Unleashing the Power of People: Reimagining the Workplace

Experience Management Institute explores what inspires innovators and leaders in people experience—covering people management, mentoring, coaching, training, development, human resources, human capital systems and process improvement, organizational development, and internal communications.

Hear from experts and thought leaders about creating workplaces that are more productive, innovative, and human-centered—all focused on revolutionizing the people experience.

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Unleashing the Power of People: Reimagining the Workplace

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October 09, 2023 • Experience Management Institute • Season 1 • Episode 1

Segment 1: Meet EXMI’s Co-Founders and Get to Know Their Vision
Host Kim Ratcliff, VP of Engagement at Experience Management Institute (EXMI), begins this first segment with an introduction to Experience Management Institute’s Co-Founders and Chiefs Emily Douglas-McNab and Kate Heynoski. They share their their vision for the podcast, their inspiration for being committed to people experience, and their perspectives on what makes us thrive as humans in the workplace.

In a world where AI is becoming more prevalent and people don’t want to feel like cogs, being valued is so critical. Just for fun, they also speak to their favorite music as HR inspo. And last but most importantly, what does it mean to unleash the power of people?

Segment 2: Reimagining the New Workplace Reality
EXMI’s VP of Experience Steve Fujii tells his origin story as a proud Asian-American and unique background as an Army officer, special education teacher, principal, superintendent, and school board member. He delves into his passion for helping HR pros give themselves permission and time for transformative moments, not just the transactional activities in HR.

Steve also covers challenges for district or school leaders and how to dig deep for themselves and their teams and shares true stories from HR, including being ghosted by a new hire. We close with Steve's inspiration for teaching and learning from pHCLE participants—and finding moments of connection.