Episode 162

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21st Dec 2023

Deborah Walsh: Change vs. Transformation: Charting the Course for Business Success

In 2024, leaders may grapple with uncertainty and a sense of urgency as they navigate the complex and emotionally charged process of transformation. While the drive for change is crucial, balancing it with empathy and attention to the human element is equally important. Leading transformation is no easy feat - it requires a delicate balance of strategy, execution, and people management. As a hiring executive, it's crucial to identify internal talent who possess not only the necessary skills but also the adaptability, resilience, and emotional intelligence to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

In this episode, Deborah Walsh and I delve into the three key considerations for hiring and evaluating internal talent in a transforming organization: defining the right skill set, creating a culture of adaptability, and fostering emotional intelligence.

We'll also talk about:

  • Leaders may experience feelings of uncertainty, fear of the unknown, and a sense of urgency to drive change while also balancing the human element of transformation.
  • The 4 skills HR professionals must develop skills such as change management, leadership development, and data analysis to support transformation initiatives.
  • Transformation stress can trigger a "fight or flight" response in employees, leading to shorter tempers, more reactivity, and decreased productivity.

Deborah Walsh is a recurring guest on the show. She focuses on talent, acquisition, development, management, assimilation, experience, and retention. Debbie’s expertise is in consulting with corporations on their internal policies and practices to make them efficient, executive search, and executive coaching. She is a frequent and popular speaker before business groups.

Currently, she is the Head of Talent for Brown and Brown Insurance Company, which serves other insurance companies.

You can connect with Deborah Walsh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-walsh-875b932

Denise Cooper is an executive leadership development and performance expert who works with leadership teams to understand the purpose, power, and value of each type of team. There are four kinds of teams in organizations, and each has a place and is a tool to create organizational value. The four teams are Work groups, teams, high-performing teams, and high-value teams. Connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisecooper

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