Heather Daniels, Chief People Officer at ICBD Holdings

Strategic HR Leadership and Hypergrowth Challenges with Heather DanielsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Heather, a seasoned HR leader, discusses her extensive career journey across various industries, emphasizing her time in manufacturing and healthcare. Heather shares her experience in managing hypergrowth at a healthcare startup, outlining her strategies for effective workforce planning and anticipating business needs. She offers practical advice on developing business acumen, the importance of field engagement, and aligning HR initiatives with business goals. Heather also talks about overcoming resistance to performance management systems and the role of data in enhancing team performance. The episode concludes with Heather's counsel on the significance of understanding the broader business ecosystem.00:00 Introduction and Career Journey01:46 Addressing Organizational Challenges04:30 Developing Business Acumen08:32 Performance Management Insights11:35 Overcoming Resistance to Performance Management15:07 Parting Advice and ConclusionPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.