Listen "Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Brian Kropp - Group Vice President at Gartner"
Episode Synopsis
Brain is Group Vice President at Gartner providing Cutting Edge Insights to the Most Progressive HR Executives. Launching a mix of new products and services to enable senior executives to take decisive actions.* Leading content experiences for ReImagineHR, the largest and most important event for senior HR executives.* Overseas global research strategy and deliverables for HR Leaders and their teams across the globe.15 years, as Practice manager, MD of the HR Practice,.Ross and Brian discuss not giving up, persistence, behaviour, working from different places, returning to work, employee frustration, rules, productive environments, politics at work, shared objectives and bringing people together. The pair also discuss decision making, remote working, rewriting old playbooks, history, finding the right people for organisations, being around smart people, curiosity, wonder, questioning, different viewpoints, automation, staying healthy, efficiency and fragility.Timecodes:00:41 Brian's dog Nutella03:17 Moments of tenacity during Brian's career 06:18 Frustrating and exciting HR11:03 Hybrid and remote work, working well21:56 Re-imagining work26:16 Going from Brian Kroppcycnzski to Brian Kropp31:07 Defining smart people 33:59 Dealing with frustrating questions38:53 Pressure and dealing with it43:01 Understanding and leveraging wellness51:00 The last time Brian did something for the first timeConnect with Brian:LinkedInTwitterGartnerConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation
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