Best Martin Dowson Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating Uncertainty 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

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Liminality is about existing in transition, where uncertainty and ambiguity dominate. Innovation, at its core, is a liminal activity—organisations step away from established norms to explore new futures. But how comfortable are businesses with this uncertainty? In this episode, Richard Walzer joins us to discuss: * Why innovation is inherently limi…

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Gemma Whitehouse - Private Equity and Due Diligence 28:24

3M ago28:24

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Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpodcast 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon Associate Link: https://lnkd.in/dk34h-_s The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewickedpodcast The Wicked Company website: https:www.thewickedcom…

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Liminal Thoughts: Are We Sleepwalking into a Creative Crisis? 26:17

3M ago26:17

26:17

A new format that we are trying out where one of us shares a shorter deep dive on a current topic - we are interested in your responses and thoughts on the topics in these shorter episodes and we will pick up on the topic together in our longer format sessions. In this episode of Being Liminal, I (Martin) explore the growing intersection of AI and …

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Longwave Thinking – Thriving in Complex Systems 59:46

5M ago59:46

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Longwave Thinking – Thriving in Complex Systems Part 3 of 3 exploring three levels of disruption from Design Team to Wider Systems Introduction In the final episode of our three-part series, we move beyond organisations to the broader systems that shape them. We discuss the extended cycles of disruption impacting society and business alike. From cl…

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Navigating Transformation – Organisational Blind Spots 48:31

5M ago48:31

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Navigating Transformation – Organizational Blind Spots Part 2 of 3 exploring three levels of disruption from Design Team to Wider Systems Introduction In part two of our series, we zoom out to explore transformation at the organisational level. We discuss why businesses often repeat past mistakes, how continuous improvement and transformation inter…

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Design's Woes Are a Symptom of Larger Business Challenges 42:44

5M ago42:44

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Design's Woes Are a Symptom of Larger Business Challenges Part 1 of 3 exploring three levels of disruption from Design Team to Wider Sytems Introduction: In the first episode of this three-part series of Being Liminal, we begin at the team level, exploring why design often feels undervalued within organisations. We unpack how design’s challenges, f…

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Joe Macleod: Endineering - Designing Ends 1:02:46

6M ago1:02:46

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Joe Macleod: Endineering - Designing Ends This episode was recorded at the end of 2023 just before we took a hiatus in publishing. It is as relevant now as it was then but you may find references to current events of 2023. Our apologies but we did have some sound issues which we weren’t able to rectify - it doesn’t alter the content but you will he…

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Brett Hennig - The End of Politicians 28:20

8M ago28:20

28:20

I am talking to Brett Hennig, Co-Founder of Sortition Foundation about citizen assemblies and citizen senates. The challenge of governance and a participatory community should not be a challenge given the technology we have. Yet, it is hard to give up power. A very timely conversation. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the fir…

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Steve Hearsum - No Silver Bullet 33:11

8M ago33:11

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Why do we believe in silver bullets? Steve Hearsum - No Silver Bullets is a book exploring our fallacies around technology as silver bullets and why we still tend to believe in technology more than we should. Please like and subscribe. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video record…

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Martin Dowson - Service Design in Organisations: State of the Union 36:29

8M ago36:29

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Martin Dowson - Design Thinking leader and organisational juggernaut. We talk about the future of service and strategic design on products in organisations. The recent shake-up of design in companies needs a review. Martin has the insights. Please like and subscribe. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unl…

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Ben Reason: Embracing a Sense of Place, Edge Thinking and Systemic Change in the Anthropocene 1:12:33

1+ y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Ben Reason, one of the early pioneers of Service Design and co-founder of the boundary pushing agency Livework joins Martin and Brian for a thoughtful discussion on navigating the liminal spaces and the systemic changes that are shaping our world as we know it. Ben's thought-leadership on designing in the Anthropocene was the stimulus for recording…

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Bethany Jarroussié - Navigating change as a leader while supporting transformation 57:11

1+ y ago57:11

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In this episode Brian and Martin are in conversation with Bethany Jarroussié. Bethany is on the design leadership team at BP and her career as a design leader has seen her take on distinctly non-design type activities. It's a conversation that covers, how, if we're honest about the nature of transformation, it can be very unpredictable, and with th…

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Prof. Keith Grint - Wicked Problems 2.0 35:16

1+ y ago35:16

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I talk to Prof. Keith Grint, emeritus professor at Warwick Business School, Cranfell and Lancaster University, Oxford University and author of books such as "Mutiny and Leadership" and a specialist on wicked problems. Having teams that can solve Wicked Problems is more important than ever and we are less prepared than ever. I talk to Prof. Grint ab…

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Minter Dial - Heartifying Empathy 38:59

1+ y ago38:59

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I am talking to returning champion Minter Dial about empathic leadership. How much social technology does a modern leader need to apply? I hope you enjoy. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpodcast 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon Associate Link: http…

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Will Polston - Northstar Thinking 38:59

1+ y ago38:59

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I am talking to Will Polston, author of North Star Thinking about setting goals and driving success. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast website…

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Ola Gwozdz: A Data Philosopher's perspective on Identity, Leadership, and Change 1:02:30

1+ y ago1:02:30

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In this episode Brian and I are in conversation with Ola Gwozdz, a listener who reached out to share her perspective and we realised we just had to bring into our exploration. Ola helps us delve into the intricacies of identity, power dynamics, and the transformative potential of liminal spaces. She describes herself as a Data Philosopher, a concep…

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Andy Thornton: Navigating Change with Regenerative Design and Leadership 1:14:42

