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Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast

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Directionally Correct is the #1 people analytics podcast in the world. Hosted by Cole Napper, the podcast dives into people analytics, workforce planning, behavioral science, and talent intelligence, helping leaders navigate the future of AI in the workplace with insight and a dash of fun. To find out more, check out colenapper.com

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Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, ⁠Dr. Mike Knott⁠, Principal of People Insights and Analytics at Medtronic! In this candid and heartfelt conversation, hosts Cole and Scott dive deep into Mike’s journey thr... more

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Denise Hemke⁠⁠, Chief Product Officer for ⁠⁠NEOGOV⁠⁠, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. In this episode, we explore how NEOGOV is transforming HR technology and public safety solutions for the publ... more

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Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Ludek Stehlik, People Data Science Expert at Sanofi!

In this fascinating discussion, Ludek shares his career journey, the evolution of his People Analytics role, and how h... more

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Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest Alexis Fink, Principal at Propeller Insight and People Analytics & Workforce Strategy Leader at Meta, Microsoft, and Intel! In this wide-ranging conversation, Alexis explain... more

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Recent Guests

Denise Hemke
Chief Product Officer at Neogov
NEOGOV
Episode: #147 - Denise Hemke - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with NEOGOV
Ludek Stehlik
People Data Science Expert at Sanofi
Sanofi
Episode: #146 - Ludek Stehlik - What are the most sophisticated methods in people analytics? And what does it take to be a people analytics 'expert'?
Alexis Fink
Principal at Propeller Insight and former People Analytics & Workforce Strategy Leader at Meta, Microsoft, and Intel
Episode: #145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?
AJ Herrmann
Former CIA Analyst and expert in people analytics
Episode: #144 - AJ Herrmann - People Analytics at the CIA, Cognitive Biases, and Task Intelligence
John Barry
Co-CEO of HRBench
HRBench
Episode: #142 - John Barry - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with HRBench
Michael Hutchins
Senior Manager at AWS
AWS
Episode: #141 - Michael "Hutch" Hutchins - Jam Bands, Gen Z Personality, Stack Ranking, & PhD Attractiveness
Ben Eubanks
Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory and author of Artificial Intelligence in HR.
Lighthouse Research & Advisory
Episode: #140 - Ben Eubanks - Artificial Intelligence in HR, Industry Analysts, & Southern Accents
Ross Sparkman
Head of Workforce Planning at Nutrien and author of Strategic Workforce Planning
Nutrien
Episode: #138 - Ross Sparkman - Strategic Workforce Planning, Star Teams, & The Nike Story
Kristin Cullen-Lester
Editor and expert on social capital
Episode: #136 - Kristin Cullen-Lester and Greg Pryor - The Social Capital Imperative & Network Analysis

Hosts

Cole Napper
Host and co-host, known for his engaging style and insights into people analytics, workforce planning, and organizational dynamics.
Scott
Co-host, contributing to discussions with a focus on analytics, workforce dynamics, and engaging storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Chicken soup for the IO’s soul

    As an IO psych guy (and a people analytics leader at my company), I have to say that I love this podcast. It’s interesting. It’s entertaining. Most importantly, it gives me perspective about how people analytics is being practiced in other organizations. Just what I need to make me think outside the box for my own company.

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    5
    jsnread
    United States3 years ago
  • Suggestion

    Would be helpful to see topic or guest name in the podcast’s title.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NabilApple
    Canada3 years ago
  • Entertaining and Informative

    I found the first episode to be both funny and informative… a mixture of crazy data study experiences from their past, useful comments about mathematical techniques and real-world vs. academic differences. I appreciate that the hosts are willing to be wrong and discuss/debate topics anyway. Looking forward to listening to additional episodes and laughing along with the hosts about what really happens in the data world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NINSIGHTS
    United States3 years ago

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Many find the podcast to be a valuable resource for staying updated on evolving practices in workforce management and analytics.
The hosts are praised for making complex topics accessible and relatable, which is a significant draw for professionals in the field.
Listeners appreciate the insightful content that effectively combines humor with serious discussions about analytics and HR trends.

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#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?
Q: Is HR a bullshit job, or are there parts of it that are?
Alexis acknowledges that parts of HR can feel like bullshit jobs, especially when teams are underfunded and can't create significant value, but she believes that HR roles are generally more aligned to creating value due to resource constraints.
#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?
Q: What inspired the white paper about the importance of IO psychology in HR?
Alexis shares that her frustration with how IO psychology is perceived and its low visibility led to writing about its critical role in shaping effective HR strategies, hoping to elevate the discipline.
#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?
Q: What is the tyranny of dashboards, and how is People Analytics set to change?
Alexis explains that the tyranny of dashboards occurs when teams get derailed by creating bespoke dashboards on request, leading to inadequate use of resources. There's a need to focus more on building business value rather than just reporting.
#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?
Q: What are you up to nowadays?
Alexis mentions her 'post-corporate season' where she engages in various teaching and consulting activities, including running the People Analytics Board for I4CP and participating in the Leading Edge Consortium.
#142 - John Barry - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with HRBench
Q: How do you see what you're doing contributing to good jobs?
By integrating disparate HR systems and improving access to data, HRBench helps companies better understand employee engagement and compensation, ultimately contributing to good jobs.

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1. Denise Hemke
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6. Michael Hutchins
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