Aug 31, 2021
Since early 2019, a group of 12 members of the U.S. House of Representatives--six Democrats and six Republicans--have been on a bold mission to fix Congress. They’re members of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, chaired by U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer. He joined us to talk about their efforts,...
Aug 24, 2021
So many times in business and in life, people and teams mess the same things up, over and over again. But one specific way in which leaders and teams can drive continual learning is through what’s called the “after-action review,” which we explore in this episode.
- What are after-action reviews and what problems...
Aug 17, 2021
Work teams benefit from diverse perspectives. Yet that diversity can increase the probability of tension. In this episode, we discuss:
- The relationships among diversity, conflict, and team performance
- How we can think about and manage conflict within diverse teams
- Implications for people, leaders, and...
Aug 10, 2021
If you care about workplace learning and training, this is the episode for you. Kurt Kraiger is one of the world’s top experts in that space, and he joined us for a tremendous conversation about the science of workplace instruction. In this episode, we discussed:
- Kurt’s academic and professional journey
- What is...
Aug 3, 2021
Being the new person can be really tough. And helping newcomers is an important part of how we make teams work and how we get along well in society. In this episode, we discuss:
- What does it mean to feel welcomed
- Why it matters in the workplace and in broader society
- Tips for all of us
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