Christine Doane - "What You'd Never Expect to Learn from an Executive Master's Program in Human Resource Management"
Christine, Vice President of Global Human Resources and Head of HR at Genea, reveals why a strong command of core business fundamentals reshaped her HR vision. She explores the shift from administrative tasks to a proactive, business-aligned role. She recounts earning trust step by step and winning a seat at the strategic table. She underscores HR’s power to drive bigger organizational impact.
EPISODE: Christine Doane VP of Global Human Resources @ Genea What You'd Never Expect to Learn from an Executive Master's Program in Human Resource Management A Conversation with Christine Doane 32
Christine Doane, Vice President of Global Human Resources and Head of HR at Genea, reveals why a strong command of core business fundamentals reshaped her HR vision. She explores the shift from administrative tasks to a proactive, business-aligned role. She recounts earning trust step by step and winning a seat at the strategic table. She underscores HR’s power to drive bigger organizational impact. Episode Description
Introduction to Christine Doane (00:30) Full Podcast Episode (28:44) Episode Highlights (00:00) Inviting Yourself to Earn Workplace Belonging (05:26) Developing Credibility by Understanding Business Goals (05:38) Aligning Teams by Clarifying Future Growth (03:29) Prioritizing Culture Over Resume Matching (03:47) Demonstrating Success Through Data Tracking (04:11) Empowering Leadership Through Targeted Questioning (02:01) Building Trust Before Targeting Strategic Positioning (00:49) Short - Inviting Yourself to Earn Workplace Belonging (00:58) Short - Prioritizing Culture Over Resume Matching (00:59) Table of Contents
(00:30) Introduction to Christine Doane “Caring for monarchs taught me small acts can spark big change.”
Full Episode “Being a true HR partner starts with asking bigger questions.”
Episode Highlights
(05:26) Inviting Yourself to Earn Workplace Belonging “Go where decisions happen—even when no one asks you to.”
(05:38) Developing Credibility by Understanding Business Goals “To earn trust, learn the heartbeat of the business first.”
(03:29) Aligning Teams by Clarifying Future Growth “People stay when they know your vision and see a place for themselves in it.”
(03:47) Prioritizing Culture Over Resume Matching “Skills can be taught; a curious mindset can’t be forced.”
(04:11) Demonstrating Success Through Data Tracking “When the data speaks, skepticism fades away.”
(02:01) Empowering Leadership Through Targeted Questioning “Ask the right questions, and leaders often discover the best answers themselves.”
(00:49) Building Trust Before Targeting Strategic Positioning “You don’t just get a strategic seat; you earn and re-earn it.”
YOUTUBE SHORT: “Go where decisions happen—even when no one asks you to.” - Christine Doane
YOUTUBE SHORT: “Skills can be taught; a curious mindset can’t be forced.” - Christine Doane
Christine Doane Christine Doane, Vice President of Global Human Resources and Head of HR at Genea, reveals why a strong command of core business fundamentals reshaped her HR vision. She explores the shift from administrative tasks to a proactive, business-aligned role. She recounts earning trust step by step and winning a seat at the strategic table. She underscores HR’s power to drive bigger organizational impact.
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