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Michael Ohata, leadership coach and former Big Four partner, joins us this episode to discuss building a resilient workforce through better talent management. He addresses the shortcomings of many organizations’ outdated talent management models, offers ideas for improvement, and speculates on how AI could enhance talent management.

[0:00] Introduction

·       Welcome, Mike!

·       Today’s Topic: Leadership and Building a Resilient Workforce

 [5:26] What are the primary shortcomings of traditional talent management frameworks?

·       Current talent management models are 25 years old

·       The pandemic highlighted an already outdated system

 [14:11] How can organizations retain talent while cutting costs?

·       Why short-term cost cutting often sacrifices talent

·       How developing detailed career frameworks benefits employees

 [23:52] Why do some companies stick with underperforming talent management systems?

·       Leaders’ tendency to rely on familiar processes

·       How AI might transform talent management

 [32:20] Closing

·       Thanks for listening!

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Christopher “CJ” Gross, CEO of Jabbar HR Solutions, CEO and Founder of Ascension Worldwide, and author, joins us this episode to discuss key takeaways from his book, What’s Your ZIP Code Story? CJ shares how our backgrounds shape workplace interactions, techniques for navigating difficult conversations, and practical approaches to addressing class bias in professional settings. 

[0:00] Introduction

[6:55] What inspired CJ to write his book?

[19:26] Where did CJ start the journey to write his book?

[31:39] How do you navigate difficult conversations with people who share opposing opinions?

[41:18] Closing

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“If we’re not able to share [our stories] without fear of retaliation, then we don’t have an environment where we can have dialogue. When that happens, people will use power to protect themselves.”

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Danielle Bushen, Global Head of People & Culture Technology Strategy at Sanofi, joins us this episode to discuss HR data governance. She explains what “data governance” actually means, outlines common data governance challenges HR teams face, and offers practical first steps toward better governance practices. 

[0:00] Introduction

[5:54] What does “data governance” actually mean?

[16:58] What are common HR data governance challenges?

[27:15] Where do you start your data governance journey?

[36:28] Closing

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“[Data governance] is owned by people, enabled by processes, and supported by technology.”

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Isaac Cheifetz, Managing Principal at Catalytic1 Executive Search and Chief Mentor Recruiter at Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory, joins us this episode to discuss applying lean methodologies to talent acquisition. 

[0:00] Introduction

[9:14] Is talent acquisition really broken?

[18:05] How can we change talent acquisition to improve it?

[40:08] Is formalized training required for good talent acquisition system design?

• Strategic benefits to formal training in talent acquisition system design

[41:51] Closing

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Quick Quote

“All you have to do [when you’re designing quality job descriptions] is start with the funded business case. The role you’re hiring for is the result of a funded business initiative.”

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Catalytic1 

Hiring Secrets of the NFL 

How to assess & improve AI competencies for Executives & BOD 

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Ron Hetrick, Vice President of Staffing Strategy and Sr. Labor Economist at Lightcast, joins us in this episode to discuss the current labor shortage and its relation to shifting demographics in the workforce. He explores which industries are being hit hardest by labor shortages (and why), and he answers the question on many of our minds: can AI help solve this issue? 

[0:00] Introduction

[7:24] An overview of the current labor shortage

[25:40] Which industries are being hit the hardest with labor shortages?

[38:30] Is AI a potential solution to the labor shortage?

[45:55] Closing

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Quick Quote:

“Right now all the AI investment is going to B2B, . . . which are also in-office, professional jobs. So a problem we don’t have is getting solutions, while all the [labor shortage] problems we do have have no solutions.”

Resources: 

The Rising Storm

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Stefanie Krievins, President of The Change Architects, joins us to pick up topics that were left on the cutting room floor when she last guested on the show. In this episode, she discusses how executive upskilling and reskilling has changed in recent years, the true impact of executive coaching, and why change management doesn’t get the attention and investment it deserves. 

[0:00] Introduction

[5:00] How has executive upskilling and reskilling evolved?

[13:26] How do organizations give their leaders opportunities to grow?

[25:23] Why does change management often lack the investment it needs?

[35:29] Closing

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Quick Quote:

“Leaders should be leverage makers. Your right leaders turn the output of one person into the seeming output of five people—that’s leverage.”

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The Change Architects 

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Beth White, Founder and CEO of MeBeBot, joins us this episode to discuss lessons learned from working with AI. She also shares concerns regarding the continued widespread integration of AI in organizations as well as hopes for the future of AI. 

[0:00] Introduction

[5:21] What has Beth learned over the years working with AI?

[10:20] What are Beth’s concerns regarding AI?

[26:23] What are Beth’s hopes for the future of AI?

[34:56] Closing

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Quick Quote

“[If we] help educate and train people on AI today, we’ll have a more employable workforce for the future.”

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Ann Kuss, CEO of Outstaff Your Team, joins us this episode to discuss common causes for employee turnover in organizations, the impact it has on remaining team members, and strategies to reduce turnover while managing its stress on the team. 

[0:00] Introduction

[5:16] What are the most frequent causes for turnover in the tech industry?

[13:07] What are the financial and psychological costs of turnover?

[23:11] What are some effective retention strategies that can reduce turnover?

[31:22] Closing

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Quick Quote

“Sometimes employees are not looking for that next-level thing, and from a manager’s perspective, getting them unstuck can be a challenge.”

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Martha Curioni, People Analytics Consultant at Provisio Data Solutions, joins us this episode to discuss some best practices for responsible AI implementation in organizations. She also explains the importance of integrating AI models into existing processes and allowing users to submit feedback on the AI. 

[00:00] Introduction

[05:33] What does “responsible AI implementation” mean?

[14:30] What are the essential steps for responsible AI implementation?

[26:59] How can organizations avoid training AI models on bad data?

[35:33] Closing

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Quick Quote

“Companies need to ensure that the AI they’re going to be using is implemented in a way that is transparent, minimizes the influence of bias, supports fairness, and empowers employees and managers to make better decisions.”

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John Barrand, Chief HR Officer for the State of Utah, joins us this episode to discuss the unique challenge of modernizing performance management in the public sector. 

[0:00] Introduction

[8:18] What are the key differences between public and private sector HR?

[14:48] How do HR processes differ in public vs. private organizations?

[33:58] How to present data-driven plans to public sector stakeholders

[40:26] Closing

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Quick Quote

“[The public sector] is seeing [employee satisfaction] upticks that are outpacing private sector organizations . . . people are hearing that if you’re a good performer, there’s a place for you [in the public sector].”

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