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