Micro Interview with Saskia Lall

Micro Interview from our Micro lesson series with Saskia Lall, HR Director, HSO

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Saskia Lall
HR Director, HSO UK

Always foster a positive and collaborative environment; recognise effort and tasks achieved, listen and show empathy.

Saskia joined HSO-UK almost 3 years ago as our HR Director.  She is known for her authentic challenge and will find the ‘win: win’.  Saskia's personal values are joy, kindness and integrity.

What’s your work routine?

I start my day with tea - as long as I have two cups before 10 am; I'm ready for anything! I finish my day writing my "must-dos" for the next day. 

What’s one misconception about technology projects you’ve come across?

That technology will change how a business operates. It still needs people to use the technology accurately.

What metrics matter most in a tech project?

Time to value. Then you know the investment in £ and time is worth it.

Something you wish you’d known about your work when you first started?

Systems and governance aren't scary; they make a significant difference to achieving consistent quality results.

What did your biggest professional failure teach you?

No one wants a colleague to fail.  Ask for help early on.

The #1 thing that helps organisations get value from their technology projects?

Over-communicating what you are doing and why.  

Your parting piece of advice?

Always foster a positive and collaborative environment; recognise effort and tasks achieved, listen and show empathy.

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