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    Jon Ingham

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    Jon Ingham Strategic HR Academy

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.Jon Ingham is a global consultant and author known for his work in strategic human resources, human and social capital.
    • 2.He authored the books "Strategic Human Capital Management" (2008) and "The Social Organization" (2017).
    • 3.Ingham developed the "Melded Network HR Model" as a framework for HR transformation.
    • 4.He helps organizations leverage human and social capital to achieve competitive advantage through strategic HR and OD interventions.

    About Jon

    Jon Ingham is a global consultant, speaker, and writer recognized for his deep expertise in strategic human resources, human and social capital, and innovative people management, serving as an Expert Faculty member at the Best Practice Institute.

    Who is Jon Ingham?

    Jon Ingham is the Director of the Jon Ingham Strategic HR Academy, a digital learning platform dedicated to advancing HR capabilities. Based in Reading, United Kingdom, he consults, trains, speaks, and writes on strategic and innovative leadership, organization, and people management globally, with a focus on Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Ingham is recognized for helping organizations leverage human and social capital to achieve competitive advantage.

    His work spans areas such as effective leadership, organization design, HR and management practices, and organization development interventions. Ingham is an advocate for people-centric organizational design and leadership coaching, developing strategic capabilities within both business leaders and HR teams.

    Quick facts about Jon Ingham

    | | |---|---| | Role | Director | | Company | Jon Ingham Strategic HR Academy | | Based in | Reading, United Kingdom | | Expertise | Strategic HR, Human and Social Capital, Organization Design, Future of Work, Workforce Analytics | | Notable for | Melded Network HR Model, Strategic Human Capital Management, The Social Organization | | BPI affiliation | Expert Faculty member |

    What is Jon Ingham known for?

    Jon Ingham is known for his significant contributions to the field of strategic HR and organizational development, including:

    • Strategic Human Capital Management: Author of the book Strategic Human Capital Management (2008).
    • The Social Organization: Author of The Social Organization (2017), which features a foreword by Dave Ulrich.
    • "Melded Network HR Model": Developed this framework for HR transformation.
    • Best Fit Innovation for HR: A concept he champions for advancing HR practices.
    • Thought Leadership: Recognized among the most influential HR leaders by publications such as HR Executive and HR Magazine.
    • Global Consulting: Provides expert guidance to organizations worldwide on strategic HR, people management, and organizational design.

    What is Jon Ingham's background and experience?

    With over 30 years of diverse experience, Jon Ingham’s career encompasses engineering, IT, change management, and human resources, including serving as an HR/OD Director. This multifaceted background provides him with a comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics and the strategic role of HR.

    Ingham helps organizations build human and social capital through effective leadership, HR practices, organization development interventions, and the innovative use of digital and social media tools, alongside strategic workforce analytics. He also mentors business leaders and HR teams in developing their own strategic capabilities, particularly in navigating the evolving landscape of work.

    What topics does Jon Ingham speak and write about?

    Jon Ingham frequently addresses topics related to the future of work, strategic HR, and the optimization of organizational environments. His speaking engagements and writings often focus on innovative people management, organization design, and the critical importance of social capital in today's workplace.

    His insights cover how organizations can foster a people-centric approach to design and leadership, exploring the integration of HR and business strategy for sustained success. Ingham's work delves into the nuances of performance management for flourishing workplaces, the strategic role of HR in creating value, and optimizing organizational design for distributed working models.

    How does Jon Ingham contribute to the Best Practice Institute?

    As an Expert Faculty member of the Best Practice Institute, Jon Ingham brings his extensive knowledge of strategic HR and organizational development to BPI’s global network. His expertise aligns with BPI’s mission to identify and disseminate best practices, particularly in areas like human and social capital, which are integral to fostering Most Loved Workplaces®.

    Ingham’s insights reinforce the principles behind the SPARK Model, emphasizing how strategic HR practices, effective leadership, and thoughtful organization design contribute to a thriving workplace culture. Through his contributions, he helps advance BPI’s understanding and application of people-centric strategies that enhance organizational capability and employee engagement.

    Where can you learn more from Jon Ingham?

    Further insights from Jon Ingham can be found through his work at the Jon Ingham Strategic HR Academy and his various publications, including Strategic Human Capital Management and The Social Organization. You can also explore his talks on performance management and organization design on platforms like YouTube, as well as interviews and articles where he discusses creating social organizations and strategic success.

    Background & Perspective

    Background

    With over 30 years of diverse experience, Jon Ingham's career encompasses engineering, IT, change management, and human resources, including serving as an HR/OD Director. Based in Reading, United Kingdom, this multifaceted background provides him with a comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics and the strategic role of HR. He is the Director of the Jon Ingham Strategic HR Academy, a digital learning platform dedicated to advancing HR capabilities.

    Areas of Expertise

    Jon Ingham is recognized for his deep expertise in helping organizations leverage human and social capital to achieve competitive advantage. His work focuses on strategic and innovative leadership, organization, and people management with a focus on people-centric organizational design and leadership coaching. His primary specialties include:

    • Strategic HR
    • Human and Social Capital
    • Organization Design
    • Workforce Analytics
    • Leadership Coaching
    • The Future of Work

    Notable Contributions

    Ingham is known for his significant contributions to the field of strategic HR and organizational development, including authoring Strategic Human Capital Management (2008) and The Social Organization (2017). He also developed the "Melded Network HR Model" for HR transformation and champions the concept of "Best Fit Innovation for HR."

    BPI Affiliation

    As an Expert Faculty member of the Best Practice Institute, Jon Ingham brings his extensive knowledge of strategic HR and organizational development to BPI’s global network. His expertise in human and social capital aligns with BPI’s mission to identify and disseminate best practices for creating people-centric strategies that enhance organizational capability and employee engagement.

    Areas of Expertise

    Strategic HRHuman CapitalSocial CapitalOrganization DesignWorkforce AnalyticsLeadership CoachingFuture of Work

    Research Topics

    Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentFuture of Work

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