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TIDES Ep 45 - Digital Transformation in HR: Trust, Trade-offs & Tough Lessons | ft. Alexandra Keels

HR is under immense pressure to lead digital transformation — but the results often fall short. Why?In this episode of TIDES, host Shveta Malhan sits down with Alexandra Keels, a seasoned HR leader and systems thinker, to unpack the real barriers to transformation. Together, they problem-solve live scenarios — from failed AI pilots to skills-based talent marketplaces, HRIS migrations, and the candidate experience backlash.👉 You’ll learn:Why most HR “transformations” are really just modernization projectsHow to tackle low adoption and rebuild trust in new systemsWhy CFOs, CIOs, and Ops leaders must be part of HR’s transformation storyHow systems thinking and business language can make or break HR’s futureThis is a must-listen for CHROs, HR tech leaders, and anyone driving transformation in an AI-shaped world.👥 Connect with Shveta Malhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/🌐 https://yenza3.com👥 Connect with Alexandra Keels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-keels-sphr-51609768/00:00 Intro – Why HR transformation often disappoints 01:00 Truths & Myths of Transformation 03:40 Why ROI Often Falls Short 05:00 Scenario 1: Becoming a Skills-Based Organization 07:30 Pilot First, Scale Later 08:30 CFO Demands ROI in Two Quarters 12:15 Speaking the Business Language 14:30 Scenario 2: Too Many AI Pilots, No Payoff 17:45 Systems Thinking in HR 22:00 AI Will Change Work, Not Replace It 25:00 Scenario 3: Automation Backlash in Talent Acquisition 28:30 Scenario 4: HRIS Migration Chaos 32:30 Scenario 5: Copilot Adoption Under 15% 35:00 The 30-60-90 Day Playbook 38:15 Talking to the Big Three: CFO, CIO & Ops 40:45 Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways🔔 Subscribe to TIDES for weekly insights at the intersection of people, work, and technology.  @TIDESByYenza3  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC6oZDn0JboZA4PIOhAUA2kw] #DigitalTransformation #HRTech #AIinHR #Leadership #FutureOfWork

TIDES Ep 44: Governance in the Age of A.I. | Why HR Must Lead the Rules of Trust ft. Mercedes Sullivan

Governance in the Age of A.I. isn’t about red tape — it’s about trust. In this episode of TIDES, Shveta Malhan sits down with Mercedes Sullivan to unpack what governance really means when A.I. is reshaping how we work.From hiring algorithms to workplace monitoring tools like Cluely, governance is no longer just an IT or compliance issue — it’s a people issue. HR leaders must step up as co-creators of ethical, human-centered rules for how A.I. is designed, deployed, and experienced at work.🔍 In this conversation, we explore:- What governance really is (beyond “policing”)- Why HR is often missing from governance tables — and why that must change- The three levels of governance (federal, state, local) and how A.I. complicates them- Real-world examples of missed opportunities when HR was left out- How culture, trust, and cross-functional collaboration shape governance outcomes💡 Key takeaway: If HR doesn’t lead in A.I. governance, someone else will — and they may not bring the same people-first perspective.Yenza3 helps HR and business leaders adapt, adopt & thrive in the age of AI.👥 Connect with Shveta Malhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/🌐 https://yenza3.com👥 Connect with Mercedes Sullivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedessullivan/📌 Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction01:12 – What is governance, really?03:02 – Where governance typically sits in organizations07:48 – The gaps at the individual/team level12:53 – Missed opportunities when HR is left out18:39 – Culture as a barrier to governance26:47 – Performance, outcomes, and A.I. in HR34:27 – Trust, bias, and the risks of over-reliance37:25 – Closing reflections🎧 Listen to more TIDES episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube  @TIDESByYenza3  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC6oZDn0JboZA4PIOhAUA2kw] 👉 Question for you: In your organization, who is really writing the rules of trust when it comes to A.I.?#AI #HR #Governance #FutureOfWork #TIDESPodcast

