Episode 4: Optimising capabilities: creating an environment for all employees to thrive - Eileen Kiley, Senior Advisor and former CHRO at The RMR Group

Hear from Eileen McDonough Kiley, Senior Advisor and former CHRO at The RMR Group, on how to create a collaborative, listening and learning environment for employees to thrive. Eileen shares examples from management development programmes to ways to collect and share data that builds consensus. In this episode Eileen also shares her vision on the role for HR in helping to lead organisations, and the imperative for HR to advocate for itself. Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [2:31] Working with senior leaders to support all employees to thrive inside and outside the workplace. [6:54] Involving all employees in listening and sharing data throughout an organisation, for powerful collaboration and consensus building. [12:43] Executive training for mid-level management: placement programmes that foster diverse viewpoints. [19:21] Retaining talent and paths for development: optimising capabilities by connecting and sharing. [23:02] The benefits of “lunch and learn” sessions for creativity and innovation. [26:18] The imperative for HR to advocate for itself and plan to be on Executive Committees and Boards. “I love How HR Leaders Change the World” – if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us achieve our goal, to reach more of your peers, so we can all contribute to further and faster change. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”. Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. We’ll add a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!