Can we really 'fail fast' in HR?

Track 05:
Talent & Growth
Time:
10:00 am
10:30 am

‘Fail fast’ works for products—but does it work for People? David Ky explores how HR can apply lean startup thinking to test ideas, validate assumptions, and learn faster. Drawing on his background in product and strategy, David shares a toolkit for HR experiments that reduce wasted effort and increase impact. You’ll leave with practical ways to try, test, and pivot—before investing in months of change. If you’ve ever built a people initiative that flopped, this one’s for you.

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