Building a Global HR Perspective: Insights from Judith Nelson
In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Judith, an experienced HR executive with a diverse career journey spanning the consumer sector across three continents.
Judith shares insights from her work in large corporates and hypergrowth startups, offering lessons on building effective people strategies, embracing ambiguity, and balancing strategy with execution. She emphasizes the importance of treating people with respect, fostering a learning mindset, and achieving business success through adaptable HR practices.
Judith also discusses the challenges of blending startup agility with corporate structure and provides strategies for scaling teams, processes, and culture.
Her parting advice highlights the need for adaptability, doing the right thing, and leading with kindness.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:48 Judith's Career Journey
02:19 Transition to Consultancy and Tech
04:48 Key Lessons from Startup and Corporate Environments
08:03 Adopting a General Manager Mindset in HR
09:34 Blending Startup Agility with Corporate Structure
11:17 HR as a Business Driver
12:55 Effective Strategies for Scaling Teams and Culture
14:45 Parting Advice and Final Thoughts
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