On the TechVancouver stage ×1
First seen on the TechVancouver stage in 2016. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about JP ↗
In their words
starting a lean HR lean HR unlike Lean Startup you don't really want to fail fast it's the last thing you want to do
TechVancouver, Nov 2016 · watch at 0:13 ↗
what do we do we build products and services for large companies that can't build them fast enough themselves so we can fail on their behalf
TechVancouver, Nov 2016 · watch at 1:37 ↗
so nurturing starts day one don't put it on the back burner
TechVancouver, Nov 2016 · watch at 2:34 ↗
A few quotes can’t cover everything JP said on the TechVancouver stage. 1,600+ talks are searchable.Ask about JP ↗
Around the web ×1
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Quick answers
What company does JP Holecka lead?
POWERSHiFTER, a Vancouver digital product and service design studio he founded, with a Toronto presence and clients including Fitbit.
What was his 2016 TechVancouver talk about?
'Lean HR' — handling people, culture and performance at a small firm using a few inexpensive tools.
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