Transactional Analysis and Organization Development at Google | James Longwell | OrgDev Podcast #24

This week, we interview James Longwell, an Organization Development Consultant at Google. Why is it so common to see relationships in organizations where there is a parent/child dynamic? What are the different games people play in relationships? Why does this occur, and what can we do about it?
To help us answer these questions and many more about the fascinating world of transactional analysis and its 60-year history, we've invited the engaging James Longwell. As an Organization Development Consultant at Google, James will be sharing insights from his extensive experience working with various intriguing organizations. Join us as we explore his practice and approach to Organization Development, uncovering the dynamics that shape workplace relationships and strategies to navigate them effectively.
You can contact James about his Transactional Analysis courses or supervision here:
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You can listen to the Transactional Analysis Podcast to understand more about TA here:
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💼 About our Guest
James Longwell
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James Longwell is an accomplished Organization Development leader and coach, bringing extensive experience across a wide range of sectors, including automotive, logistics, consumer packaged goods, media, and digital/internet. Throughout his career, he has worked in various regions, including the UK/Europe, Asia, and Australasia, which has provided him with a rich and diverse professional background.
Specializing in organization development, learning and development, leadership development, coaching, and change management, James has demonstrated a consistent ability to drive meaningful transformation within organizations. His deep expertise in these areas allows him to effectively support companies in navigating complex challenges and achieving their strategic objectives.
James has been with Google for 9 years. In addition to his professional achievements, James is also a Certified Organizational Transactional Analyst (CTA-O) and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
During the conversation James references Functional Fluency. Here is the link to explore this further:
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Garin Rouch Chartered FCIPD:
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Garin is an award-winning Organisation Development and Design consultant with over 18 years’ experience. He has supported leading organisations in London, Asia Pacific, Middle East, India and Sydney in achieving their strategic objectives. He has experience working with companies of all different sizes and sectors including Legal & General, BNP Paribas and Citigroup. Garin is Chair of the CIPD London Organisation Development, Design, Culture & Transformation Group and Co-Chair of CIPD Central London. In these roles he delivers regular events that support the development of the OD&D and HR profession. Garin is a regular speaker and writer on Organization Development. He is HRZone's OD Columnist.
Garin is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and his qualifications include an MSc in Systemic Leadership and Organisational Development and a BA (Hons) in Business from Northumbria University.
Dani Bacon:
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Dani is an experienced people and organisational development professional having worked as Director of People at Investors in People and led multi-disciplinary business services functions including People and HR, governance and risk and technology in both the not-for-profit and public sectors. She has an MBA from Durham University and has completed the Organisation Development Practitioners Programme at Roffey Park.
Dani works with leaders to take a more people-centric approach to organisational effectiveness and growth delivering transformational people and organisational effectiveness programmes. She works with leaders to develop strategies and create the conditions, culture, structures, and processes that unleash the potential of their people to achieve great things. Dani is TrainingZone's OD Columnist.
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