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OrgDev with DistinctionLeading with Purpose, Not Control with Dr Louise Van Rhyn - OrgDev Episode 87We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What does leadership look like when it’s driven by purpose rather than control?In this episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Louise Van Rhyn, social entrepreneur, leadership and organisation development practitioner, and founder of Symphonia. Louise shares powerful insights from more than four decades of practice working with leaders, organisations and large-scale social change initiatives across South Africa and beyond.We explore why certainty shuts down contribution, how unsolicited advice is often experienced as judgement, and what it r...
2025-12-191h 03OrgDev with DistinctionWhy Transformation Fails - And What Works with Dr Gwen Stirling Wilkie - OrgDev Episode 85We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Why Do Transformations and Change Fail - And What Can Leaders Do About It? Where do leaders go when the map runs out – when the terrain ahead is shifting faster than they can chart it? Today on the OrgDev Podcast, we’re stepping into the space where the known meets the unknown, and where transformation takes root. In this episode. we’ll hear how Gwen blends rigour and relationality, why she believes leadership must be both human-centred and AI-enabled, and what seeds she’s planting for the f...
2025-12-091h 04OrgDev with DistinctionDesign Thinking for Real-World Workplace Problems with Giles Wright - OrgDev Episode 86We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How Can Design Thinking Solve Your Organisation's Most Intractable Problems?Design thinking has transformed how we approach products and services - but what does it really look like when we apply it to people, culture, and organisations? How do we move from post-it notes and empathy maps to real organisational change? To explore the intersection between design thinking and organisation development, we’re joined by Giles Wright – an experienced practitioner who’s helped leaders and organisations use design principles to rethink systems, services and culture W...
2025-12-0958 minOrgDev with DistinctionRethinking Leadership When the World Won't Behave with Professor Chris Mowles - OrgDev Episode 84We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Is it time to rethink leadership and management?Many leaders work under the illusion that they can control what goes on but in reality organisations are messy, and unpredictable. So what does this Complexity really means for how organisations function, how leaders make decisions, and how people navigate uncertainty. One person who has challenged the neat models and tidy solutions we often reach for – instead opens up more real, human, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations about leadership, change, and organisational life is Professor Chris Mow...
2025-11-2852 minOrgDev with DistinctionHow to Deliver Strategy at Scale with Maria Farres Cancer Research UKWe'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What does it take to deliver on an ambitious strategy – especially in a mission-driven organisation where the stakes are high and capacity is limited? How do you align people, processes, and systems to deliver on the organisation's ambitions? Our guest this week is the Maria Farres, Director of Organisational Development & Employee Experience at Cancer Research UK, where she leads work on org. development, leadership & talent, EDI, employee experience, and building change capability across the charity.Wish you had a handy recap of the ep...
2025-11-2056 minOrgDev with DistinctionLeading Transformation and Change with Sophy Pern Ammalo - OrgDev Episode 82We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What really derails a change project – the plan, or the relationships behind it?Our guest today, Sophy Pern, has spent her career helping leaders and teams untangle the relational dynamics that quietly shape whether strategy and change succeed or stall. An international consultant, facilitator and executive coach, she works with executive leaders on strategy engagement, organisation design, operating models, culture change and team development. Sophy is known for bringing depth, clarity and humanity to complex organisational challenges, and for building OD and Design capability in or...
2025-11-141h 00OrgDev with DistinctionMaster the Art and Science of Organisation Design and Change with Jaimini Lakhani - OrgDev Episode 81We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do you make sure your organisation’s design is truly fit for purpose – not just neat on paper, but aligned to the strategy your future depends on?And how do you work with senior leaders in a way that builds real trust – so you can understand how value is created in their world, and the tough trade-offs that come with redesigning it?Today we’re joined by Jaimini Lakhani – founder of Lumiere Consulting and a leading expert in organisation design and strategy...
2025-10-311h 03OrgDev with DistinctionThe Power of Presence - Inner work of the OD Practitioner with Dr Frances Baldwin - OrgDev Episode 80We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What separates good OD practice from great OD practice – skill, strategy, or self-awareness?You can have the tools. The models. The frameworks. But what really shapes your impact as an OD practitioner?According to Dr Frances Baldwin, it’s not what you do – it’s who you are.Frances has been shaping the field of Organisation Development for more than five decades. Yet when you ask her what truly makes a difference in this work, she doesn’t start with methods or models...
2025-10-241h 09OrgDev with DistinctionHow to Tackle Stubborn Business Problems with Phil Lewis - OrgDev Episode 79We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How to Solve Complex Business Problems? Organisations are not machines – and they certainly don’t run on machine logic. Solving the toughest business problems isn’t about pulling levers or rewriting process charts. It’s about people: how they work together, how they make sense of their world, and how they feel.But people don’t operate in neat, predictable ways. We delete, distort, and generalise the reality around us – which makes organisational life messy, complex, and often resistant to simple solutions.In this epis...
2025-09-1249 minOrgDev with DistinctionImposter Phenomenon with Dr Kate Atkin - OrgDev Episode 79We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Have you ever worried you’ll be “found out” or dismissed your own successes as luck? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Kate Atkin, author of The Imposter Phenomenon: Why You Feel Like a Fraud and What to Do About It. Kate brings both personal experience and rigorous research to the conversation, busting myths (it’s phenomenon, not syndrome) and sharing practical strategies for navigating self-doubt. We explore how imposter feelings show up in organisations, why the right kind of feedb...
2025-09-0553 minOrgDev with DistinctionNeurodiversity in the Workplace with Melanie Francis - OrgDev Episode 77We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we’re joined by Mel Francis, Director of Neurodiversity at Work at Do-IT Solutions, to explore how organisations can move beyond simply accommodating difference to designing workplaces where all kinds of brains can thrive. Mel shares practical strategies for embedding neuroinclusive thinking across the employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding to performance, progression, and everyday management. Drawing on her HR expertise and lived experience as a parent of a neurodivergent son, she challenges outdated stereotypes, highlights the risks of unin...
2025-08-221h 02OrgDev with DistinctionDisruption Change and Transformation with Dr Andrew Day - OrgDev Episode 76We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Change and Transformation. What if the way most organisations approach transformation is fundamentally flawed?In this episode, Dr. Andrew Day turns the usual change management playbook on its head. Drawing on decades of work with leaders across sectors and continents, he explores why transformation isn’t something you can manage from the top – and why the real work is social, emotional, and far messier than any plan on paper.We dig into what really happens to people during change, why standard tools ofte...
2025-08-141h 00OrgDev with DistinctionBecome a Next Generation HR Leader with Dave Ulrich and TV Rao - OrgDev Episode 75We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What if the future of HR isn’t about getting a seat at the table - but redesigning the table altogether?In a world shaped by paradox, uncertainty and stakeholder pressure, the next generation of HR leaders must be architects of value—not just participants in strategy.It’s about creating human capability that drives stakeholder value—for employees, customers, communities, investors and boards. For this episode, we're joined from the US by the Father of modern HR, Dave Ulric...
