At Work with The Ready
Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin
Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin have helped teams around the world adopt more modern ways of working and on At Work with The Ready they’re sharing the inside scoop with you, too. Whether you’re struggling with a carousel of ineffective meetings, annual strategy sessions that go nowhere, or decision-making churn that never ceases, they’ve seen it all and are here to help. In each episode, they'll break down common workplace challenges and show you the moves—both big and small—to start making real, lasting change. (Formerly “Brave New Work” with Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans)
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Mar 18, 2024 • 48min
6. If You're Faking It, You Won't Make It
Exploring the impact of emotions in the workplace, addressing resistance to change, navigating emotional labor, fostering open communication, and the importance of transparency during organizational transformations.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 46min
5. Silos Are For Corn, Not For People
Exploring the pitfalls of organizational silos, the importance of breaking them down for effective collaboration, and the impact on productivity. Discussing the challenges of navigating disagreements at work and promoting cross-functional collaboration. Highlighting the need to align strategies and functions, dismantle silos for success, and maximize value creation through cross-functional teams and governance.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 41min
4. Return to Office: Real Issue or Handy Distraction?
The podcast delves into the heated debate surrounding the return-to-office policies, highlighting the superficiality of the issue. It raises important questions about productivity, strategy, trust in employees, and team alignment. The hosts explore why the focus on office return masks deeper organizational problems and offer insights on breaking free from this cycle.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 41min
3. How 1:1 Meetings Are Messing Up Your Culture
This podcast discusses the overwhelming culture of one-on-one meetings in organizations, the negative impact they can have on team dynamics, and the potential alternative of using a lean coffee format instead.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 42min
2. Your PowerPoint Deck Is Not a Strategy
The podcast explores the shortcomings of traditional strategies, the importance of aligning strategy with execution, and the role of scenario planning. They discuss personal reflections on planning and the need for strategic conversations as a key step in implementing the strategy pattern.
Jan 8, 2024 • 36min
163/1. A Brave New Chapter
The hosts reflect on the evolution of the podcast over time, discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizing the importance of aligning content with their own goals. They also talk about the future direction of the show, focusing on challenges in organizational change. Navigating challenges in implementing change in organizations is discussed, along with the value of practical shows and the dissatisfaction with current change management practices. The hosts express gratitude to listeners, tease upcoming episodes, and encourage exploring the back catalog.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 41min
The Future of HR: The End Is Just the Beginning
"Brave New Work" concludes its Future of HR series with org design nerds Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin reflecting on their journey, surprises, and shifting opinions. The hosts share funny check-in rounds, childhood TV show memories, and discuss the impact and reception of the podcast. They emphasize the importance of fundamentals in HR work and express enthusiasm for future research and frameworks. The episode ends with playful banter, favorite gladiators, inside jokes, and a reminder to take their job seriously.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 46min
The Future of HR: Creating Irresistible Workplaces with Josh Bersin
Josh Bersin, HR industry giant, discusses the transformation of HR to enable more profitable and human organizations. They explore what makes a company 'irresistible,' the role of HR in shifting workplace culture, and the potential of AI in the workplace.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 49min
The Future of HR: AUA Confidential Edition
The hosts answer anonymous listener questions in an Ask Us Anything episode. They discuss collaboration between HR and finance teams, balancing platform teams and mission-based teams, collaborative strategy setting, aligning teams and embracing Agile HR, and navigating toxic work environments.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 46min
The Future of HR: Slaying Your Company’s Org Debt Monster
The podcast discusses the concept of org debt, its negative impact on organizations, and how it particularly affects HR. It explores hidden costs of org debt, strategies for addressing it, and the financial impact it has globally. The hosts debate the value of preventive measures and share real-life examples. The chapter also mentions the concept of Orgnet and provides references for further exploration.
