
266 The Complete Guide to Systems Thinking and Learning
Tool #43 HR and Training Roles—In Strategic Management
Application of the Seven Levels of Living Systems
There are four strategic roles for Human Resource and Training executives. These correspond
to four different levels of living systems (corporate, business unit, function, implementation).
A. Human Resource Roles
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For example:
The
Human Resources Role in Strategic Management
Business Strategy Levels HR Strategic Role
1. Organization-wide strategy
What business are we in?
1. People/organization placement/changes
and succession
2. Business unit strategy (SBU)
How do we create a competitive
advantage? ...