The Experience Designers

Time to give up organizational charts, KPI’s, control and let go! Organize your company like a planetary system of circles. Let these circles self-organize and run the company. No hierarchy! Whilst your people play roles in these circles – your career doesn't go "up", it's about jumping through circles to constantly learn, contribute and grow. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Feedback has become a core component of work-life and the way we collaborate, but from a growth- and advancement-perspective it might not be hitting the mark. With Eva Hamboldt we explore how our brains react to feedback, why it might not be the best solution and how we could choose to do feedback instead.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We discuss the shifts and trends impacting the HR industry. The opportunities created both during and post COVID for the function itself. What prompted SAP to create a new HR model, how they've approached this redesign in order to add value to the organization in new ways. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Self-leadership has made a name for itself during the transition into hybrid work, and not always in the best way. With Mia and Malin we explore what self-leadership is and how it can be a tool for us to “bring our full selves to work”. And we talk about misconceptions around self-leadership - what it is NOT - and how we as leaders and co-workers to help each other out in being more authentic in our common workspaces. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jamie Owen, an expert in employee onboarding and experience, shares his insights on transforming the onboarding process. He discusses the critical transition from candidate to employee, emphasizing intentional design to enhance experiences. Owen highlights the importance of pre-boarding to engage candidates effectively. He also covers modern strategies like interactive orientations and the value of manager involvement. With a focus on emotional journey mapping and alignment across organizational functions, he presents best practices that foster integration and collaboration among new hires.

We know the brain is made for survival, but are we good at using its potential to grow and change? With Maria, we lean in to explore how we can help our brains create new pathways and change both our own capabilities, self-awareness and even how we experience life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

With the current exploration and re-definition of work, a lot of deeply engrained concepts around hierarchy, collaboration and culture are up for question. Imran Rehman offers an angle of community and leadership that can help us create a true sense of diversity and belonging.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A unique opportunity to gain exclusive access to Design Bloc inside Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Where they focus exclusively on teaching Design Thinking to a diverse group of students across different faculties using their new human-centric mindset to solving local community challenges. With some transformative outcomes, not only for the students but those in the community who also participated.

Lars Schmidt, Founder of Amplify Talent and author of 'Redefining HR', dives into the evolving landscape of Human Resources. He discusses the significant changes brought about by the pandemic, emphasizing empathy and resilience. With insights from his career at Ticketmaster and NPR, he highlights the shift toward user-centered design in HR practices. Lars also addresses the rise of collaborative HR communities, showcasing the importance of knowledge-sharing and innovation in creating inclusive workplace cultures.