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Article 23
This is the podcast all about making work, work for more of us. In these short 15 minute monthly conversations we explore the big themes – culture that works, leadership that makes a difference, and the people stuff that matters most. Whether you are in a small business, a big business or are looking to make a positive contribution in your career or to your community, the themes of this podcast will be relevant for you. Tune in to get a weekly dose of Wickvale's signature optimistic yet…
Episodes
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You gotta love the game and face the music!
This week, Rhonda and James are talking through two very interesting topics that have come through our work... The importance of finding a love of the game…
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Three clear things great leaders do
James and Rhonda keep it simple. Three clear things great leaders do, every single time, and the mindset required to keep your head when others are losing…
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Shape, Adjudicate and De-risk - the role of Boards on Culture
This month, James and Rhonda talk about culture and the role boards play in shaping, protecting and growing it. They explore where the responsibility for…
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Trust in trades and ensuring a smooth transition
This week, Rhonda and James tackle two big topics: How to make sure your big transitions are smooth as silk and how shares and trades can change more than just…
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Rewards and Integrity: two big issues facing every organisation.
James and Rhonda discuss two big issues facing every organisation - reward and integrity.
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Is it time to sleep on it, volunteer, or sack HR? Big conversations we are ready to have
This week on Article 23, Rhonda and James talk about why public debate feels more broken than ever, what we can learn from people living well over a long life…
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100 years of living and Psychological safety
Tackling the very big topics of 100 year lives and psych safety, we avoid dumbing the best ideas down, and instead, lean into their complexity for better…
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The high performance scorecard... Wickvale culture Dashboard
High performance is often framed in terms of individual brilliance, but organisations don’t work that way. In this episode, we unpack what a High Performance…
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Culture in a time of Ai, finance reporting & how to be heard!
Tune in for three key insights: what the latest reporting season reveals about people, timeless simple ideas, and a crucial lesson from our clients; high…
Article 23What Fairness at Work Truly Demands, and Why Curiosity Is the Advantage
What does fairness truly mean at work? And why “having an edge” - constantly seeking excellence - attracts 'like' and requires a whole lot more curiosity and…
Article 232 Speed teams and the current trend of suing your employer...
In this episode of Article 23, we explore common patterns and approaches to handling two-speed teams, examine a sensible path through the current trend of…
Article 23Mergers, Acquisitions and Integrations, and how culture assessment changes the game
This week, Rhonda and James discuss the often overlooked criticality of culture assessment in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integrations; why independence…
Article 23We are changing to Wickvale!
Tune in this week to hear Rhonda and James share the story of bidding mwah. a fond farewell, and introducing a new, serious name for our serious work…
Article 23Global Pride Month!
Rhonda and James discuss key principles of Leadership Development, where we need to be better at some critical areas, and an amazing wrap-up of the Aurora…
Article 23Calm Transitions and getting closer on Psyche Safety
Rhonda and James get a bit carried away talking about why every organisation deserves a smooth transition (and most importantly how to orchestrate one), before…
Article 23Understanding deficit models and their (over) use in HR
Understanding deficit models and their (over) use in HR by mwah. making work absolutely human
Article 23High performance and Napping at work...
This week, we tackle two big questions and share one piece of good news. We explore high performance and napping at work, finishing with some positive news…
Article 23Wrapping up 2024, lesson and examples that drive us forward
In this edition of Article 23, we cover our big lessons from reviewing some of the best known organisations in Australia - and share some tips on what…
Article 23Lessons from working around the world
This week, Rhonda and James discuss lessons on work, leadership and culture from living and working around the world; why the smartest people in the room never…
Article 23The 5 things that stand out in the really great leaders!
This week is all about practical leadership lessons. The 5 things that stand out in the really great leaders, the antithesis of that with the 5 things that cap…
Article 23Understanding culture vs. judging it
In this edition of Article 23, Rhonda and James discuss understanding culture vs. judging it, the risks to a culture of communication voids and the mutual…
Article 23Catastrophising; hopefully a fading art!
Rhonda and James discuss the art of catastrophising and why it needs to fade away, the importance of many small changes and music sensation Chappell Roan.
Article 23Masculinity redefined and celebrated, and a look into the heart of our profession Psychology!
As always, Rhonda and James will discuss 2 topics and share 1 piece of good news this week. They will be redefining masculinity and celebrating it, diving into…
Article 23De-escalating anger and the benefits of mirroring to build connection
In this episode of article 23, Rhonda and James get practical on de-escalating anger and the benefits of mirroring to build connection and community, and spare…
Article 23Olympics through a Mwah. lens!
James and a guest star, Tash, discuss the Olympics through a mwah lens, looking at what it takes to perform at the highest level on the toughest stage!
Article 23When good ideas (and great intent) go crazy!
This week, we are leaning into some tricky conversations, from clickbait and cancelling to understanding real human experience.
Article 23The things that keep HR up at night, and our inspiring new Governor General!
After a big week, we reflect on being in the room for a seriously inspiring new Govenor General, the things that really keep HR up at night right now, and some…
Article 23The value of banter and keeping things simple!
This week we look at the serious power of teams that laugh together, walking through eggshells to connect easily, and and making the every important, but…
Article 23The crazy challenges of the skills market and crazier ways of measuring culture!
