Katja Vincetić, HR tech expert from Shape Up HR, discusses product-led PX design, Agile HR, and HR tech essentials. She highlights the importance of core HR processes, data quality, and embracing agile practices for flexibility and continuous improvement. Amsterdam leads in progressive HR practices, emphasizing psychological safety for innovation.
Prioritize core HR process design and data quality before new tech.
Embrace a product-led approach for better people experiences.
Deep dives
Transitioning from traditional HR to a product-led and Agile approach
Transitioning from traditional HR to a product-led and Agile approach involves a shift in mindset from delivering perfect solutions to focusing on experimentation and learning. Teams need to unlearn past practices and embrace failure as a part of the learning process. Psychological safety, continuous improvement through retrospectives, and seeking external guidance are crucial in adopting agile practices effectively.
Building a solid foundation before investing in HR tech
Prioritizing core HR process design, data quality, and establishing sustainable and scalable HR processes are essential before delving into HR tech solutions. Focusing on the basics and maintaining a foundational HR structure can prevent HR tech architecture issues and ensure a more human-centric and efficient HR function.
Vision and strategies for enhancing HR practices through agile and product principles
A solopreneur journey with ShapeUp HR involves sharing expertise gained from extensive experience in HR and tech roles. Embracing modern HR practices, emphasizing HR tech and process improvement backgrounds, and guiding companies in transitioning to modern people practices form the vision. Remaining open to opportunities and continuously evolving based on learnings and insights drive growth and impact.
Exploring the benefits and challenges of agile HR implementation
Implementing agile HR requires a shift from traditional HR practices, emphasizing continuous learning, unlearning past approaches, and fostering psychological safety for experimentation and growth. The journey involves embracing failures as learning opportunities, conducting regular retrospectives, and seeking external guidance to ensure a successful transition.
Early-stage testing and experimentation to shape the future of ShapeUp HR
Currently in the testing phase, the journey with ShapeUp HR involves experimenting with workshops, integrating agile and product principles into HR practices, and analyzing customer feedback to enhance value offerings. Vision and strategy drive the evolution of ShapeUp HR, emphasizing adaptability, continual learning, and opportunities for growth and impact.
This week, Luke chats with Katja, founder of Shape Up HR, about progressive people practices, product-led PX design, Agile HR, and HR tech.
Meet Katja 🌟 Katja shares her journey from working in startups to becoming an HR tech and process design expert. She discusses the rapid learning opportunities in startups and the career growth they offer, along with the challenges and benefits.
TomTom’s Product-Led PX Design 🗺️ Katja provides insights into TomTom’s approach to people experience design. Their People Products team focuses on understanding problems deeply before finding solutions.
HR Tech Essentials ⚙️ With an abundance of HR tech options, Katja highlights the importance of focusing on core HR processes and data quality before implementing new technology.
Agile HR Practices 🌀 Katja emphasizes flexibility, continuous improvement, and psychological safety in HR. She shares tips on adopting agile practices, like progress over perfection and fostering a culture of experimentation.
Key Takeaways:
Startups offer rapid learning and career growth.
Prioritize core HR process design and data quality before new tech.
Embrace a product-led approach for better people experiences.
Agile HR is about flexibility and continuous improvement.
Amsterdam leads in progressive HR practices.
Psychological safety in teams encourages innovation.
Whether you’re an HR professional or just curious about modern People practices, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
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About Shape Up HR 💼 Shape Up HR helps companies adopt modern HR practices through consultancy and advisory services.
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