McLean & Company, a global HR research and advisory firm, has officially launched its CHRO Playbook, a comprehensive capability framework and guided partnership designed to support chief human resources officers. This new resource addresses the expanding and complex role of the CHRO, who is now expected to shape enterprise strategy, guide AI adoption, and drive organizational resilience, often without a clear roadmap for success.
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McLean & Company launches a comprehensive CHRO Playbook for HR leaders.
The playbook includes a strategic and operational capability framework.
It outlines 14 essential capabilities for CHRO effectiveness.
A key feature is a partnership with a dedicated executive counselor.
The resource helps CHROs translate complexity into strategic clarity.
It is designed to help HR leaders build influence and deliver measurable impact.
A Roadmap for the Modern CHRO
The CHRO Playbook is structured as both a strategic compass and an ongoing partnership to help HR leaders navigate the future of work. At its core is a Strategic & Operational Capability Framework that details the 14 capabilities essential for CHRO effectiveness. These range from crafting business-aligned HR strategy and leading organizational change to managing risk and demonstrating enterprise leadership. The framework is supported by a self-assessment tool, a curated resource catalog, and built-in measures of success to help CHROs track their organizational impact and identify areas for development.
The Power of Executive Partnership
A key differentiator of the CHRO Playbook is the inclusion of an executive counselor partnership. This transforms the framework from a static document into a dynamic, collaborative experience. The counselors act as trusted copilots, helping CHROs contextualize insights, apply them to real-world challenges, and prepare for critical executive and boardroom conversations. This guided support is intended to accelerate decision-making and build the confidence needed to drive sustainable organizational success.
Translating Complexity into Strategic Influence
The playbook is designed to address the central challenge facing modern CHROs: the expectation to deliver measurable business impact without a clear map. By providing a structured yet adaptive framework, it empowers HR leaders to sharpen their focus, anticipate roadblocks, and elevate their strategic influence. The ultimate goal is to equip CHROs to not only deliver immediate results but also to shape the strategic legacy of the HR function within their organizations, cementing their role as indispensable C-suite leaders.
The launch of the CHRO Playbook underscores the evolving nature of top HR leadership and provides a critical resource for professionals navigating one of the most high-stakes executive roles in today's business environment.
McLean & Company pairs evidence-based research and immediately applicable tools with deep HR expertise to position organizations to meet today's needs and prepare for the future. The global HR research and advisory firm's member organizations enjoy comprehensive resources, full-service diagnostics, workshops, action plans, and advisory services for all levels of HR professionals, from executive leadership and HR leaders to HR team members, that help shape workplaces where everyone thrives.
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