Adam Coleman Deliberately Developmental Organisations DDO: Recent Episodes
Ronan McDonnell
Adam Coleman owns and runs one of Ireland's only Deliberately Developmental Organizations and over the last decade has picked up a wealth of experience and knowledge that we (his HRLocker team) have finally persuaded him to share with the world.
In this episode, Adam delves into the evolving landscape of work models, particularly focusing on the dynamics of remote, hybrid, and in-office working arrangements.
Drawing on Adam's extensive experience and network of business leaders, the conversation initiates with an exploration of sentiments and preferences regarding remote, hybrid, and office working models. Given the post-COVID context, the discussion examines how companies that have committed to remote work have experienced shifts in employee productivity.
Key takeaways from managing remote workforces pre-COVID versus post-COVID are highlighted, offering insights into the changing nature of work dynamics. The episode explores practical strategies for managing hybrid workforces navigating between home and office settings, acknowledging the challenges and benefits. Industry-specific trends in the choice between remote, hybrid, or in-office work are also discussed, providing a nuanced perspective. The podcast delves into the influence of newly adopted remote work on company culture and employee engagement, examining the impact on organizational dynamics.
Furthermore, the episode explores how leadership and management styles have evolved or needed to evolve in response to these new work models. As the discussion concludes, the host shares guidance on how leaders uncertain about the best model for their organization can approach the decision-making process, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful consideration and adaptation to the specific needs and context of each business.
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What to take into consideration when reviewing employee's pay? (Why it should not be aligned with end of year appraisals)
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the intricate aspects of employee compensation within organisations. The conversation begins by addressing the key factors and performance metrics that should be taken into account when determining employee compensation, both within and outside the conventional appraisal cycle. The importance of decoupling employee pay from end-of-year appraisals is explored, shedding light on the need for a more dynamic and responsive approach.
Adam delves into the steps involved in conducting a comprehensive pay review, emphasising the distinctions from traditional annual reviews. The challenge of setting fair and competitive salaries is tackled, considering market rates and individual contributions. The impact of a dynamic compensation approach on employee motivation, retention, and overall job satisfaction is also discussed.
Additionally, the role of transparency in organisational culture is examined, with a focus on open communication about pay and related decisions. This episode concludes with practical advice for leaders responsible for employee pay, particularly in terms of navigating pay rises and fostering a positive compensation environment within the organisation.
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In this episode of the podcast, we delve deep into the often overlooked but critically important aspects of people management and recruitment within growing companies.
Adam sheds light on the telltale signs that indicate when these areas are not receiving the attention they deserve. We define "people management" in the context of scaling businesses and underscore its significance. Drawing from extensive experience, we discuss common mistakes made during growth phases, highlighting the challenges companies face. Moreover, we explore best practices to attract top talent and align them with your people management principles.
Adam also shares insights on measuring success in these efforts and advocates for transparent communication of values and culture during the recruitment process, offering valuable strategies for doing so. Tune in to discover how prioritizing people management and recruitment can fuel your company's success during expansion.
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In this podcast, the topic of discussion is performance management and its importance for scaling and mid-market SMB companies. We explore the definition of performance management and common mistakes businesses make when implementing a performance management system, as well as how to measure employee performance accurately and provide constructive feedback.
Additionally, we discuss the role of technology and available tools for performance management, how to align performance management with business objectives and values, and steps to ensure that the process is fair and unbiased. Furthermore, the podcast covers handling underperforming employees, recognizing and rewarding high-performing employees, and offering incentives to retain top talent.
How do you define performance management, and why is it essential for scaling and
mid-market SMB companies?
What are some common mistakes that businesses make when implementing a
performance management system, and how can they avoid them?
How do you measure employee performance accurately, and what metrics should
companies use?
What role does feedback play in performance management, and how can companies
provide constructive feedback to employees?
How can technology help companies with performance management, and what tools
are available to assist them?
