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Unusual AttitudesImproving People Management Through DataEpisode Notes
Dr. Ben Waber is the author of a New York Times bestseller on using analytics to gauge how effectively (or not) people work and collaborate. The data offers insights into building a more productive and profitable organization.
Big companies often make big people decisions while flying blind. Tune into this episode of “Unusual Attitudes” to hear how little tweaks such as changing the way call center employees spend their breaks can boost performance while significantly reducing stress.2025-03-1034 min
That DOS Won’t HuntWho Should Lead the AI Conversation in the C-Suite?Before an enterprise can set any strategy in motion for AI, leadership at the top must decide what the plan of action will be. The question is, who should guide the conversation?
The CEO, the overall executive leader? A more tech-oriented executive such as the CTO or CIO? How much say should other, operations-driven divisions have?
This episode brought together Adam Caplan, president of digital business and AI for Altimetrik; Bradon Rogers, chief customer officer for Island; Max Chan, CIO for Avnet; Ben Waber, PhD, visiting scientist at MIT; and Cliff Jurkiewicz, vice president of global strategy for...2025-01-0734 min
Between WorldsBen Waber on why LLMs are not a silver bullet for boosting organizational innovationBen Waber is one of the world’s leading experts on people analytics and organizational culture. He is the founder of Humanyze and a professor at MIT. We caught up in Tokyo to discuss the future of work and the impact of large language models (LLMs) on productivity.2024-04-2839 min
The Counter NarrativePromotion Paradox: When Equal Performance Yields Unequal Opportunities for WomenIn this groundbreaking episode, we delve into a revealing conversation with Ben Waber, CEO of Humanyze, who, alongside academic colleagues, conducted extensive research featured in the Harvard Business Review. Their study scrutinizes the work habits of thousands of American executives, exposing a disconcerting truth. Despite equal time investments, performance parity, and networking efforts, women still face a promotion gap in the corporate arena. Join us as we unravel the layers of unconscious bias impacting women's professional advancement and explore ways to dismantle these systemic barriers.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction00:59 - Can you shed light on t...2023-12-1942 min
Workplace GeeksBonus - Geek to Geek | series 2 review with James Pinder📣 Audiem has been nominated for three IWFM 2024 Impact Awards, two in partnership with NatWest. Read the success story here⚡️In this extra special bonus episode, Chris and Ian are joined by the original podcast ponderer, the inimitable and elusive Dr James Pinder, to look back on their most memorable topics and discussions from Workplace Geeks season two.All Workplace Geeks guests are equal - it goes without saying - but special props in this episode to Dr Dan Wakelin from HCG, Dr Ben Waber from Humanyze, Dr Kerstin Sailer from UCL, Gabriella Braun, Josh Ar...2023-11-1434 min
unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc301. What Neuroscience Has to Do With Company Culture feat. Paul J. ZakWhat if brain chemicals like oxytocin and cortisol could predict how people will behave in social situations and the workplace? Does more testosterone lead to aggressive leadership? Paul J. Zak is the head of the Center for Neuroeconomic Studies at Claremont Graduate University. His books, including Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies and The Moral Molecule: How Trust Works, examine the connection between brain functions and building trust and cooperation in social groups. Paul and Greg discuss why, 99% of the time, humans default to cooperation, how leadership roles can lead to more circulating te...2023-07-051h 01
Workplace GeeksFinding hidden performance levers | with Ben Waber📣 Audiem has been nominated for three IWFM 2024 Impact Awards, two in partnership with NatWest. Read the success story here⚡️Chris and Ian are joined by Dr Ben Waber, co-founder and president of behavioural analytics firm Humanyze, and visiting scientist at (and alumni of) MIT Media Lab. The discussion explores how Humanyze combine wearable sensor analytics and organisational systems data to unlock performance improvements, and focuses on a specific research paper Ben co-authored in 2010 with Daniel Olguin, Taemie Kim, and Professor Alex ‘Sandy’ Pentland, called ‘Productivty through coffee breaks: changing social networks by changing break structu...2023-06-231h 05
