Pat Wadors, CHRO at Intuitive

Creativity Under Constraints: Insights from Pat on Agile HR PracticesIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Pat, an HR executive, to discuss his career journey and innovative HR strategies. Pat shares how his struggles in school led to a career in HR, influenced by family members in the field. He emphasizes the importance of constraints in fostering creativity and provides a metaphor of a crow solving a problem through ingenuity. Pat illustrates how resource limitations led to the development of AI solutions to better support employees. He also compares HR processes to product management, advocating for iterative development. Additionally, Pat discusses embracing AI and technological change to create opportunities and elevate workplace joy. He concludes with advice on viewing HR as a craft, emphasizing continual learning and the importance of asking questions.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:14 Sponsor Message: Previ Network00:38 Guest Introduction: Pat's Career Journey01:31 The Theory of Constraints and Agility03:04 Innovative AI Solutions in HR04:22 Transforming HR with Product Management Principles05:56 Embracing Technological Disruption07:15 Parting Advice and Conclusion