How can companies align their performance management process with their
business objectives and values?
How do you ensure that performance management is fair and unbiased, and what
steps can companies take to eliminate bias?
How can companies handle underperforming employees, and what steps can they
take to help?
How can companies recognize and reward high-performing employees, and what
incentives can they offer to motivate and retain top talent?
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If you're an HR consultant looking to grow your practice, you won't want to miss this podcast episode. In this episode, I dive into how technology can help HR consultants to scale their business and improve their services.
This episode is packed with great information for HR consultancy practices to open a very powerful revenue stream and also mange their client base more easily and end up with happier customers.
We dive into the history of HR Consultancies, how they make money and how those with tech partnerships are winning! We also talk about how to get started so don't miss this one!
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Pay and reward covers all benefits an employer offers its employees, including financial benefits such as wages, pensions, paid leave and sick pay; and non-pay benefits such as appraisals, flexible working, opportunities for development and ongoing training.
Its a bit of a minefield believe it or not! In this episode, we dive deep into pay and reward, its importance, how to manage it as well as what to do when you receive requests that create an real imbalance in an employees pay and reward.
We cover Intrinsic & Extrinsic rewards & Financial rewards
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Tech Layoffs are rampant at the moment. Adam explains in a very honest way why some of the largest tech firms have all of a sudden had mass layoff occur, if these layoffs any reflection on the tech industry as a whole, what people can do when laid off & what effect will these layoffs have on the high salaries and expectations within the Tech sector?
In this episode we talk about recruitment and especially recruitment during tougher times and what you can do about it. Scarcity and cost of candidates along with economic uncertainty - we learn exactly what tough times some companies and industries are going through.
This one is packed with tips for employers to make recruitment a lot easier in this volatile and unpredictable market.
"If you hire someone who's own motivational fit for joining your company is not right, they will leave, they will go."
Why do companies need to grow talent, not acquire it? In this episode, Adam explains exactly that!
Lets examine what happens when companies choose to acquire all of their talent. Adam talks us through how you can make sure you are investing the time and effort to grow the right employees. Other interesting questions posed to Adam include:
- Can you grow acquired talent in the same way as someone who started at entry level in your organisation?
- Do organically grown teams work better together?
In this episode we talk all about career path structures for your business. Adam covers how important it is to have a strategy in place for employees for their careers and personal development.
We also discuss how to begin to implement a career & personal development strategy in your business, whether or not career path structures should be seen as a reporting mechanism, what happens when this is neglected or never done in the first place and also if a career path strategy be used to attract talent?
Resource mentioned in this episode:
https://info.hrlocker.com/career-path-structure-download
In this epidoe Adam define digital transformation and explains why it matters. We discuss the biggest hurdles to a successful digital transformation, how you can tell if your organisation is in need of a behavioural change along with going through the measures that should be taken to ensure effective behavioural transformation. Also, extremely importantly, Adam explains how to measure its success.
In this episode we dive into the world of flexible working from leadership's point of viw. Adam answers populare questions like: What is true flexibility in working? For leaders but also for employees?
What happens
- Do companies claim to allow flexibility but actually struggle to execute it?
- What happens when flexible working is not encouraged?
- Is flexible working the way of the future or will there always be an argument for non-flexible working?
- How to introduce flexibility? All in one sweep or step by step?
In this episode, we dive deep into a very relevant topic that is happening currently all over the world; bringing people back to the office post pandemic.
Adam explains why companies who have been operating remotely are choosing to bring people back to the office and what he thinks the results will be. Also, Adam explains how to go about bringing people back into the office and speaks on the possibility that you may not even need to!
We speak about organisational fit, productivity and the real reasons behind motivations to bring people back in-house and the risk assessments that need to take place before doing so.
In this episode Adam dives extremely deep into the world of employee experience and debunks a lot of misinformation that is out there. How EX is about what you do and how you do it!
