Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast with Cole & Scott

#102 - Prasad Setty - Where Should People Analytics Focus Now, Founding @ Google, & Watch-Making

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Sep 22, 2024
Prasad Setty, a former VP at Google and lecturer at Stanford, shares profound insights on people analytics and its evolution. He discusses the importance of data-driven HR decisions and the challenges posed by generative AI in education. Setty also reflects on horology, the captivating world of watchmaking, and the meaning of time in our lives. The conversation humorously transitions to transportation trends, the fate of personal car ownership, and even Bond film nostalgia, combining technology and personal passion in a unique and entertaining way.
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ADVICE

The Four E's of Intervention Design

  • Consider effectiveness, efficiency, experience, and equity when designing interventions.
  • These 4Es cannot be maximized simultaneously, so prioritize intentionally.
INSIGHT

New Tech Rollout Strategy

  • Prioritize experience first with new tech, like GenAI, then effectiveness and equity.
  • Focus on efficiency last, as it's easiest to measure but shouldn't be the initial goal.
ANECDOTE

Virtual Team Brainstorming

  • Prasad Setty recreates his former team's personas in chatbots for brainstorming.
  • This virtual team provides diverse perspectives, simulating real-team interactions.
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