We'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 le...
Jun 26, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 71
We'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-suite Wish you had a handy recap of the episode...
Jun 19, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 70
We'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 a...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 69
We'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 n...
Jun 02, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 68
We'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...
May 23, 2025•59 min•Season 4Ep. 67
We'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 world This conversation explores what it really means to think systemicall...
May 15, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 67
We'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...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 65
We'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 ini...
May 01, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 64
We'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, includin...
Apr 15, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 63
We'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-ma...
Apr 05, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 62
We'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 developmen...
Mar 28, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 61
We'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 wh...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 60
We'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 h...
Mar 14, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 59
We'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 workplace...
Mar 07, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 58
We'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 challe...
Feb 28, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 57
We'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 dyna...
Feb 23, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 56
We'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...
Feb 21, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 55
We'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 Consultant Andes 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 Si...
Feb 13, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 54
We'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 ...
Feb 07, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 53
We'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 b...
Jan 30, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 52
We'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...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 51
We'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 fo...
Jan 16, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 50
We'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 Guest Antonis Kazouris Group...
Jan 10, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 48
We'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 mea...
Jan 03, 2025•41 min•Season 4Ep. 48
We'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...
Dec 27, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 47
We'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,...
Dec 17, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 46
We'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...
Dec 13, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 45
We'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 tra...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 44
We'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 ho...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 43
We'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: ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 42
