The Walker Alliance - Organization & Human Resource Development

Organization and Human Resource Development can add value to a business by focusing on improving organization and leadership effectiveness. HRD/OD challenges can include training and development, strategic human resources planning, organization design, developing leaders, assessing individual and group performance and team development. The Walker Alliance will partner with you and your organization to deliver custom and practical solutions to your HRD/OD needs.

Organization & Human Resource Development Challenges/Solutions/Results


Client Challenge	Solution	Result

A marketing data firm’s production department was experiencing turnover and low employee morale. The department manager was inexperienced.	Provided one-on-one coaching for department manager. Developed and facilitated regular team meetings to identify, analyze and resolve issues.	Increased team and manager communications. Several ad hoc interdepartmental teams formed to address overall business and team training needs.

Client Challenge	Solution	Result

Three independent not-for-profit organizations were merging. Needed to devise a strategy for communicating roles, responsibilities and performance expectations for newly merged organization.	Working with the CEO and key leaders from organizations, facilitated discussions on roles and responsibilities. Designed and communicated a new Performance Management system which included organizational Competencies and detailed job descriptions.	Organizations merged and charted a new course while maintaining respect for former organizations.

Client Challenge	Solution	Result

New senior leader at a major consumer products firm needed to build positive staff relations.	Designed and facilitated a “New Leader Transition” meeting with new leader and staff to address issues such as business priority management, career development for staff and communications.	Employee teams were formed to address identified issues. Regular communication meetings with leader and staff have been established.

Client Challenge	Solution	Result

Manufacturer of medical equipment wanted to identify staff training and development needs.	Conducted comprehensive review of training survey along with interviews with senior management to determine training and development needs. Identified and recommended providers and programs for key development needs.	Human Resources is able to recommend training and development opportunities to employees and managers.

Client Challenge	Solution	Result

Consumer products firm desires to provide 360° feedback to a large number of high-potential senior employees.	Provide one-on-one coaching using Visions® 360° tool. Coached leaders through feedback and creation of development plans.	High-potential leaders are now in charge of their own development and ensuring a pipeline of candidates for senior level positions.