Garth Andrus joins the podcast to unpack why AI isn’t just a tech transformation, it’s a systems transformation. From decision rights to micro change, it’s time to rethink how orgs evolve.

Change isn’t just communication—it’s conversation. Nathan Lavoie joins to share practical tools and leadership strategies for making change stick in complex organizations.

Chelsea Jennings joins Unpacking Organizations to discuss how to build internal org effectiveness teams, lead change from within, and the power of unsilencing diverse voices.

Paul Krasilnick joins Shradha and Rupert to explore how organizations can future-proof their operating models through data, agility, and thoughtful design in an AI-driven world.

Join hosts Shradha and Rupert as they dive into the world of organization design with guests Jodie Goulden and Richard Lucas from Orgdesign Works. They discuss common pitfalls, strategic insights, and the power of engaging people in the org design process.

Accenture’s Kent McMillan joins hosts Shradha and Rupert to explore how organizations can adapt to rapid change. They dive into AI’s impact on work, the importance of systems thinking, and how to build learning-driven, resilient businesses that thrive in a fast-evolving world.

Rupert and Shradha sit down with Deloitte's Michael Griffiths to examine the shifting dynamics of organizational change.

Rupert and Shradha are joined by Badr Ait Ahmed, a seasoned expert in workforce planning and people analytics.

Cole Napper, VP at Lightcast, joins Rupert and Shradha to explore the intricacies of workforce planning and analytics.

Shradha and Rupert delve into Mark McAleer’s journey into organizational design, unpacking the intricacies of change management.

Hosts Rupert and Shradha are joined by Sam Spurlin, a consultant at The Ready, to explore the evolving landscape of organizational design and the future of work.

In this episode, hosts Shradha and Rupert chat with Alan Susi, VP and Global Head of Organizational Planning and Analytics at S&P Global.

In this episode, hosts Shradha and Rupert engage with guest Jordan Pettman to explore the significance of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) in organizations.

Rupert and Shradha engage with Hardeep Kaur, who shares her extensive experience in organizational change and leadership.

In this engaging conversation, Rupert and Shradha welcome Julian Chender, an expert in organization design, to discuss his journey from corporate consulting to social impact work. Julian shares insights on the importance of culture in organizations, particularly how it relates to their products and services. He reflects on his experiences at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, where he learned valuable lessons about organizational culture and its impact on performance. The discussion also delves into the challenges of translating corporate concepts into the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the need for effective communication and understanding of organizational dynamics. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the unique challenges and strategies within the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the importance of understanding organizational culture, measuring impact, and navigating cost-cutting measures.

On this episode, Rupert and Shradha interview Don Miller from Deloitte about the concept of digital twin and its relevance in organizations. A digital twin is a replicated scenario or live model of certain elements in a system, allowing organizations to explore and make decisions without affecting the actual people and systems. Don emphasizes the importance of using digital twins to scenario model organizational moves and workforce planning, especially for global companies with labor regulations. Don cautions the practitioners on over-engineering of data and and offers practical guidance for organizations to define their strategy and make better decisions.

In this episode, Jade Christie, Director of Workforce Planning at Lululemon, discusses the importance of workforce planning in a rapidly growing organization. She emphasizes the need for a strong partnership between workforce planning and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to ensure accurate and actionable data. Jade also highlights the value of seeking to be approximately right rather than precisely wrong and the importance of asking the right questions to drive meaningful insights. The conversation emphasizes the art and science of workforce planning and the impact it has on employee engagement and decision-making.

On this episode Rupert and Shradha interview Sharon Dye Yates, an org development and org design professional. Sharon shares her journey into the field of organizational development and discusses her three passions: culture, change integration, and organizational design. She emphasizes the importance of establishing tangible and measurable culture and for a robust change integration approach to ensure org changes are fully integrated and not abandoned after the initial implementation. She highlights why it is important to align org design to culture and change integration to adapt to a dynamic ecosystem.

Jules Siegel-Hawley, a clinical social worker and organization design transformation expert, shares her journey and insights into the world of organization design and job architecture. Jules emphasizes the importance of clear communication, meticulous project management and involving people managers in overall change. Jules also highlights the need for a comprehensive social, legal, and risk assessment in the implementation process. Key tip - the conversation guide was inspired by the Harvard and Ariadne Lab “serious illness conversation guide”. You will be surprised how we can draw parallels in organizational change management.

Shradha and Rupert are joined by Otto Pretorius to discuss job architecture and its importance in organizations. They explore the evolution of job architecture, the role of data in job design, and the connection between job architecture and skills-based approaches. Otto emphasizes the need for a structured and sustainable approach to job architecture, highlighting the importance of building what is needed at the present while keeping room for future additions. He also addresses the impact of AI on job architecture and the integration of external data sources.