Department 12: An I-O Psychology Podcast
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsA podcast for industrial-organizational psychologists, researchers, practitioners, and students. We cover anything and everything related to the research and practice of IO psych.
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Rich Mendelson on Time-Tracking
February 22, 2024 20:05 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode, Ben speaks to Richard Mendelson, Ph.D. about a range of topics, including Rich's work as an expert legal witness and consultant in school violence cases. The heart of the episode is a discussion about the relationship between time-tracking and productivity. The conversation also touches on the impacts of remote work and the gig economy. Check out the episode page for a full transcript and more links.
Shavonne Holman and Macy Cheeks on BIOP!
December 22, 2023 13:24 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBA few years ago, I talked to Shavonne Holman and Macy Cheeks about an organization they had founded: Blacks in I/O Psychology. Since then, the organization has gone from strength to strength, and, on February 22-23, 2024, BIOP will hold its Inaugural Conference & Gala in Atlanta. Register before the end of the year for an early-bird discount.
Victoria Mattingly on Moving From Tolerance to Allophilia
December 04, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 29.3 MBDr. Victoria Mattingly joins Dr. Ben Butina to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. She shares her expertise from publishing the book Inclusivelytics and running her consulting firm. Dr. Victoria opens up about battling cancer this year and how it differed from facing depression. The conversation covers how to build genuine inclusion for all identities, embracing neurodiversity, using data to drive DEI efforts, and strategies to cultivate more allies. Tune in for an insi...
Carol Kulik on HR for the Non-HR Manager
September 18, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode of Department 12, Dr. Ben Butina interviews Professor Carol Kulik, co-author of the book Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager. Dr. Kulik discusses the importance of HR for all managers, even those who don't have a formal HR role. She also talks about the importance of making HR research accessible and applicable to everyday practice. Dr. Butina and Dr. Kulik also discuss the challenges of writing a book that is both academically rigorous and engaging to read. Dr. Kulik sha...
Henri Maindidze on Mentoring as a Grad Student
September 05, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDr. Ben Butina interviews Henri Maindidze, a third-year graduate student in I/O psychology at Portland State University. Henry discusses his experiences with mentoring undergraduate students and how he helps them navigate the challenges of graduate school. He shares some of the most common questions he receives from mentees, such as how to manage their time, how to approach class assignments, and how to deal with supervisor dynamics. Henry also talks about the importance of being a critical ...
Rachel Baghelai on Research in a Consulting Firm
August 28, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBJoin Dr. Ben Butina in this enlightening episode of Department 12 as he engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Rachel Baghelai. Dr. Baghelai recounts her unconventional journey into the world of Industrial-Organizational (IO) psychology, transitioning from banking to pursuing a graduate program at Elmhurst University. Delving into her evolution within the field, Dr. Bagley shares her shift from employee engagement surveys to becoming a passionate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
Trevor Nagle on Acting
May 31, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTrevor Nagle is a working actor with more than 40 speaking roles in movies, TV shows, and live theater to his credit. He also does voiceover work and industrial films. In this episode, I talk to Trevor about what a day on set is really like, the unique challenges of auditions, and what separates successful working actors from those who drop out. There's also a great big swerve about halfway through this episode that I think you'll enjoy. You can connect with Trevor on LinkedIn, and be sure ...
Andrew Holter on When the Data Doesn't Fit
April 10, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. Ben Butina interviews Dr. Andrew Holter about the surprising findings in his recently defended dissertation on whether self-efficacy, grit, and job satisfaction predict turnover intention among new registered nurses. Dr. Holter also discusses his background in public safety and how IO psychology is applicable in his role as a fire department administrator. Check out the full transcript on the episode page.
Logan Watts on the Side Effects of I-O Interventions
January 23, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBDr. Ben Butina interviews Dr. Logan Watts, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Arlington, about his background and research. They discuss the concept of “side effects” in organizational interventions, which are unintended negative consequences that may occur as a result of a treatment or intervention. They also explore the distinction between side effects and primary effects, which are intended consequences of an intervention. Dr. Watts also shares an example of h...
