How Executives Can Work With ERGs To Drive Innovation, Employee Engagement And Business Success With Kristina Fusella

Strategy and Leadership Podcast | SME Strategy Consulting

Your greatest asset is your people; investing in them is also investing in your growth. In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kristina Fusella about the value of working with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to drive innovation, employee engagement, and business success. Kristina is the Senior Director of Capabilities and Employee Experience at Novo Nordisk, and she takes us through her non-traditional career path and the work she is doing. She also dives deep into the role of ERGs in employee development and organizational culture, especially in terms of networking, mentorship, and personal development. With her insights on taking on new challenges and building a broad skill set, Kristina provides us a conversation that highlights the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages employees to explore new opportunities and contribute to the organization's success. Tune in now and embrace exponential growth for you, your team, and your business.

Summary

In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kristina Fusella, Senior Director of Capabilities and Employee Experience at Novo Nordisk. They discuss Kristina's non-traditional career path and the work she is doing at Novo Nordisk. They also explore the importance of employee resource groups (ERGs) and their role in employee development and organizational culture. Kristina shares her insights on taking on new challenges and building a broad skillset. Overall, the conversation highlights the value of creating a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages employees to explore new opportunities and contribute to the organization's success.

Takeaways

• Creating a supportive culture that values breadth of experience can lead to employee growth and development.
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) provide a platform for networking, mentorship, and personal development.
• ERGs can also serve as a valuable resource for organizations to gain insights and address specific challenges within different employee populations.
• Taking on new challenges and stepping outside of one's comfort zone can lead to exponential personal and professional growth.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

03:43

Culture and Career Development at Novo Nordisk

06:19

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

15:44

Benefits of ERGs for Employee Engagement and Organizational Development

19:31

Taking on New Challenges and Building a Broad Skillset

25:15

Conclusion and Contact Information

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