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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! 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…
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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…
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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 …
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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 sci…
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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.…
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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 …
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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,…
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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 …
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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 …
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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://w…
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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 d…
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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…
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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 fairnes…
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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…
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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…
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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 mu…
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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 thes…
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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, t…
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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 …
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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: T…
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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…
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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…
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We'd love to hear from you so send us a message! 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 of excellence in leadership and organization development. …
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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, 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 us from Harare, Zimbabwe. Dr. Justine has led groundbrea…
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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! 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 Sjoorda, from System2 💼 About our Guest Martijn Sjoorda, Foun…
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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! 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 transforming management practices join. Inspired by the concept that …
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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 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 Operating Model and Organisation Design for the global consulting f…
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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 the brilliant Nate Price Whittle. Nate is a leader with a remarkable track record of driving culture change. As someone who has spearheaded transformative initiatives in one of the largest healthcare systems globally, Nate offers invaluable insights in…
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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 episode of the OrgDev podcast is with Jag Johal. Jag is responsible for driving organisational change and developing a culture of agility across Jaguar Land Rover. He is an experienced leader specialising in people and digital transformation and is leading an extensive programme to deploy …
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We'd love to hear from you so send us a message! We're big fans of Dr Hayley Lewis who is probably known best by many for the amazing SketchNotes she creates and shares on Linked In. In each Sketch note, she synthesises a leadership theory or model into an engaging and easy-to-understand illustration. Hayley is also a Chartered Coaching Psychologis…
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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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