ICT Podcast Anand Tamboli

On today's show, I have Dr Rebecca L. Self. Rebecca is the co-founder and CEO of APOGEO Group, which specialises in accelerating the transformation of global organizations through leadership development and learning.

Her research and work focus on building and maintaining cultures where people thrive, and the roles leaders as well as learning play. Today we are talking about a few challenges, particularly around innovation and transformation.

In this episode, we discuss:
Typical legacy enterprise challenges you are seeing these days.How do you pinpoint whether it is a technology or people/cultural problem?How can leaders find out issues or root causes behind abysmal employee engagements?In your work, how do you progress from diagnosis to the next step?Hit and miss efforts - is that an execution problem or diagnosis problem?Why many companies and leaders are not prepared to take risks or major steps in transformation?How do you recommend leaders paint futuristic scenarios? "Trying to change engine while flying..." - What would you say to leaders to convince taking larger change projects?What is that one tipping point when leaders go from "maybe or may not be"  to "yes?"Do leaders need to be innovators to promote innovation in the organization?  Rebecca L. Self has created transformational learning and media content for global audiences for over 20 years, first as a writer and producer for print and television, then as a Professor in US and European Universities, as Director of Content Development at the industry-leading digital learning firm Gronstedt Group, and as a strategic leadership advisor to multinational firms through Thunderbird School of Global Management and team coaching, rated by Bersin and Associates as one of the top 3 executive coaching firms in the world.
 
Before founding APOGEO Group, Rebecca co-designed and delivered Thunderbird School of Global Management’s largest leadership development program in the Middle East, and worked with leaders at every level of organizations in over 40 countries.
 
Rebecca spent over 15 years teaching in Universities in the United States and Europe on topics related to culture, communication, and leadership and has been named one of the top 10 Graduate Instructors at the University of Colorado and the Most Inspiring Professor at Franklin University Switzerland.
 
Her work has been featured or published in business journals, academic presses, and consumer publications, including CERN’s IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation. She delivers keynote addresses to leadership forums and women’s professional networks around the world, including being an Invited speaker at TEDx London Business School.



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Today on the podcast, I have someone who is often called the first leadership guru for the digital generation. Emmanuel Gobillot.

He divides his time between researching and writing, speaking and consulting globally on leadership, collaboration and innovation. As an author of 6 bestsellers and three ebooks, Emmanuel is one of the foremost thinkers on new leadership and organisation models.

And today, we are talking about the role of leadership in innovation and change.

In this episode, we are talking about:
What do you mean by "There must be a better way, and together we can find it?"What is the common theme in organisational culture that goes wrong often?How does formalisation hinder or restrict the progress in an organisation?How can leaders choose when to go formal way or otherwise?Go alone, or go together? Go far or go faster?Isn't then collaboration means we go slower?Quality-Cost-Delivery, is it possible to achieve all three?How to rock the boat when changing?How are things different post-Covid?Described as 'the first leadership guru for the digital generation' and 'the freshest voice in leadership today, Emmanuel divides his time between researching and writing, speaking and consulting globally on leadership, collaboration and innovation.

He is the author of 6 UK and US bestsellers and three ebooks, establishing him as one of the foremost thinkers on new leadership and organisation models.

Before starting his firm, Emmanuel was Director of FMCG Consulting and Leadership Services at HayGroup. A French National, Emmanuel moved to the UK in 1985. He holds an International Baccalaureate, a Master of Arts with Honours and a Diploma in Management Science.

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ICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. 
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On today's show, I have Dr David Cropley. David is the Professor of Engineering Innovation at the University of South Australia and he specialises in helping people and organisations become better, more effective, problem solvers.

Dr Cropley’s research interests range across creativity in education, the assessment of creativity and innovation in organisations, the role of creativity and innovation in terrorism and crime, and the nexus of creative problem-solving and engineering.

We are talking about four lenses through which  David sees innovation and the most important question - how can you become more innovative?

In this episode, we are talking about:
What does innovation mean to you? Your definition/mental model of innovation?Various criteria for a product, service, or business model to be innovative?The four lenses and more details about them.Details on the process, place, and personal aspect. I reckon people easily understand the product lens.How do I do it - as a business leader, small business owner, and individual working professional?Any easy and quick-to-follow tips you would like to recommend.David Cropley is a Professor of Engineering Innovation at the University of South Australia. He specialises in helping people and organisations become better, more effective, problem solvers.

