The BU Development Lounge

Bournemouth University Organisational Development Team

Designed for Bournemouth University employees, this series explores practical strategies to enhance leadership, communication, resilience, and collaboration. Each episode features expert insights, real-world examples, and actionable tips to help you grow professionally and thrive in your role. Whether you’re leading a team, managing change, or looking to sharpen your personal effectiveness, this podcast is here to support your journey.

Episodes

  1. 3 June

    E4: How to manage conflict in the workplace with Miriam Lester and Amanda Fripp

    Workplace conflict can be natural part of working in teams, but it’s how we respond to it that makes the difference. In this episode, Amanda and Miriam from the Organisational Development Team at Bournemouth University explore what conflict can look like in practice, from obvious disagreements to more subtle signs like disengagement or avoidance. They discuss why conflict is often left unaddressed, the common causes behind it, and how this can impact team dynamics. Most importantly, they share practical strategies forapproaching difficult conversations with confidence, helping you move from tension to constructive dialogue.

    21 min

  2. 5 May

    E3: Our Voice: driving change through employee engagement with Andy Brown from ENGAGE

    In this episode, Amanda and Miriam from Bournemouth University are joined by Andy Brown, co‑founder of ENGAGE, and an expert in employee engagement, leadership and organisational culture. Drawing on over 30 years’ experience across consulting, research and academia, Andy shares practical perspectives on what employee engagement really means and why it matters. They explore the role leaders play in shaping engagement, how employee surveys can add real value when done well, how anonymity and data are handled, and why it is important to have a voice.

    28 min

  3. 7 Apr

    E2: Why should leaders put their people first? with Dr Lucy Sheppard-Marks

    In this episode, Amanda and Miriam chat with Dr Lucy Sheppard-Marks, Associate Head of School at BU. Lucy’s leadership experience spans both academia and the military, managing large, high performing teams. Lucy talks about what it truly means for leaders to put people first. Together, they explore the behaviours that shape people centred cultures, the skills future leaders will need, how trust and psychological safety are built and some common leadership myths along the way.

    21 min

  4. 2 Mar

    E1: How to deliver a presentation with impact

    In this very first episode of the BU Development Lounge Podcast, Amanda Fripp, Organisational Development Adviser, and Miriam Lester, Leadership and Organisational Development Manager explores what it really takes to deliver a presentation that makes an impact. They discuss what makes a presentation impactful and inclusive, how to think about your audience, techniques to improve delivery and the power of storytelling. Whether you're teaching students, presenting to colleagues, or sharing ideas with wider audiences, this conversation offers practical insights to help you communicate with clarity and confidence.

    30 min

  5. Trailer

    The Trailer

    Welcome to the trailer episode for the BU Development Lounge Podcast. Hear from Miriam Lester and Amanda Fripp from the Bournemouth University Organisational Development Team to find out what to expect from this new podcast.

    1 min

Trailer

About

Designed for Bournemouth University employees, this series explores practical strategies to enhance leadership, communication, resilience, and collaboration. Each episode features expert insights, real-world examples, and actionable tips to help you grow professionally and thrive in your role. Whether you’re leading a team, managing change, or looking to sharpen your personal effectiveness, this podcast is here to support your journey.

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  • Creator
    Bournemouth University Organisational Development Team
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bournemouth University Organisational Development Team
  • Show Website
    The BU Development Lounge