We talk to the crazy challenges of the skills market right now, alongside (just some) of the craziest ways we've seen people measure culture and land on music…
Article 23Tough feedback - rethinking with value in mind!
Let's address the tough topic of tough conversations and why we need to rethink and focus on how valuable they are. We then look at organisations' network…
Article 23Part 2 of Contagions: how to identify and remedy
This week, we're diving back into the world of contagions, how to identify them, and some remedies that we've found through our own experiences and Data. Also…
Article 23Lets chat about contagions... in work culture
Contagions in organisational culture; why the very best people and the very worst spread their influence so fast! Also a look into why meetings matter and a…
Article 23Illumination, helpful or hindering?
Today, we are going to cover 2 topics about work – and one piece of good news. Both the work topics are riffing on the theme of whether or not shining a light…
Article 23Connection, Cheese and Making a Difference
Rhonda and James talk about why connection is important to every one of us, the lessons from the economics of cheese, and the how one man saved a language from…
Article 23Culture reviews and 3 things to hold culture
Today we are going to cover: 1. Culture Reviews – and 3 things to hold Culture? 2. Racism in sport 3. Good news – free AI course.
Article 23Gender pay gap, the media and a legend for HR!
This week, Rhonda and James look at gender pay - and whether transparency actually makes a difference, how media impacts our view of leaders, and some great…
Article 23Changing work patterns, the next generation, and the value of working with tension.
Join Rhonda and James in discussing the increasing trends for multiple jobs, the importance of leaning into tension points to improve teams, and some great…
Article 23Lessons from sport, two sides of People & Culture and a celebration of James.
Get ready for another mash-up of our favourite topics: business and sport. We explore the world of elite sports and discuss how businesses can learn from them…
Article 23Programmatic HR, Positive Duty and Tennis
Rhonda and James discuss some recent criticisms on programmatic approaches to HR in wellbeing and D&I (never fear, there's a great way forward), recent…
Article 23See you later, 2023
James and Rhonda round out a big year, with predictions for the year ahead, important lessons from Jack Russells, and how to network when you know no one.
Article 232023 report card is in!
Reflecting on our 2023 predictions, Rhonda and James review the year's progress with the mwah report card, as well as promoting some great leaders and good…
Article 23Poems for work and positive men, and Australians of the Year
Poems for work and positive men, and Australians of the Year by mwah. making work absolutely human
Article 23Polarisation, empty volunteerism and Adelaide Film Festival
In this episode, Rhonda and James cover the polarising societal debates happening across the world, and Australian workplaces right now; the concept of empty…
Article 23Silence, hard work, and handbag messages - the impact we have on one another
Silence, hard work, and handbag messages - the impact we have on one another
Article 23Real Achievement, Constant Transformation and the Right Send-Off
James and Rhonda discuss achievement, and why the big word 'Transformation' might not be as grand as it sounds, with a serious human impact if you're just…
Article 23Current workforce trends, insufferable critics and people doing good.
Current workforce trends, insufferable critics and people doing good. by mwah. making work absolutely human
Article 23Implosions and transformations - real change or shuffling chairs?
Rhonda and James discuss transformation and restructures, the current (and highly public) implosions in corporate Australia plus some of the important energy…
Article 23Decision making against ambiguity
How do we make decisions against a backdrop of complexity and uncertainty?
Article 23Culture Measurement is more than one number!
James and Rhonda are freshly back from the AHRI national convention in Brisbane. They talk Culture Measurement and what boards are looking for in Culture data…
Article 23Stepping Up, Advice and The Matildas
The mwah team cover stepping up when someone steps out (for a great reason!), our advice to become the best HR you can be and the thriving spirit of sport with…
Article 23A series of Greats. Great Teamwork, Great HR and Great Universities
This week Rhonda and James talk about a series of greats. Great Teamwork, Great HR and Great Universities.
Article 23Bubbles, Work And The King
Rhonda and James explore the Canberra Bubble from our experiences working there. A more thoughtful approach to 'hybrid' (based on talking about the work, not…
Article 23Bubbles, Work And The King
Rhonda and James explore the Canberra Bubble from our experiences working there. A more thoughtful approach to 'hybrid' (based on talking about the work, not…
Article 23Integrity, Cultural Load and Mums
This week Rhonda and James discuss integrity (or not) in corporate Australia, why we need to be mindful of the cultural load we place on people as a range of…
Article 23Economy, Open Leadership and Community Lessons
This week, Rhonda and James cover the downswing in the economy, open leadership versus leadership clubs and the lessons we're learning from a beautiful…
Article 23Article 23 - Two-speed workforces and the battle between productivity and empathy
Rhonda and James talk about the impact of the two-speed workforce – is it going to work for or against you?; The current battle between productivity and…
Article 23The great resignation that wasn't
In this episode of Article 23, we explore the great resignation that wasn't (at least here down under!) and explore social and community systems at breaking…
Article 23The great resignation that wasn't
In this episode of Article 23, we explore the great resignation that wasn't (at least here down under!) and explore social and community systems at breaking…
Article 23Benchmarks and mindsets - the big distraction from genuine culture work
Culture is not a competition. It is about being the very best in your context. Rhonda and James discuss how irrelevant benchmarks can distract from the real…
Article 23Benchmarks and mindsets - the big distraction from genuine culture work
Culture is not a competition. It is about being the very best in your context. Rhonda and James discuss how irrelevant benchmarks can distract from the real…