In this episode we speak about the equity of paying people doing same job in different countries and how, as a business leader, you can handle situations like this. From Employer of Records to various Ggovernment taxes, Adam takes us through his experiences as HRLocker continues to expand rapidly.
In this extremely honest episode of the podcast, Adam does a deep dive on his recent road trip that covered Ireland, the UK, Spain and Portugal.
We cover his thoughts & ideas on the 4 day work week, flexible and remote working.
Adam also offers guidance to other CEOs thinking of leading remote first teams.
In this episode, Adm talks about how easy it is to hire the wrong people and how to enable your technical leaders to upskill in the area of selection, a trait often missed when hiring for technical roles.
In the next episode, we round up Adams Road Trip and gather his findings!
We catch up with Adam for a great chat about how his trip is going. From meeting more wonderful HRLocker employees to hearing loud sirens in the night coming in his direction, this episode is not to be missed. With less than 2 weeks left in Adam's trip - his insights into working and travelling are extremely eye opening.
Week 3 of Adam's Ireland, UK and European Road Trip has commenced and today we are discussing the Do's and Don't for hiring people remotely (broken out into 2 distinct areas; Experienced Employees and Graduates)
Questions Include:
- Would you urge a grad to go remote right out of college or adopt a hybrid model if possible and why?
- Is socializing in person the biggest gap to close when working remotely and how do you remedy that?
- Can people learn to work remotely or is it a natural ability?
- Have you seen remote hires go wrong and why?
- Have you been able to hire people from companies who would not allow them to work remotely and is this an opportunity to capitalize on?
We catch up with Adam on his Roadtrip Trip and discuss the 4 day work week through Adam's eyes.
Questions include:
- What is the 4 day work week? What do you suggest instead?
- Where do entrepreneurs fit into the 4 day work week?
- Companies who have implemented the 4 day work week - What has been the outcome?
- Is the 4 day work week just for time based jobs?
- Will HRLocker pivot toward a change similar to this?
We catch up with Adam after he launches his road trip around Ireland, the UK and Europe meeting employees, partners and customers. After Day 1 , we catch up for a discussion on Adam's amazing response across social media.
**ADAM COLEMAN FOUNDER & CEO OF HRLOCKER V2, SETS OFF TO PROVE THAT #WORKISNOLONGERAPLACE
FOLLOW ADAMS TRIP AT https://www.adamcoleman.com/adams-roadtrip/**
In this episode, I talk about our upcoming investment, bootstrapping from scratch, the MOM test, and my own milestones for HRLocker so far.
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We discuss the best organisational structure for success and how HRLocker has become an Exponential Organisation.
We're onto the next episode of my podcast series on company culture and Deliberately Developmental Organisations (DDO's) where I document and record our lessons learned while building a DDO culture in HRLocker.
Here is EPISODE 3, where we discuss being a leader of a DDO organisation and what it means for a company to be radically transparent. We cover a lot of topics in this bumper Christmas episode including how it feels to make real change to an employees life, the amazing feeling of seeing people turn their careers around, why I live in Lahinch and how the switch to remote work has impacted growth mindsets around the world.
We also discuss the personal fulfilment I feel as a leader of a Deliberately Developmental Organisation.
In this episode we speak to Adam about where to start as a business leader, if you are hoping to become a DDO. We discover where to start as a business leader and how to build a company culture of trust. We discuss the benefits of being a DDO and how to get your employyes onboard.
Over the past number of years, Adam Coleman has implemented DDO culture into HRLocker. In this episode, Adam describes how HRLocker became a deliberately developmental organisation. This makes for incredible listening and introduces our next episode beautifully
Learn more about Adam Coleman here: https://www.adamcoleman.com/
Welcome to Deliberately Developmental Organizations with Adam Coleman. In this short intro, we explain what this podcast is about and tell you a little about Adam. In the next episode, we dive in DEEP so don't miss it!