David Costanza on Generations in the Workforce
December 22, 2022 13:00 - 39 MBAre there reliable differences between generations? Should business and HR leaders make decisions based on generational differences? Why are generations so popular on social media and in the popular business press? Are generations even a thing? In this episode, I interrogate Dr. David Costanza, Director of the I/O Psych Doctoral program at George Washington University, where he is Associate Professor of Psychology and Organizational Sciences. I learned a lot and I hope you will, too. Check o...
Raúl Alejandro Espino on I-O Psych in the Spanish-Speaking World
November 23, 2022 18:20 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBRaul Alejandro Espino joins us to share his observations about I-O psych in Central America, South America, and Spain. Be sure to visit the episode page for a full transcript.
The Case Against "I-O Psychology"
October 26, 2022 18:30 - 8 MBLet's face it. We've got a bad name. In this episode, I make the case against the name "industrial and organizational psychology," consider some of the alternatives, and offer up my own suggestion for a new name. I'd love to hear your opinion about this one, so please hit me up on Twitter, LinkedIn, or email to share your perspective. Be sure to check out the episode page for a full transcript of my insane ramblings.
Marcus Crede on the Sorry State of Statistical and Research Practices in I-O
July 01, 2022 12:00 - 20.8 MBDr. Marcus Crede has been threatened, legally and physically. His crime? Pointing out problems in published research. Lack of pre-registration, lack of power analysis, obvious calculation errors, impossible statistical results...authors, editors, peer-reviewers and readers are not doing so well. What is happening and what can we do about it? Check out the episode page here.
Matthews, Pineault, & Hong on Single-Item Measures
May 09, 2022 11:45 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBCan you validly and reliably measure a construct with just a single item? If so, what does that mean for academics and practitioners? In this episode, Dr. Russell Matthews (University of Alabama), Laura Pineault (Wayne State University), and Yeong-Hyun Hong (University of Alabama), join me to talk about their new paper, Normalizing the Use of Single-Item Measures: Validation of the Single-Item Compendium for Organizational Psychology_in the _Journal of Business and Psychology. Check out the ...
Gordon Schmidt & Sy Islam on Leadership in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
April 19, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat can we learn about leadership from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? An awful lot, if our guides are Dr. Gordon B Schmidt and Dr. Sy Islam. In this episode, I talk to Gordon and Sy about how they first got interested in Marvel, why the MCU is such a great setting for exploring leadership practices, and how they worked together to create Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU. Be sure to check out the episode page for a full transcript and links.
Jamie Madigan on Science Communication
February 28, 2022 12:45 - 11.7 MBOne of the world’s foremost experts on the psychology of video games is one of us! Jamie Madigan, Ph.D. is the I-O psychologist behind the blog, podcast, and media empire called The Psychology of Video Games. In the first level, Jamie and I talk about how a good workplace is like a videogame and why that’s a cool topic for book. In the boss level, we talk about science communication, sounding like a person in your writing, and the differences between writing for a popular audience and writin...
Marc Effron Shares a Practitioner's Wishlist for I-O Research
January 18, 2022 12:45 - 20 minutes - 19 MBHow do practitioners learn about our research? What topics and questions do they wish we would research? How can we communicate our research more effectively? In this episode, I speak to Marc Effron, talent management consultant and author of One Page Talent Management about these questions and many more. Check out the episode page for Marc's bio, links, and a full episode transcript.
Robert Romano on Applying to Grad School
December 23, 2021 12:45 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBRobert has questions and I don't have the answers. But maybe you do. Robert is a junior at Marist College, majoring in psychology, and he plans to apply to grad schools in I-O psych after graduation. He has a lot of questions about the search and admission process that I am not equipped to answer. But you, my dear audience, have a wealth of experience to share with him. Listen to this episode and then check out the #IOPsychGradSchoolQuestions hashtag on Twitter and help us out! (Bonus: We al...
