David Hanrahan

David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare, shares insights from over 20 years in HR, having shaped cultures at tech giants like Twitter and Electronic Arts. He distinguishes between a team of high performers and a high-performing team, emphasizing effective communication and collaboration. David discusses the pitfalls of excessive meetings and the need for impactful work strategies. He also explores employee engagement dynamics and offers creative techniques for fostering a motivating workplace culture. Tune in for practical tips on building high-performance teams!

David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare, shares insights on testing team performance reviews, lessons from a survey to first-time CPOs, and the value of seeking mentorship from executives outside HR. Topics include rebuilding culture, AI emergence, handling layoffs, and actionable feedback from reviews.

David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer of Flare, discusses the importance of high performance in companies, normalizing scorecards, transparent communication, and career progression as a CEO.

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.

Colleen McCreary from Ribbit Capital and David Hanrahan from Flare discuss the MEI stance at Scale AI and the backlash against DEI initiatives. They touch on Netflix's new culture deck and the importance of effective workforce planning, employee experience, AI in interviewing, and navigating DEI in the corporate world.