Sterling Field Guides
Operational Field Guides for HR and People Teams
Independent field guides for HR and People leaders working inside real constraints. Each title focuses on practical systems that protect trust, clarity, and defensible decision-making.
The Collection
A growing catalog of practical field guides for HR and People Operations leaders.
New Release: SPARK
Stabilizing Teams Without Burning Yourself OutPractical tools for HR and People leaders to create engagement without carrying the emotional weight of every conversation. Learn the SPARK framework for building healthier, more sustainable teams.
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Additional titles in the Sterling Field Guides series
The Responsible AI Field Guide
Operational Standards for HR Teams Using Generative AIA structured framework for experimenting with AI in HR without compromising privacy,
defensibility, or professional judgment.
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The System You Need Does Not Exist (Coming Soon)
HR wasn't designed for builders, but the systems you need often don't exist yet. Learn how AI-assisted development can help HR professionals create the tools, automations, and workflows they've always wished they had.
About the AuthorBrynn Sterling
Author of the Sterling Field Guides seriesBrynn Sterling writes operational field guides for HR teams navigating AI, governance, and modern workplace technology.Her work focuses on practical frameworks that help teams adopt new tools without compromising trust, judgment, or professional standards.She is the author of The Responsible AI Field Guide, SPARK, and the forthcoming The System You Need Does Not Exist.
Sterling Field Guides publishes operational field guides written by Brynn Sterling.Contact: [email protected]