Striking the right balance between growth and stability is a challenge faced by many large organizations today.

It's essential to anticipate and adapt to market changes, and according to Joe Militello, one way to do this is by firmly anchoring your people strategy with your business strategy.

With over twenty years of management experience, Joe Militello is a seasoned people leader in the tech industry. As the Chief People Officer at PagerDuty, Joe oversees the entire People organization, including HR, talent development, recruiting, and diversity and inclusion. He has a proven track record of helping renowned technology companies scale and reach their market potential. Prior to PagerDuty, Joe held senior leadership roles at Pivotal Software, EMC, and even served as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.

In episode #188, Joe dives into his expertise in seamlessly integrating the people strategy into every functional unit of your organization, from recruitment to executive development. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Joe emphasizes the importance of reflecting on and refining strategy based on factors like the increasing need for generative AI or market fluctuations. He also shares his insights into building high-performing teams, managing individuals with more experience, and leading teams consciously above the line.

Tune in to discover Joe’s secrets to achieving responsible growth, predictability, and profitability through strategic people strategy!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[04:45] Early management mistakes

[10:55] The art of managing people with more experience

[15:30] Above the line vs. below the line leadership

[20:16] Anchoring people strategy in business strategy

[28:08] Incorporating AI into people strategy

[34:00] Training people in their flow of work

[40:22] Final words of wisdom

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