From Operations Trainee to HR Professor: A Deep Dive into Global HR Leadership with Julian Dalzell.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Julian, a seasoned HR leader with 43 years at Shell and 14 years as a university professor.

Julian shares his extensive career journey, beginning as an operations trainee in the UK and advancing to global HR roles. He delves into how companies can balance corporate and local cultural values, citing examples from Brunei and Pakistan.

Julian also discusses how HR leaders can restore the human element in human resources, the importance of storytelling in teaching HR principles, and critical skills for global HR professionals.

He concludes with advice on taking risks, continuous learning, embracing technology, mobility, and the importance of mentorship.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:44 Julian's Career Journey

04:14 Balancing Corporate and Cultural Values

07:40 Cultural Misunderstandings in Global HR

13:06 Restoring the Human in Human Resources

17:19 The Power of Storytelling in HR

19:50 Critical Skills for Global HR Professionals

21:24 Parting Advice for HR Leaders

22:42 Conclusion and Farewell