In this episode, Iain and Josephine explore the dynamic political landscapes of the United States and Australia, highlighting the stark contrasts and shared challenges they face. As the US navigates a complex political climate, Australia offers a model of stability with its strong democratic institutions. Yet, in an era where expressing our points of view is crucial, we question whether platforms like LinkedIn can truly support open dialogue.

Join us as we discuss the importance of having a voice in today's world and the role of professional networks in fostering meaningful conversations.

Chapters

00:00 Reflections on Travel and History

01:38 The Weight of History and Modern Geopolitics

04:00 Contrasting Political Landscapes: Australia vs. the US

05:18 Pride and Human Rights in Europe

06:40 Corporate Responsibility and Social Media

08:41 The Future of Education and Government Interference

10:50 Critical Thinking in Higher Education

13:17 Navigating Professional Spaces and Speaking Up

15:46 Finding Common Ground in Complex Issues

17:57 Call to Action and Future Conversations

Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL18BTBLfckRwwraLZMvbpNj-MjHHy-cSH

Share your views with us at josephine@gearedforgrowth.biz

Can your people scale as fast as your product? Spoiler: they can’t - and they’re not meant to. In this powerful episode, Josephine Palermo speaks with Nahed Khairallah, a global HR strategist who has helped rocket startups from 7-figure beginnings to 9-figure enterprises across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Nahed unpacks the uncomfortable truth: people don’t scale -systems do. And if you want to grow fast without breaking your culture, you need a jet-fueled HR strategy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:12 The Journey into HR and Scaling

08:43 Understanding Business and People Dynamics

13:20 Defining ROI in HR Strategies

18:02 Identifying the Right People for Success

22:30 Balancing People and Technology in Business

23:19 Balancing Human Skills and AI

24:52 AI in Recruitment: Enhancing Efficiency

26:46 Navigating the Risks of Automation

29:40 Key Recommendations for Founders

38:44 The Importance of Culture in Scaling

Connect with Nahed

• Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khairallahnahed
• • Organized Chaos Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/organizedchaos-podcast

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/khairallahnahed

  https://organizedchaos.fyi

  
  

  Connect with Josephine

  www.josephinepalermo.com.au

  
  

Katie Tamblin, author of The Lean-Agile Dilemma, began her career as an entry-level analyst and rose through the ranks to become a Chief Product Officer. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director for data and tech businesses and advises private equity firms. With over 20 years of experience, Katie helps readers recognise the unique challenges of working within "chubby corporates" and provides strategies to navigate and succeed in these environments.

In this conversation, Katie Tamblin shares her journey from an analyst to a Chief Product Officer, discussing the complexities of product management within large organisations. She emphasises the importance of project management, the challenges of re-platforming, and the need for alignment between vision and execution. Katie also explores the differences between lean startups and chunky corporates, advocating for a tailored approach to agile methodologies in larger organisations. The discussion highlights the significance of data, cross-team collaboration, and the role of curiosity in driving successful change management.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Katie Tamblin

02:24 Transition from Analyst to Chief Product Officer

05:16 Challenges in Agile Transformation

08:05 The Concept of Replatforming in Corporates

10:42 The Lean Agile Dilemma: Writing the Book

13:34 Differences Between Startups and Chunky Corporates

16:19 Understanding Innovation vs. Execution in Corporates 23:13 The Agile Dilemma: Scaling Challenges

25:02 Knitting Teams Together: Collaboration Strategies

25:27 Replatforming: Aligning Goals and Methodologies

27:59 Data First: The Key to Successful Replatforming

30:57 The Role of Boundary Spanners in Corporates

35:05 Vision and Alignment: Keys to Successful Projects

40:48 Avoiding Performance Plateaus: The Importance of Alignment

Contact Katie Tamblin: https://www.katietamblin.com/

Buy the book:https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/979-8-8688-0321-5