Team Anywhere Leadership Podcast

Building Engagement through Authentic Dialogue with Employees

Ollie Lingwood-Craddock · November 13, 2023

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Interview with Ollie Lingwood-Craddock

Building Engagement through Authentic Dialogue with Employees — Ollie Lingwood-Craddock

Podcast: Team Anywhere Leadership Podcast

November 13, 2023

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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About this episode

In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch Simon interviewsOllie Lingwood-Craddock, the CEO of Rungway, a platform that promotes effective communication and authentic dialogue in organizations. They discuss the importance of human-centric leadership and how Rungway's employee listening platform helps leaders connect with their workforce and understand what is really happening in their organization.

Lingwood-Craddock emphasizes the need for leaders to step outside their normal network to gain a broader perspective and address emerging issues. The conversation explores the value of anonymity in enabling employees to share their experiences and ideas, ultimately creating a more inclusive and engaged workforce.

Chapters:

0:00 - Preview0:35 - Intro1:08 - Episode start2:07 - What is Rungway?3:54 - Why is it called Rungway?4:59 - Ollie’s journey to leading5:56 - Authenticity & Transparency9:30 - How Rungway identifies issues11:18 - Is there reluctance in knowing issues?14:01 - Use cases for Rungway17:05 - Subscribe & Follow the Podcast!17:22 - Positive trends happening20:01 - Rungway encourages organic feedback21:10 - How to engage people to use company tools24:08 - Who Rungway has worked with24:45 - Remote work satisfaction & dissatisfaction26:47 - What companies need to do right now28:28 - Where to find Ollie and Rungway29:05 - Thanks for Listening!

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Guest: Ollie Lingwood-Craddock