Mar 31, 2025
Leading Through Culture, Teams, and AI-driven Change
John Helmer discusses organizational culture, collective leadership, and AI's impact on future workplaces with Kevin Oakes (CEO, i4cp), Kim McMurdo (Global Head of OD, Standard Chartered), and Terry Jones (International Head of Talent Development, ex-PaloAlto Networks). Key themes include culture renovation, developing team-centric leadership capabilities, and leveraging AI for enhanced human productivity in rapidly evolving organizations.
The McKinsey paper mentioned in Kim's interview:
- De Smet, A., D’Auria, G., Meijknecht, L., Albaharna, M., & Fifer, A. (2024, October 31). Go, teams: When teams get healthier, the whole organization benefits. McKinsey & Company. This article is available online at https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/go-teams-when-teams-get-healthier-the-whole-organization-benefits. (Please note that access to the full text may require a subscription or purchase.)
Timestamps:
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00:00:00 – Start
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00:01:09 – Intro
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00:03:31 – Kevin Oakes on culture renovation vs. culture change
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00:27:58 – Kim McMurdo on collective leadership and hybrid teams
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00:48:41 – Terry Jones on innovation, disruption, and practical AI use
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01:14:59 – End
Contact:
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer
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X: @johnhelmer
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Bluesky: @johnhelmer.bsky.social
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Website: learninghackpodcast.com