Listen "#30 Montesquieu and Why One Size Never Fits All - Enlightenment Series IV"
Episode Synopsis
HR leaders often rely on best practices, but their effectiveness depends on organizational context. As the last part of the Enlightenment series, this episode explores how Montesquieu’s The Spirit of Laws parallels modern HR operating models and examines McKinsey’s frameworks to help leaders tailor strategies effectively.
Timestamps:
00:01:10 The Spirit of Laws: A Quick Recap
00:01:43 Democratic Republic
00:02:38 Aristocratic Republic
00:03:31 Monarchy
00:04:23 Despotism
00:05:05 Business Operating Models and HR
00:05:48 Ulrich+ Model
00:06:29 Agile Model
00:07:11 Ex-driven Model
00:07:58 Leader-led Model
00:08:34 Machine-powered Model
00:09:12 Case Study 1: Employee Listening
00:10:03 Case Study 2: Empowering Front-line Managers
00:10:40 Case Study 3: HR Managers with Business Acumen
00:11:30 Choosing the Right Model Matters
00:12:21 Wrapping up
Timestamps:
00:01:10 The Spirit of Laws: A Quick Recap
00:01:43 Democratic Republic
00:02:38 Aristocratic Republic
00:03:31 Monarchy
00:04:23 Despotism
00:05:05 Business Operating Models and HR
00:05:48 Ulrich+ Model
00:06:29 Agile Model
00:07:11 Ex-driven Model
00:07:58 Leader-led Model
00:08:34 Machine-powered Model
00:09:12 Case Study 1: Employee Listening
00:10:03 Case Study 2: Empowering Front-line Managers
00:10:40 Case Study 3: HR Managers with Business Acumen
00:11:30 Choosing the Right Model Matters
00:12:21 Wrapping up
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