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HR Transformation Unplugged: Myths, Realities, and Strategic Levers with Vikas Maheshwary
In this episode of The Digital Adoption Show, host Riya Rathi dives into the world of HR transformation with Vikas Maheshwary, VP of HR Transformation. Known for his bold takes and practical insights, Vikas unpacks what transformation really means in today’s context, beyond buzzwords and tech rollouts.
We explore the myths that hold organizations back, the power of skills-based design, the rise of agentic AI, and what it takes to truly rethink performance management and change enablement from the inside out.
From real-life transformation stories to controversial takes on AI replacing jobs. This episode delivers an honest, refreshing, and strategic look at where HR is headed.
Topics covered in this episode:Vikas Maheshwary’s Journey & Approach to HR Transformation
- Why transformation is painful but necessary and what most leaders get wrong.
- HR’s biggest myth: starting with tech instead of people and processes.
- Skills, not roles: how skill-based orgs can reshape workforce strategy.
Rethinking Performance Management
- Why today’s performance management is outdated and needs reinvention.
- Introducing Enterprise Performance Management (EPM): a proactive, KPI-driven approach.
- How to use KPI trees to connect individual efforts to enterprise goals.
AI in the HR & Transformation Landscape
- The rise of agentic AI: augmentation vs. replacement.
- Why some jobs are already being replaced—and how leaders must rethink team design.
- Future-ready teams: why human skills like empathy will soon become premium.
Change Management, Simplified
- Vikas’ change formula: 4(M) + 3(V) + 2(I – F).
- Why motivation trumps communication in driving adoption.
- How to reduce friction and increase buy-in for enterprise-wide initiatives.
Organizational Design & Skills-First Thinking
- A case study in linking business KPIs to skills, not roles.
- Buy vs. build: how to decide whether to hire or develop new skills.
- Why success metrics look different in skills-first organizations.
Cultural Shifts: Gen Z, Authenticity & Politics
- Why generational labels are limiting and personas matter more.
- “Authenticity eats perfection for breakfast”—a new mantra for modern workplaces.
- Office politics in the age of AI: will agentic tech reduce workplace conflict?
If you're a transformation leader, HR professional, or just curious about the future of work, this episode is your masterclass in bold, human-centered change.
Subscribe to The Digital Adoption Show:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3W7uoul
Apple: https://apple.co/4cD0Ewo
Website: https://bit.ly/3XWXtew
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In this episode of The Digital Adoption Show, host Riya Rathi dives into the world of HR transformation with Vikas Maheshwary, VP of HR Transformation. Known for his bold takes and practical insights, Vikas unpacks what transformation really means in today’s context, beyond buzzwords and tech rollouts.
We explore the myths that hold organizations back, the power of skills-based design, the rise of agentic AI, and what it takes to truly rethink performance management and change enablement from the inside out.
From real-life transformation stories to controversial takes on AI replacing jobs. This episode delivers an honest, refreshing, and strategic look at where HR is headed.
Topics covered in this episode:Vikas Maheshwary’s Journey & Approach to HR Transformation
- Why transformation is painful but necessary and what most leaders get wrong.
- HR’s biggest myth: starting with tech instead of people and processes.
- Skills, not roles: how skill-based orgs can reshape workforce strategy.
Rethinking Performance Management
- Why today’s performance management is outdated and needs reinvention.
- Introducing Enterprise Performance Management (EPM): a proactive, KPI-driven approach.
- How to use KPI trees to connect individual efforts to enterprise goals.
AI in the HR & Transformation Landscape
- The rise of agentic AI: augmentation vs. replacement.
- Why some jobs are already being replaced—and how leaders must rethink team design.
- Future-ready teams: why human skills like empathy will soon become premium.
Change Management, Simplified
- Vikas’ change formula: 4(M) + 3(V) + 2(I – F).
- Why motivation trumps communication in driving adoption.
- How to reduce friction and increase buy-in for enterprise-wide initiatives.
Organizational Design & Skills-First Thinking
- A case study in linking business KPIs to skills, not roles.
- Buy vs. build: how to decide whether to hire or develop new skills.
- Why success metrics look different in skills-first organizations.
Cultural Shifts: Gen Z, Authenticity & Politics
- Why generational labels are limiting and personas matter more.
- “Authenticity eats perfection for breakfast”—a new mantra for modern workplaces.
- Office politics in the age of AI: will agentic tech reduce workplace conflict?
If you're a transformation leader, HR professional, or just curious about the future of work, this episode is your masterclass in bold, human-centered change.
Subscribe to The Digital Adoption Show:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3W7uoul
Apple: https://apple.co/4cD0Ewo
Website: https://bit.ly/3XWXtew