Episode 1: How being an HR disrupter unleashes talent and creates social change - Stefan Ries, Senior External Advisor, McKinsey and former Global CHRO, SAP

How being an HR disrupter unleashes talent and creates social change If you love to innovate, to question the status quo and improve on the way things have always been done before, you will love hearing from Stefan Ries. Senior External Advisor at McKinsey & Co, and until recently the global CHRO of SAP, Stefan founded the movement, #HRPunks. In this episode you’ll hear how Stefan unleashes talent – globally. As Stefan says, don’t take a seat at the table, stand! Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [2:22] #HRPunks: how Stefan accessed and inspired HR talent from around the world, including key practical steps that Stefan took to embed innovation and change in organisational culture. [5:00] How HR practitioners can use business language and data to drive positive change. [8.22] How HR can harness digital team effectiveness tools to re-design ways of working post pandemic, and in doing so enhance performance. [16:58] How HR can use facts and figures to help eliminate unconscious bias. [21:16] The business case for diversity: connecting with customers across markets and using data to make the case. [27:13] How the simple act of changing your t-shirt can inspire a questioning approach, leading to incredible change! “I love How HR Leaders Change the World” – if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us achieve our goal, to reach more of your peers, so we can all contribute to further and faster change. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”. Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. We’ll add a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!