Suman Giri, PhD in Advanced Infrastructure Systems and current Director of Global Data Science and Innovation at Merck, explains the fundamental challenges of technology adoption in most companies. As a technologist, Suman is no stranger to geeking out over technology and process automation, but he understands that if the end user is not involved in the conversation, then the chances of adoption are extremely low. He shares that true human engagement does not stem from a tool being rolled out but from the problem being solved. He believes that a successful technology roll-out with a high adoption rate will require a shift in how organizations are currently running their change management programs and that the step by step process for how to use a new tool should be the last part of the conversation with the end-user. He states, “this build and they will come mentality is a relic of the past.” Suman also provides the example of someone going to a conference, learning about a cool new piece of technology, and then bringing it back to their company to roll-out without first thinking about how it might fit into the bigger picture and how it might or might not align with other tools in place. He shares, “We reward having our hands on multiple things vs. doing one thing well (…) there is a focus on the tangible over the impact.” He wraps the conversation with a heavy focus on impact and why it is the most critical element to most decisions organizations make around their technological practices and digital transformations. Are you SUBSCRIBED to The Human Method Community? Check out our bi weekly blog that provides supplemental content to The Human Method Podcast: BLOG Want to stay CONNECTED? Sign up on our site to receive content and updates: CONTACT Follow us on Social Media! LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Suman Giri: LinkedIn Twitter
It is easy to fall into life’s “what ifs,” running on a loop in our minds from what if I get COVID to what if I lose my job, and everything in between. Our mental chatter is heightened with 24/7 access to the world through social media, enabling late-night work hours and the self-comparison to glamorous and thoroughly filtered images on social media. With so much going on around us at all times, it is easy to lose connection to the relationship we have to ourselves and our internal work. Attorney and Relationship Coach, Molly Kremer explains how we have the power to shape our life experiences while controlling how we chose to engage with external forces. She explains the steps that allow us to shape intentional experiences in our lives, providing more freedom of thought and peace of mind. Molly also shares her personal trials and tribulations from finding herself in jail at 17 to dealing with personal loss. Through her experiences, she has been able to find growth in reshaping her narrative to change her own life as well as the lives of her clients. She coaches to thought awareness and shares the power of curiosity as the first step in changing our narrative and explains how many of us take actions based on self-induced beliefs that are not serving us. Molly provides the opportunity for change and growth through the explanation of small steps that can be implemented immediately. Are you SUBSCRIBED to The Human Method Community?! Check out our bi weekly blog that provides supplemental content to The Human Method Podcast: BLOG Want to stay CONNECTED? Sign up on our site to receive content and updates: CONTACT Follow us on Social Media! LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Molly Kremer: Website: www.MollyKremer.com
Impactful Improv’s Founder and CEO, Beth Sanchez sheds light on the power of vulnerability. After two decades of work in corporate America, Beth assessed a need for more vulnerability in driving the success and efficiency of leaders across the board. She started Impactful Improv as a way to facilitate exercises that focused on critical skills such as active listening, creative thinking, and open-mindedness. Beth explains how vulnerability can be used as a strategic approach to navigate the emotion of fear and how embracing mistakes, especially public ones, can be a tactical method for development. Beth skillfully moves from unexpected tools that lead to improvement to the loss that comes with growth. She shares the power of letting go and how vulnerability plays a key role in moving from an attachment to stagnancy to a release that creates momentum for the future self. Through a blend of story-telling and explicit action items, Beth builds a case for change through vulnerability and underscores the strength that comes out of it. Are you SUBSCRIBED to The Human Method Community?! Check out our bi weekly blog that provides supplemental content to The Human Method Podcast: BLOG Want to stay CONNECTED? Sign up on our site to receive content and updates: CONTACT Follow us on Social Media! LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Beth Sanchez: Beth Sanchez | LinkedIn Impactful Improv: Home - (impactfulimprov.com)
Sweat with Les CEO and Creative Presentation Leader at Ralph Lauren, Leslie Corbett walks through the power of movement and mind-body connection. Leslie’s blended retail and athletic background have positioned her beautifully to build her own company focused on her client and their fitness goals. Over the past few years, Leslie has gained exposure with retailers such as Jimmy Choo, Saks, Fifth Avenue, and Ralph Lauren while also working as a New York Knicks City Dancer and leading dance and fitness classes for Body by Simone. The juxtaposition of high-end retail combined with focused movement has given Leslie the space to create a truly magical work-out experience for her clients. Her business draws the attention of hard-working New Yorkers who need a break from their screen time and want to engage their bodies in a more connected way. She explains how the monotony of doing the same thing everyday can lead to burnout if the routine is not broken up with movement. She cites the effects of movement on the brain and how it can lead to more clarity, better decision-making, and an overall happier state of being. She shares, “A lot of people underestimate themselves, but you would be surprised to see what you can do physically when you get over your own mental hurdles.” This conversation highlights the direct connection between movement and the relationship we have with ourselves, our work, and those around us. Are you SUBSCRIBED to The Human Method Community?! Check out our bi weekly blog that provides supplemental content to The Human Method Podcast: Blog Want to stay CONNECTED? Sign up on our site to receive content and updates: Contact Us Follow us on Social Media! LinkedIn. Instagram Connect with Leslie Corbett: Instagram: @sweat_with_les
Chris Lunney, Change Leadership & Lean Process Improvement Leader, discusses organizational culture transformation and the results driven practice of people over process. Chris shares personal experiences as he walks through tools to lead people through change management processes and explains the value of simple communication and storytelling over layered processes when leading a change effort. He clarifies the difference between compliance vs. commitment and shares examples of connecting a person to change emotionally rather than affixing them to the steps involved in a change process. He also discusses the consequences of a fear-based employee culture and tools that leadership can use to improve this type of environment. Chris dives into common scenarios, providing examples of how to sway data driven leaders toward the human side of the equation and ways that individual leaders can have a massive impact in changing a toxic culture by tapping into their leadership levers. Chris wraps up the conversation with a powerful and short summary of how organizations can lead through change more effectively starting today. Are you SUBSCRIBED to The Human Method Community?! Check out our bi weekly blog that provides supplemental content to The Human Method Podcast: BLOG Want to stay CONNECTED? Sign up on our site to receive content and updates: CONTACT Follow us on Social Media! LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Chris Lunney: LinkedIn: Chris Lunney, PMP, CCMP | LinkedIn