OrgDev with Distinction
The Org Dev podcast is all about Organisational Development, a practice that has the power to transform organisations, shape cultures, and empower individuals. Yet, it's often shrouded in mystery and misunderstood. But fear not, because on this podcast, we pull back the curtain to reveal the inner workings of Organisation Development. We demystify the concepts, unravel the strategies, and delve into the real-life experiences of professionals who are driving real and significant change and innovation within organisations.
Episodes
56 episodes
Kind - The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work with Graham Allcott, Productivity Ninja - OrgDev Episode 46
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 pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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45:51
Unblock - Your Leadership Playbook for Rapid Results with Jurriaan Kamer - OrgDev Episode 45
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 cr...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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36:22
Leading Change in Challenging Times with Mark Stringer Birbeck University - OrgDev Episode 44
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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1:05:28
How to Build Elite Teams for Extraordinary Impact with Meir Adler - OrgDev Episode 43
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 org...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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1:09:03
Power Dynamics and Leadership - Breaking the Silence with Dr Mark Cole - OrgDev Podcast Episode 42
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, practitione...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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1:01:59
Equipping Your Leaders for Turbulent TImes with Dr Arlene Egan CEO Roffey Park - OrgDev Episode 41
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 o...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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53:33
Adaptive Organisation Design with Dr. Erika Jacobi, LC GLOBAL® - OrgDev Episode 40
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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52:56
Africa's Change Maker with Dr Justine Chinoperekweyi - OrgDev Podcast 39
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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53:19
One Culture in a Global Organisation - Zoological Society of London with Gbonju Akintola - OrgDev Episode 38
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 Whipsn...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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45:33
Hidden Forces that Drive Group Behaviour with Rachel Kelly, Tavistock Institute of Human Relations - OrgDev Episode 37
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...
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38:53
Operating models, organisation design and change with Roger Kastner of Starbucks - OrgDev Episode 36
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 wi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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58:15
How to Build Exceptional Leadership Teams with Martijn Sjoorda - OrgDev Episode 35
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 Sjoo...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:28
10 Tips to Get Started in Organisation Development and Design - OrgDev Podcast Episode 34
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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22:03
Organization Design that Works with Jonathan Edwards of Kanso Design - OrgDev episode 33
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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47:35
Systems Thinking and High Performance with Dr Ronald Skea, Aviva - OrgDev Episode 32
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 trans...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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50:08
Leading in Complexity with Dr Graham Curtis - OrgDev Episode 31
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 refl...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:00:17
Organisation Culture: Strategies for Positive Change with Dr Martin Egan NDC - OrgDev Episode 30
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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50:09
Transformative Organisation Design with Julian Chender Accenture Kates Kessler - OrgDev Episode 29
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 Op...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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48:33
Wellbeing and Workplace Culture with Michael Matania, CEO Mycelium - OrgDev Episode 28
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 s...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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56:57
Talent, Change and Organisation Development with Dr. Eerika Hedman-Phillips - OrgDev Episode 27
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 rese...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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52:26
Facilitating Breakthrough with Adam Kahane - OrgDev Podcast Episode 26
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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40:56
Power, Systems and Performance with Jeff Boudro - OrgDev Podcast 25
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 c...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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56:34
Transactional Analysis and Organisation Development at Google with James Longwell - OrgDev Episode 24
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 sha...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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54:35
Systems Thinking and Strategy for Leaders with Mike Jones - OrgDev Episode 23
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:08:22
Building Organisational Health: Strategies for Success with Dr. Jonathan Westover - OrgDev Episode 22
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 brid...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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50:19