Shift

In this episode we reflect on recent changes in both the US and Europe, along with ever accelerating technology change, and wonder how we are all going to cope.

This week an in depth exploration of superficiality.

Diversity, in all its rich variety, is the topic for this podcast. Diversity in people, diversity in organisations, even diversity in our own outlook.

In this episode we are transparent about transparency!

In this episode we set out to talk about where the web, and social media, are now. We even managed to get back on that topic a few times after interesting diversions into the politics of Donald Trump and modern spirituality! You can download the file directly to your hard drive from hereYou can also download and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or RSS.

We can feel overwhelmed by so many things in so many ways, and it seems to be getting worse. We discuss why it happens, what it feels like, and what to do about it.

"People Centric" - how did organisations ever become anything else?

In this episode we discuss degradation of everything from our ability to get podcasts out regularly, to morals, to society generally. But don't worry - we end on an optimistic note!

In this episode we talk about when things go right, what it looks like, how you make it more likely, and, as you can hear as struggle with at the beginning of the podcast, how much is getting things right part of our daily work reality?

In this episode two masters of the art discuss navel gazing and how it might just become a key business skill for the future.

In this episode of shift we get to chat with Thomas Vander Wal, originator of the term folksonomy, about tagging, taxonomies, meaning, power, and the future that we are all hurtling towards.

In this episode, recorded after "one of those weeks", we talk about conflict - how to handle it, what it means at work, and how we handle difference and dissent.

In this episode we are joined by Stephen Quest, Director General For IT at The European Commission. We cover the challenges of blogging as a senior executive in a high profile organisation, managing IT in a fast changing world, and adopting new styles of leadership to help change organisational culture. Great fun!

In this episode we were joined by Dave Snowden, founder of Cognitive Edge. We romp through the topics of complexity, finance, tribalism, religion and Aristotle, all in 45 minutes! [Apologies for the sound quality on this one. When we do interviews we rely on recording the Skype call and this time the Skype gods were not kind...]

In this episode we discuss privilege, how we get it, how we use it responsibly, and how it's abuse affects us all. You can download the file directly to your hard drive from hereYou can also download and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or RSS.

In this episode we discuss bravery, fear, anxiety and worry. What they mean, how you deal with them, and doing things despite them.

This episode we were honoured to be joined by Dr. Emma Bond of iSEED (Institute for Social, Educational and Enterprise Development). Emma is an expert on child safety online and we talked about perceived risk, real risk, and how much the kids have to teach the grown ups!

This week we talk about new modes of working, working remotely, managing expectations, dress code and rigour.

This week we talk about leadership. What it looks and feels like, what it means for followers, and how it might be changing.

We were going to call this podcast "Communication" but in fact it is more about words, our use of words, taxonomies, structures and even a little misunderstanding of our own use of words during the podcast!

This week on Shift we tackle the topic of disruption. Is it always a good thing? How do we feel about it? How do individuals and organisations deal with it when it is "done to them"?

This week on Shift we are delighted to be joined my Emma Mulqueeny founder of Rewired State and closely involved with the government in the UK for many years. We talk about change in that context, power, politicians, the civil service and the future.

In this episode we explore the topic of powerlessness, not just at work but in life generally. How do we overcome the feeling, have agency, and make a difference? Or is it all just in our heads...?

In this episode we discuss time and all its ramifications. When it goes fast, when it goes slow, how we waste it and how to control it.

In this episode we explore the challenges of vulnerability - both individual and organisational. What does it take, what does it get you. and how much of it is too much of a good thing.

In this episode we are as open as we can be about transparency, both individual and organisational. How far can you go? How does transparency relate to marketing? What are the challenges and how do we deal with them?

A rumbustious exchange on change, change agents, organisational change, why some things never change - and yet how they can sometimes change all of a sudden.

This week we talk about the importance of relationships in the workplace. Relationships with each other, our bosses, our customers and even ourselves. How do relationships impact "the bottom line" and how do we get better at them?

