Episode 5: Josh Bersin - The four-day work week, and beyond

Bruce Daisley is the former head of Twitter Europe and YouTube in the UK. In this episode he speaks candidly about his own circuitous path from working in the fast food sector to a leadership role in the world of digital and social media via radio and print magazines. With a persistent fascination for team dynamics, Bruce is a passionate advocate for re-imagining how we work, inspiring leaders and individuals to enjoy a more creative and productive approach to work and life.Bruce's books "Fortitude" and "The Joy of Work" are bestsellers, and his popular podcast "Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat" continues to drive the discussion of how we can create fulfilling engagement in work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming from a finance and management consultancy background, Ravin Jesuthasan has been applying his powers of analysis to the question of how people and organisations make decisions about work for almost two decades. In that time he has written books on transformative HR and the concept of work without jobs. In this episode, Ravin tells host Kevin Empey about how the 'job' has been a basic building block of organisations for over 140 years - but the pace of non-incremental evolutions in work design is changing how we see jobs and ourselves as workers.Jesuthasan believes that the world of work has changed forever but the current reinvention of work is exciting, creating real opportunities, and businesses need to bring everyone along on the journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From working on a production line in a chocolate factory, to becoming a Professor at LBS, Lynda Gratton has experienced the evolution of work in real time. In this episode, Lynda discusses the current workplace landscape, how technological developments are impacting on roles, and how we could prepare for the 100 year life.Lynda Gratton is one of the foremost global thought leaders on the future of work, and she is Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School.Thinkers 50 has described Lynda as a 'rock start teacher', and her LBS students agree! She co-chairs the World Economic Forum on Work, Wages and Job Creation, and has written 11 books, including the best-selling "The 100 year life"; in 2024, she will publish another compelling book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As always, the world is driven by technology; but we are more and more aware that the non-stop developments reach into our personal lives in ways we couldn't have imagined two decades ago. What can we do to achieve digital wellness and health? In this episode we hear from Amy Blankson, co-founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, and researcher, writer, and speaker (notably on TED Talks) on the modern challenges of finding balance in the age of tech overload. She is the bestselling author of "The Future of Happiness" and the award-winning children's book "Ripple's Effect". Her current work focuses on how to cultivate happiness and well-being and balance in the digital era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analyst, author, educator, and pre-eminent thought leader Josh Bersin shares his thoughts on the evolution of the four-day work week; how business leadership works best when it's collaborative; the AI revolution; and the unquenchable power of the human spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish author and philosopher specialising in organisational behaviour and management, Charles Handy has been rated among the Thinkers 50 as one of the most influential living management thinkers. Listeners might be familiar with his idea of the "portfolio career" and the "shamrock organisation" in which professional core workers, freelance workers and part-time/temporary routine workers each form one leaf of the "shamrock". In this episode, Charles speaks with host Kevin Empey about the twists and turns - many fortunate - that led him to his overarching theory of management, and how he sees the evolutions in leadership playing out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the top innovation thought leaders in the world, Kaihan Krippendorff helps organisations to generate breakthrough ideas that drive transformation and achieve long-term growth in our accelerated world of change. His Outthinker Networks is a global think-tank comprised of corporate strategists, innovators, and intrapreneurs shaping the future of business. In this episode Kaihan shares his thoughts on the agility challenge in organisations, and how creating a place where employees can create 'impossible' ideas can generate a river of agility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Change management guru Deborah Rowland is no stranger to dealing with change that seems overwhelming. The inner and outer work of change has fascinated her for years, from her time as a student of anthropology to working in the glossy corridors of advertising giants and on into her own consultancy work, 'change-ability' has been a constant on Deborah's radar. Now that the world of work is at an inflection point, Deborah discusses how the capability for agility feeds into our ability to adapt and thrive - but it never comes without a cost.https://www.still-moving.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Known as the father of modern HR, Dave Ulrich has been an industry influencer for many years. In this episode he speaks about his experience of being open to the exchange and debate of ideas, even with those who might not agree with him. The need for change, coupled with the need for stability is the trend and paradox of the current generation. But being aware of our core values - personally and in business - and ditching outdated assumptions equips us to deal with the evolutions around us.https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveulrichpro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast about the world of work from Irish Times Training.Conversations with national & international guests as they look at the current trends and future innovations which affect workers and our workplaces. Hosted by Kevin Empey, founder and Managing Director of WorkMatters, a leadership and organisation development firm focused on supporting business leaders, HR leaders and their employees thrive in the changing world of work.To find out more, visit www.irishtimestraining.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.