1+ y ago1:14:42

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Do you ever wonder how your organization can embrace change and thrive in the face of uncertainty? Join us on a journey into the world of regenerative design and leadership with our guest, Andy Thornton, the Head of Regenerative Design at the RSA - The Royal Society of Arts, Commerce, and Manufacturing. We explore design and systems thinking, discu…

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Leaning into Liminality - Reflecting on a necessary Pivot with the Podcast 43:37

1+ y ago43:37

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"The One where Brian and Martin realise they haven't been very 'liminal' in their approach to researching liminality"In response to both Listener and Guest feedback as well as some of our own reflection on what we've learnt so far from our guests - this episode is a moment for us to reflect on our need to pivot our approach to the research and expl…

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Clive Grinyer : The Future of Design Education as a Catalyst for Transformation in Business 52:32

2y ago52:32

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How do you leverage a moment of potential transformation? How do you support fundamental change in an organisation that sees the need but doesn't know how to realise it? In our discussion with Professor Clive Grinyer, Head of Service Design at the Royal College of Art, we challenge the notion that organisations don't want to change and discuss how …

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Frans Joziasse - Founder, PARK 36:41

2y ago36:41

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I am talking to Frans Joziasse - Founder of PARK, who created the Lego Design Leadership academy and has 25 years of experience building design value in organisations. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: …

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Andy Polaine - Design Leadership 38:44

2y ago38:44

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I am talking to Andy Polaine, who advises designers below and above leadership level to get across the 'Leadership Dip'. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewickedpodcast The Wi…

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Cennydd Bowles: Decoding Ethical Challenges in Business Transformation 1:05:44

2y ago1:05:44

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What if you could transform your business while also putting ethics at the forefront? That's exactly what we tackle in our conversation with Cennydd Bowles, a designer and technologist turned ethicist, and author of Future Ethics. Cennydd sheds light on the importance of weaving ethics into the fabric of transformation and how ‘designed futures’ ca…

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Maria Giudice - Unleashing the Changemaker Within: The role of Creativity in Leaders of Change & Transformation 1:12:25

2y ago1:12:25

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What if the superpowers needed to navigate today's complex world were already within us? That's what we discovered in our fascinating conversation with Maria Giudice, co-author of "Changemakers," as we discussed the evolving nature of leadership in business transformation and the innate qualities designers possess that make them powerful agents of …

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Tom Scott - Founder, Verified.io, Fearless 33:59

2y ago33:59

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I am talking to Tom Scott, co-founder of Fearless and newly founder of Verified.io, who knows more about the design leadership market than most. We talk about the value of design and the current market for designers. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpo…

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Doug Powell - The Value of Design for Business : Part 2 30:27

2y ago30:27

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For our 100th episode, we have a special treat. I talk to Doug Powell, whom I met 4 years ago at a conference and who built IBM into a design-led company by creating 3,000 design-based roles in the company. A true design veteran. The conversation feels timely, as the value of design in business is still often underrated despite hard evidence, that …

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Doug Powell - The Value of Design for Business : Part 1 28:53

2y ago28:53

28:53

For our 100th episode, we have a special treat. I talk to Doug Powell, whom I met 4 years ago at a conference and who built IBM into a design-led company by creating 3,000 design-based roles in the company. A true design veteran. The conversation feels timely, as the value of design in business is still often underrated despite hard evidence, that …

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Peter Nixey - What about AI? 35:38

2y ago35:38

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I talk to Peter Nixey, founder of Intentional.io and startup veteran. We talk AI tools and its possible effect on jobs and ways of working. More importantly we discuss the possible shift of interactions from communities of knowledge to a central engine of knowledge. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unli…

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Designing Transformation: How ESG, Data, and Purpose are driving Business Transformation 1:26:00

2y ago1:26:00

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What does it take for businesses to adapt to the rapidly changing expectations on their role in society and what will it mean for how we Design, Build and Lead business of the future? In this first full episode of Liminal Leaders Brian & I dive right into ESG as an example of a force for change in the way business interpret their purpose in Society…

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Sheryl Cababa - Beyond Individual Use: Expanding Design Horizons with Systems Thinking 1:05:27

2y ago1:05:27

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What if you could elevate your design skills by incorporating systems thinking? We had the pleasure of discussing this fascinating approach with the brilliant Sheryl Cababa, author of "Closing the Loop." Sheryl shares her expertise in design, research, and strategy, providing valuable insights into her journey as a design leader. Whether you are a …

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An Introduction to Being Liminal - Episode Zero 22:20

2y ago22:20

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Welcome to Being Liminal -this short episode is an overview of what we're hoping to achieve with the podcast. Because we are also researching and writing a book through this podcast - Episode Zero will set the scene and theme for the episodes that follow which will jump around between topics as we conduct our research. We'd also really appreciate y…

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Jon Key - Finding Light in the Darkness 32:47

2y ago32:47

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I talk to Jon Key, returning champion and author of Finding Light in the Darkness. We talk about more personal stories with company leaders going through COVID and other hard choice phases in their career,. Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finding-Light-Darkness-businesses-organisations-ebook/dp/B0BTKB3Q1C/ref=sr_1_8?crid=28G6VMVL8927H&keywords=jon+k…

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Paola Diana - Host of The Gamechangers podcast and founder of Artemite Recruitment 33:17

2y ago33:17

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I talk to Paola Diana, host of The Gamechangers podcast and founder of Artemite Recruitment about women's equality in careers. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewickedpodcast …

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Cate Murden - Founder PUSH 35:44

2y ago35:44

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I talk to Cate Murden, Founder PUSH Mind and Body about mental health in the workplace. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast website: http://www.…

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Karen Meager - Co-Founder Monkeypuzzle 34:40

2y ago34:40

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I talk to Karen Meager, Co-Founder Monkeypuzzle about psychological leadership training and coaching. Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast websit…

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