How to Build High-Performing Teams in 2026

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Quilco Hasemann, Chief People & Culture Officer at OUTFITTERY, to explore how HR can build better leaders by focusing on strengths, not weaknesses. Quilco shares what most companies still get wrong about people development, why culture is the true performance lever, and how experimenting with AI is reshaping HR operations. The conversation also dives into how leadership teams can work better together, and why now is the time to rethink development from the inside out. 🎓 In this episode, Quilco discusses:Why HR must experiment boldly with AI and automationWhat most companies get wrong about people developmentHow to shape a company culture that actually drives performanceHow leadership teams can align better in fast-moving environmentsWhy leadership development must focus on strengths, not weaknesses 🙏‍ Thanks you to our series partner - Deel. Ready to streamline how you manage your global workforce? Book a demo today and see how Deel can help improve your HR processes: https://www.deel.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hrleaders&utm_campaign=emea-t1a-gb_aware_branding_hrleaders_podcast_hr-hrleaders-h125_all_all&utm_content=aware_all_podcast_hr-midroll-h125script_en See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.