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Mark Stelzner discusses the transformation of HR and business over the past two decades, emphasizing the need for agility and the evolving role of AI.

An Intimate Conversation with Mark Stelzner Delves into a candid, passionate exploration of how the landscape of HR, business, and leadership has transformed over two decades. Mark Stelzner shares raw insights about the accelerating pace of change, the rise of AI, and the shifting dynamics of organizational survival. In this episode: The relentless acceleration of business change and its impact on leadership (00:50) Why traditional five-year plans are now laughable and what that means for HR (07:20) The profound influence of social and digital currency on organizational momentum (08:14) How disruption is no longer an exception but the new normal, BlackBerry to Apple (09:45) The rise of holding companies and the collapse of monolithic giants (11:05) Navigating complexity factors and the importance of agility over size (12:30) The real story behind beta and growth opportunities in turbulent times (13:42) The amplified role of HR as a strategic, pivotal driver of organizational resilience (28:10) The shift from administrative to strategic HR—what is lost, what is gained (39:45) The evolving role of AI in HR operations and strategy (42:36) Mark's reflections on two decades of growth…

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Host: WRKdefined Podcast Network

Guest: Mark Stelzner

Topics covered

• HR transformation
• business change
• leadership
• AI in HR
• organizational resilience
• strategic HR

Keywords

• HR
• business transformation
• leadership
• AI
• organizational change
• strategic HR
• agility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BlackBerry, Apple, IA Consulting

Books & works: The Innovator's Dilemma

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