Dr Cropley has taught a variety of courses on engineering, including digital electronics, linear electronics, systems engineering, and engineering design. He teaches creativity and innovation across programs, from gifted education to management. Dr Cropley’s research interests range across creativity in education, the assessment of creativity and innovation in organisations, the role of creativity and innovation in terrorism and crime, and the nexus of creative problem-solving and engineering.

Dr Cropley is the author/co-author of nine books including Creativity and Crime: A Psychological Analysis (Cambridge University Press, 2013); Creativity in Engineering: Novel Solutions to Complex Problems (Academic Press, 2015); The Psychology of Innovation in Organizations (Cambridge University Press, 2015), and Femina Problematis Solvendis – Problem-Solving Woman: A History of the Creativity of Women (Springer, 2020).

Now a recognised expert in creative problem solving and innovation, Dr David Cropley was a scientific consultant and on-screen expert for the Australian ABC TV Documentaries Redesign My Brain (2013), Life at 9 (2014) and Redesign My Brain, Series 2 (2015). For more than 20 years, he has helped schools and organisations in Australia, the US, and Europe develop more effective, creative problem solvers.

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ICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. 


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Today I have an award-winning scientist, futurist, and a thought leader, John Boudreau. John has produced over 200 publications, including more than 10 books. His research has been featured in HBR, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Business Week.

Recently, John and his colleague Ravin, who also has been on this podcast earlier, published a book titled, "Work Without Jobs." So today I am delving into the ideas proposed in the book and what could it mean to you.

In this episode, we are talking about:
Deconstruction and reconstruction of work and jobs.How does that enable fluid and agile work?Does it apply to all industries? Why?Main obstacles and advice to adapt work without jobs model.The gig economy creates more insecurity for employees, how to work through that?Implications of new work operating system on culture.Leadership skills and competencies that are required to implement it.Dr John Boudreau is recognized worldwide as one of the leading evidence-based visionaries on the future of work and organization. He is known for his breakthrough research on the bridge between work, superior human capital, leadership and sustainable competitive advantage. His large-scale research studies and focused field research address the future of work and the global HR profession, work automation, HR measurement and analytics, decision-based HR, executive mobility, HR information systems, and organizational staffing and development.

Dr Boudreau has produced over 200 publications, including more than 10 books. His research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Business Week.

Dr Boudreau is Professor Emeritus of Management and Organization and a Senior Research Scientist with the Center for Effective Organizations, at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California.

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ICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. 


WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.com
YOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtube
LINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedin
BOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazon



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Welcome to the ICT podcast. This is the second episode of season three. Today I am talking to a psychologist. Not in the way you might be guessing. But with someone who has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, Liane Davey.

A New York Times Bestselling author of three books, Liane is also known as the water cooler psychologist. And we are talking about team dynamics, leadership in current times, hybrid work environments, and so on.

In this episode, we are talking about:
Role of an organizational psychologistWhat does team dynamic mean?How has team dynamics evolved over the past decade?Issues with written communication in today's world.How can you handle written communication more effectively?Hybrid has complicated the whole situation, why?The one linchpin holding team dynamics together.Why a phone call is still the best option?What's the alternative for having water-cooler conversations?Practical advice for the new team managers.Liane Davey is a New York Times Bestselling author of three books, including The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Your Organization Back on Track and You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done.

Known as the Water Cooler Psychologist, she is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and frequently called on by media outlets for her experience in leadership, team effectiveness, and productivity.

As the co-founder of 3COze Inc., she advises companies such as Amazon, TD Bank, Walmart, UNICEF, 3M, and SONY.

Liane has a PhD in Organizational Psychology.

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ICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. 


WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.com
YOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtube
LINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedin
BOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazon



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Welcome to the ICT podcast. This is the first episode of season three. In this episode, I have the Chairman and CEO of a well-known brand WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge.

Garry is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of the corporate culture. In fact, in my conversation with him, I am delving into this further.

In this episode, we are talking about:
What does empathy mean to you? How do you practice it?What is the role of ego concerning empathy?What are some of the basic elements of distinctive culture at WD40?The obstacles faced when forming this tribe.Psychological safety is one of the main things that companies are now trying to achieve. What are your views on psychological safety at work?How do you foster such an environment?What are some of the major learning moments in your career?What would you advise your 20 yrs old self to do differently or do more?Garry O. Ridge is Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and held various leadership positions in the company before being appointed CEO in 1997. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program.

Garry is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy  Called ‘Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.’ ”

A native of Australia, Mr Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and wholesale distribution and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.

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ICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. 
WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.com
YOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtube
LINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedin
BOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazon


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