The Human Factor Podcast Episode 71: Executing Change in the Real World with Nick Francis

The Human Factor Podcast Episode 74: The 5th Anniversary - Still Human

In this special anniversary episode, we celebrate 5 years of conversations by bringing together four guests who have each helped shape the discussion around work, leadership, wellbeing, and inclusion: Sue Yell, Gethin Nadin, Eric Tinch, and Dr Nancy Doyle. Rather than looking back at every episode, this conversation focuses on the bigger questions that have emerged across the past 70 discussions. What have we learned about people at work? Which assumptions have been challenged? And where do different perspectives still exist? Together, we explore three themes that continue to define the future of work: change and execution, human connection, and growth and leadership. Along the way, our guests share reflections on how workplaces have evolved, the lessons leaders are still learning, and the human factors that remain constant despite ongoing change. === human, leadership, change, management, reflections, collaboration, lessons, anniversary.

The Human Factor Podcast Episode 73: Human Connection - Why We Need It More Than Ever with John Cooper

In episode 73 of The Human Factor Podcast, we explore one of the most important yet often overlooked drivers of workplace success: human connection. As remote and hybrid working continue to reshape how we collaborate, many organisations are facing a growing challenge - how do we create genuine connection in environments where people can easily feel disconnected, isolated, or overlooked? Joining us is John Cooper, Chief Connection Officer at Thomas. Together, we discuss why connection is far more than a “nice to have” in today’s workplace, and how it directly impacts engagement, wellbeing, collaboration, and organisational performance. === Keywords: human, connection, engagement, wellbeing, collaboration, workplace, burnout, management

The Human Factor Podcast Episode 72: From Core to Edge: How AI Is Expanding What Enterprise Systems Can Do with Ben Peters

In episode 72 of The Human Factor Podcast, we explore how organisations can move beyond the limits of traditional enterprise systems and tackle the processes that still feel slow, fragmented, or broken. Joining us is Ben Peters, Co-Founder and CEO of Cogna. Together, we discuss how AI is enabling a fundamentally different approach - one where organisations can rapidly understand how work actually happens, generate working prototypes in real time, and iterate towards better solutions at speed. === Keywords: AI, Enterprise, systems, organisations, solutions, processes, digital transformation, future, work

The Human Factor Podcast Episode 71: Executing Change in the Real World with Nick Francis

In episode 71 of The Human Factor Podcast, we explore what it really takes to execute organisational change in the real world - beyond the frameworks, models, and tidy diagrams that often dominate the conversation. Joining us is Nick Francis, who has been at the centre of Decathlon’s transformation journey. Together, we discuss the realities of leading change inside a large organisation - building the case for change, securing senior sponsorship, aligning stakeholders, and maintaining momentum when the path forward is anything but straightforward.

The Human Factor Podcast Episode 70: Navigating the Snakes & Ladders of Modern Leadership with Richard Jolly - Part 2

In this episode of The Human Factor Podcast, we’re diving into the dynamic and unpredictable world of modern organisations, where leadership can often feel like a giant game of Snakes & Ladders. We’re joined by Richard Jolly, one of the most respected voices in organisational psychology and leadership development. Together, we explore how leaders can read their environment more effectively, build strong and supportive relationships, and lead with humanity in systems that are constantly evolving.