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Cath Bishop and Colin Ellis - two people who have been at the heart of workplace culture for over 3 decades host a regular podcast that offers an insider’s view on culture and provides tangible actions that you can take on the outside.
As best-selling authors and consultants who work with cultures around the world, they not only talk about what's happening in the world of work right now, but also provide evidence and commentary to help you change the way you do things too.
From kindness to toxicity, from values to high-performance, Cath and Colin discuss a breadth of topics relevant to the way work gets done. Both are keen to help leaders, managers and colleagues gain competence and confidence to contribute more positively and proactively to their workplace environments.
Please do send in your questions for Cath and Colin to answer. You can email them at insideoutculture@gmail.com or message them on LinkedIn.
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In this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we talk to former People and Culture Director of Boost Drinks, Eleanor Gooding about the role and other culture-related issues: Key topics covered include: What practical things did she do at Boost to create a vibrant culture?Ideas to positively evolve the cultureWhy deliberately designing and building culture is keyWhat’s her take on the new book about Facebook?Find out more about Eleanor at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-gooding/ ...
In this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we talk to Cate Bichara, co-author of a recent culture paper about the aviation industry. Key topics covered include: Is there a balance between psychological and physical safety?Why do you believe that the aviation industry has been slow to recognise the importance of culture?Are there more Boeing case studies out there?Connect with Cate: Cate Bichara --- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap and craft a workplace where values are ...
On this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we are answering your questions. The issues that people face differ from industry to industry and business to business, so we look at the most pressing issues and provide insights into the things that you can do. Specifically we look at: Do we need to go back to recognising 'strong leaders' more in our organisations given current trends globally?What ‘inspiring people’ looks like in practiceHow to translate a vision and purpose into the cultur...
In this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we talk to workplace culture consultant Jamie MacPherson about the role of flow states in culture. Key topics covered include: Why clarity is important from productivityHow giving teams agency improves intrinsic motivationWhy learning helps to maintain momentumWhy doing less can lead to more work getting doneFind out more about Jamie: Jamie MacPherson https://www.linkedin.com/company/cultureeq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-macpherso...
In this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we talk to workplace culture expert Bruce Daisley about artificial intelligence, what’s hype and what’s not? Key topics covered include: The impact of AI on cultureThe impact of AI on jobsWhy most organisations still aren’t using AIWhy emotional intelligence is still the key differentiatorWhat you can do to educate yourself about AI Find out more about Bruce: https://www.brucedaisley.com/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/brucedaisley https://eatsl...
In this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we share the Ted Talks that have inspired us and that we share with others in our workshops. They are as follows: How to Start a Movement - Derek SiversForget the Pecking Order at Work - Margaret HeffernanThe Transformative Power of Classical Music - Benjamin ZanderDo Schools Kill Creativity - Ken RobinsonEveryday Leadership - Drew DudleyWhy winning doesn’t always equal success - Valorie Kondos Field--- Join us as we reveal strategies to close...
In this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we talk through the things that vibrant cultures do, that others don’t. These are the things that ensure that the culture is not only a great one to work in, but that it continually evolves to meet the changing nature of work. Specifically we talk about: Taking the time to agree your cultureWhy human connection is keyThe power of subculturesWhy you have agency over the daily micro-experiences--- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap...
The Inside Out Culture podcast is back. In this week’s episode we talk about the changes that have occurred in the last 3 months including those brought on by changes in government. Specifically we talk about: BurnoutWhat we’ve seen in politicsManagement skillsProductivity--- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap and craft a workplace where values are not just spoken, but lived and breathed, paving the way for a more authentic and engaging organisational culture. Instagram: @insi...
We are constantly asked how we do what we do, so in this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast, we share some of our workshop exercises as well as talking about what a good culture workshop experience looks (and sounds!) like. Specifically we talk about: Personality surveysDeveloping cultural normsArticulating a visionLego Serious Play®--- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap and craft a workplace where values are not just spoken, but lived and breathed, paving the way for a m...
On this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we are answering your questions. The issues that people face differ from industry to industry and business to business, so we look at the most pressing issues and provide insights into the things that you can do. Specifically we look at: How you measure belongingWhat employee engagement really meansWhat boards need to do differently with regards to cultureWhat you need to do differently when practising active listening and empathyWhether you n...
Armed forces around the world have a reputation for combatant, often toxic, cultures. There is often an ‘old fashioned’ view that this is just how the military is. This week on the Inside Out Culture podcast we ask whether that's true or not. We look below the surface of the media stories to determine whether the armed forces are any differently - culturally - than any other organisation. --- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap and craft a workplace where values are not just spok...
In the first half of the year, we reviewed many stories about culture that appeared in the media and were anxiously watching a summer of sport to see which culture issues showed themselves! In this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast, we review some of the stories that made the headlines and analyse how much progress - if any! - has been made. --- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap and craft a workplace where values are not just spoken, but lived and breathed, paving the w...
Toxic culture is the biggest risk that every organisation around the world has. It can ruin lives, ruin reputations and of course, ruin results. To celebrate the launch of Colin’s new book ‘Detox Your Culture’ we talk about what toxic culture is, the conditions that cause it to arise and what organisations can do to mitigate the risk of it ever occurring in the first place. --- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap and craft a workplace where values are not just spoken, but live...
On this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we are answering your questions. The issues that people face differ from industry to industry and business to business, so we look at the most pressing issues and provide insights into the things that you can do. Specifically we look at: How do I avoid my culture becoming ‘fluffy’?! What does it mean to create a ‘coaching culture’ in our organisation (and is it the right thing to do)? How much conflict should be expected in a vibrant culture...
There have been a number of high-profile media stories recently - including suicide - that have highlighted the toxic cultures within consultancies, law firms and accountants. This week on the Inside Out Culture podcast we look at the ‘billable hour' model employed by these companies and ask whether it creates the conditions for toxicity. --- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap and craft a workplace where values are not just spoken, but lived and breathed, paving the way for a mo...
The summer of 2024 has a plethora of large-scale sporting events. From the Tour de France in cycling, to the European Championships and Copa America in football, to the Olympics in Paris to name but a few! Sporting teams and individuals will be looking to excel, so, on this week’s episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast, we are outlining what people should look out for - from a culture perspective - and talking about the conditions for sporting success! Regardless of whether you're interest...
One of the things we love about our work is not only uncovering great books, papers and articles on culture, but also sharing them with others so that they can benefit from them too. So, on this week’s episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast - ahead of the summer break in the northern hemisphere and the winter hibernation in the southern hemisphere! - we are sharing our favourite culture books with you! --- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap and craft a workplace where values ...
On this episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we are answering your questions. The issues that people face differ from industry to industry and business to business, so we look at the most pressing issues and provide insights into the things that you can do. Specifically we look at: How do I know when I need to change my culture?How can I help me and my team to reflect and take a step back when everyone is flat out?Is it possible to be both values-led and high performing at the same time?...
The ability to provide honest, in-the-moment feedback to each other is a hallmark of great team and organisation cultures, yet many in the corporate world struggle to do this once a year! On this week’s episode we talk about why feedback is important and also provide some tips on how you and your teams can do it well. --- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap and craft a workplace where values are not just spoken, but lived and breathed, paving the way for a more authentic and enga...
One of the things we love about our work is that we constantly read about and research the work of some fantastic leaders in the world of culture and take the time to understand the things that make them tick. On this week’s episode of the Inside Out Culture podcast we are sharing culture leaders that we admire. --- Join us as we reveal strategies to close the gap and craft a workplace where values are not just spoken, but lived and breathed, paving the way for a more authentic and engagin...
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