“HR Heretics” | How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies HR Needs More Tension with David Hanrahan
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Mar 25, 2025 
David Hanrahan, the new CHRO at SolarWinds and experienced leader in organizational change, shares his insights on navigating leadership roles. He reflects on the recent Transform 2025 conference, advocating for deeper discussions in HR. The conversation reveals the challenges of fostering genuine dialogue amid cancel culture. David emphasizes the need for trust and collaboration in leadership development, especially with shifting budget constraints, underlining the importance of aligning HR strategies with business objectives.
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Need for Tension in HR Conferences
- HR conferences often lack tension and debate, hindering critical discussion.
- David Hanrahan desires conferences with opposing viewpoints, fostering discomfort and deeper learning.
Value of In-Person Connections
- In-person interactions at conferences offer valuable relationship-building opportunities.
- These face-to-face conversations create deeper connections than virtual communication.
Fear of Cancel Culture in HR
- HR professionals avoid difficult conversations due to the current political climate and fear of being canceled.
- This hinders open dialogue and the sharing of diverse perspectives.