This week we were delighted to be joined by Dave Winer, inventor of blogging, podcasting and RSS. We discuss technology, education, corporate life, why not everyone should be a coder and, almost, got into the future.

This week we discuss the transition from manipulation to collaboration by way of flocking birds and pinko scum. We talk about motivation, commercial pressures, and encouraging truly collaborative cultures.

This time we discuss literacy in its widest sense of competence or knowledge​. Whether digital, written, interpersonal or business we aspire to greater literacy - how do we do that as individuals and organisations?

In this episode we cover the topic of stupidity. Individual stupidity, collective stupidity and institutional stupidity. And why stupid might not be the most constructive or helpful word to use.​

Shift 12 In this episode we tackle the thorny issue of measurement - what you measure, when you measure it, and what it means. From individual bloggers measuring reaction to their posts to managers measuring contribution and value, the subject raises interesting issues of perspective, scale, confidentiality and ethics.

Shift no. 12 in which we were really chuffed to have a conversation with Doc Searls, co-author of The Cluetrain and of his latest book The Intention Economy. We talked about cluetrain, clueless companies, the NSA, connectedness, wars, religion, and business in the future. It's a whopper but a goodie.

Shift No. 11 in which we talk to writer, consultant and originator of the term Wirearchy Jon Husband. We talk about his work with civic groups in Montreal, recognition and job sizing, new models for organisations, and the likelihood for change.

We talk about security, fear, cyber wars, responsibility and protecting the vulnerable.

Workplace culture, how to shift that culture, what this means for individuals and how to help them.

Sexism, equality, the tech industry and​ business generally - we cover various aspects of the roles and attitudes of men and women in the workplace.

Podcast No. 7 in which we talk to Terri Griffith, Professor of Management at Santa Clara University in California, about leadership and the future of work. We got into some great examples and discussed the pros and cons at hand. Well worth a listen. Take a look at the following items referenced during our talk: Terri's latest post for Harvard Business Review - http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/05/leadership_is_more_than_interpersonal.html Intuit on leading with principals and dealing with failure - http://www.inc.com/chris-beier-and-daniel-wolfman/intuit-quicken-scott-cook-global-expansion-failed.html Terri can always be found on Twitter @terrigriffith or online at http://www.terrigriffith.com/home

Podcast No. 6 in which we talk about power, finding the right words, and ball gags!

Podcast No. 5 in which we talk about enterprise social technology

​Podcast No.4 in which we talk about: Audio recordings, rough edges and the price of being too polished. Retail and its challenges - how could social help​? Drawing the line between personal and work - who draws it and where? Merissa Mayer, Yahoo and the work ethic.

The pros and cons of video and audio. The challenges of sticking your neck out at work. When the inside meets the outside and losing control. We take a look at what happened at HMV and Applebee. The need to battle the forces of entropy

Our second podcast in which we natter about among other things Developing use cases, the notion of use, and the challenges faced Understanding the people challenges faced Practical tips - defining use? What are we trying to accomplish? Shifting ways of work. And the hurdles involved - how process and change are merged Change management needs changing - Broadcasting and awareness aren't enough Being patient with revolutionary evolution Getting to the goals and why we need the tools in the first place Being conscious/mindful about the work being done and how that challenges the corporate MO The web as a a collaborative learning machine Hope you enjoy it and we'd love to hear your feedback.​

This is the first of a series of podcasts from Megan Murray and Euan Semple during which we will be discussing the ins and outs of using the social web for business. We focus mostly on using the tools inside large organisations and discuss some of the challenges and opportunities. We have both had a lot of experience with a wide range of organisations and are keen to discuss the cultures and managerial issues that tend to be forgotten as discussions focus on technology. Apologies in advance for the sound quality of the first few epidsodes - as a former BBC sound engineer you'd have thought I'd have done better! You can download an MP3 of the podcast directly by control-clicking (or right-clicking in Windows) this link.You can also subscribe to the podcast in iTunes