2025-07-2446 minOrgDev with DistinctionOrganisation Development in the Age of Uncertainty with Toby Lindsay - OrgDev Episode 74We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!OD in Complexity, Change and TransformationWhat gets in the way when strategy and change aren’t truly connected – when the people leading strategy and the people leading change don’t even see their work as part of the same conversation?We’re delighted to be joined by Toby Lindsay, Senior Consultant in Leadership and Organisational Development at The King’s Fund and Lead Consultant at Lindsay AssociatesToby has dedicated his career to exploring and supporting how organisations navigate complexity...
2025-07-1859 minOrgDev with DistinctionAgility, AI and OD with Professor Chris Worley - OrgDev Episode 73We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What does it really take to build a responsive, high-performing organisation – one that learns, adapts, and endures? Today, we’re joined all the way from California by one of the world’s leading thinkers on organisation agility, Dr Chris Worley – co-author of The Agility Factor and a pioneer in the fields of organisation development, strategic change, and design. In this episode, we explore what agility really means (beyond the buzzword), how AI is reshaping organisational life, and what it takes to lead through complexity.Wish y...
2025-07-101h 14OrgDev with DistinctionDark Patterns - Why Good Managers Do Bad Things with Guido Palazzo - OrgDev Episode 72We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Business Ethics - Corporate Scandals and Failure - CEO FailingsWhy do good people do bad things? What drives epic ethical failure in organizations? Have you ever read about a corporate scandal in the news and thought that next time, it could be you and your organization? Probably not. We all tend to believe that bad things are done by bad people. And since we consider ourselves to be decent human beings, we don’t believe we would ever engage in similar behavior. And yet, mo...
2025-07-0448 minOrgDev with DistinctionSystemic Leadership - Seeing Patterns Not Just People | Dr Martin Miksits - OrgDev Episode 71We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What does it mean to take a systemic approach to leadership and change? It means focusing not just on individuals, but on the patterns, relationships, between people, teams and different parts of the organisation. It also explores how leaders and team members make sense of what’s happening around them. Who better to help us explore this powerful approach to understanding the social worlds of organisations than Dr Martin Miksits. Dr. Martin is a leading consultant and academic in this exciting and fascinating field!
2025-06-2643 minOrgDev with DistinctionOD in the C-Suite - OD as a Strategic Function with Thomas Lindqvist, King - OrgDev Episode 70We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What happens when the Organisation Development team doesn’t sit in HR – but reports directly to senior leadership instead? What difference does it make reporting into the C-suite? How does it shape the culture, how decisions are made and ways of working? Thomas Lindqvist is Senior Director of Organisational Development at King – and he shares his perspective on how OD can play it's full role in the C-suiteWish you had a handy recap of the episode? So did we. T...
2025-06-1957 minOrgDev with DistinctionLearning that Moves the Needle with Michelle Parry-Slater - OrgDev Episode 69We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Learning and Development that moves the needle. How do you design learning for high performance. What kind of friction is slowing your organisation down—and is it the kind that challenges, or the kind that quietly corrodes performance? In Organisation Development, we often look to build capability, improve systems, and align people to strategy. But sometimes the biggest gains come not from adding new layers, but from removing the friction that’s already there.. Our guest expert Michelle Parry-Slater is on a mission to explore this area...
2025-06-051h 00OrgDev with DistinctionAlignment The Multiplier for Team Performance with Lindsay Uittenbogaard Mirror Mirror - OrgDev Episode 68We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Why does progress feel harder than it should, even when everyone’s working flat out? Why do good teams struggle to have the right conversations, make clear decisions, or follow through effectively?In this episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we explore the invisible drag on performance: team misalignment. When people act on different assumptions, even the most committed teams end up stuck in confusion, slow decisions and fractured collaboration.It’s not about effort – it’s about shared understanding. And alignment is what cut...
2025-06-0254 minOrgDev with DistinctionWhat Agile Leadership Really Looks Like -Linda Holbeche - OrgDev Epsiode 67We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Agile Leadership. How do you build an organisation that can adapt – not just survive, but thrive?How do you define organisational agility, and why is it crucial for businesses in today's rapidly changing environment? Across organisations, Expectations keep rising, while resources don’t and change just keeps on coming. This week, we’re joined by Dr Linda Holbeach – researcher, author and leading voice in organisation development. Her book The Agile Organisation explores how businesses can become more responsive, innovative and sustainable – not through surface-leve...
2025-05-2359 minOrgDev with DistinctionMaking Smarter Moves with Systems Thinking with Derek Cabrera and Laura Cabrera - OrgDev Episode 66We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Things change when our thinking changes.So why do so many organisations still rely on outdated mental models to tackle today’s complex challenges?In this episode, From developing foundational theories like DSRP and VMCL, to shaping national education programmes and training leaders across sectors, we’re joined by two of the most influential figures in the systems thinking worldThis conversation explores what it really means to think systemically—and why it matters now more than ever.Visi...
2025-05-1551 minOrgDev with DistinctionNeuroscience of Learning and Behaviour Change with Stella Collins - OrgDev Episode 65We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How can we leverage what neuroscience experts know about the brain to design learning that actually sticks? If we know so much about how the brain works – why is so much learning still designed in ways that ignore it? In this episode, we’re looking into what neuroscience can teach us about how people and organisations really learn – not just in theory, but in practice. We explore how memory works, how we build skills and retain knowledge, and even the role of exercise in boostin...
2025-05-091h 00OrgDev with DistinctionCulture as a Growth Strategy with Tanja Lopez ReMarkable OrgDev Episode 64We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What does it take to scale a company without losing its soul? How can you grow an organization without losing the original ingredients that made it so successful in the first place? Our guest today is Tanya Lopez, VP of Strategic Organizational Development at reMarkable. Tanya and her team have played a pivotal role in supporting reMarkable's growth from 120 to 500 employees, shaping, its culture, and ways of working. They leading on strategic initiatives in organization design, leadership development and capability building.Wish you...
2025-05-0157 minOrgDev with DistinctionHow to Start Your Career in Organisation Development with Dr. William Brendel - OrgDev Episode 63We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this jam-packed episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we welcome the brilliant and boundlessly productive Dr. William (Bill) Brendel - award-winning OD educator, researcher, consultant, and founder of OpensourceOD.com. If you’ve ever wondered "What kind of OD practitioner am I?" or "How do I actually get into this field?" then this episode is for you.Bill shares insights from over 25 years of global OD consulting and cutting-edge research, including his work developing the MOST (Mastering Organizational and Societal Transformation) assessment...
