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
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 be more successful on your leadership journey.
Past Episod...
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.
Our prescription for this episode is accept that issues like tr...
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.
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 to address your problems.
Past Episode Referenced:
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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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For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 having engaged employees. What most companies do not realize they ...
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 victim to any of the 3 Deaths of Leadership? Are you using both leadersh...
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 with your human capital strategy.
Past Episode Referenced...
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 for this episode is to understand the risks of increasing a company&a...
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 investments come with obligations and expectations. Mostly, around your ab...
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 episode: Understand the realities and impact of managing change and su...
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 like workload, standard processes, and customer retention. You may un...
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 validated assessments, most are bad science. If you want something t...
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 practical skills, like Managing Expectations, using Assertive Communicati...
In this episode, we explore some common barriers and situations that business leaders and HR professionals need to overcome to effectively prioritize putting a strong budget behind addressing workplace culture challenges.
Our prescription for this episode is to rethink how we already spend and invest in our businesses. It is likely through eliminating waste that we can find the budget to make effective in...
In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:
1. What Do You Do When The Founder Is Too Stressed To Invest In Solving Business Issues?
2. How Do We Build Trust With Employees?
3. What is The Connection Between Customer Retention and Employee Retention?
Our prescription for this episode: Understand how vital elements like emplo...
In this episode, we participate inPodcasthon and are dedicating a full episode to talk about a charity that we feel needs to be highlighted, Local Food Banks.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand how important Food Banks are to the workforce and why we all should be donating to them, whether it is food, money, or time. Every little bit helps.
Past Episode Referenced:
Season 1 Ep...
In this episode, we examine some practical DOs and DON'Ts when it comes to understanding and improving employee well-being.
Our prescription for this episode is to realize that is not off-the-shelf programs and initiatives that will have the greatest impact, it is gritty, everyday efforts that will improve employee's mental and emotional health.
Statistics Referenced:
- 83% of employee...
In this episode, we examine the type of fatigue or burnout that has been hitting companies everywhere impacting their ability to implement programs and systems to adapt to the evolving needs of the business world.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand the realities of transformation fatigue or burnout so you can save your emotional and mental health and not ignore problems or invest in perfor...
In this episode, we explore the expected outcomes of the topical reality of massive cuts to federal government employees. This conversation was inspired by the recent cuts to the US public service but is not exclusively about what is happening in the United States.
Our prescription for this episode is to stop talking about cuts and layoffs as the solution to governmental efficiency. Start talking about Reform as th...
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