Rudi Bauer & Alexandra Eichberger
Turning People Strategy into a Transformation Engine
#1about 2 minutes
Moving beyond the buzzword of new work
The term "new work" is an overused buzzword that should be replaced by a focus on adapting to specific business, customer, and technology needs.
#2about 3 minutes
Focusing on individual human needs over stereotypes
Employee needs are fundamentally human and individual, making broad categorizations by job role or generation less effective for talent strategy.
#3about 2 minutes
How a 200-year history fuels continuous transformation
A long-standing company thrives by balancing its deeply rooted founding values with a constant drive for innovation and adaptation.
#4about 3 minutes
Key strategies for managing fear during organizational change
Overcoming fear in transformation requires relentless communication, co-creating solutions with employees, and allowing time to mourn the loss of old ways.
#5about 2 minutes
Building a learning culture instead of a failure culture
The goal should be a learning culture that uses mistakes as opportunities for reflection and improvement, rather than a "fail culture" that celebrates errors.
#6about 3 minutes
How change management has evolved over the last decade
While the core human aspects of change remain constant, modern tools like AI now enable faster and more insightful analysis of employee feedback.
#7about 3 minutes
The essential ingredients for successful organizational transformation
Successful change relies on a clear purpose, building alliances with formal and informal leaders, and maintaining honest, transparent communication.
#8about 7 minutes
Creating dedicated events to foster a learning organization
Company-wide initiatives like a "Learning Day" or "Learning Week" create a platform for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and dedicate time for development.
#9about 4 minutes
Using AI to make work more human, not replace humans
AI can enhance the human element of work by automating routine tasks, which frees up employees to focus on creativity, strategy, and collaboration.
#10about 4 minutes
Shifting HR from standard products to AI-powered platforms
AI enables HR to move from one-size-fits-all products to individualized platforms that provide seamless, personalized support for employee growth.
#11about 2 minutes
A leader's rapid-fire take on change and culture
Quick answers reveal a leadership philosophy that prioritizes spontaneity, growth, gut feeling, and leading with the heart in transformation.
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