Unlocking Human Capability: Strategies for Creating Modern HR Value with Dave Ulrich

In this episode of the Aspire to Inspire Podcast, Staffbase Chief People Officer Neil Morrison is joined by Dave Ulrich, the renowned thought leader on human capability who has shaped the fields of leadership, HR, and organizational development. Often called the "Godfather of HR," Dave shares his insights on how companies can unlock the potential of their human capability — the intersection of talent, leadership, and HR — to deliver value to all stakeholders. Dave dives into his vast experience as a speaker, author, and professor, covering key topics such as defining human capability, discussing why serving all humans is the HR of the future, the one question every HR leader should be asking, the surprising way AI is impacting HR, and much more. Discover why now is the most critical moment for human capability. ========= Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Dave and his background 01:07 - Defining human capability 03:40 - The elements within an organization that demand immediate attention 10:14 - How organizations can create a narrative for recognizing intangibles 19:50 - Exploring the “so that” of digging deeper in HR conversations 23:00 - Discussing the “war on talent” and navigating the talent landscape 32:58 - Revealing hidden leadership insights taken from real-world examples 39:41 - Examining AI’s role in HR and how it impacts human capability 42:30 - Personalizing HR and managing paradoxes 43:37 - The five key things that define the future of HR 47:00 - Final thoughts and where to find Dave’s work ========= Follow the host and guest: Neil Morrison: LinkedIn: neil-morrisonstaffbase Dave Ulrich: LinkedIn: daveulrichpro Join the You’ve Got Comms newsletter: https://insights.staffbase.com/join-t... Follow Staffbase: LinkedIn: LinkedIn: staffbase YouTube: staffbase ========= About Staffbase: Staffbase is the fastest-growing employee communications cloud, equipping many of the world’s leading companies with solutions to inspire every employee with motivating communication. With almost 3,000 customers, Staffbase helps organizations such as Adidas, Alaska Airlines, Audi, Blue Apron, DHL, and Whataburger to inspire their people to achieve great things together. Staffbase connects companies with their employees through a branded employee app, intranet, email, SMS, digital signage, and Microsoft 365 integrations, all of which can be managed through a single platform.