2025-04-1550 minOrgDev with DistinctionOrganisations Without Bosses, How Self-Management Works with Paul Jansen - OrgDev Episode 62We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What if your organisation didn’t need a traditional hierarchy to thrive?Are endless meetings, layers of approval, and rigid structures holding your team back? Could self-management be the key to unlocking greater agility, innovation, and trust?These are questions we've been wanting to explore for a long time on the OrgDev Podcast.In this episode, we’re joined by self-management expert Paul Jansen, who shares what it really takes to make self-management work – not just as a concept, but as a prac...
2025-04-0555 minOrgDev with DistinctionElevate Your OD Impact - The Intentional OD Practitioner with Regan Miller OrgDev Epsiode 61We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What does good OD practice actually look like in action? How do you build your confidence in this field? What does it take to lead change effectively? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, this episode with Regan Miller for you. Starting a career in OD isn’t like stepping into a traditional profession. There’s no set path, no clear-cut job description that tells you what to do.Regan Miller is a seasoned organisation design and development consultant working with public sector organi...
2025-03-2847 minOrgDev with DistinctionLeadership Culture and the Bias Trap with Chris Garrison - OrgDev Podcast Episode 60We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Bias isn’t just an ethical issue – it’s a business issue. In this episode, we explore how recognising and addressing bias can transform both your organisation’s bottom line and the daily experiences of your people.Our guest, Chris Garrison, brings deep expertise in workplace culture, behavioural science, and inclusion. She shares practical insights on how organisations can move beyond good intentions to create fairer, more inclusive workplaces where everyone thrives.Bias costs businesses billions in lost productivity and turnover each year – b...
2025-03-211h 10OrgDev with DistinctionChange Smuggling! What OD can learn from Domain Driven Design with Xin Yao - OrgDev Episode 59We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Why do organisations keep struggling with structure and workflow—despite endless change efforts? We redesign teams, introduce new processes, and roll out new tech, yet work still feels slow, frustrating, and full of roadblocks. Silos, unclear roles, and misaligned systems drain energy and waste time.In this episode, we’re joined by Xin Yao, a Domain-Driven Design (DDD) practitioner, sociotechnical architect, and former enterprise architect. She helps organisations bridge the gap between people, teams, and technology—designing systems that actually work. If you’ve ever won...
2025-03-1450 minOrgDev with DistinctionHybrid Work Leadership Essentials for Success with Gary Cookson - OrgDev Episode 58We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Hybrid work was supposed to be the future - but is it really here to stay? While many people thrive in flexible work arrangements, major companies like Amazon, Boots, and JP Morgan are reversing course and ordering their teams back to the office full-time. So, what’s next for hybrid working? In this episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we explore the biggest challenges organisations face in making hybrid work truly effective. How can we design workplaces, teams, and strategies that embrace flexibility? And what rol...
2025-03-0750 minOrgDev with DistinctionWhy Your OD Network is a Game-Changer - with Mark Emdin - OrgDev Podcast 57We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Leadership is a constant learning journey, and one of the most powerful ways to grow is by being part of a network that both supports and challenges you.This week on the OrgDev Podcast, we speak with Mark Emdin, board member of ODN Europe and Experienced Organisation Change & Development consultant, about the role professional networks play in shaping how we lead, think, and navigate change.If you’ve ever found yourself solving tough challenges in isolation then this is definitely worth a wa...
2025-02-2844 minOrgDev with DistinctionNavigating Complexity with Dr. Eliat Aram - OrgDev Episode 56We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How much of what happens in teams is shaped by forces we can’t see?In this bonus episode, we sit down with Dr. Eliat Aram, CEO of the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, to explore the hidden dynamics that influence leadership, teamwork, and organisational performance. Dr. Aram unpacks the role of the unconscious in shaping team interactions, introduce the BART model (Boundary, Authority, Role, Task) as a framework for understanding team dynamics, and shed light on what might be happening beneath the surface in gr...
2025-02-2347 minOrgDev with DistinctionWhat Organisation Development Can Learn from Learning & Development - OrgDev Episode 55We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this week’s OrgDev podcast, we explore what Organisation Development can learn from Learning & Development with David Hayden. From Formula 1 pit stops to the importance of storytelling, David shares how L&D insights can drive organisational success. We discuss the role of mental models, the power of learning cultures, and how OD practitioners can apply evidence-based approaches to learning and change. If you're looking for fresh ways to connect L&D and OD for greater impact, this is a great episode to watch.
2025-02-2153 minOrgDev with DistinctionScaling Without Breaking with Jules Siegel-Hawley - OrgDev Episode 54We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What is job architecture? How can it support transformation? How do you help a company grow fast without losing what makes it special? What’s the secret to navigating big changes like merging teams or restructuring? 💼 Jules Siegel- Hawley, Founder & Principal ConsultantAndes Andes website: https://www.andesadvisory.co/Follow Jules on LinkedIn: / jules-siegel-hawley-msw-shrm-scp-52210274 Follow Andes on LinkedIn: / andes-advisory-co Jules Siegel-Hawley is the Founder of Andes, a consultancy specialising in scalable, agile people inf...
2025-02-1347 minOrgDev with DistinctionBuild Psychological Safety in Your Workplace with Gina Battye - OrdDev Episode 53We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What is psychological safety? It’s a term we hear often in organizations, but what does it really take to create it? Beyond the buzzwords and platitudes, psychological safety demands a deep, intentional commitment from leaders, HR, and OD practitioners alike. It’s not a tick-box exercise—it’s about designing environments where every individual feels safe and confident to bring their Authentic Self to work, every day.We're joined by the brilliant Gina Battye. Gina is the Founder and CEO of the Psychological Safety In...
2025-02-0747 minOrgDev with DistinctionHow HR & OD Can Save the Planet with Dr.Tara Shine, Change by Degrees - OrgDev Episode 52We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do we make our organisations sustainable? What is the role of HR, OD or Learning and Development in achieving this. Our esteemed guest Dr Tara believes the 'people' people of the business - HR, OD, Talent, L&D - have a critical role to play in saving the planet. Subscribe to the Change By Degrees Sustainable HR course here: https://changebydegrees.thinkific.com...💼 Dr. Tara Shine, Change by Degrees / dr-tara-shine-15810413 Visit Change by Degrees here: / changebydegrees D...
2025-01-3047 minOrgDev with DistinctionFairness at Work -Culture's Essential Ingredient with Dr. Wilson Wong OrgDev episode 51We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What makes a workplace truly fair?How does our own sense of fairness shape our reactions to decisions, interactions, and how we treat others at work? Fairness isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s a critical factor in building trust, maintaining engagement, and driving performance. But getting fairness wrong can be costly. When employees perceive unfairness—whether in how decisions are made, how people are treated, or how rewards are distributed—it erodes trust, undermines morale, and fuels disengagement. So, how can managers...
