Original production by Thrive HR Exchange
Hosted by Matthew Chapman, Co-creator of Thrive HR Exchange and Founder of ChapmanCG

In a world where the only constant is change, we hear from Dr. Urs Karkoschka, Head of Human Performance Innovation at Novartis, about the possibilities and perspectives for bringing transformation and performance at an individual, a family nucleus and organisational level through innovation.

Key topics discussed:

• Cultural transformation and performance management through human innovation strategies and tools

• Conscious living: learning and unlearning habits - Improved inclusion through a virtual environment

• Inclusion of employees' families in health & wellbeing policies

Guest Bio:

Since April 2017, in this newly created role, Urs focuses on innovative ideas to bring human performance in Novartis to the next level. This includes Mindfulness and Sustainable High Impact tools & strategies to positively and sustainably impact the brains and bodies of their associates.

Urs joined Novartis in September 2005 as Head of HR for Technical Research & Development (TRD), moved to Head of HR for Technical Operations and spent almost 8 years as Head of HR for the AMAC region. Before he joined Novartis he worked in various roles in HR in different industries and countries. Urs received his business degree from the University of Hohenheim in Germany and did his Ph.D. in Industrial and Organisational Psychology in Hohenheim as well. He is married, has 2 adult kids and lives in Germany. He is a ski-instructor, loves working in the garden and has a passion for soccer.