Eat Sleep Work Repeat - better workplace culture

I was flattered to be invited to visit the NHS trust of Barking, Havering and Redbridge last year. I spent an afternoon meeting the team and seeing the place in action.It was an inspiring question that CEO Matthew Trainer was asking: 'can we improve the results by making it a better culture?'What does that look like? And how is going for them?Matthew Trainer's CEO note at the end of 2023Video: Inside the TrustFill in the form: Consider my firm for a future podcastSign up to the Make Work Better newsletter or check out the best ever episodes at the website.Eat Sleep Work Repeat is made and hosted by Bruce Daisley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trust is the foundation of a good culture, with trust being the top determinant of employees' productivity. Mark McGinn from Edelman discusses their research on trust and how to build it. Trust in organizations is based on organizational ability, dependability, integrity, and purpose. The podcast explores the impact of echo chambers on trust, navigating complex issues, building trust through communication, and the influence of economic circumstances on trust and optimism.

The role of managers are pivotal in our working lives but most managers aren't trained or prepared for the responsibilities that they are given.When we look at the research from Gallup about burnout and why people hate their jobs managers are regarded as having the biggest responsibility. Half of people who say they don't rate their manager say they are looking for jobs. So what can we do to make our relationship with our managers better? I chatted to Anthony Painter from CMI.Download the Work Trends deckChartered Management Institute research on the Accidental Manager82% of workers entering management positions have not had any formal management and leadership trainingonly a quarter of workers (27%) describe their manager as ‘highly effective’of those workers who do not rate their manager, half (50%) plan to leave their company in the next yearFull transcript on the websiteFollow Anthony on LinkedInFollow Anthony on TwitterSign up to the Make Work Better newsletter or check out the best ever episodes at the website.Eat Sleep Work Repeat is made and hosted by Bruce Daisley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eat Sleep Work Repeat is hosted by Bruce Daisley, Ellen Scott and Matthew Cook. Sign up to the newsletterWe talk through the hottest topics in work:New research says that bosses think going part-time signals the end of career ambitionRadio 5 Live's Nihal Arthanayake says he feels alienated as the only brown face in a sea of white at his workplaceBill Gates advocates for the three-day week but doesn't detail who he thinks is going to pay for itSign up to the Make Work Better newsletter or check out the best ever episodes at the website.Eat Sleep Work Repeat is made and hosted by Bruce Daisley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expert in workplace culture, Professor Frances Frei, discusses the importance of training managers to fix organizational cultures. She emphasizes the significance of inclusion over diversity and shares tips on building a welcoming workplace. The podcast also explores topics like building trust, optimizing operations, empowering employees, and fostering a culture of inclusion.

Donald and Charlie Sull, a father and son research team, discuss the impact of toxic culture on teams. They explore topics such as analyzing employee conversations, the limitations of surveys in measuring culture, and the effects of the pandemic on workplace culture. They also delve into the misalignment between espoused values and performance, collaboration, risk tolerance, and the use of social incentives to address bad behavior.

This podcast discusses the implications of asking staff to declare friendships at work, the challenges of navigating workplace relationships, the psychological toll of covering hard news, the impact of late-stage capitalism on working conditions, and the potential consequences of AI on entry-level jobs.

The podcast explores interesting topics such as the future of work, the concept of coffee badging, the quirks of email communication, Gen Z work trends, the challenges faced by women in remote working, and the importance of trust in the workplace.

Ange Postecoglou, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, brings positive change to the club and creates a relaxed, enjoyable environment. The podcast explores achieving goals through motivation, the influence of managers on teams, and creating enjoyable environments for success. It emphasizes the importance of having fun in the workplace and the transformative power of sport.

Amy Edmondson, renowned organizational psychologist, discusses psychological safety, its implementation, and the importance of creating a learning environment. Blameless reporting at Ford is explored as an example. The chapter also highlights the impact of technology, strategies to enhance psychological safety in meetings, and the role of middle managers in fostering a safe environment.