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Workplace Stories by RedThread Research

Workplace Stories by RedThread Research

De: Stacia Garr & Dani Johnson
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 At RedThread, we love data—but we know stories are what stick. That’s why we bring together thinkers, writers, leaders, and practitioners to share real-world insights about what works in the workplace, what they’ve learned, and where the future of work is headed. We keep it insightful, thought-provoking, and maybe even a little irreverent.

But we don’t stop at conversations. Our research, events, and community turn insights into action, helping organizations and individuals navigate the changing world of work.

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Episódios
  • Why Your Strategic Plan Might Be Trapping You, with Lisa Kay Solomon and Jeffrey Rogers

    Why Your Strategic Plan Might Be Trapping You, with Lisa Kay Solomon and Jeffrey Rogers
    May 20 2025
    Most leadership development still clings to certainty, quarterly goals, strategic plans, official futures etched in stone. But what if that mindset isn’t just outdated, it’s dangerous? In this episode, Dani Johnson and Stacia Garr sit down with futurists and experience designers Lisa Kay Solomon and Jeff Rogers, two minds helping rewire how leaders think about the future, not as a distant unknown, but as a daily design challenge. What unfolds is a conversation that’s as practical as it is provocative, revealing how our obsession with predictability might be blinding us to the signals we most need to see.

    For learning leaders, especially those in HR and people analytics, this episode offers a wake-up call. Future thinking isn’t a luxury or a moonshot exercise. It’s a leadership muscle, and the longer it goes untrained, the more fragile our organizations become. Lisa and Jeff unpack what it really means to design for the future, not just in abstract vision decks, but in how we design meetings, questions, experiences, and even relationships. Their approach is grounded in curiosity, humility, and a radical shift from answers to inquiry.

    By the end, listeners don’t just understand why futures thinking matters, they feel invited to do something about it. The conversation offers not just hope, but tools: from rethinking design as a vehicle for emergence, to spotting and disrupting “official futures” inside their own organizations. Whether you’re planning your next L&D initiative or shaping strategy for a shifting workforce, this episode shows you how to lead with intention, not from the past, but toward what’s possible.

    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
    • (00:00) The overlooked leadership skill hiding in plain sight.
    • (03:30) Meet the minds behind Elevate: Futurists with a purpose.
    • (09:00) From theory to traction: Making futures thinking useful now.
    • (15:00) Design that disrupts: How to spark new thinking in any room.
    • (22:00) The silent trap: How a single “official future” keeps orgs stuck.
    • (30:40) Elevate’s true mission: Courage, connection, and change for learning leaders.

    Resources & People Mentioned
    • https://lisakaysolomon.com
    • https://rdcl.is/

    Connect with Lisa & Jeff
    • Connect with Jeffrey Rogers on LinkedIn
    • Connect with Lisa Kay Solomon on LinkedIn

    Connect With Red Thread Research
    • Website: Red Thread Research
    • On LinkedIn
    • On Facebook
    • On Twitter

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    48 minutos
  • "Wait, You Still Make People Fill Out HR Forms?" with Josh Novelle

    "Wait, You Still Make People Fill Out HR Forms?" with Josh Novelle
    May 14 2025
    Many teams don’t realize how much time their people are losing to repetitive tasks and clunky systems. From filling out HR forms to bouncing between platforms, what’s called “employee experience” often adds up to unnecessary friction. The real problem? No one’s questioning whether those steps need to exist at all. There’s an unspoken assumption that better design means more interface, more features, more engagement. But what if the most valuable tech quietly solved problems in the background, no logins, no dropdowns, no disruption?

    Josh Novelle, Global Head of People Solutions at Convatec, argues that it’s time to rethink how we define value in HR tech. In his world, the best tools don’t ask people to step out of their workday to interact with them, they fit invisibly into the flow. He points out how incentives from vendors often run counter to what organizations need, and how this misalignment quietly drains productivity. From nudging employees to use their leave before burnout hits, to questioning why booking time off isn’t already embedded in your calendar, he challenges long-held assumptions with clear, practical alternatives.

    This conversation goes beyond tool choices. It raises a bigger question: what if your systems could work together behind the scenes to deliver support without demanding attention? As the boundaries between work, systems, and experience blur, the teams that win won't be the ones with the flashiest platforms. They'll be the ones who make their tech nearly disappear.

    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

    • (00:00) Redefining employee experience beyond HR systems.
    • (08:50) Choosing tech partners and surfacing vendor misalignment.
    • (18:00) The rise of headless tech and middleware's quiet power.
    • (27:10) Subtle interventions that reduce burnout.
    • (35:00) Where AI fits into employee experience.
    • (44:30) Why leadership development fails without operational alignment.


    Resources & People Mentioned

    • https://www.convatecgroup.com
    • https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk

    Connect with Josh Novelle

    • Connect with Josh Novelle on LinkedIn


    Connect With Red Thread Research

    • Website: Red Thread Research
    • On LinkedIn
    • On Facebook
    • On Twitter

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    53 minutos
  • AI’s Not the Problem - It’s How You Use It, with Jeremy Broome of VISA

    AI’s Not the Problem - It’s How You Use It, with Jeremy Broome of VISA
    Apr 30 2025
    Most conversations about AI in the workplace get stuck on the surface - job loss fears, tech hype, and hand-wringing about what’s next. But in this episode, we flip the script. What if AI itself isn’t the problem? What if the real story is how organizations introduce, structure, and integrate it into the human fabric of work?

    Jeremy Broome, Global Head of Talent at Visa, shares how his team navigates AI with a surprisingly optimistic and deeply human approach. From scenario-based workforce planning to AI-powered feedback loops in sales training, Jeremy outlines how Visa empowers employees to experiment safely, learn organically, and ask better questions rather than just seek faster answers. Along the way, he introduces a simple but powerful framework, “one-way doors vs. two-way doors”, for evaluating risk, making bolder moves, and learning without losing trust.

    This conversation isn't just about tech adoption. It's about how thoughtful design, cultural muscle, and a focus on community can transform fear into fluency and uncertainty into innovation. Whether you're starting your AI journey or stuck in the middle of one, this episode shows you what people-first AI looks like.

    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

    • (0:00) Optimism, people-first AI, and two-way doors.
    • (4:36) Jeremy’s background and Visa’s AI legacy.
    • (9:06) GenAI as an opportunity and top-down momentum.
    • (13:38) Real-world use cases: recruiting, learning, chatbots.
    • (17:40) Future-back workforce planning and scenario design.
    • (24:01) Learning shifts: community, context, and curiosity.
    Resources & People Mentioned

    • Highspot - AI coaching in sales training
    • Visa University - Visa’s internal learning hub
    Connect with Jeremy Broome

    • Connect with Jeremy Broome on LinkedIn
    Connect With Red Thread Research

    • Website: Red Thread Research
    • On LinkedIn
    • On Facebook
    • On Twitter

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    50 minutos

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