Courtney Keim on Being an I-O Psychologist All Along (Part 2)
October 25, 2021 11:30 - 16.7 MBBefore she became an I-O psychologist, Courtney Keim worked as a server and bartender. In this second part of a two-part episode, Dr. Keim reflects on why bartenders make good I-O psychologists, how she chose I-O psych by a process of elimination, and how to read the early warning signs that you, too, may be a little I-O psychologist all along. Visit the episode page for a full transcript, links, and a guest bio.
Courtney Keim on Being an I-O Psychologist All Along (Part 1)
October 11, 2021 11:45 - 17.4 MBBefore she became an I-O psychologist, Courtney Keim worked at a residential treatment center for traumatized boys. In this first part of a two-part episode, Dr. Keim reflects on how those six brutal weeks influenced her later career as an I-O psychologist and professor. Along the way, we discuss integrity tests, stress, coping, and those little glimmers of insight that convince some of us that we may have been a little I-O psychologist all along, even before we knew about the field. Visit t...
Jonathan Noftsier on Going From XO to IO
August 30, 2021 12:00 - 14.5 MBAfter 12 years as a Naval Aviator and Marine Corps Officer, Jonathan Noftsier transitioned to a career in I-O psych consulting. In this episode, we talk about Jonathan's transition from Executive Officer (XO) to I-O consultant, what civilians get wrong about the military, and how to translate military experience for civilian interviewers. Visit the episode page for a full transcript.
Sy Islam and Gordon Schmidt on Debunking and Testing Business Practices
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBShould we should spend less time testing our own theories and more time testing business practices as they're actually implemented in organizations? Can I-O psychologists improve Lean Management? What's the difference between testing and debunking? All this, and more, in my interview with Dr. Sy Islam (Talent Metrics Consulting, Farmingdale State College) and Dr. Gordon Schmidt (Purdue University Fort Wayne) about their paper Getting in the Game: I-O Psychologists as Debunkers and Testers of...
Alison Horstmeyer on Curiosity and Thought Leadership
July 06, 2021 11:45 - 19.8 MBWhat's the difference between an expert and a thought leader? What's the big deal about curiosity? What's the shadow side of curiosity? What does too much curiosity look like? If you're curious, check out this episode with Dr. Alison Horstmeyer (Website, LinkedIn). Visit the episode page for a full transcript.
Roni Reiter-Palmon on Creativity
June 07, 2021 11:45 - 20.8 MBHow should an I-O psychologist think about creativity? How do we define, operationalize, and measure it? What's the relationship between creativity and expertise? What is problem construction and why is it so crucial to creativity? What's the role of time, attention, and perspective-taking? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Roni Reiter-Palmon, an I-O psychologist who has spent her career studying creativity at the individual, team, and organizational levels. I learned a ton in this interview an...
Jared Lock on Organizational Culture
May 24, 2021 11:45 - 30.2 MBJared Lock began his I-O journey at the University of Tulsa, studying under Bob and Joyce Hogan. These days, he heads up The JDL Group, a consulting firm he founded that employs a network of 40 licensed I-O psychologists. We start our conversation by learning about Jared's personal I-O journey and what he learned from the Hogans. We then discuss organizational culture, including why I-Os tend to disqualify themselves from conversations with business leaders, how to find the difference betwee...
Mike Urick on A Manager's Guide to Using the Force
April 27, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBMike Urick, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Management and Operational Excellence and the Graduate Director of the Master of Science in Management program at the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. In this episode I talk to Mike about his new book, A Manager's Guide to Using the Force: Leadership Lessons from a Galaxy Far Far Away. Visit Mike's webpage or connect with him on Twitter or LinkedIn. Be sure to visit the episode...
