Harmonious Workplaces Podcast

Brought to you by Industrial-Organizational Psychology (I-O) practitioners, Change Management and Organizational Development (OD) Consultants, Human Resources Professionals, and Management Consultants, Harmonious Workplaces seeks to help organizations compose safe, inclusive, and productive organizations. Join Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, Ben Kleinman, and other I-Os, HRMs, ODs, and more for discussions on topics that shape the way we work together.

Episodes

5 days ago

40 min

In this episode, Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman discuss boosting momentum. What's one thing you can do when your change gets the blues? Keep listening to find out.
For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com. 
For help with your change project, contact us at https://harmoniousworkplaces.com/change-execution-adoption/ 
#changemanagement #motivation #goalsetting #changeleadership #organizationaldevelopment #makechangeyourfriend

5 days ago

40 min

Oct 5, 2026

43 min

In this episode, Ben Kleinman and Rich Cruz talk about when change plans change.
What's one thing you can do to keep your change on track when the change you intended to do changes? Keep listening to find out.
For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com
#changemangement #changeleadership #organizationaldevelopment #OD #makechangeyourfriend

Oct 5, 2026

43 min

Sep 28, 2026

46 min

In this episode, we discuss how change management is so much more than just a kickoff meeting and a knowledge repository.
What's one question you can ask to highlight  whether or not your initiative needs change  management? Keep listening to find out.
For more podcast episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com 
#changemanagement #changeleadership #organizationaldevelopment #makechangeyourfriend

Sep 28, 2026

46 min

Sep 21, 2026

47 min

In this episode, Ben Kleinman and Rich Cruz talk about awareness and urgency, and when to create both for your change initiative.
And what's one thing you could do to make sure you're not confusing awareness with urgency? Keep listening to find out.
Find more episodes at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com 
#changemanagement #changeleadership #workplaceculture #organizationaldevelopment

Sep 21, 2026

47 min

Sep 14, 2026

44 min

In this episode, Ben Kleinman and Rich Cruz discuss documenting the current state to facilitate change management.
What's one thing you can do to make sure you capture the "as-is" to prepare for the "to-be" in your transformation project? Keep listening to find out.
Visit our website at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com for more episodes. 
#changemanagement #changeleadership #knowledgecapture #documentaion #organizationaldevelopment #workanalysis #makechangeyourfriend

Sep 14, 2026

44 min

Sep 7, 2026

1 hr 12 min

In this episode, Ben Kleinman and Rich Cruz welcome back Robert Snyder of Innovation Elegance. We discuss trust and trustworthiness in organizations.
What's  one thing you can do to make sure your leaders and your  organizations are trustworthy? Keep listening to find out.
Connect with Robert Snyder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsnyder7/
Find more episodes at https://www.harmoniousworkplaces.com/podcast 
#innovation #organizationaleffectiveness #continuous improvement #changemanagement #changeleadership #organizationaldevelopment #makechangeyourfriend

Sep 7, 2026

1 hr 12 min

Aug 31, 2026

44 min

 In this episode, we're asking: why are you really collecting feedback? Do you intend to do something with what you might learn, or is it just for show?
What's one thing you can do to show your people that you're listening to them? Keep listening to find out.
To read our latest article from SME, find it here: https://harmoniousworkplaces.com/as-seen-on-sme-taking-a-systems-approach-to-talent/
For more podcast episodes, please visit https://www.harmoniousworkplaces.com.
#feedback #changemangement #culture #changeleadership #organizationaldevelopment #makechangeyourfriend

Aug 31, 2026

44 min

Aug 24, 2026

55 min

In this episode, we talk about how to make your company stand out to potential job candidates based on the article written by Ben Kleinman and Rich Cruz for SME and Advanced Manufacturing. 
What's one thing you can do to differentiate your company? Keep listening to find out.
For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com 
Read the full article: https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/resources/recruiting-tips/make-your-shop-floor-stand-out-as-a-workplace-of-choice/article_16df9437-febd-4538-b9f2-664dccdcbab0.html 
#recruiting #workforcedevelopment #organizationaldevelopment #talent #changemanagement #changeleadership #makechangeyourfriend

Aug 24, 2026

55 min

Aug 17, 2026

44 min

In this episode, we discuss business analysis and change management.
What's one thing you can do to work with BA to improve your OCM? Keep listening to find out.
Visit our website for more episodes: www.harmoniousworkplaces.com/podcast
#changemanagement #organizationaldevelopment #businessanalysis #makechangeyourfriend

Aug 17, 2026

44 min

Aug 10, 2026

46 min

Welcome to our 123rd podcast with our special guest, Andrew Ourique. In this episode, we're talking about inclusive change management.
What's one thing you can do to ensure your change initiative is as inclusive as possible? Keep listening to find out.
Andrew Ourique is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Reroute Consulting, where he works internationally with organizations navigating large-scale business transformations, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and technology-enabled change. His experience spans financial services, engineering and infrastructure, healthcare, technology and sport. At Reroute, Andrew’s work is grounded in the belief that organizational problems can be solved through a combination of compassion, accountability and adaptability. Connect with Andrew at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewourique/ 
Find more episodes at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com 
#changemanagement #changeleadership #organizationaldevelopment #makechangeyourfriend

Aug 10, 2026

46 min

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