Ep. 021 - Dr. Anna Tavis - Professor and Chair of the Human Capital Management Department at NYU’s School of Professional Studies

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In this episode of The Value of Values, we sit down with a true thought leader in the HR and people analytics space—Dr. Anna Tavis. Dr. Tavis, a Clinical Professor and Chair of the Human Capital Management Department at NYU’s School of Professional Studies, has an illustrious career that spans global business, consulting, and academia.  Named to the Thinkers50 Radar in 2020 and a top 100 Global Influencer in People Analytics in 2023 and 2024, her insights are shaping the future of work.  She recently co-authored The Digital Coaching Revolution with Dr. Woodward.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

Evolving & critical role of Academia: The importance of academia and how its evolution impacts and enriches all areas of our lives, not just preparing us for the business 🌍.

Authentic Values: Dr. Tavis dives deep into the significance of authentic, internalized values in shaping organizational culture. She challenges the idea of values being just "posters on the wall" and emphasizes the importance of translating them into meaningful behaviors and decision-making.

Cultural Context & Organizational Values: We explore how national and cultural contexts influence organizational values, contrasting the community-focused, long-term thinking of Scandinavian models (like Nokia) with the shareholder-centric approaches prevalent in many U.S. companies.

The Role of HR: Dr. Tavis discusses the evolving role of HR in building value systems and coaching leaders on people-centric decision-making. As technology and transparency force companies to align their actions with their stated values, HR’s role becomes even more crucial.

Next-Generation Priorities: We delve into how the next generation of workers prioritizes personal connections, mentorship, and community—shaping the future of work and HR architecture.

This episode is packed with thought-provoking insights that are not just relevant for HR professionals but for anyone interested in how values influence business and organizational success.

🌍 Truly International Perspective: With Dr. Tavis’s global experience, this episode brings an international lens to the conversation, making it a rich and diverse exploration of values across cultures and industries.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how values can—and should—drive decision-making and organizational behavior.