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Ashaki Rucker from NBC Universal on Tackling Business Silos in the Workplace
Ashaki Rucker from NBC Universal on Tackling Business Silos in the Workplace

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In this episode, we tackled the challenge of organizational silos, which 89% of employees say hinder communication and productivity. Ashaki Rucker, SVP of HR at Telemundo Enterprises, discussed how technology can worsen these issues and shared strategies for overcoming them. She underscores the importance of strong leadership, clear incentives, and recognition programs in overcoming these barriers. Rucker also highlights the role of technology and data in promoting collaboration, and notes that strategic agility and emotional intelligence are essential for leaders to effectively break down silos and drive success.

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Ashaki Rucker

Ashaki Rucker is a seasoned HR executive with extensive experience in leading human resources functions across global organizations. She began her career as the Director of Corporate HR at Time Warner, where she honed her skills in talent management and organizational development. Ashaki then spent six years with The Walt Disney Studios as Vice President of HR Distribution and Operations, where she played a pivotal role in optimizing HR processes and supporting large-scale business initiatives. Her journey continued with Arvato Bertelsmann North America, where she served as Vice President of HR SCM and HR Shared Services, overseeing HR strategies for supply chain management and shared services. Currently, Ashaki is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Telemundo Enterprises & Latin America at NBC Universal. In addition to her corporate role, she serves as a Member of the Board of Directors for Amerant Bank, where she contributes her HR expertise to guide the bank's strategic direction. Ashaki's career is marked by her commitment to driving business success through innovative HR practices and her ability to lead diverse, high-performing teams.

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Episode Transcript

About

In this episode, we tackled the challenge of organizational silos, which 89% of employees say hinder communication and productivity. Ashaki Rucker, SVP of HR at Telemundo Enterprises, discussed how technology can worsen these issues and shared strategies for overcoming them. She underscores the importance of strong leadership, clear incentives, and recognition programs in overcoming these barriers. Rucker also highlights the role of technology and data in promoting collaboration, and notes that strategic agility and emotional intelligence are essential for leaders to effectively break down silos and drive success.

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Ashaki Rucker

Ashaki Rucker is a seasoned HR executive with extensive experience in leading human resources functions across global organizations. She began her career as the Director of Corporate HR at Time Warner, where she honed her skills in talent management and organizational development. Ashaki then spent six years with The Walt Disney Studios as Vice President of HR Distribution and Operations, where she played a pivotal role in optimizing HR processes and supporting large-scale business initiatives. Her journey continued with Arvato Bertelsmann North America, where she served as Vice President of HR SCM and HR Shared Services, overseeing HR strategies for supply chain management and shared services. Currently, Ashaki is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Telemundo Enterprises & Latin America at NBC Universal. In addition to her corporate role, she serves as a Member of the Board of Directors for Amerant Bank, where she contributes her HR expertise to guide the bank's strategic direction. Ashaki's career is marked by her commitment to driving business success through innovative HR practices and her ability to lead diverse, high-performing teams.

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All media inquiries: media@cpoplaybook.com

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