2025-01-231h 04OrgDev with DistinctionPolarity Intelligence with Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth | Leadership - OrgDev Podcast 50We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this OrgDev episode, we explore the transformative power of polarity intelligence with Michelle Troseth and Dr. Tracy Christopherson, co-founders of MissingLogic, LLC, and pioneers in applying polarity thinking to healthcare and beyond.How can we balance the needs of employees with the demands of the organisation? How do we navigate the tension between short-term wins and long-term sustainability? And how do we embrace innovative approaches for the future while respecting traditional, tried-and-tested methods?In a world that often defaults to either...
2025-01-1657 minOrgDev with DistinctionOrganisation Design for Global Success with Antonis Kazouris SSP Group - OrgDev Episode 49We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How can organisation design support an organisation with a big growth agenda? How can you leverage technology speed up design and make your organisation more efficient? How can you use AI to create greater job automation and what are the pitfalls to watch out for? These are just some of the questions we ask Adonis Kazouris, Group Senior Organisational Design Manager, at SSP Group PLC in our latest podcast.💼 About our GuestAntonis KazourisGroup Senior Organisational Design Manager, SSP Group PLC...
2025-01-1054 minOrgDev with DistinctionHow to Build OD Capability in your Org with Susanne Sondergaard Gidda from The Cabinet Office - OrgDev episode 48We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What does it take to build Organisation Development (OD) capability at the heart of Central Government? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Susanne Søndergaard Gidda, the Civil Service Operating Lead in the Cabinet Office, to explore this fascinating question.With a wealth of experience spanning multiple UK government departments, Susanne brings a unique perspective to the complexities of OD in high-stakes environments.We delve into what it means to embed OD practices within large, complex organisations, how to nurture OD...
2025-01-0341 minOrgDev with DistinctionDriving Results Creating Value with Mark Doughty - OrgDev Episode 47We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Where is the real value created in your organisation? Is it a specific team, a critical process, or perhaps a unique capability that sets you apart? And just as importantly, how does the organisation make money, generate surplus, or deliver value to its clients—whoever they may be? Understanding these drivers is the key to focusing your efforts where they’ll have the greatest impact. This is the holy grail for HR and OD. To help us unpack this and explore how to identify and leverage these...
2024-12-2742 minOrgDev with DistinctionKind - The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work with Graham Allcott, Productivity Ninja - OrgDev Episode 46We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What’s the secret ingredient that strengthens trust, fosters psychological safety, and drives better decision-making in organizations? How can it boost staff loyalty, adaptability, engagement, and ultimately lead to greater productivity and profitability? According to leading author Graham Allcott, the answer lies in a simple yet powerful quality: kindness.In this episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we dive into the insights from Graham’s latest book, KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work. Together, we unpack how kindness—when approached thoughtfully and strategically—can brea...
2024-12-1745 minOrgDev with DistinctionUnblock - Your Leadership Playbook for Rapid Results with Jurriaan Kamer - OrgDev Episode 45We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Why don't leaders seem to be making progress on the things that truly matter? Why does it feel like everyone needs to be involved in everything? As organizations designed for predictability clash with an increasingly unpredictable world, the cracks are starting to show.In this episode, we dive into why the "sense and respond" approach is overtaking the traditional "plan and predict" model as the blueprint for thriving in the future. Joining us is Jurriaan Kamer, a renowned speaker, author, organizational designer, and change...
2024-12-1336 minOrgDev with DistinctionLeading Change in Challenging Times with Mark Stringer Birbeck University - OrgDev Episode 44We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!The latest OrgDev podcast with the excellent Mark Stringer was a joy to record. Mark is a dedicated academic with a passion for exploring the evolving nature of work. He leads the People, Work, and Organisational Psychology (PWOP) subject group at Birkbeck Business School. In this episode we cover: The key mindsets for leading organisational change Why self-awareness is crucial in complex systems Practical tools and frameworks for facilitating transformation How resilience plays a pivotal role in managing change Real-world insights from Mark's career...
2024-12-101h 05OrgDev with DistinctionHow to Build Elite Teams for Extraordinary Impact with Meir Adler - OrgDev Episode 43We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Who are the real drivers of value in your organisation? Often, it’s just a few key teams—software engineers, R&D scientists, portfolio managers—who shoulder the lion’s share of impact and growth. These elite teams are the cornerstone of organizational success, but how can leaders ensure they’re fully supported and operating at their highest potential?In this episode, we dive into what it takes to optimize these high-stakes teams, exploring how to provide the right environment, resources, and leadership to help them...
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What Do You Know To Be True?Create Thriving Workplaces By Asking Better Questions with Garin RouchCoaches, consultants, and leaders know the power of asking questions in order to find the next step in unlocking a barrier or solving a problem.For Garin Rouch, asking the right questions is a superpower, one with a lot of consequences, since he's building better workplaces where hopefully people can thrive. Garin Rouch is an Organization Development expert with over 25 years of experience, working with leaders and teams to unlock the barriers that prevent higher performance. Garin is also the Co-Founder of Distinction Consulting and he’s the co-host of the OrgDev Podcast, both with hi...
2024-11-2554 minOrgDev with DistinctionPower Dynamics and Leadership - Breaking the Silence with Dr Mark Cole - OrgDev Podcast Episode 42We'd love to hear from you so send us a message! In this episode, we dive into the hidden dynamics of power, voice, and silence that shape everything from who gets recognition to who remains in the shadows.Join us as we speak with the insightful Dr. Mark Cole—author, practitioner, and researcher—who challenges us to rethink these critical dynamics and offers fresh perspectives on creating more equitable and effective workplaces. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation!Connect with Mark here: www.markcole.orgConnect with Mark on LinkedIn / mark-cole-18a2633 The...
2024-11-251h 01OrgDev with DistinctionEquipping Your Leaders for Turbulent TImes with Dr Arlene Egan CEO Roffey Park - OrgDev Episode 41We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What does it take to elevate leadership to truly impact not just a leader’s own performance but also that of their team, stakeholders, and entire organization? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Arlene Egan, CEO of Roffey Park, a global center of excellence in leadership and organization development.For over 75 years, Roffey Park has been at the forefront of equipping leaders with the skills to navigate complex organizational challenges. Dr. Egan shares powerful insights into transforming leadership behaviours and mindsets, including how to...
2024-11-0153 minOrgDev with DistinctionAdaptive Organisation Design with Dr. Erika Jacobi, LC GLOBAL® - OrgDev Episode 40We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What small, precise changes can organisations make to the way they're designed and the ways in which they working to achieve unparalleled results? However it can feel overwhelming knowing where to start and the different options available to them? Today we're off to New York to meet Dr. Erika Jacobi. Dr. Erika is a scholar and practitioner who has dedicated her career to adaptive organisation design guiding organisations through this maze and helping them achieve their goals💼 About our GuestDr. Erika Jacobi
2024-10-2252 minOrgDev with DistinctionAfrica's Change Maker with Dr Justine Chinoperekweyi - OrgDev Podcast Episode 39We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this episode, we explore African OD, how to create change and how to develop the next generation of leaders with Dr. Justine Chinoperekweyi. Justine is a pioneering scholar-practitioner, author, and leadership and governance trainer, joining us from Harare, Zimbabwe. Dr. Justine has led groundbreaking work in defining African OD, a critical contribution to a field that has historically been rooted in Western thinking.Dr. Justine explores what happens when Kurt Lewin's theories on change meet the African philosophy of Ubuntu. He explains how...
