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OrgDev with Distinction

Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch

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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 in ...
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We'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.…
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We'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 …
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We'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…
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We'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 K…
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We'd love to hear from you so send us a message! 10 Pro Tips to Getting Started in Organization Development and Design Welcome 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 academic…
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We'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, …
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We'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 t…
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We'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 ex…
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We'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 …
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We'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 …
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We'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 ess…
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We'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. Lear…
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We'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 wo…
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We'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 thi…
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We'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 p…
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We'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 acce…
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We'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 powe…
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We'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 intricacie…
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We'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 …
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We'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…
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We'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 Org…
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We'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, …
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We'd love to hear from you so send us a message! Coaching Cultures: Silver Bullet or a Waste of Resources This 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 fo…
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We'd love to hear from you so send us a message! How to Have Transformative Conversations that Change Your Relationships, Teams and Organisations Thanks for listening! Distinction is an evidence-based Organisation Development & Design Consultancy designed to support modern, progressive organisations to bring out the best in their people and their t…
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We'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 overwhelm Thanks for listening! Distinction is an evidence-based Organisation Development & Design Consultancy designed to support modern, progressive organisations to bring out the best…
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We'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. Thanks for listening! Distinction is an evidence-based O…
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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 development Thanks for listening! Distinction is an evidence-based Organisation Deve…
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We'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…
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We'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. Tha…
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We'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…
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