Celebrating 250 Episodes - with Steve Browne
To mark the very special 250th episode milestone, Lucinda welcomes Steve Browne, Chief People Officer at LaRosa's, who shares his remarkable career journey and the evolution of his role within the organisation. Steve examines the importance of strategic thinking in HR, the value of collaboration, and the need for HR professionals to engage with their teams on a personal level. He also reflects on his experiences, including the challenges and successes he has faced, and offers valuable insights on leading change, embracing failure, and fostering a people-first culture. KEY TAKEAWAYS Transitioning into a Chief People Officer role involves shifting focus from tactical tasks to strategic initiatives. It's essential to understand the broader organizational goals and how HR can contribute to them. Building strong relationships across the organisation is crucial. Engaging with employees at all levels fosters a culture of collaboration and helps HR professionals understand the real dynamics of the workplace. Practical experience, such as working alongside employees in different roles, can provide invaluable insights into the challenges they face. This understanding enhances the ability to recruit effectively and support the workforce. Organisations should create an environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities rather than failures. Implementing simple frameworks like PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) can help teams reflect and improve continuously. BEST MOMENTS "I think every issue is a people issue, not every situation. When somebody talks, within four to five words, they're going to say someone's name." "I wanted to write something that supported the profession that said, I support it because I do it. I don't support it because I'm an observer of it." "You mentioned you've got a team. It helps a lot if you've got people to do stuff, doesn't it, in that situation?" "I think there's a difference between people who have a title and people who make it happen." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/ www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk Steve Browne - https://www.thehrdirector.com/hr-interviews/steve-browne-chief-people-officer-larosas-inc/ ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/