2024-10-1153 minOrgDev with DistinctionOne Culture in a Global Organisation - Zoological Society of London with Gbonju Akintola - OrgDev Episode 38We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this episode of the Org Dev Podcast, we're joined by Gbonju Akintola, Senior Organization Development Business Partner at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), an organisation best known for its two zoos - London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo - but also a science-driven conservation charity, creating a future where wildlife can thrive . Gbonju shares her journey, from transitioning into OD from L&D roles and shares what it is like to work in truly global organisation - from Thames Estuary to West Africa. Nepa...
2024-10-0445 minOrgDev with DistinctionHidden Forces that Drive Group Behaviour with Rachel Kelly, Tavistock Institute of Human Relations - OrgDev Episode 37We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How does leadership, followership, authority, structures emerge in groups? Where do leaders, change agents, group and system practitioners, go to get the very best development on how to deepen their capacity to survive - and thrive in difficult systems. Where do they go to hone the craft of acting in the face of uncertainty, directly from their own experience. They go to the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations! Since 1947, the Tavi has been one of the worlds pioneering organisations exploring how group dynamics and relations form. W...
2024-09-2738 minOrgDev with DistinctionOperating models, organisation design and change with Roger Kastner of Starbucks - OrgDev Episode 36We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do you help an organisation reimagine new ways of working in order to achieve aggressive strategic goals? How do you create greater accountability in organisations? That is a difficult task in itself but even more challenging in an with over 350,000 employees. We're joined from Seattle by Roger Kastner, Organisation Design Strategy Lead at Starbucks and also Host of the "What Do you know to be true" podcast. It's a fascinating conversation as Roger shares his experiences, insights and stories from 25 years as a leading edge O...
2024-09-2058 minOrgDev with DistinctionHow to Build Exceptional Leadership Teams with Martijn Sjoorda - OrgDev Episode 35We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do you build an exceptional leadership team? How do you create enough psychological safety for teams to perform at their best? We tackled this and many other important questions in our fascinating conversation with practitioner Martijn Sjoorda, from System2💼 About our GuestMartijn Sjoorda, Founder, System2https://system2group.com/Connect with Martijn here: / martijnsjoorda Email Martijn here: martijn@system2.nlMartijn Sjoorda is the founder and driving force behind System2, a pioneering consul...
2024-09-1947 minOrgDev with Distinction10 Tips to Get Started in Organisation Development and Design - OrgDev Podcast Episode 34We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!10 Pro Tips to Getting Started in Organization Development and DesignWelcome to our latest video where we dive into the essential tips for anyone starting their journey in Organization Development and Design! 🌟After conducting 33 in-depth interviews with leading practitioners, authors, and academics, Dani and Garin have distilled the top 10 tips that will set you up for success. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these expert insights are invaluable. We've spoken to OD experts from House of Commons, Amazon, Netflix, Int...
2024-08-3022 minOrgDev with DistinctionOrganization Design that Works with Jonathan Edwards of Kanso Design - OrgDev episode 33We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Why is effective organization design essential for your business's success? In our latest podcast, we explore how aligning the key elements of your organization can create a seamless, efficient operation that drives your strategic goals. We sit down with Jonathan Edwards, co-founder of Kanso Design, to discuss how thoughtful organization design can simplify work, unleash your team's potential, and deliver tangible business outcomes. 💼 About our GuestJonathan Edwards, Co-Founder & Partner Kanso Design https://www.kansodesign.org/Connect with Jonathan here: / jonathankanso Y...
2024-08-1647 minOrgDev with DistinctionSystems Thinking and High Performance with Dr Ronald Skea, Aviva - OrgDev Episode 32We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do you lead a revolution in management thinking? How do you develop better solutions to solve the most complex customer and organisational problems?We are thrilled to have Dr. Ronald Skea from Aviva, who is at the forefront of transforming management practices join. Inspired by the concept that organizations should be managed as systems and the belief that changing thought patterns is crucial, Dr. Skea explores innovative approaches to solve both customer and organizational problems. Recognising that every service operates in...
2024-08-0950 minOrgDev with DistinctionLeading in Complexity with Dr Graham Curtis - OrgDev Episode 31We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What is great leadership built on? Our guest Dr Graham Curtis believes that great leadership is founded on developing our flexibility in response to the situations we find ourselves in and growing our curiosity, and our capability to reflect. Graham’s focus is on supporting people and organisations to be the best they can possibly be through maximising their potential. He has designed and led the delivery of global leadership and management development programmes in the UK, Nigeria, Kenya and Columbia aimed at supporting and...
2024-08-051h 00OrgDev with DistinctionOrganisation Culture: Strategies for Positive Change with Dr Martin Egan NDC - OrgDev Episode 30We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do you unlock the full potential of your workforce through effective culture change? We dive deep into the world of culture change and its vital role in organizational success. Discover how to systematically identify and refine your company's culture to boost productivity and profitability. We explore the importance of understanding your existing culture, patterns of behaviour, how it impacts organizational effectiveness, and practical strategies for aligning culture with business goals. Learn from real-world examples and gain valuable insights into the transformative power of culture change...
2024-07-2650 minOrgDev with DistinctionTransformative Organisation Design with Julian Chender Accenture Kates Kessler - OrgDev Episode 29We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this week's interview, we're looking at Organisation Design. How do you do it in way that helps build healthier organisations and ultimately a society that works for all? We're joined by the excellent Julian Chender, Principal for Operating Model and Organisation Design for the global consulting firm Accenture. Julian was a pleasure to interview and is passionate about creating ways in which people can learn about and advance in the field of OD. Editors Footnote: In the podcast we discussed...
2024-07-1948 minOrgDev with DistinctionWellbeing and Workplace Culture with Michael Matania, CEO Mycelium - OrgDev Episode 28We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In our latest OrgDev podcast episode, we explore the profound systemic approach to wellbeing advocated by Michael Matania, CEO of Mycelium. Unlike conventional initiatives that often pay lip service to wellbeing, Mycelium focuses on fostering sustainable performance through comprehensive, culturally embedded strategies. Michael’s journey is particularly compelling—having overcome PTSD, addiction, and psychosis, he brings a deeply personal and transformative perspective to his work. Michael’s experiences and insights challenge traditional resilience and leadership paradigms, advocating for a holistic view that integrates individual strengt...
