Organizational Sherlocks, a Business Psychology podcast

S2, Ep. 28: The Industry Track: Where Business and I/O Psychology Meet

Jul 15, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world where business strategy meets psychology! Explore how I/O professionals transition from HR roles to influence organizational development and leadership coaching. Discover the urgency of acting on employee feedback and the challenges of asymmetric information in leadership. Gain valuable insights on balancing business success with employee well-being. Learn about the importance of continuous learning, adapting to AI, and the shifting generational dynamics in the workplace.
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ANECDOTE

Morgan's Career Path Example

  • Morgan Ashworth shared her journey from HR assistant to Chief Operations Officer, blending people and business strategy.
  • Her role evolved beyond HR into organizational development and continuous improvement at a high strategic level.
INSIGHT

IO Psychology vs HR Overlap

  • Industrial-Organizational psychology closely overlaps with HR but is broader, involving strategic business roles.
  • True IO psychologist roles are rare; functions often come under HR titles in companies.
ADVICE

Adapt Learning and Seek Mentorship

  • Realize you can't learn all job skills in school; rely on internships and mentorship for growth.
  • Be ready to adapt training to fit real organizational contexts since not all theories apply equally.
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