People Forward

Thanks to The Kalamazoo Promise #HigherPromise and to Western Michigan University #BroncosLEAD for connecting us to Thomas and helping to make his internship with us happen! #internship #communitypartners #emergingtalent

We're excited to share, People Forward is the official #DisruptHRKzoo AND #DisruptHRGR license holder, and we’re bringing together the brightest minds to push boundaries and inspire change. Get ready, HR rebels and workplace innovators—DisruptHR Kalamazoo 4.0 is coming, and we’re looking for bold, thought-provoking, no-fluff speakers to shake things up! What’s DisruptHR? Think TEDx meets HR, but with a rebellious twist. 5 minutes. 20 slides. 1 epic idea. That’s all you get to challenge the status quo and ignite change in the world of work. Kalamazoo: ?? Event Date: June 4, 2025 ?? Location: The Loft Kalamazoo Grand Rapids: ?? Event Date: September, 2025 ?? Location: TBD Got a fresh perspective on leadership, culture, talent, the future of work or something even better? We want to hear it! Whether you're an HR pro, a business leader, or just someone with a game-changing idea—this could be your stage. ?? Call for Speakers is officially OPEN! Apply now and bring your hottest take to the mic. Speaker submission links to both events in the comments. INTERESTED IN SPONSORING, DM us! Want to be notified when tickets go on sale, inbox us your email! #seeyouthere

Love seeing our logo all over the country! #organizationalperformance #culture #consultant #strategicplanning #skillbuilding #teambuilding

If you want to change human behavior, you need to shape the system surrounding the behavior. One of the most common examples we work through with our companies is them saying something like "we want our managers to function like leaders. You know, be empowered to make decisions, set direction, and lead their departments like CEOs..." COOL! ?? Let's talk about what happens when they make a decision that isn't one you would have made. One that might end up as a learning opportunity, but wasn't detrimental by any means. Maybe it was slightly off target, or even way off base, but "it" was a decision...like you said you wanted. So now what? What happens when "it" happens? Your response to this is where you either counteract what you say you want, or reinforce the behaviors you are looking for. We help companies drive results through human performance, at the systems level. #consulting #talentdevelopment #humanperformance #humancapitalstrategy #hrsystems #talentstrategy #skillbuilding #professionaldevelopment

Competitive Edge is defined as special qualities, tools, resources, and benefits your company brings to the marketplace. Without optimal performance from your talent and teams, you are leaving opportunity on the table. Ask yourself this, "what do we need to do to activate our edge from the inside out?" When we ask our clients that same question, here are some of the answers we get: - Elevate from the day to day operational "fires." - Upskill our workforce. - Increase alignment among the leadership teams. - Enhance focus on the "main thing." - Empower people to own their scope of work. - Get our managers to function as leaders. - Make better hires and reduce turnover. - Add clarity to our culture. - Create space to do the work that really matters. Yep! All this, to different degrees at different times, but THIS IS THE FOCUS. You cannot gain a competitive edge externally in the market until you activate your edge internally with your people. People are what turn strategy into results. We can help. #peopleforward #organizationalperformance #competitiveedge #leadership #ceosupport #fractionalHR #fractionalexecutive

We're just reminiscing about all the fun we had at this event! Proud to be an inaugural sponsor. We'll be there again next year! #pinsnotputts #smfchamber #sponsorshipsupport #localfundraisers

We’re curious—how do you feel about the leadership development programs at your organization? Are they helping you and your leaders grow, or is there room for improvement? Take our quick poll below and let us know how you'd rate the leadership development offerings where you work. #LeadershipDevelopment #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth #TalentDevelopment #PeopleStrategy #Poll #PeopleForward

Take a close look at the less than desirable behaviors of your team; are they getting them from you? It takes real courage and strong reflection to get a true analysis of this. #peopleforward #alignment #behaviormodeling #selfawareness

This is a snippet from our leadership training on communication. Where a message is communicated and neither party is none the wiser that a breakdown has occurred. In fact, both parties agree they've "got it. HIGH FIVE!" We've all been here—misunderstandings, missed messages, mistrust, or that awkward moment when you realize everyone's on a different page and wasting resources because of it. In any organization, big or small, poor communication creates ripple effects that disrupt teamwork, damage trust, and slow progress. When communication breaks down, here’s what happens: ?? Team cohesion suffers ?? Deadlines slip ?? Employee frustration rises ?? Innovation stalls ?? Business results decline It’s not just about talking more—it's about talking better. Clear, intentional communication is the cornerstone of effective leadership and high-performing teams. Leaders who prioritize it create stronger connections and pave the way for smoother collaboration and greater results. #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #OrganizationalDevelopment #CommunicationMatters #PeopleForward