Shaping Company Culture Beyond Perks with Melissa Daimler

Episode notes

While many equate company culture with perks like ping pong tables and free food, Melissa Daimler challenges this superficial view and emphasizes the profound impact of well-defined behaviors and processes. In this episode, Melissa Daimler, Chief Learning Officer at Udemy, shares insight on creating a culture grounded in core values and constructive debate. Melissa also discusses how observable behaviors should be tied into every aspect of talent management, from hiring and development to rewards and promotions. Melissa and Adam explore the concept of culture as an action, examining how systems thinking can bridge connections and enhance collaboration in HR leadership. They provide insights on measuring key talent metrics, improving manager effectiveness, and fostering a continuous learning environment for managers. Resources: For the entire interview,

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