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
71 episodes
Elevate Your OD Impact - The Intentional OD Practitioner with Regan Miller OrgDev Epsiode 61
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. Starti...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 61
•
47:30
Leadership Culture and the Bias Trap - OrgDev Podcast Episode 60
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 Garri...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 60
•
1:10:00
Change Smuggling! What OD can learn from Domain Driven Design with Xin Yao - OrgDev Episode 59
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 r...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 59
•
50:57
Hybrid Work Leadership Essentials for Success with Gary Cookson - OrgDev Episode 58
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 offic...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 58
•
50:20
Why Your OD Network is a Game-Changer - with Mark Emdin - OrgDev Podcast 57
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 ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 57
•
44:42
Navigating Complexity with Dr. Eliat Aram - OrgDev Episode 56
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...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 56
•
47:20
What Organisation Development Can Learn from Learning & Development - OrgDev Episode 55
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 d...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 55
•
53:41
Scaling Without Breaking with Jules Siegel-Hawley - OrgDev Episode 54
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- ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 54
•
47:19
Build Psychological Safety in Your Workplace with Gina Battye - OrdDev Episode 53
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 pract...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 53
•
47:14
How HR & OD Can Save the Planet with Dr.Tara Shine, Change by Degrees - OrgDev Episode 52
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...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 52
•
47:43
Fairness at Work -Culture's Essential Ingredient with Dr. Wilson Wong OrgDev episode 51
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, main...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 51
•
1:04:59
Polarity Intelligence with Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth | Leadership - OrgDev Podcast 50
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.<...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 50
•
57:33
Organisation Design for Global Success with Antonis Kazouris SSP Group - OrgDev Episode 49
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 ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 48
•
54:28
How to Build OD Capability in your Org with Susanne Sondergaard Gidda from The Cabinet Office - OrgDev episode 48
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 fasc...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 48
•
41:17
Driving Results Creating Value with Mark Doughty - OrgDev Episode 47
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 val...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 47
•
42:31
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 46
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 45
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 44
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 43
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 42
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 41
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 40
•
52:56
Africa's Change Maker with Dr Justine Chinoperekweyi - OrgDev Podcast Episode 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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 39
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 38
•
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...
•
38:53