Episode 237 - Mind the Gap: Unpacking Key Culture Challenges from the CPO Perspective

What’s really holding culture – and performance – back in today’s organisations? 🤔

In our latest episode of The HR Room Podcast, we’re joined by Scott McInnes of Inspiring Change to discuss insights from the brand-new Mind the Gap CPO research report.

Alongside our own Megan Power, Head of Change & Transformation at Insight HR, we explore the five biggest challenges that CPOs say are holding organisational culture back today:

1️⃣ Leadership Skill & Will – why culture must be led from the very top.
2️⃣ The Manager Factor – how frontline managers make or break culture.
3️⃣ Skills for Today & Tomorrow – building growth and learning into the fabric of work.
4️⃣ Accountability for Values – moving beyond posters on the wall to everyday behaviours.
5️⃣ Disconnection – tackling the cultural impact of hybrid, remote, and multigenerational teams.

🎙️ Together, Scott and Megan unpack what these findings mean for HR leaders, managers, and business owners – and share practical steps to help close the gaps.

This isn’t just about HR initiatives – it’s about building sustainable, high-performing cultures where people thrive and businesses grow.

Download the report here - https://www.inspiringchange.ie/mindthegap