REPEATED | Assess and Build Analytics Readiness Within HR (and Across Your Company)

SHRM People Analytics 2020
Industry thought leaders weigh in on the top readiness factors and organizational resources needed for successful adoption of analytics.

So, you believe in the value and power of analytics to achieve strategic goals but unsure if your organization is ready to full adopt analytics – what organizational resources are needed for successful adoption of analytics? How can you overcome a workplace mentality that typifies analytics as too complex? Join industry thought leaders as they weigh in on these questions and more in this panel discussion.

Date(s) & Time(s): 
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Presenter: 

Becky Thielen

Becky
Thielen

Becky Thielen is a leader within Microsoft’s People Analytics organization focused on enabling data driven decisions of global HR programs, processes, and services on behalf of the company. Her team partners directly with HR leaders to advise on Diversity, Inclusion, Learning, Services, and Talent programs and processes within Microsoft. She was a key contributor to the creation/evolution of the function and has led multiple teams within Microsoft’s People Analytics organization. During her 20+ year career, Becky has focused on moving the discipline forward in various areas including: data analysis and insights, measurement and reporting, strategy, process improvement, technology implementations/integration, and program management.

 

Sharlyn Lauby, SHRM-SCP

Sharlyn
Lauby

Sharlyn Lauby is an author, writer, speaker and consultant. She has been named a Top HR Digital Influencer and is best-known for her work on HR Bartender, a friendly place to talk about workplace issues. HR Bartender has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Blogs read by HR professionals by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and best business blog by the Stevie Awards.

Publications such as Reuters, The New York Times, ABC News, and The Wall Street Journal, have sought out her expertise on topics related to human resources and the workplace. Sharlyn is the author of ”Manager Onboarding: 5 Steps for Setting New Leaders Up for Success” and “The Recruiter’s Handbook: A Complete Guide for Sourcing, Selecting, and Engaging the Best Talent”, which are available in the SHRM Store.

Her personal goal in life is to find the best cheeseburger on the planet.

 

Moderator: 

Jack Phillips

Jack
Phillips

Jack Phillips is a noted advisor and writer on the impact that business analytics and big data have on enterprises. Mr. Phillips founded the International Institute for Analytics (IIA) with Tom Davenport, and currently serves as its CEO. Mr. Phillips edited the 2012 book Enterprise Analytics: Optimize Performance, Process and Decisions Through Big Data.

In his work at IIA, the leading independent analytics research firm, Mr. Phillips focuses on how the adoption of data and analytics by certain firms leads to competitive differentiation and higher performance. Mr. Phillips speaks frequently on cultural changes, organizational models, talent acquisition and the requirements of new leaders in a data-driven world.

Mr. Phillips is a graduate of the Harvard Business School and Williams College, and lives with his wife and three children in Portland, Oregon.

 

Location: 
Grand Ballroom B
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
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