The Organizational RND Podcast: Recent Episodes
Philip Bieg
A podcast that discusses, explores, and shares insight regarding the field of organizational development, workplace culture, and employee engagement
Our latest episode talks about our visit and presentation at the Peninsula Chapter of SHRM 2022 conference in Newport News, VA. After sharing our thoughts and experience regarding the conference, we provide an updated perspective for people looking switch (or want to become) to the organizational Development field. In short, experience is key! You can have all the degrees and certifications but possessing varying experiences to level up those communication skills is still the best way to pursue success in this work!
How often does conflict surface in your workplace and how well do you feel like it is handled? In this episode, we discuss basic, applicable skills individuals can use to assuage and resolve conflict. Having arguments and disagreements doesn't have to be a competition! Instead, conflict can present a unique, cooperative opportunity to strength our listening and dialogue skills which leads to stronger, highly-productive, work relationships. Check out this episode to learn about our Triangular Resolution model and how we train individuals to resolve conflict.
Whether its surfing the internet, playing a video game or carrying on a prolonged conversation with a colleague we are always surrounded by interruptions prevent us from performing our best and/or hold us back from achieving career and personal goals. And you know what? Its ok - it's something we all share! But how do we manage and hold ourselves accountable and focused when we face the temptation of engaging in a distraction? In this episode, I share a theoretical framework that I use to coach with clients which has proven to increase their focus and concentrated performance by reducing the number of distractions they experience.... and lets face it, with more jobs going either hybrid or fully remote - we can all use a little help to keep those distractions at bay!
What does trust look like to you? What does trust feel like and what experiences surface when you think about it? From time and experience to communication and authenticity, we explore how each of these 4 components connect together to form the trust we desire within ourselves as well as the teams we work with.
Miscommunication is a common occurrence in the workplace and we know that it can damage our relationships and cripple employee productivity...but where does it start? Our episode attempts to answer that by discussing what communication range is and what skills we can deploy to improve our communication.
What, and is there, a difference when we a emotional in our roles rather than performing our role with emotion? Think about it for a moment! Emotions are powerful enough to influence (both positively and negatively) our mindset, communication, and performance in the workplace. With some much emphasis on emotional intelligence in the workplace, we wanted to look at the different outcomes when a person is emotional in their role rather than performing their role with emotion.
Check it out and feel encouraged to reach out to us at www.organizationalrnd.com
Research and thought leaders often promote that professionals must find a job/career that's both intrinsically motivating and in alignment with their core values. The outcome of obtaining a job consistently leads to increased employee productivity, skill development, and longer-tenure. However if we are willing to discuss and advocate this value, then we must also acknowledge the rarity of finding these jobs as well as other positions that exist. In this episode, we explore the concept of Role Redundancy and the draining emotional experience employees face when they're in positions that are detached from their motivations and passions.
Hey everyone and welcome to our latest episode! Following up from our previous episode, we take a deeper dive into the world of designing and delivering workplace training. We specifically explain why Trainers must build trust with their audience early in their delivery and examine the impact it has on the learning experience. For years, we've received positive reviews regarding how we design and present workplace trainings to our participants. In the closing section of this episode we share our theories, philosophies, and tips regarding curriculum design and how it motivates participants to learn - enjoy and thank you for listening!
Hey there ORAD Followers! Thanks in advance for checking out our second episode of the new season. In this recording we begin covering the wide topic of trainings - you know, those multi-hour long, PowerPoint presentations that are packed with tons of videos, activities discussions. Yup, we're talking about that subject today - more specifically, how training has needed to evolve over the past decade due to technology and new generational employees. Additionally, we share our experiences building and conducting trainings while providing tips for those of you interested in this area of work - enjoy!
It's great to finally be back! In our first episode of season 2, we share our thoughts on the first season and what we can do this year to produce more engaging content. Additionally, with every new year comes a commitment to resolutions...which many become forgettable within just a few months. In this episode we also share with you the idea of viewing your year as a value-based theme rather than a singular resolution.
If you like what you hear or have ideas as to what you'd like to hear going forward, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn or check out our website at: www.organizationalrnd.com
Our episode wraps up our discussion on Emotional Intelligence by highlighting the Relationship Management section of the model while also tying together the other components of the model. Additionally, our episode discusses the business value of actively working on E.I. skills as well as providing best practices and thoughts on this area.
We're back with another episode covering an area of the Emotional Intelligence model. The episode for this week covers our thoughts, examples and ideas regarding social awareness. Once we learn how our emotions influence our mindset, we must next ask how they influence those around us.
We're back with another episode covering an aspect of the Emotional Intelligence model. The episode for this week covers our thoughts and techniques regarding self-management. When our emotions are triggered in the workplace, what techniques can we use to assuage or control them?
In our prior episode, we discussed the Emotional Intelligence framework and the four components (Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management) of the model from a surface-level perspective. Over the next four episodes, starting with this one, we'll be covering a section of the EI framework in greater detail that includes examples, philosophies, and insightful ideas to consider.