Ken Cavanagh on I-O in Space
March 29, 2021 11:55 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBKen Cavanagh was thinking about space travel long before he started working for SpaceX. In this episode, I talk to Ken about his new, thought-provoking essay, The Challenge to Astronauts. For more links and a full transcript of the show, visit the episode page.
Daniel Krantz on Perseverance in the Doctoral Journey
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 38.8 MBEveryone who earns a PhD has a story to tell, but some stories are more interesting than others. Unfortunately, what makes a story interesting is hardship. Today's guest, Dr. Daniel Krantz, a freshly-minted PhD in I-O psych from the University of Akron, had to overcome more than his share of obstacles in the past few years. Along the way, he's learned some lessons about adaptability and perseverance that we can all learn from. Be sure to visit the episode page for a full transcript of this ...
Clemente Diaz on Bridge Builders and the Advocacy Registry
February 15, 2021 13:00 - 13 MBClemente Diaz is the Associate Director of College Now at Baruch College and an adjunct faculty member in I-O Psychology at the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Clemente is also a member of Bridge Builders, a SIOP sub-committee dedicated to helping make connections to students and the larger community. In this episode, we talk about the Advocacy Registry, where SIOP members can sign up to give talks at schools, career centers, and other organizations. Check out the episode page on the ...
Sevelyn Crosby & Amelia Do on "My Mommy is an Organizational Psychologist"
January 25, 2021 12:55 - 19 MBSevelyn Crosby is the author of a new children's book, My Mommy is an Organizational Psychologist and Amelia Do is part of the sales and marketing team for the book. In this episode we discuss why Sevelyn was inspired to write the book and the process of writing, illustrating, publishing, and marketing it. We also discuss the role of design thinking in the revision process. Check out the episode page for links and a full episode transcript.
Laura Gallaher on Changing the Culture at NASA
December 29, 2020 12:55 - 40 MBOn February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it re-entered the earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. The investigation board looking into the matter found fault in NASA's organizational culture, especially how it handled decision-making and risk assessment. That's where today's guest, Dr. Laura Gallaher, enters the story. Special thanks to Ryan Thibodeau, Kris Duvy, Ryan Isaac, Vivian Woo, Richard Mendelson, Veronika Jakl, and Craig Dawson for their questio...
Cynthia DeVita-Cochrane on Being a Business Resiliency Counselor
December 07, 2020 12:50 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBIn our frustrating and never-ending quest to explain what I-O psychology is, we could always say, at least, "No, we don't do counseling." Today's guest is taking that away from us, too. Cynthia DeVita-Cochrane joins us from the frontier of I-O psychology as she shares her experience as a business resiliency counselor. Along the way, we learn why mediators don't have mantras, how consultants are responding to the pandemic, why entrepreneurs can't count on Google for good business advice, and ...
Britt Gottschalk & Ethan Sprang on How I-O Psych Can Save the Organizational World
November 16, 2020 12:45 - 21.5 MBCan I-O psych save the world? At least the world of work and organizations? My guests think so. Britt Gottschalk and Ethan Sprang of ReVise Consulting join us to talk about how COVID-19 will change the world of work and how I-O psych nerds can help. Check the episode page for a full transcript and links.
David Copeland on Success as a Psychology Major
October 12, 2020 11:55 - 6 minutes - 8.7 MBDavid Copeland, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychology at UNLV. In this episode, he joins us to talk about his book, Success as a Psychology Major, which he co-wrote with Jeremy Ashton Houska. In addition to the book, we talk about the growing popularity of "Introduction to the Psychology Major" courses, which help psych majors explore speciality options and plan their careers. Check out the episode page for a full transcript. Also, be sure to check out Dr. Copeland’s interview on t...
Macy Cheeks & Shavonne Holman on Blacks in I/O
September 30, 2020 15:59 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat's it like to be Black in I-O psychology? When Shavonne Holman and Macy Cheeks graduated from Howard University—the country's most prestigious historically black university—and entered graduate programs in I-O psych, they weren't prepared for how alone and isolated they'd feel. Over dinner and drinks, they talked about forming a LinkedIn group for Blacks in I/O...and that's when things got really interesting. In this episode, you'll hear the story of how that LinkedIn group became Blac...
