Built By People

Debbie Shotwell, Chief People and Culture Officer at Stack Overflow


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Navigating Culture and Technology in HR with Debbie.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Debbie, a chief people officer with extensive experience in HR, including mergers and acquisitions.

Debbie shares insights into building a thriving company culture through leadership, values, and daily practices. She discusses the evolution of learning and development initiatives with AI and new technologies, balancing technological transformation with maintaining company culture.

She also highlights the crucial role of culture in successful mergers and acquisitions and provides practical advice for integrating companies post-acquisition. Debbie's parting advice emphasizes the importance of mentorship and continuous learning in a successful HR career.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsor Message: Previ's Employee Benefits

00:44 Guest Introduction: Debbie's Career Journey

02:05 Creating a Thriving Company Culture

04:00 Evolution of Learning and Development

06:31 Balancing Culture and Technological Transformation

09:16 Measuring Success in Culture and L&D

10:54 Managing Culture During Mergers and Acquisitions

13:38 Parting Advice and Closing Remarks

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