026 - Katja Vincetić - Transform HR with Agile Product Principles

Jul 7, 2024

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.

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ANECDOTE

Startup Experience

Katja Vincetić's first HR role was at Infobip, a Croatian startup that became a unicorn.
She gained broad HR experience, from operations to strategy, due to the small team and rapid growth.

INSIGHT

Startup Growth

A year in a startup is like five years in a corporate, offering rapid learning and career growth.
This fast -paced environment is ideal for curious, ambitious problem solvers.

ANECDOTE

Startup Burnout

Katja's startup experience led to burnout due to long hours and blurred boundaries.
However, she considers it a valuable learning experience she wouldn't trade.

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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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Contact Luke:
Email: luke@sapienx.co.uk
LinkedIn: Luke O'Mahoney | LinkedIn
Website: Sapienˣ | People First Product Led (sapienx.co.uk)

Contact Katja:
Email: katja@shapeuphr.com
LinkedIn: Katja Vincetić | LinkedIn

About Shape Up HR 💼 Shape Up HR helps companies adopt modern HR practices through consultancy and advisory services.

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