Transformation Consulting
90-Day People Function Reset
A focused strategic diagnostic and reset for organisations at an inflection point.
A focused diagnostic and decision process to clarify the priorities, choices and practical reset plan for the next 90 days.
This is not a promise to redesign or implement an entire people function in 90 days.
At a glance
What it is
A focused diagnostic and decision process to clarify the priorities, choices and practical reset plan for the next 90 days. The work is typically delivered over 6–12 weeks; for larger or more complex organisations, the scope and timeline are shaped around the context.
Who it is for
CEOs, founders, CHROs and senior business leaders whose organisation is moving through growth, transformation, operating-model change, leadership transition, M&A activity or AI-adoption pressure.
What it helps clarify
The priorities, choices and practical reset plan for the next 90 days, and whether the people function is ready for what comes next.
What it is not
It is not an HR audit, and it is not embedded implementation. This is not a promise to redesign or implement an entire people function in 90 days.
Next step
Start with a conversation about where your people function stands today.
The moment this addresses
At an inflection point, the business often moves faster than the people function around it.
The gap is not that HR is broken. The mandate, operating model, leadership routines and priorities that worked at the last stage may not be the ones the organisation needs now.
Left unaddressed, that gap shows up as unclear ownership, slower decisions and leadership teams pulling in different directions.
A diagnostic and decision process, not an audit
This is
- A focused strategic diagnostic and decision process
- Work done directly with the sponsor and the leadership team
- A clear, honest view of whether the people function is ready for what comes next
This is not
- An HR audit
- Embedded implementation
What EdgeSculpt assesses
EdgeSculpt assesses five areas:
01
People-function mandate, operating model and capacity
02
Organisation structure, decision rights and leadership routines
03
Talent strategy, workforce planning and critical capabilities
04
Culture, employee experience and change readiness
05
HR technology and AI readiness, where relevant
This is a people-function diagnostic lens. The broader work, workforce and operating-model implications of AI are addressed through AI-Enabled Work & Workforce Transformation.
How it works
- Discover — Understand the business context, stakeholders, current reality and ambition.
- Diagnose — Assess the people-function system, identify root causes, risks, strengths and strategic choices.
- Reset — Align leaders around priorities, recommendations, ownership and a practical roadmap.
What you receive
A tailored set of outputs shaped to your context, typically including:
- A clear current-state view and key insight summary
- Prioritised recommendations and strategic choices
- A practical roadmap, sequenced across near-term and longer-term priorities
- Recommendations for targeted leadership-team workshops or group-based capability building, where relevant
- Clear leadership ownership and decision points
- An executive readout with the sponsor and the relevant leadership team
How long it takes
The work is typically delivered over 6–12 weeks. For larger or more complex organisations, the scope and timeline are shaped around the context.
The 90-Day in the name sets a near-term strategic horizon. The work clarifies the priorities, choices and practical reset plan for the next 90 days, and it may identify immediate reset actions. It is not a promise to complete a people-function transformation in a fixed period.
Led by
Led by Janani Prakaash, who brings 20+ years of senior People & Culture and transformation leadership experience. That includes nearly a decade in Deloitte Consulting, five years of Global CHRO / Global Head of People & Culture experience across Quantela and Genzeon, and leading multiple post-M&A integrations.
Where it fits next
Strategic People / Fractional CHRO Advisory is a natural next step after a Reset, and is also available on its own. Leadership Workshops & Group Coaching can follow where shared leadership work is called for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 90-Day People Function Reset an HR audit?
No. It is a focused strategic diagnostic and reset, not an HR audit and not embedded implementation. EdgeSculpt works directly with the sponsor and the leadership team to assess whether the people function is ready for what comes next.
Does the Reset take 90 days?
Not as a fixed period. The work is typically delivered over 6–12 weeks, and for larger or more complex organisations the scope and timeline are shaped around the context. The 90-Day in the name sets the near-term horizon: a focused diagnostic and decision process to clarify the priorities, choices and practical reset plan for the next 90 days. It is not a promise to redesign or implement an entire people function in 90 days.
What does the Reset assess?
Five areas: the people function’s mandate, operating model and capacity; organisation structure, decision rights and leadership routines; talent strategy, workforce planning and critical capabilities; culture, employee experience and change readiness; and HR technology and AI readiness, where relevant. The broader implications of AI for work, workforce and operating model sit in AI-Enabled Work & Workforce Transformation.
What do we receive at the end?
A tailored set of outputs shaped to your context. They typically include a current-state view, prioritised recommendations and strategic choices, a practical roadmap, clear leadership ownership and decision points, and an executive readout with the sponsor and the relevant leadership team.
Start with a conversation about where your people function stands today.