Posted: May 1st, 2015

Sustainable Organizations (D-W1).

Sustainable Organizations (D-W1).

It is imperative that HR leaders understand the important role they play as strategic partners, and that they are clear about what organizational capacity is and how to build it. In their unique knowledge and experience, HR can be both a leader and a collaborator or partner in finding and building organizational strength, agility, and even innovation—all of which are necessary in creating organizations that sustain themselves. Understanding this dynamic is crucial to organizations and individuals in meeting the challenges of today and the expectations and needs of tomorrow.
By Day 3 of Week 1, based on this week’s readings and your own academic research, respond to the following Discussion questions/prompts:
Argue for or against the academic concept that organizational capacity equals sustainability in organizations.
Explain who among key leaders is most capable of driving efforts to create organizational capacity. Provide rationale for your judgment