TIDES Ep 43: Build Adversity Intelligence, Not Just Skills | ft. Ali Uren

What if the real competitive advantage isn’t skills — but adversity intelligence?In this episode of TIDES, Shveta Malhan sits down with Ali Uren, founder of Kiikstart and creator of The Circular Workplace, to challenge the status quo of L&D, HR, and the myth of futureproofing.🔥 Why futureproofing is a lie🔁 What “Return on Skills” (ROS) really means💥 Why L&D doesn’t belong in HR🧠 How to build durable teams that can adapt and deliverIf you’re in HR, L&D, or org design — this episode is a must-watch.About our guest:Ali Uren is the founder of Kiikstart and the creator of The Circular Workplace, a bold, future-ready approach to learning and capability development. With over 200 brand partnerships across industries, Ali helps organizations stop talent leaks, build adversity intelligence, and turn learning into a commercial growth driver — not a cost center. Known for challenging the status quo, she works at the intersection of people, strategy, and performance.👤 Guest: Ali Uren🔗 Connect with Ali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliuren/🌐 Learn more about Kiickstart: ww.kiikstart.com🌐 https://www.kiikstart.com/what-is-ros-and-how-is-it-measured/🌐 https://www.kiikstart.com/durable-learning-demonstrable-business-impact/💡 About TIDES:TIDES brings together voices from across industries to explore how technology—especially AI—is reshaping work, skills, and the human experience.👥 TIDES on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/tides-by-yenza3/ 💡 About YENZA3:Yenza3 helps HR and business leaders adapt, adopt & thrive in the age of AI.👥 Connect with Shveta Malhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/🌐 Learn more about Yenza3: https://yenza3.com  @TIDESByYenza3  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC6oZDn0JboZA4PIOhAUA2kw] 00:00 – Intro: Why Adversity Intelligence is more than Skills01:35 – The Myth of Futureproofing05:24 – What’s Wrong with Traditional L&D10:00 – What is a Circular Workplace?14:00 – Capturing Wisdom & IP Inside Teams18:32 – Redesigning Learning in the Flow of Work22:32 – Real-World Results from 200+ Organizations25:13 – Adversity Intelligence Explained30:06 – Return on Skills vs ROI37:59 – How to Measure ROS39:41 – The Uncomfortable Truth HR Needs to Admit44:00 – Why Quick Wins Hold Us Back45:07 – Becoming Co-Creators of Business Impact46:56 – Final Thoughts + Wrap#AdversityIntelligence #FutureOfWork #PeopleDevelopment #ReturnOnSkills #TIDESPodcast #HRTransformation

TIDES Ep 42: Stop Overcomplicating Mentorship. Build a Knowledge-Flow Ecosystem ft. Christy Pettit

Mentorship is not a perk. It is infrastructure.In this TIDES episode, Christy Pettit, CEO of Pollinate Networks and author of The Knowledge Transfer Index, breaks down how psychometric A.I. and disciplined program design turn mentoring into a knowledge-flow engine that supports onboarding, leadership pipelines, and real transformation.What you will learn• Why mentoring matters more than ever in a hybrid, high-change world• What organizations get wrong and how to fix it• The “science of the match” using psychometrics and combinatorial optimization• How to measure value: strategic alignment, effectiveness, and ROI• Practical steps to launch a pilot that pulls demand instead of pushing sign-upsChapters00:00 Intro01:19 Welcome Christy Pettit01:26 Christy’s path from OD and healthcare to mentorship04:46 Mentorship in a fast-changing world06:42 Human connection vs A.I. assistance. Loneliness and learning08:05 What orgs get wrong about mentoring11:20 Pollinate. Chemistry, matching, and scale16:15 The tech journey. Human Rhythm and OptoRhythm. Fairness Index19:34 Psychographics and program goals. Cross-pollinate A.I. use cases21:21 Analyzing qualitative data and agent preferences23:43 The big win. Back-end efficiency and effective matching24:23 Human to human at the core25:06 Readiness, SSO, matching as a service27:18 Front-loaded value and right-sized scaffolding29:25 Engagement without surveillance31:03 Mentoring for change enablement and A.I. adoption33:20 Scorecards. Alignment, effectiveness, ROI35:45 Value for time. Goals that keep mentors engaged37:04 Outcomes. Retention, promotability, diverse slates38:09 Linking mentoring to OKRs and outcome-based performance40:37 How to start. Purpose, pilot, pull42:55 CloseAbout our guestChristy Pettit is the CEO and Founder of Pollinate Networks. She pioneers psychometric A.I. matching and guided mentoring journeys that help organizations move knowledge where it matters most.👤 Guest: Christy Pettit🔗 Connect with Chrity: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christypettit/🌐 Learn more about Pollinate: https://pollinate.net/about-us/💡 About TIDES:TIDES brings together voices from across industries to explore how technology—especially AI—is reshaping work, skills, and the human experience.👥 TIDES on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/tides-by-yenza3/ 💡 About YENZA3:Yenza3 helps HR and business leaders adapt, adopt & thrive in the age of AI.👥 Connect with Shveta Malhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/🌐 https://yenza3.com @TIDESByYenza3  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC6oZDn0JboZA4PIOhAUA2kw] If this sparked ideas for your mentoring strategy, subscribe and share. Tell us in the comments what metric you use to prove mentoring value.KeywordsMentorship, mentoring at scale, knowledge transfer, Pollinate Networks, psychometric matching, people analytics, HR transformation, leadership development, OKRs, outcome-based performance, A.I. in HR#Mentorship #HR #PeopleAnalytics #AIinHR #Leadership #KnowledgeTransfer

