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Future-Proofing Leadership: AI, Team Dynamics and Agility with Rama Iyer of Spectrum
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Future-Proofing Leadership: AI, Team Dynamics and Agility with Rama Iyer of Spectrum

In this episode, Rama Iyer, Senior Director of Corporate Leadership Development at Spectrum, discusses leadership development, the evolving role of HR and the power of mentorship.Key Takeaways: (02:27) The impact of great leadership as a competitiv...

Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders · Leigh Anne Lankford

December 17, 202429m 50s

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Show Notes

In this episode, Rama Iyer, Senior Director of Corporate Leadership Development at Spectrum, discusses leadership development, the evolving role of HR and the power of mentorship.


Key Takeaways:



(02:27) The impact of great leadership as a competitive advantage.

(03:31) Why HR is unique: “There are no formulae to deal with people.”

(04:05) The profound impact leaders have on culture and people’s lives.

(06:33) The need for HR strategy to be front and center alongside business strategy.

(07:37) How real-time employee listening has transformed HR practices.

(09:34) Expecting the unexpected and scenario planning.

(16:21) The role of mentorship in Rama’s career, helping her make bold career moves.

(23:43) The importance of looking to future practices, not just best practices.


Resources Mentioned:


Rama Iyer -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rama-iyer/


Spectrum -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/spectrum/


Wall Street Journal -

https://www.wsj.com


New York Times -

https://www.nytimes.com


The Economist -

https://www.economist.com


i4cp -

https://www.i4cp.com


Play To Potential podcast -

https://playtopotential.com





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