2024-07-1256 minOrgDev with DistinctionTalent, Change and Organisation Development with Dr. Eerika Hedman-Phillips - OrgDev Episode 27We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!This week's OrgDev Podcast features Dr. Eerika Hedman-Phillips, an accomplished Organisational Development and leadership development professional with over 15 years of experience in leadership development, coaching, change management, and research. As the talent management lead for an international sports media company, Eerika brings a wealth of knowledge in fostering inclusive leadership and collaborative practices. Her expertise in human relationships and interaction, coupled with her dedication to creating fulfilling employee experiences, makes her insights invaluable for leaders and HR professionals. Join us as we explore her i...
2024-07-0552 minOrgDev with DistinctionFacilitating Breakthrough with Adam Kahane - OrgDev Podcast Episode 26We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this week's episode of the Org Dev podcast, our guest is Adam Kahane, a Director at Reos Partners and author of 5 books including Collaborating with the Enemy and Facilitating Breakthrough. Adam shared insights from his extensive experience in fostering collaboration across diverse groups, the essence of transformative facilitation and the importance of the role of facilitators in removing obstacles to enable effective communication and collaboration, rather than directing or manipulating outcomes. Drawing from his work in over fifty countries and involvement in significant pea...
2024-06-2740 minOrgDev with DistinctionPower, Systems and Performance with Jeff Boudro - OrgDev Podcast 25We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this week's episode of the OrgDev podcast we explore the fascinating world of organisational dynamics with Jeff Boudro, the Executive Director of Power & Systems, Inc. In this interview, Jeff reveals the secrets to transforming companies by effectively working with tops, middles, and bottoms. Learn how to enhance leadership, build resilient cultures, and unlock your team's full potential with insights from the company founded by the legendary Barry OshryJeff Boudro / jeff-boudro-4440a66 Power + Systems Website: https://www.powerandsystems.com/Boo...
2024-06-2156 minOrgDev with DistinctionTransactional Analysis and Organisation Development at Google with James Longwell - OrgDev Episode 24We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Why is it so common to see relationships in organisations where there is a parent/child dynamic? Why does this occur, and what can we do about it? To answer these questions we invited James Longwell from Google onto our podcast. James shared some fabulous insights about Transactional Analysis, his work with Google and his career with other big brand names. Another fabulous OrgDev conversation which we are sure you will enjoy.💼 About our GuestJames Longwell / james-longwell-0108207 James Longwell is an a...
2024-06-1454 minOrgDev with DistinctionSystems Thinking and Strategy for Leaders with Mike Jones - OrgDev Episode 23We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In the latest episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we were joined by the excellent Mike Jones, founder and director of LBI Consulting. In this brilliant conversation, Mike brings a unique combination of experiences from military leadership and elite sports teams to organisational psychology and systems thinking. Mike unpacks what we so often get wrong about military-style command and control and the critical role of system design in organisational operations. Mike's journey is remarkable: he enlisted in the army at 16 without any qualifications, taught himself psy...
2024-06-071h 08OrgDev with DistinctionBuilding Organisational Health: Strategies for Success with Dr. Jonathan Westover - OrgDev Episode 22We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In the latest episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we were joined by Dr. Jonathan Westover all the way from Utah, USA who shared invaluable insights on how to cultivate a healthy and dynamic workplace. As a seasoned expert with a background that bridges academia and real-world practice, Jonathan brings a practical approach to making workplaces better and our conversation focuses on practical strategies leaders and HR professionals can use to improve company culture and employee engagement.Dr. Westover emphasises the importance of ethical leadership...
2024-05-3150 minOrgDev with DistinctionA Practical Approach to Organisation Development & Change with Sarah Walsh - OrgDev Episode 21We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Welcome to our latest interview with Sarah Walsh, a leading expert in organisation development! In this episode, Sarah shares her refreshingly practical approach to helping organizations thrive. She emphasizes meeting clients where they are, making the complex world of organizational development accessible and understandable for everyone. Sarah Walsh / sarahwalshl Sarah Walsh is a dynamic Organizatioal Development (OD) Practitioner with a passion for people, culture, and change. Embracing the mantra "variety is the spice of life," Sarah thrives on working across multiple sp...
2024-05-2453 minOrgDev with DistinctionHigh Performance Teams with Dr. Krister Lowe - OrgDev Episode 20We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Our podcast this week is with the fabulous Dr Krister Lowe where we delve into achieving team excellence. Krister has dedicated his career to researching and developing teams across the globe, bringing a wealth of insights and expertise to our discussion. Join us as we explore the transformative power of the 6 Team Conditions framework, which is built upon the foundation of best-in-class research by renowned social scientists Drs. Ruth Wageman and Richard Hackman, and discover how it can elevate your team's performance to new h...
2024-05-1756 minOrgDev with DistinctionEvidence Based Practice: An Introduction with David Wilkinson, Oxford Review - OrgDev Episode 19We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do we take an evidence-based approach to organizational dynamics and leadership. Join us as we sit down with David Wilkinson, Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford Review, to explore the myths that pervade organisational life. From misconceptions about diversity, equality, and inclusion to the intricacies of leadership styles and decision-making processes, David offers a wealth of knowledge and insights. This engaging conversation is filled with thought-provoking discussions and practical takeaways that underscore the significance of evidence-based practices in driving organizational success. Tune in for a stimulating exploration...
2024-05-1359 minOrgDev with DistinctionEquipping Managers to Create Culture Change with Nate Price Whittle, KPMG - OrgDev Episode 18We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Our latest episode of the OrgDev podcast is with the brilliant Nate Price Whittle. Nate is a leader with a remarkable track record of driving culture change. As someone who has spearheaded transformative initiatives in one of the largest healthcare systems globally, Nate offers invaluable insights into how to equip managers to lead culture change effectively. We had lots of fun chatting with Nate delving into his journey, from his impactful work in the NHS to his new role at KPMG, where he continues t...
2024-05-0349 minOrgDev with DistinctionNo Silver Bullet - Busting the Myth of Organisation Quick Fixes with Steve Hearsum - OrgDev Episode 17We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Our latest episode of the OrgDev podcast is with Steve Hearsum. Steve has recently published his first book called No Silver Bullet: Moving Beyond Quick Fix Solutions in Business and the Psychology of Change Management. We had an energising time talking with Steve and unpacking why we are so tempted by quick fixes both as leaders. We covered a lot of ground in less than an hour including the problems caused by the non-stop search for silver bullets to organisation challenges, the rise of the thought l...
2024-04-2656 minOrgDev with DistinctionAgile Transformation at Jaguar Land Rover with Jag Johal - OrgDev Episode 16We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Our latest episode of the OrgDev podcast is with Jag Johal. Jag is responsible for driving organisational change and developing a culture of agility across Jaguar Land Rover. He is an experienced leader specialising in people and digital transformation and is leading an extensive programme to deploy an agile model and process across the Engineering division and beyond.We both very much enjoyed chatting with Jag and understanding more about what agile transformation really means in practice and how an OD mindset has helped h...
