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Building the attractive modern workplace with executive Ben Whitehouse

Building the attractive modern workplace with executive Ben Whitehouse

Is it possible to redefine the concept of a workplace and build a more genuine, people-centred environment?

I had a refreshing conversation with Ben Whitehouse recently. Ben is the Chief Workplace and Sustainability Officer at the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand – this is the large regulatory body ensuring the smooth running of New Zealand’s aviation industry. No small task.

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John Baldoni Workplace Makers podcast guest

How to lead today’s changing hybrid workplace with top leadership thinker John Baldoni

In the latest episode of the Workplace Makers podcast, we talk with John Baldoni, who is a luminary in the field of leadership and management. He has written 16 books, translated into ten languages and I was thrilled to have him on the show.
In working with leaders during and pre- the hybrid world of work, John has come to see the need for ‘grace,’ especially in times of crisis. Grace is intentional acts of kindness, distinct from mere empathy or compassion.

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Techhost and meeting facilitator Heather Leavitt Martinez

Techhost and meeting facilitator Heather Leavitt Martinez

Online meetings, love them or hate them, have a central role in building cultures where engagement is at the heart.  In the last few years it is no surprise that there has been a much greater focus on the details of excellent execution in online meeting facilitation. With good reason – people can easily become disengaged through poorly managed online

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The mechanics of designing for neurodiversity with Michelle Kershaw

Is it possible to support neurodiverse people successfully in the workplace?

I spoke with Michelle Kershaw, independent and neurodiverse consultant and Culture Lead at Kiwibank, about what it’s like to be neurodiverse and how workplaces can do better at making the workplace an attractive proposition for anyone neurodiverse, given10% of the workforce is neurodiverse.

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Being neurodiverse in the workplace with Michelle Kershaw, Culture Lead at Kiwibank

What is neurodiversity and how does it relate to the workplace? Michelle Kershaw is an independent and neurodiverse consultant currently working with Kiwibank as their Culture Lead. Michelle helps workplaces be more attractive to neurodiverse people, including through a collaboration with Remarkable Minds and CCS Cards that will result in a neurodiversity playbook. Michelle discovered her

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Unleashing creativity in hybrid teams with Elise Keith and Dave Mastronardi

Elise Keith and Dave Mastrionardi are running a massive global experiment to define the new rules for work. They’re asking questions about how teams can work best now that we’re managing distance, and co-location. With Elise’s experience in running meetings that work, and Dave’s background in consulting using games, this conversation was bound to

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