#92 Transforming Workplace Culture: Dr. James Killian on Employee Experience

Transforming Workplace Culture Through Employee Experience
Dr. James Killian is an expert in the field of employee experience. He has held high-impact global leadership positions at Qualtrics, SAP, IBM, Hogan Assessment Systems, and led several startups to record growth, and he’s a professor in the Masters of Science CXM program at Michigan State University.
From exploring the significance of breaking down organizational silos to hiring a chief experience officer, we'll discuss how these strategies can uplift your team's experience and ultimately benefit the customer.
Our conversation also examines the pitfalls of disengaged leadership and the misconceptions CEOs often have about the value of HR and employee programs.
Dr. Killian and I will share personal stories, including an eye-opening experience at Starbucks, highlighting the direct link between employee satisfaction and a brand's reputation.
Lastly, we'll tackle the challenges organizations face, from supply chain issues to tech problems and ineffective engagement surveys, and offer actionable advice for leaders navigating these turbulent waters.
James Killian, Ph.D. is Managing Director of Growth & Innovation at HSD Metrics, leading the category creation of Employee Experience Process Outsourcing (EXPO). He previously held high-impact global leadership positions at Qualtrics, SAP, IBM, Hogan Assessment Systems and led several startups to record growth. In his role as an employee experience leader, Killian consults with highly complex global customers to help them navigate candidate attraction, employee retention, the criticality of technology in the future of work and collaboration, the importance of addressing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at work and other drivers of employee engagement and experience. He is also a pioneer in "CrossXM" helping organizations successfully connect their EX and CX programs to make better data-driven business decisions.
Dr. Killian is also a professor in the Master of Science in Customer Experience Management (MS-CXM) program in the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, and the author of over 50 published articles, conference presentations, and book chapters on the topics of leadership, assessment, employee engagement, and employee experience. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a serious fitness fanatic, foodie, and outdoor enthusiast.
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Dr James Killian sounds like a great person to learn from with his extensive leadership experience!

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Personal stories always make insights more relatable, excited to hear the stories Dr Killian will share

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Appreciate the focus on employee experience and the impact it can have on the overall success of a company

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Workplace culture is such a crucial aspect of any organization - can't wait to see how Dr Killian addresses it

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It's important for CEOs to recognize the value of HR and employee programs - looking forward to the discussion on this topic

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The idea of hiring a chief experience officer sounds intriguing - looking forward to learning more about this strategy

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Disengaged leadership is a common issue - interested in hearing Dr Killian's perspective on this

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Excited to gain insight on how breaking down organizational silos can improve workplace culture

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Curious to understand how improving employee experience can lead to benefits for customers