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Podcast: Building Better Cultures
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144 | Leading Culture in a Hybrid World | Scott McInnes & Phil Codd
Category: Business
Duration: 00:33:04
Publish Date: 2026-02-19 06:00:00
Description:

Welcome back to a brand-new series of the Building Better Cultures Podcast!

In the first episode of the season, host Scott McInnes is joined by Phil Codd, Managing Director of Expleo in Ireland. They discuss the multifaceted nature of organisational culture, emphasising the importance of aligning leadership and employee cultures. Phil shares insights on employee happiness, effective communication, and the significance of feedback loops in fostering a positive work environment. The conversation also touches on the challenges of hybrid work, the future of organisational culture, and the need for organisations to adapt to a more flexible and inclusive work environments.

Here are some of the key insights from the episode:

· Culture isn't just one thing; organisations have multiple cultures.

· Happy employees lead to happy customers and growth.

· Effective communication is a critical leadership skill.

· Feedback loops are essential for employee engagement.

· Celebrating employee longevity can enhance morale.

· Technology can facilitate continuous feedback in organisations.

· Hybrid work requires new ways of connecting teams.

· Organisational culture is not confined to physical spaces.

· Aligning leadership culture with employee culture is vital.

· Policies should focus on the human aspects of work.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Building Better Cultures Podcast

03:12 Understanding Organisational Culture

09:54 The Importance of Communication in Culture

12:30 Feedback Loops and Employee Engagement

17:29 Flexibility and Hybrid Working Models

23:51 Challenges of Geographic and Hybrid Work

28:58 Future of Work and Cultural Alignment

Keywords: Organisational culture, leadership, employee engagement, communication, feedback loops, hybrid work, employee happiness, culture alignment, workplace dynamics, future of work

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