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OrgDev with Distinction

Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch

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

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43:37

Systemic Leadership - Seeing Patterns Not Just People...

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2025/06/26

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...

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57:40

OD in the C-Suite - OD as a Strategic Function with...

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2025/06/19

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 t...

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60:41

Learning that Moves the Needle with Michelle...

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2025/06/05

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’...

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54:03

Alignment The Multiplier for Team Performance with...

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2025/06/02

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. I...

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59:06

What Agile Leadership Really Looks Like -Linda...

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2025/05/23

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. He...

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51:20

Making Smarter Moves with Systems Thinking with Derek...

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2025/05/15

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 syste...

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60:45

Neuroscience of Learning and Behaviour Change with...

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2025/05/09

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,...

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57:07

Culture as a Growth Strategy with Tanja Lopez...

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2025/05/01

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 ...

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50:57

How to Start Your Career in Organisation Development...

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2025/04/15

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, includi...

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55:41

Organisations Without Bosses, How Self-Management...

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2025/04/05

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 se...

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47:30

Elevate Your OD Impact - The Intentional OD...

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2025/03/28

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 develop...

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70:00

Leadership Culture and the Bias Trap - OrgDev Podcast...

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2025/03/21

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 workplace...

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50:57

Change Smuggling! What OD can learn from Domain...

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2025/03/14

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. S...

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50:20

Hybrid Work Leadership Essentials for Success with...

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2025/03/07

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 ...

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44:42

Why Your OD Network is a Game-Changer - with Mark...

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2025/02/28

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 chal...

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47:20

Navigating Complexity with Dr. Eliat Aram - OrgDev...

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2025/02/23

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 d...

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53:41

What Organisation Development Can Learn from Learning...

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2025/02/21

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 fres...

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47:19

Scaling Without Breaking with Jules Siegel-Hawley -...

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2025/02/13

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: ...

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47:14

Build Psychological Safety in Your Workplace with...

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2025/02/07

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 brillia...

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47:43

How HR & OD Can Save the Planet with Dr.Tara Shine,...

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2025/01/30

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-shin...

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