In this episode, we cover Self-Awareness various perspectives that include how it functions in our workplace, how our emotions influence our behaviors as well as why it's so essential to the rest of Emotional Intelligence.
Emotional Intelligence is one of the the most critical components to the growth of an organization and their people. This is a vast topic with years of research, topics, and skills to cover. In this episode, we provide an introduction that explains what emotional intelligence is, how it impacts our performance, and why businesses need to ensure that these skills are being developed.
Change is perhaps one of the few constants that exist in the field of organizational development. It can happen at any level, to any individual, at any time. An individual may want to change their role and take on a new challenge, a department may need to change their processes to increase how they serve customers, and an organization may look at their market and consider a full restructure. Regardless of the context and situation, change affects all of us mentally and emotionally. In this episode, we explore a perspective that may help us understand why we build up resistance toward change in the workplace.
It's no secret that the status of the organizational workplace has continued to evolve over the past 20 - 30 years. With new generational employees entering the workforce, advancements in remote technology, and emphasis on employee engagement it's a sure bet that the workplace today will need to evolve and change for tomorrow's future. In our episode, we provide three theoretical concepts that should become staples to organizational cultures in the future to address the balance of employee engagement and well-being with business outcomes and results.
Over the years of professionally coaching Executive Leaders, Managers, and Employees this episode shares 4 tips to help Coaches achieve dynamics, immersive sessions with their clients. For people seeking coaching, these tips should be qualities to look for to help guide you toward achieving your professional goals.
If there's a question, I've consistently been asked it's how to into coaching. In this episode I discuss what coaching is, the value behind the service, and ways anyone can get started aligning their career to become a coach.
Phantom Pain is a medical phrase that captures how our body can generate pain through our nervous system. So, how does this translate into our workplaces? In a recent study, I examined the relationship between job performance and feedback communication among remote employees. While many valuable insights were uncovered throughout the interviews, one stood out as the focus of our episode. It's the concept that people within all levels of an organizations have the capability to generate negative, stressful, and job performance emotions.
Without a certain level of psychological safety existing in the workplace, I believe employees of all organizational levels become obstructed from delivering their best performance. In this episode, I provide theoretical discussion regarding how time and team/organizational size influence our perception of psychological safety and articulate various steps that can foster it in the workplace.
Is psychological safety an area of your organization that could 'level-up'? Do you need assistance in building a workplace culture that permeates safety so your people can perform at their best? Feel encouraged to reach out to us with questions, thoughts, or needs at: https://www.organizationalrnd.com
In some form or another, I've heard this question asked several times: How do I get into Consulting/Coaching/Training? Getting into Organizational Development may seem challenging at first, but it's not as intimidating as it may appear! This field is all about working with people in the workplace setting and our episode provides various tips to help people align their career closer toward this exciting industry.
If you feel career stagnant and need coaching to guide you towards an ideal job, feel encouraged to reach out to us at: https://www.organizationalrnd.com/#contact
Our inner dialogue can vastly influence our mindset and emotional state when we find ourselves promoted into a new role or we're planning to switch industries. We question whether we'll be successful, generate every possible scenario that could go wrong, and make a laundry list of things we need to immediately hit the ground running on. Our episode focuses on the inner dialogue people often experience in the workplace and whether the questions being asked come from a place of fact or assumption. How often you find yourself questioning your abilities and do you notice how it affects your work performance?
Sometimes the smallest solutions can lead to the biggest changes in our work performance, mindset, and emotions. In this episode , I share my thoughts on the difference between the typical breaks we tend to experience in the workplace and authentic breaks. Are you someone who sees their break as just killing time or are you using it to consciously renew, reset, and focus on the day ahead. In either case, how we utilize our breaks can have a direct impact in our job performance. So, are you just killing time on break or seizing it to consciously renew?
If your struggling to find balance with work and life, chances are it's affecting your job performance and mindset. Feel encouraged to reach out and utilize our coaching at: https://www.organizationalrnd.com/#contact
Our episode today focuses on the subject of Mindfulness; a type of meditation the encourages the individual to be presently aware of their surroundings without judgement or interpretation. We begin by casually sharing how this technique is used in Sucker Punch Studio's recently released Playstation 4 game, Ghost of Tsushima, and I continue to share my overall thoughts about the topic. Enjoy!
Interested in learning more about Mindfulness and how it can help you? Feel encouraged to reach out at: https://www.organizationalrnd.com/#contact
Organizations and their employees are always looking for ways to either sustain or increase performance. On this episode, I present a theory that explores ways people and companies can unlock their potential and deliver excellent performance. Check it out and let us know your thoughts!
We're proud to share the first episode of the Organizational Research and Development Podcast. This beginning episode gives you insight into who we are, the content we'll be covering, and a bit about our work in the field of organizational development and culture. We're excited to take this first step and hope to weave a community of listeners who are passionate about building healthy workplace cultures, maintaining top performance, and feeling valued through our work.