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OrgDev with Distinction

OrgDev with Distinction

By: Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch
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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 within organisations.

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Episodes
  • Agility, AI and OD with Professor Chris Worley - OrgDev Episode 73
    Jul 10 2025

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    What does it really take to build a responsive, high-performing organisation – one that learns, adapts, and endures? Today, we’re joined all the way from California by one of the world’s leading thinkers on organisation agility, Dr Chris Worley – co-author of The Agility Factor and a pioneer in the fields of organisation development, strategic change, and design. In this episode, we explore what agility really means (beyond the buzzword), how AI is reshaping organisational life, and what it takes to lead through complexity.

    Wish you had a handy recap of the episode? So did we.

    That’s why each week in our Next Step to Better newsletter, we’re sharing From Pod to Practice – a 2-page visual summary of each episode designed to help you take the learning from the podcast and into your work.

    You’ll get:
    ■ Key insights from the episode
    ■ A reflection prompt
    ■ A suggested action

    Sign up now to get From Pod to Practice delivered to your inbox each week: https://distinction.live/keep-in-touch/


    About Us

    We’re Dani and Garin – Organisation Development (OD) practitioners who help leaders and people professionals tackle the messiness of organisational life. We focus on building leadership capability, strengthening team effectiveness, and designing practical, systemic development programmes that help you deliver on your team and organisational goals. We also offer coaching to support individual growth and change.

    Find out more at www.distinction.live

    We'd love to connect with you on Linked In:
    linkedin.com/in/danibacon478
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/garinrouch


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Dark Patterns - Why Good Managers Do Bad Things with Guido Palazzo - OrgDev Episode 72
    Jul 4 2025

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    Business Ethics - Corporate Scandals and Failure - CEO Failings
    Why do good people do bad things? What drives epic ethical failure in organizations? Have you ever read about a corporate scandal in the news and thought that next time, it could be you and your organization? Probably not. We all tend to believe that bad things are done by bad people. And since we consider ourselves to be decent human beings, we don’t believe we would ever engage in similar behavior. And yet, most of the time, it is normal people like you and me who push organizations over the ethical edge.
    In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Guido Palazzo. Professor Guido is a globally recognised expert on why unethical behaviour occurs in organisations. He is author of the brilliant book Dark Patterns (also available on Audiobook!)

    Wish you had a handy recap of the episode? So did we.

    That’s why each week in our Next Step to Better newsletter, we’re sharing From Pod to Practice – a 2-page visual summary of each episode designed to help you take the learning from the podcast and into your work.

    You’ll get:
    ■ Key insights from the episode
    ■ A reflection prompt
    ■ A suggested action

    Sign up now to get From Pod to Practice delivered to your inbox each week: https://distinction.live/keep-in-touch/


    About Us

    We’re Dani and Garin – Organisation Development (OD) practitioners who help leaders and people professionals tackle the messiness of organisational life. We focus on building leadership capability, strengthening team effectiveness, and designing practical, systemic development programmes that help you deliver on your team and organisational goals. We also offer coaching to support individual growth and change.

    Find out more at www.distinction.live

    We'd love to connect with you on Linked In:
    linkedin.com/in/danibacon478
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/garinrouch


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    48 mins
  • Systemic Leadership - Seeing Patterns Not Just People | Dr Martin Miksits - OrgDev Episode 71
    Jun 26 2025

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    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. Martin is a leading consultant and academic in this exciting and fascinating field!

    Wish you had a handy recap of the episode? So did we.

    That’s why each week in our Next Step to Better newsletter, we’re sharing From Pod to Practice – a 2-page visual summary of each episode designed to help you take the learning from the podcast and into your work.

    You’ll get:
    ■ Key insights from the episode
    ■ A reflection prompt
    ■ A suggested action

    Sign up now to get From Pod to Practice delivered to your inbox each week: https://distinction.live/keep-in-touch/


    About Us

    We’re Dani and Garin – Organisation Development (OD) practitioners who help leaders and people professionals tackle the messiness of organisational life. We focus on building leadership capability, strengthening team effectiveness, and designing practical, systemic development programmes that help you deliver on your team and organisational goals. We also offer coaching to support individual growth and change.

    Find out more at www.distinction.live

    We'd love to connect with you on Linked In:
    linkedin.com/in/danibacon478
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/garinrouch


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    44 mins
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