59 min
Why organisations are fragmented, and how ‘radical openness’ can fix them A New Kind of Dialogue
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- Business
From prisons to the corporate world of organisations, the remit of Dialogue expands further as Peter looks to heal ‘a pervasive area of fragmentation’ in our society. First we canter through Peter’s fascinating history within organisations, beginning with his first day in school, right through to working as a builder’s merchant, a bank cleric, running his own businesses and becoming a consultant. All of this unpacking Peter’s many learnings that led him to bring Dialogue into the workplace - and in particular, within the BP offices in Grangemouth, Scotland.
In this episode you will learn:
Why the disconnect between ‘Head Office’ and workers on the ground creates so much fragmentation within organisations
That good managers support the development of their team members, even when it’s time for them to leave and find a new job
The true meaning of work ‘culture’, and how to create healthy containers
How Peter’s theory of ‘radical openness’ changed the game for many of BP’s businesses
Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:01) Lessons from Peter’s first day at school
(6:33) Peter’s first paid role
(11:56) The influence of Peter’s dad
(14:47) The problem with ‘Head Office’ and good vs poor containers
(25:43) Running his own businesses
(29:02) Beginning of Peter’s consultancy work
(34:28) Why teaching became part of the process of Dialogue
(37:34) First consulting gig at BP in Grangemouth
(41:41) The theory of “radical openness”
(47:10) Yet another f***ing reorganisation
(55:11) A question from Meg Bower
With this, and every episode, we invite you to reflect both on the stories being told, and also your own first-hand experiences that have guided you to this moment in your life.
Special Guest:
Meg Bower, Owner of Trunk Branch Twig Bud, LLC
About the Podcast:
Your host is Jane Ball, in conversation with Peter Garrett. Together, they unravel the true meaning of Dialogue, exploring how we are all interconnected and why mastering Dialogue can change the way we work and live our lives.
If you found today's discussion inspiring, please leave a review, rate us five stars, and subscribe to never miss an episode.
Connect with the Hosts:
To find out more about Jane and Peter’s work, visit Dialogue Associates.
To buy Peter’s book, A New Kind of Dialogue, click the link here. Also available as an eBook.
From prisons to the corporate world of organisations, the remit of Dialogue expands further as Peter looks to heal ‘a pervasive area of fragmentation’ in our society. First we canter through Peter’s fascinating history within organisations, beginning with his first day in school, right through to working as a builder’s merchant, a bank cleric, running his own businesses and becoming a consultant. All of this unpacking Peter’s many learnings that led him to bring Dialogue into the workplace - and in particular, within the BP offices in Grangemouth, Scotland.
In this episode you will learn:
Why the disconnect between ‘Head Office’ and workers on the ground creates so much fragmentation within organisations
That good managers support the development of their team members, even when it’s time for them to leave and find a new job
The true meaning of work ‘culture’, and how to create healthy containers
How Peter’s theory of ‘radical openness’ changed the game for many of BP’s businesses
Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:01) Lessons from Peter’s first day at school
(6:33) Peter’s first paid role
(11:56) The influence of Peter’s dad
(14:47) The problem with ‘Head Office’ and good vs poor containers
(25:43) Running his own businesses
(29:02) Beginning of Peter’s consultancy work
(34:28) Why teaching became part of the process of Dialogue
(37:34) First consulting gig at BP in Grangemouth
(41:41) The theory of “radical openness”
(47:10) Yet another f***ing reorganisation
(55:11) A question from Meg Bower
With this, and every episode, we invite you to reflect both on the stories being told, and also your own first-hand experiences that have guided you to this moment in your life.
Special Guest:
Meg Bower, Owner of Trunk Branch Twig Bud, LLC
About the Podcast:
Your host is Jane Ball, in conversation with Peter Garrett. Together, they unravel the true meaning of Dialogue, exploring how we are all interconnected and why mastering Dialogue can change the way we work and live our lives.
If you found today's discussion inspiring, please leave a review, rate us five stars, and subscribe to never miss an episode.
Connect with the Hosts:
To find out more about Jane and Peter’s work, visit Dialogue Associates.
To buy Peter’s book, A New Kind of Dialogue, click the link here. Also available as an eBook.
59 min