Culture Bites
Business & Economics Podcasts
We take culture theory and turn it into everyday insights. We're powered by Human Synergistics - a leading consulting, research, and diagnostics firm. We're known for growing individual's effectiveness and satisfaction by coaching based on the Lifestyles Inventory (LSI), improving leadership effectiveness with the Management or Leadership Impact (M/I & L/I), develop high performing teams with the Group Styles Inventory (GSI), and shape effective organisational culture using the Organizational Culture inventory (OCI) and Organizational Effectiveness Inventory (OEI). In this podcast, our senior consultants share tips and insights on from their extensive experience in Organisational Development
Location:
Australia
Description:
We take culture theory and turn it into everyday insights. We're powered by Human Synergistics - a leading consulting, research, and diagnostics firm. We're known for growing individual's effectiveness and satisfaction by coaching based on the Lifestyles Inventory (LSI), improving leadership effectiveness with the Management or Leadership Impact (M/I & L/I), develop high performing teams with the Group Styles Inventory (GSI), and shape effective organisational culture using the Organizational Culture inventory (OCI) and Organizational Effectiveness Inventory (OEI). In this podcast, our senior consultants share tips and insights on from their extensive experience in Organisational Development
Twitter:
@hsaust
Language:
English
Contact:
02 9271 5900
Episodes
207 - LSI Group Debrief
4/28/2024
Facilitating a Group Debrief of the LSI - the how to watch outs
Duration:00:23:53
206 - 'Managing Up' Dirty Word Or Necessary Skill
4/14/2024
The term 'Managing Up' can have negative connotations for some... but how would you do it from a Constructive lens? We answer a listener's question
Duration:00:26:09
205 - Creating And Sustaining Change
4/1/2024
Often Culture programs start with a ton of energy... but how do you sustain it over time? 1 - Know where you are and where you're going 2 - Know what your key priorities/actions are (Focus) 3 - Check in on whether you're still on the path 4 - Have a coalition 5 - Build excitement and energy 6 - Communicate, Communicate, Communicate 7 - Leaders (and clear expectations of them) 8 - Celebrate along the way
Duration:00:28:03
204 - Put Culture On Your Radar
3/20/2024
If you haven't yet... then this year (and here's why)
Duration:00:21:03
203 - Introducing: LSI +
3/4/2024
LSI + adds a personalised narrative of your LSI results. Paired with a debrief from an Accredited Practitioner, the LSI + enriches the developmental journey. Learn more and join our Professional Development Events here: https://bit.ly/LSI-plus
Duration:00:15:31
202 - Handing Over Coaching To Their Leader
2/19/2024
Don't let the LSI development walk out the door with the coach. How to hand over ongoing development discussions with the manager
Duration:00:29:36
201 - D&I From A Culture Lens
2/6/2024
Can 'D' overshadow the 'I' in D&I? What does it mean to be truly inclusive? What does it mean for culture? Question from a listener: I find it’s easy to let ‘D’ be the focus so people are all about the structures and reinforcers and less about the “what would it look like if we were truly inclusive” - I’m a big believer that exclusion feels like exclusion to everyone rather than “let’s include that group this week”.
Duration:00:19:18
200 - Ash Smith's Journey And Leadership Lessons Learnt
1/22/2024
Ash shares how he grew up, different jobs he had, and the lessons he learnt along the way
Duration:01:00:40
199 - Time To Re-Test Your LSI
1/8/2024
The LSI is that it isn't set in stone. We want to get insights and take action. Has your LSI shifted? It might be time to find out.
Duration:00:23:13
032 - Blue Year's Resolutions [Rebroadcast]
12/18/2023
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This is a rebroadcast of an old episode on setting goals for the new year. We'll be back with more great episodes in 2024! Thanks for all your support!
Duration:00:23:08
198 - Ash's Book Recommendations
12/4/2023
Ash Smith shares two of his most recommended books to clients and how they relate to the Circumplex and what we do. The Multipliers by Liz Wiseman, and Time to Think by Nancy Kline
Duration:00:41:11
197 - Culture Actions: Communication
11/6/2023
Communication up, down, and for learning. We discuss what you can do to send a constructive message. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.
Duration:00:32:09
196 - Culture Actions: Job Design
10/23/2023
What is the motivational potential of jobs in your team? If they lack autonomy, feedback, variety... they'll be detracting from Achievement Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.
Duration:00:46:51
193 - Culture Actions: Reinforcement Systems
10/9/2023
How to shape culture using rewards, punishment, and appraisal systems Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.
Duration:00:36:00
195 - Culture Actions: Goal Systems
10/9/2023
Done right, goals can reinforce Achievement and Self Actualising expectations. Done poorly - they drive Passive and Aggressive styles. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.
Duration:00:31:15
194 - Culture Actions: HR Systems
9/26/2023
Shaping culture with Selection and placement, training and development, respect for members Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.
Duration:00:44:11
192 - Culture Actions: Structures
9/11/2023
We talk about how Structures affect Culture and what actions you could take. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.
Duration:00:35:20
191 - Culture Actions: Mission
8/21/2023
Tips of what to think about and things you can do to improve the Articulation of Mission Causal Factor Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.
Duration:00:39:16
190 - 7 Tips To Navigate The 'Groan Zone' In Team Discussions
8/7/2023
All teams inevitably hit an impasse during decision making discussions. These are 7 awesome tips to break the impasse and move forwards. Join us at this year's Culture and Leadership Conference: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference2023
Duration:00:36:47
189 - 5 Mistakes New Managers Make
7/24/2023
We review this article from Harvard Business Review on 5 Mistakes New Managers Make: https://hbr.org/2023/05/5-mistakes-new-managers-make?tpcc=orgsocial_edit&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin
Duration:00:29:46