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Making Work Better - 09 - Making work better: Tikanga in action
Making Work Better
54 minutes 19 seconds
6 months ago
Making Work Better - 09 - Making work better: Tikanga in action
In this episode of Making Work Better, Denise Quinlan speaks with Dan Te Whenua Walker, Māori tech leader and Global Co-Chair of Microsoft’s Indigenous Employee Resource Group.
Dan shares how tikanga Māori isn’t just cultural heritage - it’s a living, practical guide for building workplaces that truly care. From his Master’s in Māori and Indigenous Leadership came Te Rau o te Huia, a whānau AI named after his beloved grandmother.
Through stories of leadership, connection, and embedding manaaki into corporate culture, Dan reminds us: that connection, purpose, and care aren’t extras they’re essential.
As Dan says, “This is tikanga in action.”
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Making Work Better shares the stories of leading organisations that are winning for their people and performance. Be inspired by and learn from the practical actions and strategies they have tested for you.