TIDES Ep 41: L&D Is Broken - How AI & Social Learning Will Replace LMS | ft. Chris Stefanyk

Traditional corporate learning is collapsing—and AI is rewriting the playbook.In this TIDES episode, Shveta Malhan sits down with Chris Stefanyk, Head of Revenue & Operations at Disco, to explore how AI-first platforms and peer-powered learning are replacing outdated LMS systems.🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:- Why L&D isn't dying—but the traditional models are- What makes Disco an AI-first social learning platform- How the 6P Framework (Peer, Personalization, Prompt, Project, Practice, Perpetual) is reshaping learning strategy- What AI fluency really means for organizations- Why most learning programs fail—and how to fix them with personalization & community- What the modern learner actually wants in 2025- Why "Demo, don’t memo" is the new rule of AI upskilling- How to rethink learning analytics, content creation, and implementation for the AI era💡 If you're still relying on static LMS systems and completion rates to define learning success—this episode will challenge everything you think you know.👤 Guest: Chris Stefanyk🔗 Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cstefanyk🌐 Learn more about Disco: https://www.disco.co💡 About TIDES:TIDES brings together voices from across industries to explore how technology—especially AI—is reshaping work, skills, and the human experience.👥 TIDES on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/tides-by-yenza3/ 💡 About YENZA3:Yenza3 helps HR and business leaders adapt, adopt & thrive in the age of AI.👥 Connect with Shveta Malhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/🌐 https://yenza3.com  @TIDESByYenza3  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC6oZDn0JboZA4PIOhAUA2kw] 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your biggest takeaway or question for Chris and Shveta.00:00 - Intro: L&D Isn’t Dying—But the Traditional Models Are01:00 - Meet Chris Stefanyk & The Mission Behind Disco02:00 - What’s Broken in Traditional L&D?04:00 - Why Static LMS Systems Don’t Deliver Outcomes05:45 - Introducing Disco’s 6P Learning Framework08:00 - Personalization, Peer Learning, and Prompt Skills10:00 - Why Practice & Perpetual Learning Matter More Than Theory11:30 - The Pivot Table Problem: Relevance in Learning13:00 - Modern Learners: Changing Expectations in the Age of AI15:00 - The Future of Just-in-Time & Role-Based Learning17:30 - One-to-One Learning & the Power of Proactive AI Agents20:00 - What Is AI Fluency? Going Beyond Tool Adoption22:00 - Demo, Don’t Memo: Why Fluency Is a Culture Shift24:30 - Disco as an AI-First Learning Platform26:30 - What Sets AI-Native Platforms Apart from AI Add-Ons28:30 - Operator vs Learner-Facing Agents in Disco30:00 - How Disco Powers Personalized Learning Experiences32:00 - Can Disco Replace the Traditional LMS?33:30 - Slack Integration & Social Learning at Scale35:00 - Learning Analytics: Beyond Completion Rates37:00 - Strategic Use of Engagement & Behavioral Data39:00 - Client Case Study: Building a Digital Academy with Disco41:30 - What Implementation & Migration Look Like with Disco43:00 - L&D Debt: Why Letting Go Is the First Step to Modernization45:00 - Who’s Ready? Maturity, Curiosity & the LMS Admin Power Role47:00 - What L&D Leaders Should Do Next: Experiment & Upskill48:30 - Final Thoughts: Learning Agility as a Strategic Capability49:00 - Outro: Connect with Chris & Keep Riding the Tide#AIinLearning #CorporateLearning #LMS #AIFirst #DiscoPlatform #LearningAndDevelopment #ChrisStefanyk #AIFluency #SocialLearning #TIDESPodcast