Chevron HR Director, HR Talent Development Initiatives Julie Flowers
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The performance of any organization is unquestionably linked to its ability to tap into the \u201chuman energy\u201d encapsulated in the talents, approach, and potential of every team member. This is the belief of today\u2019s guest, Julie Flowers, mentor, coach, sought-after speaker, and HR Director, HR Talent Development Initiatives at Chevron. In this episode, Julie shares some pearls of wisdom from her 26 years with Chevron and offers insight into how the technology, high standards, and ethics at Chevron appeal to Gen Z candidates, how talent development boosts morale and improves company culture, and why she believes that HR is the human energy in progress that leads to not only business success but individual success too.\xa0
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Key Points From This Episode:
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An overview of Julie\u2019s career journey and how it led her to Chevron in 1998.
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Branding non-renewable energy for the younger generations.
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Lessons from Julie\u2019s transition from talent acquisition to talent development.
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What it looks like to reinvent HR every few years (and why it\u2019s so important).
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The value of continuous upskilling in consulting, project management, and more.
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Reasons that we should view AI as an enabling tool rather than a skill.
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Innovative ways that Chevron uses AI for external recruiting.
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Personal development for talent professionals: how to grow in every role.
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The importance of fostering a curiosity mindset.
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Insight into Chevron\u2019s strong HR culture and how Julie nurtures it.
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The relationship between long-term development and short-term incentives.
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Tips for leaders, employees, and organizations to encourage continuous growth.
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Why storytelling is such a critical skill for talent professionals.
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Humbling advice for those who want to up-level their recruitment career.
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Quotes:
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\u201cWe\u2019re focused on creating an [HR environment at Chevron] where the business recognizes us as an agile force, capable of adapting \u2013 where we need to for this ever-changing business that we\u2019re in \u2013 and delivering amazing customer experience.\u201d \u2014 Julie Flowers [0:08:51]
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\u201cIf people are paying attention, you grow in every role you have. Generally, the roles that you\u2019ve had prepare you for the next role, you just don\u2019t know it\u2019s happened.\u201d \u2014 Julie Flowers [0:17:01]
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\u201cAs a leader, I need to [encourage, support, and reward]. As an employee, I\u2019ve got to want to learn and grow. As a company, I\u2019ve got to show that we\u2019re building that type of culture. [Continuous development] takes all three of those things.\u201d \u2014 Julie Flowers [0:27:10]
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\u201cSometimes, when you come to the business with something HR, it might not be met with open arms. We have to be able to tell a story so they understand the value and impact it\u2019s going to have.\u201d \u2014 Julie Flowers [0:33:56]
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\u201cWe don\u2019t learn most from our successes. We learn from when we don\u2019t do something right, when we fail.\u201d \u2014 Julie Flowers [0:35:28]
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Links Mentioned in Today\u2019s Episode:
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