New organisation challenges need new leadership thinking

New organisation challenges need new leadership thinking

From HR Chats with Te Radar by Human Resources New Zealand (HRNZ)

August 29, 2025 · 33 min

About this episode

Te Radar interviews Terry McCaul about the need for new leadership thinking in response to evolving workplace challenges.

HR Chats with Terry McCaul, Thought Leader in the development and leadership of sustainable High Performance Organisations In the latest episode, Te Radar sits down with Terry McCaul to explore why traditional organisational models are becoming obsolete and why leaders need fresh thinking to meet today’s workplace challenges. Drawing on insights from his new book, The Triple Knot – Designing and Leading Sustainable High Performance Organisations, Terry shares a practical yet innovative model for creating organisations that can thrive in a world of shifting employee expectations,societal demands, and constant change. With a career spanning four decades across CEO, C-suite, and advisory roles, Terry offers real-world examples of how these principles have worked in practice, challenges popular myths about HR and leadership, and explains why he chose to present his ideas through a novel format. This thought-provoking conversation is packed with insights for HR professionals, leaders, and anyone involved in shaping the future of work. About Terry McCaul Terry McCaul is a recognised expert in designing and leading sustainable high-performance organisations. With over 40 years’…

People in this episode

Host: Te Radar

Guest: Terry McCaul

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • organizational change
  • high performance
  • sustainability
  • employee expectations
  • workplace challenges

Keywords

  • leadership
  • organizational models
  • high performance organizations
  • sustainability
  • employee expectations
  • HR challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Human Resources New Zealand

Books & works: The Triple Knot

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