Why Intellectual Curiosity Outranks Experience: Learnings From Deutsche Bank, Colgate-Palmolive, and PepsiCo with Kevin Dooley of IQVIA Laboratories

We dive deep with Kevin Dooley, Chief Human Resources Officer at IQVIA Laboratories. Kevin brings 20 years of global HR leadership experience, from building a 3,000-person function at Deutsche Bank to senior roles at Colgate-Palmolive and PepsiCo. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping the workplace, the critical difference between being a passenger versus a pilot in technological adoption, and why understanding the business is essential for creating real value in any organization.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:54 Strategic talent expansion requires identifying emerging markets with strong infrastructure.09:09 Successful HR professionals must be businesspeople first, HR experts second.13:45 Pharmaceutical work provides meaningful purpose by helping cure rare diseases.21:30 AI adoption creates two classes: engaged pilots and passive passengers.22:09 The race for super intelligence ultimately aims to make the world better.22:24 Quantum computers exist commercially but remain too specialized for widespread use.30:18 Hiring presentations filled with fluff and visuals without substance are underwhelming.34:24 Creating business value requires deep understanding of the organization's operations.37:45 AI will dramatically improve hiring processes and recruitment software capabilities.42:15 Focus on what you control and stay open to feedback for career growth.Resources Mentioned:Kevin Dooleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindooley1/IQVIA Laboratories | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/q2-solutions/IQVIA | Websitehttps://www.iqvia.com/Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.  To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com. #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #EnterpriseHiring #GigEconomy #AIinHR #WorkforceTrends