2024-04-1947 minOrgDev with DistinctionLessons from a Career in Change & Organisation Development with Dr Hayley Lewis - OrgDev Episode 15We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!We're big fans of Dr Hayley Lewis who is probably known best by many for the amazing SketchNotes she creates and shares on Linked In. In each Sketch note, she synthesises a leadership theory or model into an engaging and easy-to-understand illustration. Hayley is also a Chartered Coaching Psychologist and Registered Occupational Psychologist and works with organisations to foster happier workplaces where both leaders and their teams can thrive. Her work and career are fascinating and we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Hayley....
2024-04-121h 02OrgDev with DistinctionLeading HR the OD Way with Bola Ogundeji - OrgDev Episode 14We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Our latest video is an interview with the brilliant Bola Ogundeji. Bola works as Director of People and OD for the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC). LLDC is responsible for delivering the next phase of the organisation’s legacy of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and shares some fantastic insights on integrating an OD perspective into HR practice.Wish you had a handy recap of the episode? So did we. That’s why each week in our Next Step to Better...
2024-04-0547 minOrgDev with DistinctionThe Art of Transformative Facilitation with Tessa Sharp and Keith Jones - OrgDev Episode 13We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do you create a meaningful learning experience that expands the capability of an individual and transforms their worldview so that they develop greater capability, confidence, creativity, and adaptability?For this week's episode of OrgDev we invited Tessa Sharp and Keith Jones to join us. They have dedicated a large part of their careers to trying to figure these things out. They have extensive experience working in 48 countries and have led Alchemy Worldwide since 2016. They specialise in executive and leadership learning and transformation and ar...
2024-03-221h 06OrgDev with DistinctionReinvent Your Organisation with Sam Spurlin The Ready - OrgDev Episode 12We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Our latest video is an interview with Sam Spurlin, consultant at The Ready (founded by Aaron Dignan, author of Brave New Work). We explore practical strategies and insights with Sam for shaping the future of work.The Ready are on a mission to revolutionise the work landscape envisioning a future that is more human, adaptive, meaningful, and equitable. In this conversation, Sam sheds light on The Ready's proactive approach to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Join us as we explore Sam's jo...
2024-03-1152 minOrgDev with DistinctionPersonality: A User's Guide with Nikita Mikhailov - OrgDev Podcast Episode 11We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!We're all born with a particular genetic makeup that shaped by our environment and our life experiences. But we're not born with a manual for how to use that personality in our work, how we make sense of the world, how we create relationships, or how we change things about ourselves as wellSo to help us with that we've invited Nikita Mikhailov onto the OrgDev Podcast. Nikita is passionate about studying human beings. He's a psychometrician he's just launched his brand new book...
2024-03-011h 02OrgDev with DistinctionChange & Collaboration in Large Systems with Sarah Morgan Chief People Officer NHS -OrgDev Episode 10We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Our latest podcast episode is with Sarah Morgan, Chief People Officer of the North Central London - Integrated Care System. We spent an extremely enjoyable and insightful hour with Sarah.We explored how Sarah leverages her OD expertise to create change across a vast NHS care system that serves over 1.6million people across London. Sarah was a brilliant guest. and shared how she builds partnerships at speed, what have been her biggest lessons along the way, and what type of leadership approach works best...
2024-02-2349 minOrgDev with DistinctionDiversity and Inclusion through an OD lens with Anna Spragg - OrgDev Episode 9We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!This time we catch up with Anna Spragg. Anna is a Director at Anna Spragg Consultancy where she specialises in people, culture, diversity and inclusion. We enjoyed meeting Anna at the CIPD OD Conference back in April so were delighted when she agreed to be a guest on the podcast.In this episode, we explore with Anna what Diversity and Inclusion looks like through an OD lens and how we can help organisations become more inclusive, effective, and people-centered. Anna has delivered some fascinating proj...
2024-02-1433 minOrgDev with DistinctionHigh Performance and Organisation Development at Intel with Dr. Aidan Harney - OrgDev Episode 8We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!High Performance and Organisation Development at Intel. Intel is the world's largest manufacturer of central processing units and semiconductors and is at an important strategic inflection point. So how do you develop the capability of your leaders so they're able to deliver on your strategy when you're in one of the most competitive industries in the world?How do you support your leadership teams to make critical decisions that will impact on the future of your organisation?We've invited the brilliant D...
2024-02-0947 minOrgDev with DistinctionOrganisation Culture at Netflix with Kenny Temowo - OrgDev Episode 7We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!The latest version of the OrgDev podcast is out now! We sat down with the brilliant Kenny Temowo from Netflix to talk all things Organisation Development. Kenny works in Leadership, Culture and Talent Innovation so it was fascinating to get an inside view on the culture and challenges of working in such a fast-growing, dynamic and iconic organisation. Wish you had a handy recap of the episode? So did we. That’s why each week in our N...
2024-02-0747 minOrgDev with DistinctionSelf-organising Teams and Collective Power with Ted Rau, Sociocracy for All - OrgDev Episode 6We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do you create more effective and inclusive organisations that draw on the collective power of your employees? Our latest episode of the OrgDev Podcast explores this with the briliant Ted Rau from Sociocracy for All. We discuss Ted's latest book Collective Power which elegantly explores power dynamics in organisations and how to structure your organisation so that everyone contributes to performance. It's an eye-opening discussion which will challenge your beliefs about how organisations can be run. Order Your Copy of Collective Power here: :
2024-02-0246 minOrgDev with DistinctionLeading Change with Penny Young from the Phoenix Group - OrgDev Episode 5We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do you bring together the strategy, vision, structure and people within your organisation to create high performance? In this podcast, we explore the world of Organisation Effectiveness and Development. We've invited a hugely talented and experienced guest practitioner, Penny Young, to show how she leads change. Penny has been at the vanguard of change initiatives at some of our most famous organisations including Sky, Vodafone, Specsavers and most recently Phoenix Group. This is essential viewing for any leader or HR professional looking for a performance...
2024-01-3144 minOrgDev with DistinctionHow to Build Leadership Capability with Dani and Garin - OrgDev Episode 4We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In today's dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape, the need for effective leadership has never been more crucial to achieving your strategic objectives. A strong leadership team can drive innovation, navigate internal and external challenges, enhance employee engagement, and steer your organisation towards long-term success. However, building leadership capability requires careful planning, development, and support.Join us for an enlightening event as we explore the art and science of leadership development. There will be insights on how to align leadership development with your organisation's strategic...
2024-01-261h 04OrgDev with DistinctionOrganisation Effectiveness at Amazon with Kelly Venkiah - OrgDev Episode 3We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!What is organisation effectiveness and what are the lessons learned from one of the most famous organisations.?In this podcast we delve into the world of Organisation Effectiveness. This is a discipline a number of forward-looking organisations are implementing into their business. However, like Organisation development, there are several different definitions of it. We've invited a brilliant guest practitioner Kelly Venkiah to give us her take. Kelly has a rich background at one of the world’s leading organisations Amazon, where she has held a v...