Up Next @ WorkManagement Practices, Corporate Outcomes with Ben Waber of HumanyzeBlindly copying what successful companies did in the past simply doesn’t work anymore. In this episode of #TheWork podcast, our guest Ben Waber, President and co-founder of Humanyze and one of the world’s leading experts in people analytics, discusses why there is no status quo other than change as the new constant. We discuss how it has exposed the shabbiness of management practices and, of course, we also delve into #ChatGPT, preconceived notions of what data does or does not tell us, and why the truth matters. Having presented at high profile organizations including the U.N. and Worl...2023-04-1636 min
Up Next @ WorkManagement Practices, Corporate Outcomes with Ben Waber of HumanyzeBlindly copying what successful companies did in the past simply doesn’t work anymore. In this episode of #TheWork podcast, our guest Ben Waber, President and co-founder of Humanyze and one of the world’s leading experts in people analytics, discusses why there is no status quo other than change as the new constant. We discuss how it has exposed the shabbiness of management practices and, of course, we also delve into #ChatGPT, preconceived notions of what data does or does not tell us, and why the truth matters. Having presented at high profile organizations including the U.N. and Worl...2023-04-1636 min
heyfoundedHumanyze: Making Data-Driven Decisions For Your Startup with Ben WaberJoin us for a conversation about using data to drive decisions at your startup with the Co-founder & CEO of Humanyze - Ben WaberTime stamps:3:10' - Choosing the right metrics 6:40' - Embracing that outcomes are random 13:10' - Controlling what you can25:00' - Recognizing risk in startups35:00' - The future of people analytics2023-04-0442 min
HR Data Labs podcastBen Waber - What People Analytics Can Tell Us About Your BusinessSend us a textSummary:Ben Weber is the President and Co-founder of Humanyze. Ben is particularly passionate about the power of behavioral data and analytics and its ability to improve organizations and how people work in general. He has been featured in Wired, CNN, and The New York Times, among other outlets, and his work was selected for Harvard Business Review's List of Breakthrough Ideas and Technology Review's Top 10 Emerging Technologies. In this episode, Ben talks about collaboration data, AI, and expertise. Chapters:[0:00 -5:32] Introduction2022-10-1342 min
Up Next @ WorkData Driven Probability with Ben Waber, President of HumanyzeIn one of our favorite episodes ever, Ben Waber gives us new ways of thinking by dispelling people decision assumptions and myths. He explores probability and the role of chance, acknowledging how uncertain we are about being certain. If you're responsible for making business decisions - for yourself, your team, your customers and your organization - you'll want to listen to this MIT course in how to use data, creatively.2022-09-2438 min
Up Next @ WorkData Driven Probability with Ben Waber, President of HumanyzeIn one of our favorite episodes ever, Ben Waber gives us new ways of thinking by dispelling people decision assumptions and myths. He explores probability and the role of chance, acknowledging how uncertain we are about being certain. If you're responsible for making business decisions - for yourself, your team, your customers and your organization - you'll want to listen to this MIT course in how to use data, creatively.2022-09-2438 min
Decisions NowBen Waber on Using AI-Driven Behavior Analytics to Strengthen Talent ManagementDescriptionPeople analytics and behavioral analytics are data-driven ways of analyzing people and their behavior to improve systems and accomplish long-term corporate goals. Including this approach in your business asset will help you better understand your company and handle specific workplace social concerns. People now recognize the value of mental and emotional health in the workplace, and adopting this method can help you get insights and build better workplace rules that will help your employees grow, develop skills and talents, and achieve success in their sectors.In this episode, Erin and Rigvi are joined by Ben Waber...2022-05-1839 min
Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsEpisode 97: The Future of Work with Ben Waber, Ph.D.Send us a textBen Waber, Ph.D., is the President and co-founder of Humanyze. He is a visiting scientist at the MIT Media Lab, previously worked as a senior researcher at Harvard Business School, and received his Ph.D. from MIT for his work with Alex “Sandy” Pentland’s Human Dynamics group. Waber’s work has been featured in major media outlets such as Wired, The Economist, and NPR. He has consulted for industry leaders such as LG, McKinsey & Company, and Gartner on technology trends, social networks, and organizational design. His book, People Analytics, was published by the F...2022-05-0448 min