The Matrix Green Pill

Revolutionizing Communication in the Workplace with Ollie Lingwood-Craddock

Ollie Lingwood-Craddock · November 15, 2023

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Interview with Ollie Lingwood-Craddock

Revolutionizing Communication in the Workplace with Ollie Lingwood-Craddock

Podcast: The Matrix Green Pill

November 15, 2023

About Ollie Lingwood-Craddock Ollie Lingwood-Craddock is a seasoned business leader with two decades of diverse experience in roles ranging from Senior Research Executive to CEO. With a solid educational foundation in Geography and a passion for transformation, Ollie's journey…

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Key topicsThe Importance of Employee Feedback in Organizational ChangeDiscuss how effective communication is vital during times of change, and why it can be transformative for leaders to have an authentic dialogue with employees to facilitate business transformation. Unveiling Hidden InsightsOllie emphasizes the transformative power of unlocking actionable insights from people's data. By delving into the rich pool of information within organizations, leaders can gain board-level insights that fuel informed decision-making, drive positive outcomes, and uncover hidden opportunities for growth and improvement. The Future of Work and Employee EngagementDiscuss the big societal changes happening in work and culture right now, such as the rise of remote work and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Use this as an opportunity to showcase how Rungway's platform can help organizations build a more inclusive and engaged workforce by providing a safe space for dialogue and feedback. View all topics →

About Ollie Lingwood-Craddock

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20 million Mind Tools users helped grow100,000+ Employees reached by Rungway£3 million Rungway growth investmentCEO Rungway

Ollie Lingwood-Craddock is a passionate leader with a focus on growth through people. With extensive experience in scaling SaaS business models, B2B revenue growth, talent/learning/edtech sector knowledge, content development, and subscription business growth, Ollie is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the industry.

As the CEO of Rungway, Ollie is at the forefront of employee listening platforms that guide constructive conversations, enable stronger connections with leadership, and accelerate employee-based decision making. With over 100,000 employees worldwide using the platform, Rungway is changing the way organizations manage change by providing a continuous feedback loop that fosters a psychologically safe environment for employees to speak up and contribute to creating a more open and inclusive culture.

Ollie's expertise in communication and change management has helped organizations overcome resistance to change by providing real-time progress tracking, sentiment analysis, and effective change management communication. With Rungway, Ollie is helping organizations capture the employee voice and tap into the diverse perspectives that may be overlooked, enabling organizations to understand resistance and make data-driven decisions.

Overall, Ollie Lingwood-Craddock is a dynamic speaker and leader who is passionate about empowering organizations to foster open communication, gather valuable feedback, and navigate organizational change more effectively. With Rungway, Ollie is helping organizations build a more inclusive and engaged workforce, one conversation at a time.

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AboutOllie Lingwood-Craddock

Ollie Lingwood-Craddock is a seasoned business leader with two decades of diverse experience in roles ranging from Senior Research Executive to CEO. With a solid educational foundation in Geography and a passion for transformation, Ollie's journey has taken them from market analysis to boardrooms and now to the helm of Rungway, where they empower workplaces with insightful advice. An entrepreneur, advisor, and visionary, Ollie's career reflects a commitment to innovation and a drive to make a meaningful impact on the business world.

About this Episode

Join Ollie Lingwood-Craddock, CEO of Rungway, as he shares his journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Ollie takes us through a poignant reflection on his career, sharing how his ambition to be an architect morphed into a journey through market research and ultimately led him to the world of entrepreneurship.

Discover how Rungway revolutionises workplace communication, making every employee's voice heard. Explore the challenges of the hybrid work model and learn Ollie's secrets to work-life harmony. And finally, get practical advice for transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship in this enlightening conversation. Don't miss out on valuable insights!

Quotes

1:59 – When I was a kid, I wanted to be an architect

3:00 – There was no predefined path for me, I just jumped around quite a lot

4:29 – It’s important that you do something you care about

6:38 – As a manager, you should wear multiple hats

7:46 – The impact you can have on an organization is to help individuals within the organization have a voice and be heard

9:31 – The senior people don’t know what’s really going on in the company, they don’t know the real reality of the day-to-day

11:10 – Talent retention is everything in the current market

13:40 – Ultimately, talent will no longer want to work for companies where they have to be in the office five days a week

14:52 – The authenticity of your brand as a leader are an extremely important part of the employee experience

20:18 – Make sure that you always dedicate time in your work day to learn new things and develop yourself

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