July 11, 2023

Episode 49: Strengthening Collaboration and Leveraging New Technologies with Dr. John Boudreau

Discover how Dr. John Boudreau revolutionizes work and organizations by strengthening incentives, cultures, and fostering fulfilling and satisfying work. Host and HUDDL3 CEO, Dane Groeneveld, sits down with Dr. Boudreau to discuss the idea of transformative HR, how virtual and augmented reality are providing opportunities for people to directly connect regardless of geographic location, and different definitions and systems for work.

Guest Bio

Professor Emeritus of Management and Organization and a Senior Research Scientist with the Center for Effective Organizations at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, Dr. Boudreau is recognized worldwide for breakthrough research on the bridge between superior human capital, talent and sustainable competitive advantage. He consults and conducts executive development with companies worldwide that seek to maximize their employees’ effectiveness by discovering the specific strategic bottom-line impact of superior people and human capital strategies.

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Recap & Takeaways

[00:11 – 07:38] Introduction to John Boudreau and his work strengthening and incentivizing more fulfilling work
[07:39 – 11:25] Transformative HR and technologies that enable better collaboration with automation
[11:26 – 14:25] Opportunities for direct connection in virtual in augmented reality
[14:26 – 16:09] Making knowledge transfer accessible and conversational
[16:12 – 19:37] The power of algorithmic engines and accurate predictions
[19:38 – 26:12] How AI is changing the workplace, and how companies are preparing for those changes
[26:16 – 30:48] Retooling HR and applying frameworks that humanize processes
[30:49 – 34:54] Development and the disaggregation of work, bringing business assets to communities
[34:55 – 39:32] How we define work, and the courage and honesty to talk about workplace evolutions
[39:38 – 44:51] Bridging the gap between academia and professional development, and John’s book “Work Without Jobs”
[44:52 – 47:35] The new work operating system and working around the edges
[47:44 – 49:17] Connecting with Dr. John Boudreau