February 27, 2025

[Episode 14] CHROs: How to Align with Your CTOs

Written by: James Krouse, Eastridge Chief Marketing Officer

Asanka Abeysinghe, CTO of WSO2, discusses the crucial link between technology, HR, and corporate culture. He explains how a strong relationship between these elements fosters a thriving company culture, driving business success.

Asanka emphasizes viewing employees as valuable assets and highlights the role of transparency, communication, and purpose alignment in building a cohesive workforce. He also explores how culture impacts retention, attraction, and overall business growth.

"People operations must ensure that the company’s purpose is clearly communicated and that they understand each individual’s purpose as well. If they can understand both, they can guide individuals to the correct roles within the organization and get the maximum out of them." - Asanka Abeysinghe

Asanka's insights emphasize that fostering an open and inclusive culture is essential for achieving business success. He underscores the importance of personal branding and mentorship as powerful tools for enhancing employee satisfaction, productivity, and trust. By aligning individual aspirations with company objectives, organizations can create a cohesive environment that boosts talent retention, fosters innovation, and drives long-term growth.

Key Takeaways:

A company’s vision and culture alignment is critical for achieving long-term success and employee satisfaction.
Open communication and transparency are foundational elements in fostering a creative and innovative working environment.
Personal branding and employee development are beneficial for the individual and the organization, enhancing trust and capability.
Organizational culture must be actively facilitated by people operations, ensuring authenticity and practical implementation.
Understanding the external market competition and focusing internal efforts on collaboration rather than internal competition is essential.