find the door, good data saves great people.

KEY COMPONENTS
Flight risk scoreEarly signalsRetention modelPeople analyticsProactive actionData-driven care
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Fusions

Powerful combinations of concepts applied to real-world scenarios.

The Squad Rewiring Map

The Squad Rewiring Map

Organizational Network Analysis + Psychological Safety + Team Topologies

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The Safe Failure Loop

The Safe Failure Loop

Psychological Safety + Blameless Post-Mortems

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The Reskilling Escalator

The Reskilling Escalator

Build-Buy-Borrow-Bot + Strategic Workforce Planning

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The Good-Jobs Profit Chain

The Good-Jobs Profit Chain

Predictive Attrition + Service-Profit Chain + Good Jobs Strategy

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