WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the Workplace Ep. 274 - Open Discussion: Getting Connected Within SEBOC
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Sep 15, 2025 Dr. Emi Barresi, a practitioner-focused IO psychologist, and Stacy Lee, an expert in workplace communication, join a panel discussion to explore effective strategies for enhancing connection within SEBOC. They talk about translating research into relatable business language and bridging academia with practical needs. The conversation highlights the importance of psychological contracts in reducing conflict and emphasizes the need for relationship-first networking to foster meaningful consulting engagements. They also share actionable insights on empowering employees and navigating workplace politics.
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Break IO Out Of Its Silo
- SEBOC risks siloing IO psychology and needs to bring expertise to people who can benefit beyond academia.
- Making services accessible and community-focused will increase real-world impact and membership value.
Translate Research Into Action
- Turn research into bite-sized, actionable insights and compile them into an easy-to-use database for practitioners.
- Use those summaries as podcast segments and workplace case discussions to encourage practical adoption.
Leverage Influential Guests
- Invite prominent authors and researchers onto the podcast to increase reach and credibility.
- Use guests' networks to amplify SEBOC and attract non-IO leaders and practitioners.
