1. Consultant. Facilitator. Coach. Strategist. Thought Leader.
Indigenizing
Human
Resources
Gene Jamieson, CHRL, PMP
Consultant. Facilitator. Coach. Strategist. Thought Leader.

2. CAHRMA Conference Presentation
THINK
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3. Why can’t we do it a different way?
Why do we do it that way?
...because we’ve always done it that way...
Why can’t we do it a different way?

4. WHY?
WHY NOT?

5. THINK
OUTSIDE
THE BOX

6. Indigenizing
Human
Resources

7. Indigenizing HR?
A look at the past
The HR Landscape

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Rules of Engagement
We all have WISDOM
Have the COURAGE to speak
RESPECT the opinions of others
LOVE and support one another
HONESTY is the best policy
Exercise HUMILITY when sharing
Speak your TRUTH
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9. REFLECTIONS

12. COLONIALISM

14. Indigenizing
Human
Resources

15. INDIGENIZING ...to cause to have indigenous characteristics
- Merriam-Webster dictionary

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Indigenous
Characteristics
Medicine Wheel
Seven Grandfather Teachings
Circle of Life
Community Centric
Collectivist
Focus on Individual Gifts
Culture
I’ve come across a number of people in my career who tell me that they “prefer” to work in an Aboriginal, First Nations or Indigenous organization.
How many of you prefer to work in Aboriginal organizations?
Why?
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17. Organizational Culture
Indigenizing
Organizational Culture
Colonialism
Individualism
Capitalism
Reaction
NOW-Oriented
Rules-Based
Hierarchy
Power
Indigenous
Collectivism
Socialism
Evaluation
Future-Oriented
Values-Based
Equality
Empowerment

18. Indigenizing HR
Mental
Spiritual
Emotional
Physical

19. Employee Life Cycle Indigenizing HR Transition Elder Adult Child
Termination
Transition
Elder
Development
Adult
Onboarding
Child
Learning
Youth
Recruitment

20. Indigenizing HR Reward & Recognition systems Leadership styles
Performance Evaluation systems
Work styles

21. Indigenizing HR Reward & Recognition systems Leadership styles
From Individual to Team recognition
Leadership styles
From Control to Collaboration
From Ownership to Collectiveness
From Power Over to Power With

22. Indigenizing HR Performance Evaluation systems Work styles
From Directive/Prescriptive to Collaborative
From Disciplinary to Talent/Gift orientation
Work styles
From Process-Oriented to Results-Oriented
From Silo to Team-work
Being Told What to do to Asked What to do

23. Employee Satisfaction Organizational Results
Employee Engagement
>
Employee Commitment
>
Employee Satisfaction
>
Organizational Results

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THINK
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25. WHY?
WHY NOT?

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Thank You
Nya:weh
Merci
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