2024-01-1953 minOrgDev with DistinctionStrategic Workforce Planning with Catrin Vaughan, BT Group - OrgDev Episode 2We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this episode, our guest, Catrin Vaughan, the Strategic Workforce Director at the BT Group, shares her insights and experiences in organisation design, change management, and strategic workforce planning. Catrin’s multifaceted journey, transitioning from pharmacology to HR and organisation design, highlights the intersection of scientific principles and organisation structures. Catrin emphasises the importance of integrating art and science in OD, using analytical data while understanding human behaviours within organisation systems. Her advice for aspiring OD practitioners includes curiosity, continual learning, and clear communication for...
2024-01-1228 min
Leap Into HR Consulting ®15 years in consulting with Garin Rouch FCIPDIn this podcast we are joined by the Garin Rouch, the Co-Founder and Director of Distinction Consulting and Co-Chair of CIPD London.Garin isn’t new to consulting, in fact he is a seasoned professional, with 15 years+ experience.We talk about what made Garin leave the corporate world, and how his career took him to work overseas in China and Australia. He is now based in the UK, in London.What did he do, and what did he wish he had done differently? What does he wish he knew then when he first started?
2024-01-1231 minOrgDev with DistinctionInside the House of Commons with Liz Childs, OD and D Consultant OrgDev Episode 1We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this episode we are kicking off a new series of interviews with OD Practitioners. Our first guest is Liz Childs, OD&D Consultant at the House of Commons. In this episode we explore her role, and what an OD consultant does in one of the most iconic buildings in the world. What does she enjoy about her role and what are her biggest challenges?You'll get a better understanding of how Liz leads change in a way that improves organisational performance, and drives su...
2023-12-1430 min
HR Director's CutThe One Where We Lean Into Organisational Development (ft. Garin Rouch)What should you do when your employees are starting to lose faith in the direction of the business?In this episode, we're joined by Garin Rouch as we talk in-depth about Organisational Development and why EVERYONE should be held accountable.Lisa tells us about the team meeting names that have stuck with her, Kate shares why it's important to be a team when dealing with conflict and Victoria talks about how to get employee engagement involved.About Garin:Garin is an experienced Organisation Development and Design consultant with almost two decades of...
2023-11-0353 minOrgDev with DistinctionCoaching Cultures: Silver Bullet or a Waste of ResourcesWe'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Coaching Cultures: Silver Bullet or a Waste of ResourcesThis episode is about how to transform performance in your organisation by creating a coaching culture Coaching.It has become one of the fastest growing learning and development interventions in organisations today. But to date a lot of the focus has been on developing the skills. It’s vital that we develop an environment and culture that promotes, supports and rewards coaching and allows it to thrive In this podcast, Dani Bacon and...
2022-07-1319 minOrgDev with DistinctionThe Secret Formula for Transforming your Workplace ConversationsWe'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How to Have Transformative Conversations that Change Your Relationships, Teams and OrganisationsWish you had a handy recap of the episode? So did we. That’s why each week in our Next Step to Better newsletter, we’re sharing From Pod to Practice – a 2-page visual summary of each episode designed to help you take the learning from the podcast and into your work. You’ll get: ■ Key insights from the episode ■ A reflection prompt...
2022-03-2512 minOrgDev with DistinctionThe Friday Review - The Secret to staying in control of your workloadWe'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Here is a simple yet powerful 3 step process to help you make best use of your time and get out of that feeling of overwhelmWish you had a handy recap of the episode? So did we. That’s why each week in our Next Step to Better newsletter, we’re sharing From Pod to Practice – a 2-page visual summary of each episode designed to help you take the learning from the podcast and into your work. You’...
2022-03-2114 minOrgDev with Distinction5 Reasons Why Decision Making is Broken in Your OrganisationWe'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this podcast we explain 5 reasons why decision-making is broken in many of our organisations and why you should care. We explore why organisations should make it a strategic priority to develop the decision-making capability of their people. Wish you had a handy recap of the episode? So did we. That’s why each week in our Next Step to Better newsletter, we’re sharing From Pod to Practice – a 2-page visual summary of each episode designed to help you...
2022-03-1815 minOrgDev with DistinctionWhy 1-2-1s are essential for leaders and how to deliver them effectivelyWe'd love to hear from you so send us a message!1-2-1s are a critical element of a leaders toolkit. In this video we're talking about the 1-2-1s that happen between Direct reports and their managerTo be an effective leader at any level in your organisation you have to be extremely comfortable and confident leading a 1-2-1 and make them a priority in your busy week.Check out this link for access to tools and templates to support your next 1-2-1Wish you...
2022-03-0512 minOrgDev with DistinctionWhat is Leadership Coaching?We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In this episode we explore what is #leadershipcoaching and how does it work. Coaching is very different to training. It's much more proactive + personalised, it's designed specifically around you, your style and your developmentWish you had a handy recap of the episode? So did we. That’s why each week in our Next Step to Better newsletter, we’re sharing From Pod to Practice – a 2-page visual summary of each episode designed to help you take the learning...
2022-02-2405 minOrgDev with DistinctionHow to Achieve Hybrid Working SuccessWe'd love to hear from you so send us a message!How do we make the right #decision for our organisations and our people?Our latest #Distinction podcast is all about the essential and intensely topical subject of #Hybridworking. Hybrid is a once in a life time opportunity to reimagine the way we work. If we can approach this with intention, We can transform the effectiveness of our organisations and improve the lives of our employees. However at this very moment, organisations are sleep walking into itIn this highly practical session, we share th...
2021-07-0953 minOrgDev with Distinction4 Steps to Effective Decision makingWe'd love to hear from you so send us a message!Today, making decisions has been elevated to an art and a science. There are thousands of academic journals and books on decision making and hundreds of frameworks to choose from. Many people have made their whole careers out of studying the topic and teaching others how to make better decisions. That’s a lot of resources but most organisations don’t have the time or manpower to make use of them all. While having all those resources is great for every day, it can make it chall...
2021-03-0357 minOrgDev with DistinctionHow to create a high performance teamWe'd love to hear from you so send us a message!The Distinction Podcasts are all about about bridging the gap between academic research and leadership practice. Your hosts, Garin Rouch and Dani Bacon, have read an extensive amount of academic papers and identified the 5 keys areas that high quality research shows you should focus on as a leader of a remote team. There is so much quality research that managers could benefit from implementing into their daily routines and approach. We want to bridge the gap between research & management practice. We'll also be producing in...
2021-02-1353 minOrgDev with DistinctionLeaders and Remote TeamsWe'd love to hear from you so send us a message!The Distinction Podcasts are all about about bridging the gap between academic research and leadership practice. Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch, are your hosts and have read an extensive amount of academic papers and identified the 5 keys areas that high quality research shows you should focus on as a leader of a remote team. There is so much quality research that managers could benefit from implementing into their daily routines and approach. We want to bridge the gap between research & management practice. We'll also be...
2021-02-1334 min