In this week’s podcast we spoke to Christian Voelkl from HR Pepper about a book they have recently released called ‘Human Business Design’. Aaron and Chris chat with him on some of the core themes, including how organisations need to embrace change and the importance of understanding who is involved in that change and what they need to buy in to it.
Change is no longer an occasional business challenge. It is a constant reality. Organisations are facing difficult decisions at an unprecedented pace. The real test for leaders is not whether change happens, but how they guide people through it when the impact feels...
The role of the Chief People Officer has evolved far beyond traditional HR. In high-growth, private equity-backed businesses, today’s CPO is a commercial leader responsible for driving growth, enabling strategy, shaping culture, and creating the conditions for...
The modern Chief People Officer is no longer just a people leader. Today's CPO is a strategic business partner, cultural architect, and organisational conscience. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast Chris Howard and Debbie Mitchell speak to Jonny Friedman,...
In brief AI at Level two supports your thinking, not just your output - helping change teams diagnose issues, spot patterns and pressure-test assumptions earlier. Practical applications include stakeholder influence mapping, persona stress-testing, micro-behaviour...
Great leadership roles are rarely defined by job titles alone. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, Chris Howard and Debbie Mitchell sit down with Neil Morrison, from Severn Trent Water as he explains why the modern CPO is no longer just an HR leader. The...
What is a CPO, and how is the role changing as organisations face relentless transformation? In brief Explores what a CPO is and how the role links to business strategy. Discusses metrics, talent and credibility in the C-suite. Examines how AI is reshaping workforce...
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