The BU Development Lounge

In this episode , Amanda Fripp, Organisational Development Adviser at BU, chats with Dave Bishton , Interim Director of Strategy at BU about the realities of managing change in the workplace. With extensive experience in strategy and change management, Dave shares practical insights on how to lead change effectively while supporting colleagues through periods of transition. Whether you are leading...

Workplace conflict can be natural part of working in teams, but it’s how we respond to it that makes the difference. In this episode, Amanda Fripp and Miriam Lester from the Organisational Development Team at Bournemouth University explore what conflict can look like in practice, from obvious disagreements to more subtle signs like disengagement or avoidance. They discuss why conflict is often lef...

In this episode, Amanda and Miriam from Bournemouth University are joined by Andy Brown, co‑founder of ENGAGE, and an expert in employee engagement, leadership and organisational culture. Drawing on over 30 years’ experience across consulting, research and academia, Andy shares practical perspectives on what employee engagement really means and why it matters. They explore the role leaders play in...

In this episode, Amanda and Miriam chat with Dr Lucy Sheppard-Marks, Associate Head of School at BU. Lucy’s leadership experience spans both academia and the military, managing large, high performing teams. Lucy talks about what it truly means for leaders to put people first. Together, they explore the behaviours that shape people centred cultures, the skills future leaders will need, how trust an...

In this very first episode of the BU Development Lounge Podcast, Amanda Fripp, Organisational Development Adviser, and Miriam Lester , Leadership and Organisational Development Manager explores what it really takes to deliver a presentation that makes an impact. They discuss what makes a presentation impactful and inclusive, how to think about your audience, techniques to improve delivery and the...

Welcome to the trailer episode for the BU Development Lounge Podcast. Hear from Miriam Lester and Amanda Fripp from the Bournemouth University Organisational Development Team to find out what to expect from this new podcast.