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In this episode we are joined by agile HR expert and pioneer Natal Dank, whose work focuses on defining modern HR for the 21st century. We discuss exactly what agile HR is, why it’s important and how it can be implemented in all types of organisations for more team-orientated HR outcomes. Tune in to explore new HR thinking and influences from ‘outside’ that can improve our impact.

If you have ever wondered what the term agile HR means, and how it can relate to your organisation, this episode is for you!

Today we are joined by agile HR expert and pioneer Natal Dank, whose work focuses on defining modern HR for the 21st century.

We discuss exactly what agile HR is, why it’s important and how it can be implemented in all types of organisations for more team-orientated HR outcomes.

What does agile HR and design thinking look like in your workplace? We’d love for you to share over on LinkedIn.

In this episode we cover:

  • Changing our people practises to change our people
  • An aha moment in Natal’s career
  • Learning the fundamentals of change management
  • Co-creating solutions listening to real staff feedback
  • Pulling on other business areas that have proven methods
  • Giving case studies and examples
  • Not having to have it right from the start
  • Finding a method, testing it and then refining it
  • Not jumping straight to a solution
  • Having evidence and data is vital
  • The success of agile HR if a culture might not support it
  • Perception of the HR department
  • Most people want to help solve problems
  • The importance of language and not alienating customers
  • Not working in silos 
  • T-shaped people and t-shaped teams
  • End-to-end problem solving
  • Having a team that runs the systems
  • Working on problems in multi-skilled ways.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Find Natal Dank on LinkedIn
  • Agile HR: Deliver Value in a Changing World of Work by Natal Dank [Find on Amazon]
  • Agile L&D: A Toolkit to Improve Organizational Learning and Drive Performance by Natal Dank [Pre-order on Amazon from April 2024

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