CPO PLAYBOOK

Expanding globally while staying locally relevant is a challenge many businesses face. In this episode, Hasan Kazmi, Visa’s Head of FinTech and Technology Accounts and Ventures, shares how the "Global Expansion, Local Execution" strategy helps companies adapt global strategies to fit local markets, ...

Artificial intelligence is transforming leadership and reshaping the future of work. In this episode, Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR, shares insights on how AI is redefining leadership roles, workforce dynamics, and digital transformation strategies. He explores the challenges of AI integratio...

Building trust and fostering courage in the workplace are essential for creating an environment where employees feel empowered to speak up. In this episode, Angela Cheng-Cimini, former SVP of Talent at Harvard Business Publishing, shares insights on how leaders can cultivate psychological safety, en...

Cultural transitions after a private equity acquisition can be challenging, but strong leadership turns them into opportunities for growth. In this episode, Bobby Kingsbury, Managing Partner at MCM Capital Partners, shares key strategies for smooth integration—re-engaging leadership, fostering accou...

How can leaders create a workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and engaged? In this episode, Ophira Melamed, CEO & Co-Founder of Nitrofix, shares her leadership strategies focused on transparency, respect, and purpose. Learn how effective leadership drives employee engagement, prevents b...

BuzzFeed’s CPO, Chandler Bondan, returns to dive deeper into the keys to operational excellence in hybrid workplaces. In this episode, she shares expert insights on leadership, HR strategies, and the impact of AI in optimizing efficiency. Discover how organizations can build a strong company culture...

In this episode, Valentina Agudelo Vargas, CEO of Salva Health and winner of TechCrunch Disrupt, discusses her journey of scaling a health tech startup while managing distributed teams. She shares valuable insights on the challenges of maintaining a unified culture, fostering communication across di...

Stan Garber and Alex Yakubovich success comes from identifying real customer pain points and building solutions around them, like with Scout RFP and LevelPath. They emphasize the importance of a customer-centric approach and maintaining shared values in business partnerships. Their journey highlight...

In this episode, William Tincup emphasized the importance of fostering AI literacy across teams by encouraging exploration of AI tools like ChatGPT through weekly “AI show and tell” meetings. He also highlighted incentivizing innovation, such as competitions, to solve business problems with AI. Tinc...

In this episode of CPO PLAYBOOK, Felicia Shakiba dives into one of today’s most pressing challenges: the critical shortage of cybersecurity talent in government agencies. With over 30,000 vacancies at the Department of Defense and a global gap of 4 million skilled cybersecurity professionals, the st...