Gartner Expert

Blakeley Hartfelder

Sr Director, Research

Blakeley Hartfelder is a Sr. Director in Gartner's Human Resources Practice. She provides expert research and guidance to CHROs and their leadership teams on HR functional strategy and management. Her current research focuses on how HR leaders must update their operating models and strategy setting processes to account for changing market trends. Blakeley also helps HR leaders more broadly think about HR strategy, HR transformation, HR team performance and HR excellence.

Previous experience

Blakeley has 13 years of experience developing research that helps CHROs and their leadership teams drive their businesses forward. In previous roles, she developed research about talent analytics, performance management, CHRO-board relationships, executive onboarding and change management.

Areas of coverage
  • HR Transformation and AI-Ready Operating Model

  • HR Strategy and Management

  • HR Roles and Talent

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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What are the key components of a business-aligned HR strategy, and how do I effectively develop one?

02

How do I dynamically communicate and execute my HR strategy?

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How do I determine the priorities for my HR transformation and create a successful plan to achieve them?

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How does HR's operating model need to change to drive strategic impact and operational excellence?

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What new skills, capabilities and experiences will I need in my HR function?