Leadership Development Tops CHRO Priorities - Again!
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An Idea Worth Sharing
?? Hot off the Press: Leader and Manager Development Tops Chief Human Resources Officers’ List of 2025 Priorities for Third Consecutive Year ??
Gartner just released their CHRO priorities for 2025 and leadership development features as a key priority - yet again (??https://lnkd.in/gPYYEfMa)!
We dug into the archives and wanted to share a few leadership ideas our HR.Hackathon Alliance community has co-created that might serve as initial thought starters for you:
1?? HR.Hackathon Idea: Human Understanding Group (HUG) - Supportive Peer Coaching
2?? HR.Hackathon Idea: Come learn at the leader pop-up lab - Bringing a pop-up experience for on-demand leadership development - leadership development when you need it!
3?? "Ask the Authors" discussion with LaTonya Wilkins, Julian Stodd, and Celine Schillinger on human-centered leadership (https://lnkd.in/gxV8htkm)
??View all leadership & development ideas here: https://lnkd.in/gTduNXts
Share in the comments: What leadership development concepts have you experimented with? What has worked? What remains a challenge?
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Join us for a new member Q&A with our founder Nicole Dessain on November 19. Not a member of the HR.Hackathon Alliance online community of practice yet? Sign up here.
Watercooler
This is what's been happening in our Virtual Community of Practice:
??Book Discussion: We are discussing Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering and how insights from the book can be applied to designing engaging co-creation sessions.
?? Power Skills: Jeff shared his insights on the powerful combo of AI and design thinking skills.
?? Delicate Balance: Vanessa provided a thought-provoking prompt - How can we stay human-centric in Human Resources?
?? Interesting Provocation: Andy postulates that culture cannot be designed. Agree or disagree?
HR.Hackathon Alliance online community of practice members can join these discussions. Not a member yet? Apply to join here.
Community Corner
Meet HR.Hackathon Alliance community member Christina Chateauvert!
What’s your superpower??My superpower is bringing clarity to complexity and transforming abstract ideas into actionable solutions. As an employee experience leader, I thrive in the intersection of creativity, strategy, and collaboration. Whether it’s uncovering insights through generative research or co-creating innovative solutions with teams, I’m passionate about translating human needs into meaningful change.
When and how did you discover your passion for design thinking??Over a decade ago, my journey in design thinking began as part of my personal recovery from perfectionism. I was first introduced to design thinking by my mentor and advisor, Dr. Monica Tracey. From the start, I was captivated by how the human-centered approach shifted my mindset from seeking perfect answers to embracing curiosity, iteration, and learning through failure.
What is your favorite design thinking resource or hack??One of my go-to resources is?Creative Confidence?by Tom Kelley and David Kelley. I used this book while teaching design thinking in a graduate program at Wayne State University. Every time my students read just the first chapter, they’d come back saying, “I see design completely different now.” It’s a game changer—not only for understanding methods but for fostering a mindset rooted in creativity and experimentation.
What does being part of the HR.Hackathon Alliance community look and feel like to you??Being part of the HR.Hackathon Alliance community feels like joining a collective movement to re-imagine HR. It’s a vibrant, collaborative space where creativity and impact converge. It’s inspiring to be surrounded by people who believe that better experiences for employees lead to better outcomes for organizations.
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Design Thinking Habit Nudge
“I would love to know how to best make space for design thinking; I think this takes a lot of intent, so any tips on how to incorporate it into your normal day in small increments would be more than appreciated.”
This is a question we get a lot. So, today we thought we'd share a little exercise to get you started.
?? EVERYONE IS A DESIGNER ?? Everyone can be a designer. Re-decorating your living room is designing. Experimenting with a new recipe is designing. Creating a piece of art is designing.
1 Minute Exercise: Think about all areas of your life: work, family, hobbies, etc. and come up with a list of 3 areas where you are a designer. Now, reflect on how you might apply that creativity to what you do in Human Resources.
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We are a global community of HR rebels who believe in the power of human-centered design to help solve our most pressing workplace challenges.
?? OUR PURPOSE is to expand awareness of design thinking’s value and its application in the field of Human Resources.
?? OUR VISION is to become the global go-to place for any HR professional who is looking to build competence and confidence in design thinking so they might co-create more human-centered workplaces.
?? OUR MISSION is to nurture local HR.Hackathon events and our global virtual community of practice as a safe and playful space, enabling and guiding HR professionals to connect, grow and take bold actions every day.
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