Vanessa, a tech expert and founder of v&co coaching, discusses navigating HR challenges in a rapidly changing environment. She emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and adaptability, focusing on perception management, stakeholder alignment, and financial literacy. Key takeaways include soliciting feedback, engaging in pilot programs, and aligning business acumen with organizational objectives.

1. Hi, I’m
Vanessa
IN A NUTSHELL
∙ Born in France
∙ 13 years in tech
∙ Former Chief People Officer
∙ Founder, V&CO Coaching & Consulting
∙ Proud Mom of 2 boys
∙ Meditation, Crossfit, Wine

2. BE SMART, NOT RIGHT
Navigating
the VUCA World

3. What is happening in
the HR world?
REGULATORY &
ECONOMIC
CHALLENGES
EMPLOYEE
EXPECTATIONS
& STAKEHOLDER
PRESSURE
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION

4. IT’S A LOT.

5. How you as an HR leader
can not just adapt but
thrive?

6. Why be “Smart, not
Right”
THE PITFALL OF BEING
“RIGHT”
Stagnation, Closed feedback loops,
Resistance to change
THE VALUE OF BEING
“SMART”
Adaptability, Openness, Strategic
Vision

7. Perception is
Reality
IN A BUSINESS CONTEXT,
HOW YOU'RE PERCEIVED CAN
OFTEN HOLD MORE WEIGHT
THAN THE REALITY OF YOUR
SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS.

8. THE POWER OF
PERSPECTIVE
Ongoing Check-ins
Stakeholder
Alignment
Data & KPIs

9. Embracing change
through a growth
mindset
A GROWTH MINDSET ENABLES US TO SEE CHALLENGES
AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND GROWTH.

10. A GROWTH MINDSET
SOLICIT
FEEDBACK
PILOT
PROGRAMS
ITERATE

11. Business Acumen
IT'S ABOUT MAKING SOUND
DECISIONS THAT ALIGN WITH
THE ORGANIZATION'S
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

12. It’s a game
changing
skills
FINANCIAL LITERACY
To read and understand your company’s
balance sheets
ROI CALCULATIONS
To align it with broader company
objectives
COLLABORATION
To understand how HR initiatives can
support and driver their KPIs

13. Takeaways
PERCEPTION
MANAGEMENT
Stakeholder alignment and clear
communication are essential.
GROWTH MINDSET
Solicit feedback, engage in pilot
programs, and always be prepared
to pivot.
BUSINESS ACUMEN
Master financial literacy and
constantly evaluate the ROI of your
actions

14. Invitation
WHAT WOULD BE THE RIGHT WAY
& WHAT WOULD BE THE SMART
WAY

15. Thank
you
LET’S CHAT