Aflevering #70 - The First 100 Days Of A New Chro, With Jodi Slomp From Backbase

??? Episode summary: Stepping into a Chief People Officer role in a fast-paced scale-up demands immediate impact and strategic vision. Jodi Slomp shares her candid journey through the initial 100 days, revealing how she quickly assessed culture, tackled challenges, and aligned her team in a high-growth environment. ?? In this episode: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 04:36 First 100 Days Strategy as CHRO 08:06 Scaling Insights and Team Onboarding 12:58 Recognizing Patterns and System Thinking 17:05 Interview Process and Earning Trust 21:07 The CHRO Role in the AI Era 27:07 Designing Surveys and AI Roadmap 33:26 Strategic Focus and Clarity 37:50 CHRO’s First 100 Days Impact 39:06 Leadership Alignment in 14 Days 41:04 Embracing Uncomfortable Changes 42:22 Proving Yourself Too Quickly 46:12 Preparing for a CHRO Role 49:50 Building Support and Community 53:32 National to Global Team Transition 57:05 Maintaining a Fresh Perspective 01:00:28 Capacity for Strategic Thinking 01:03:19 Boosting HR Business Acumen ?? Key takeaways: - Validate assumptions and learn the business quickly by talking to many people and using surveys. - Identify and solve problems from day one to build credibility and deliver quick wins. - Cultivate an “architect mindset” to analyze existing systems and rebuild for future needs, especially with AI integration. - Prioritize and focus on 2-3 key initiatives to avoid spreading resources too thin and ensure impactful delivery. - Foster strong relationships with peers and your team to gain support and maintain a fresh perspective. ?? About us: People masterminds is a team of scale-up People & Culture leaders who love working with fast-growing companies. We design what scale (or rightsizing) demands. No slide decks, just sharp minds and deep experience. This podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit our ????website???? ???????? or ??contact us?? at info@peoplemasterminds.com