Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast
Join James and Coby from Roman 3 as they diagnose issues and prescribe solutions to today's most important workplace challenges.
Episodes
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This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore the types of cultures and workplace norms that leave supervisors and managers feeling that they are powerless and/or their employees do not respect them.
Our prescription for this episode is to create strong, clear, and nua...
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This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore 3 (hopefully) helpful management tips to support new and existing leaders with:
- Communicating Early and Often
- Transforming Behavior
- Bringing Solutions and a Plan
Our prescription for this episode is to consider how we can avoid the "Perfect 10 M...
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This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.
In this episode, we explore both Passive-Aggressive and Aggressively-Passive behaviour. We dig into how and why it exists in our workplaces and, most importantly, how to address it.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand and look to adopt language and policies ar...
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This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology.
In this episode, we explore the Physical, Mental, and Emotional reasons why employees go home so exhausted after work. We dig into the psychology behind these factors and look at the obligation on organizations to support them.
Our prescription for this episode is for orga...
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This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.
In this episode, we explore workplace silos; what causes them, how they impact the workplace, and, most importantly, how do we tear them down.
Our prescription for this episode is, when looking to make improvements in your workplace, ask yourself the most important question ...
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This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.
In this episode, we explore why we have teams, departments, or locations that are often at war with each other. Some of our workplaces have Slios, others have Stronghold, and neither works well with others.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand how impactful and...
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This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore 3 (hopefully) helpful management tips, understanding and dealing with:
- Friends vs Friendly
- Responding vs Reacting
- Emotional Load
Our prescription for this episode is to consider these elements, both in yourself and the team you manage, if you want to ...
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This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and Practical Psychology.
In this episode, we explore what infuses trauma and toxic stress into our workplaces, and examine the 3 steps to address them. This is also the first episode of our newest season (Season 4!) so thank you to everyone who as supported us on this journey.
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Our new season drops next week, and we are really excited for the new look and some new changes!
Make sure you catch us when the new episode drops, and don't be fooled by our new look!
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:
- What are businesses missing in implementation?
- How do I make sure I am not micromanaging?
- •What are some tips for recruitment in 2025?
Our prescription for this episode: Don't underestimate what building a strategy with a view of the big picture can do...
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Check out the podcast episodes:
Episode 11: Performance Management in Retail (Part 1 - August 14, 2025)
Episode 11: Performance Management in Retail (Part 2 - August 28, 2025)
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In this episode, we explore common yet ineffective employee engagement activities. We recap some points around employee engagement from past episodes, while providing some clarity on why what you might be implementing is not working.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand that employee engagement actions are different from the outcome of...
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In this episode, we explore the causes of poor leadership and dig into what it takes to lead with integrity effectively. This is a must-listen conversation for managers.
Also, Coby apologies for the poor quality of his mic.
Our prescription for this episode is to reflect on your current management actions and efforts. Are you falling victi...
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In this episode, we dig into how important the connection between HR and Operations is to an organization's success and scalability.
Our prescription for this episode is to take a hard look at who HR reports to and what HR's role in the organization is. This will be your guide to how you can better align your operational strategy...
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In this episode, we explore how companies are commonly evaluated for their total worth for acquisition, and what elements impact that evaluation. If you work for a company that is maybe not seeing the direct value of investing in employee performance or company culture, this could be a very helpful conversation to hear!
Our prescription fo...
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In this episode, we explore the necessary prerequisites that organizations (whether it is private investment or public funding) require for you to receive funding successfully. Whether you are a nonprofit or small business, this is a conversation you are going to want to hear!
Our prescription for this episode is to understand that investm...
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In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:
- How do you fix the culture in a Trauma-infused workplace?
- What advice would you give to someone going through a messy change, but does not have any impact on the change?
- How do you fix a bad hire after hiring or promoting them?
Our prescription for this epi...
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In this episode, we investigate The Business Law of the Linchpin, which is when The dependency businesses create on a single person or position for stability and growth puts the business’ sustainability at risk.
Our prescription for this episode is to take a hard look at your organizational structure and the norms in place around things li...
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In this episode, we explore the truth and reality behind personality tests and psychometrics. As great of a tool as psychometrics are (learning styles, communication preferences, etc.) they are only good for the single purpose that they are designed for.
Our prescription for this episode is to avoid commercial adaptations of academically v...
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In this episode, we explore the concept of Managing Up, which is how to adjust your approach when working with your boss or a difficult boss to improve your professional relationship and help them get the most out of you.
Our prescription for this episode is to be consistent, firm, patient, and a little confident to incorporate some practi...
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