CPO PLAYBOOK with Felicia Shakiba

How has Airbnb achieved explosive growth? To find the answer, CPO PLAYBOOK’s host Felicia Shakiba turns to Q Hamirani, Chief People and Communications Officer at Paper and former Global Head of People Operations at Airbnb. In this engaging episode, they dive into the unique challenges and strategic approaches Airbnb employed during its explosive expansion, leading to a successful IPO in 2020. Q shares invaluable insights on managing a substantial workforce while nurturing an exceptional organizational culture. From innovative hiring strategies to enhancing employee experience and onboarding during hyper growth, this conversation is packed with HR best practices and lessons for leaders navigating similar challenges. Tune in for an exciting yet informative ride through the world of scaling businesses!

How to transform your HR successfully? Let Brad Williams from a Fortune 100 company, Northwestern Mutual help you! Working as the Head of HR Technology and People Analytics, Brad’s piece of advice holds weight as he works with some 9,000 employees. He shares real-world strategies that truly work in the realm of HR transformation. He dives into his experiences on how to secure leadership buy-in for data-driven HR initiatives and successfully transition to a skills-based talent culture. Learn the art of effectively communicating the value of investing in data-driven HR tools, how to quantify your return on investment, and strategies to navigate the political landscape within the corporate environment. If you’re eager to unlock the full potential of HR analytics and technology, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss!

When it comes to expert guidance on building a high-performing executive leadership team, CPO PLAYBOOK found Matteo Turi as an ideal resource to approach. Matteo Turi, Chairman and Founder of Letoon Holding, shares the blueprint for success in the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions. Matteo, drawing from his extensive experience as Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, unveils invaluable strategies, emphasizing the importance of skill gap assessments and the transformative power of visionary leaders with unwavering passion. This episode explores the critical roles of diverse leadership attitudes, effective communication, and a robust corporate culture. Tune in to discover essential leadership strategies that will elevate your business strategy and redefine leadership roles in M&A!

Being a new manager means facing all the problems you used to AVOID. Jokes apart! Well, new roles come with challenges. We have leadership expert Eric Girard on this CPO PLAYBOOK episode to help first-time managers. He dives deep into the essential skills and challenges faced by rookie managers. Eric also explores the importance of training and readiness, emotional intelligence, and managing former peers in leadership development. Learn how new managers can effectively lead their teams with practical leadership techniques, emotional intelligence, and strategic communication. Eric Girard provides actionable tips on overcoming leadership challenges and fostering successful team dynamics, offering guidance that will help new managers thrive in their roles. Ready to learn leadership techniques for new managers? Let’s dive into the episode now.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Ali Nawab, CEO of Agentoon, as we explore the future of workforce planning in the age of AI adoption. Discover how data-driven decision-making is revolutionizing HR, enhancing employee engagement, and optimizing team dynamics. Ali Nawab shares Agentoon's groundbreaking approach to workforce planning with AI, where employees are better aligned with organizational goals, driving business efficiency. We'll also delve into the collaboration between HR and finance, and how this partnership is pivotal for business success in the future of work.

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