Meetings: Hub of productivity or waste of time? Quote of the Episode: "Why spend 30 hours a week in meetings when you could be using that time to actually get work done?" Call to Action: Have a look at your own calendar—are there meetings you could cut or optimize? Share your thoughts on what makes a meeting truly valuable by tagging us on social m…

Episode Title: DEDx - Meritocracy: Dedx or not! The idea that a meritocracy exists is a contentious one. Certainly it is a seductive idea, to suggest that the best people rise to the top in any field. But is there any evidence that it truly exists? This podcast features an intriguing discussion about the relevance of the idea of meritocracy in toda…

Show Notes: Whole self Bringing Your Whole Self to Work: A brilliant concept or lunacy? Since Mike Robbins' TED Talk and subsequent book in 2018, the idea of bringing your whole self to work come up throughout organisational life. In this podcast, we get under the skin of the idea, evaluate it, and recommend whether it’s something we should embrace…

The high-performing team: an idea to keep, or a DedX? In this DEDx podcast episode we explore the concept of high-performing teams. What are we talking about in this context, what value does this idea offer, and is this the right way to think about teams in your organisation? Is the idea one that has merit, or a DedX: an idea worth binning? Highlig…

Performance Review - Love It or Hate it In this episode we take a long, cold look at the effectiveness and relevance of annual performance appraisals. Are they a value add - they certainly take a lot of time and energy, or are they past their sell by date, and there’s a better way? Highlights: What are we talking about? The idea of the performance …

Leader as coach In this podcast we dive into the question of whether leaders should adopt coaching as a methodology for working with their teams. Is it time to finally get rid of ‘command and control’ for good, and be more curious about those you work with? Is the leader being a coach for the team a great idea, or an idea worth binning? And is ther…

Time Management - The cure-all or Dedx Dive into the world of time management with us as we debate its place in modern business. Is it a tool for productivity or an outdated concept? Highlights: Understanding Time Management: We dissect time management into planning, prioritizing, and performing, questioning its efficacy in enhancing productivity. …