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The Future of HR: Agile, Fractional, and Human-Centric Strategies with Nebel Crowhurst

In this episode, Nebel Crowhurst shares her unconventional journey into HR and explores how working with business agility helps people teams become more proactive, responsive and human.

Fallon Taylor

Knowledge & Content Lead

Nebel Crowhurst is shown in a headshot-style photograph. She's shown wearing a suit jacket and smiling straight at the camera.

About this episode

Series 2: Episode 3

In this episode, Nebel Crowhurst shares her unconventional journey into HR and explores how working with business agility helps people teams become more proactive, responsive and human. She also discusses the rise of fractional leadership, how it is reshaping organizational strategy and why balancing technology with genuine human connection matters more than ever. 

Discover why starting small, learning fast and building on what works can create real value for you and your teams.

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Key Discussion Points

09:22

The concept of utilizing agile HR as a way of working

16:12

How good leaders should balance technology with creating a healthy workplace culture

20:39

The pace of change in organizations and the impact HR professionals can have

“Embracing Agile HR transforms how we deliver value, fostering adaptability and connection in a rapidly changing world. It’s about co-creating with people, not just processes.”

Nebel Crowhurst

Featured in this episode:

  • A headshot image of Fallon Taylor in black and white
    Knowledge & Content Lead and Worker Director, Agile Business Consortium

    Fallon is the Knowledge Management and content production professional who is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge as a gateway to personal and collective growth. She focuses on the creating of engaging content that educates, inspires and sparks curiosity. With demonstrated experience in large organizations, Fallon is a logical thinker who identifies creative solutions for the intended audience.

  • A black and white headshot photograph of Nebel Crowhurst
    Fractional Chief People Office (CPO)

    Nebel is a strategic people expert who helps organisations build workplaces where people, culture and performance thrive. She brings clarity, confidence and commercial rigour to people strategy, partnering with CEOs and leadership teams to design and deliver approaches that unlock potential, strengthen culture and accelerate growth, particularly during periods of transformation and scale. Her work enables businesses to perform at their best and achieve stronger, more sustainable valuations.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/nebel-crowhurst/
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