In episode 70 of the SWP Podcast, I sat down with Bob Motion, Director Business Integration RTX Workforce Intelligence, to explore what it means to plan a workforce at scale in one of the world’s most mission-critical sectors. Bob shares how RTX is embedding SWP across a highly complex, engineering-led enterprise — balancing long-term capability planning with rapid shifts in demand, technology, and geopolitics. We dive into how strategic workforce planners can earn trust with business leaders, build credibility through data, and link workforce decisions directly to strategic priorities. From aerospace to defense to the boardroom, Bob brings practical wisdom, grounded insight, and a refreshing take on what it takes to make SWP stick in large, matrixed organizations. Whether you're in government, private sector, or consulting — this one’s packed with takeaways.

Episode 69 of the SWP Podcast welcomes Lindsey Taylor, Lindsay Taylor, Senior Director of Strategic Workforce Planning at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Lindsey shares her fascinating and non-linear journey into SWP, from geoscience and operations to leading one of the most established SWP teams in the tech industry. The conversation explores the evolving relationship between SWP, org design, and people analytics, as well as the growing challenges of aligning stakeholder needs, adapting to shifting global dynamics, and keeping pace with rapidly advancing technology. Lindsay also gives a sneak peek into her upcoming session at SWP Conference Chicago, where she’ll unpack HPE’s efforts to reshape leadership structures through integrated planning. Passionate about solving complex organizational puzzles, Lindsay offers insightful reflections on the importance of trust, business acumen, and early engagement for impactful workforce planning. Thanks so much Lindsey!!

Episode 68 of the SWP Podcast welcomes David Boyle, Director of Workforce Planning and Analytics at Altria. Ahead of his appearance at SWP Conference – Chicago, David shares the story of his journey into SWP, the challenges that keep him sharp, and the key ingredients that underpin a successful workforce planning effort. We also dive into the topic of his upcoming session at the conference and the insights delegates can expect to walk away with. I really enjoyed this discussion with David who most certainly has a great deal more knowledge and experience than his admirable modesty allows him to let on. Thanks so much David!