Translating HR’s Identity Into Impact Worksheet

Author(s): Molly Woudenberg, Heather Kipp, Sheerel Gordon

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Use the Translating HR’s Identity Into Impact Worksheet to move from defining HR’s identity to embedding it in practice across the organization.

This worksheet supports both reflection and action through a structured, two-phase approach:

Phase 1: Reflection and Alignment: Define the desired HR identity and assess how HR is currently experienced to identify gaps between intent and reality

Phase 2: Translation and Action: Determine what must change in behaviors, priorities, and decisions to consistently demonstrate the new identity

As part of this process, HR teams will:

  • Define a clear identity statement aligned with organizational goals
  • Identify required values, beliefs, and behaviors
  • Prioritize what to strengthen, release, and anchor
  • Translate identity into visible actions, trade-offs, and signals
  • Establish how the identity will be reinforced, measured, and sustained over time

Use this worksheet to ensure HR’s identity is not just defined, but consistently demonstrated and experienced through everyday decisions and actions.

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