Sherif al-Qallawi on the Journey to I-O Psych
September 21, 2020 11:59 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBIn our final episode with Sherif al-Qallawi (Twitter, LinkedIn), Sherif reflects on his long and winding journey to I-O psych. We'll travel from pharmaceuticals to the United Nations, by way of a coin flip. Be sure to check out If Only I Had Known Back Then on the GIT SIOP blog and tell your psych instructor friends about www.teachiopsych.com. And if you'd like a full transcript, check out the episode page.
Sherif al-Qallawi on Egyptian Work Culture
September 14, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 22 MBI-O psychology is WEIRD: Most of our research is conducted with samples of Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic societies. How confident can we be that our evidence generalizes to non-WEIRD workplaces around the world? To gain some insight on that question, I asked our friend Sherif al-Qallawi (Twitter, LinkedIn) to talk about the Egyptian workplace and how it differs from workplaces in North American and Western Europe. Check out the episode page for a full transcript.
Sherif al-Qallawi on the Fulbright Scholarship
September 08, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutes - 9.57 MBSherif al-Qallawi (Twitter, LinkedIn) is a PhD candidate at Florida Tech. In this episode, Sherif explains what the Fulbright Scholarship is and how it can change the lives and work of IO psych grads and graduate students. Be sure to check out the episode page for a full transcript.
Qualitative Research Special
August 31, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBLet's talk about qualitative research in IO psych. What is it? What kinds of research questions can you ask with it? What are the methods like? How can you get started? In this episode, I'm joined by Julia McMenamin (Twitter), Dr. Jennifer Pickett (Twitter), Dr. Deborah DiazGranados (Twitter), and Dr. Scott Davies (Twitter). Be sure to check out the episode page for a transcript and more links. Hey, while you're listening, please sign up for the Deparment 12 Newsletter by clicking here. I ...
Why I Became an IO Psychologist: Scott Davies
August 28, 2020 15:48 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBI've got a great episode on qualitative research in IO psychology coming up. In the meantime, here's a brief clip from one of the guests on that show, Dr. Scott Davies of PointLeader Predictive Analytics. Be sure to check out the episode page for a transcript and more links.
Kyana Beckles on Pre-Employment Testing for Law Enforcement
August 11, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBKyana Beckles, Founder and CEO of Leverage Assessments, Inc. based in New York City, discusses pre-employment testing processes for law enforcement. Kyana works with the NYPD and has a wealth of practical experience and insights on how IO can help address recent challenges with law enforcement. She also shares her perspective on the "Defund the Police" movement. My thanks to Mark Tregar, Lisa Kath, Katherine Sliter, Jimmy Mundell, Christina Moran, Reid Klion, Wil Jiminez, Shane Hodgson, an...
Daniel Maday on Digitizing Your Classroom
August 04, 2020 20:15 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MBHello, friends. Are you teaching a class this fall? Are you teaching it online or in some hybrid format? Then today's guest has some advice for you. Take a deep breath. It's going to be okay. Better than okay, even. Take a listen to Daniel Maday. He has some good advice for you. Oh, and be sure to check out this episode's page for a transcript and Daniel's contact information.
Alexander Schwall on Behaviors & Performance During COVID-19
July 28, 2020 20:06 - 30 minutes - 24.5 MBEveryone is speculating about how COVID-19 has changed work, but in this episode, I speak to a man who has more than an opinion: he has data. Dr. Alexander Schwall, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of Rhabit Analytics, joins me to discuss what's changed for employees--and what hasn't--since COVID-19. Are employees more or less concerned about pay? Work-life balance? Does the manager matter? At the risk of sounding like a bad Buzzfeed headline, the answers may surprise you. Oh, and be sure to v...
Gudela Grote on the Alliance for Organizational Psychology
July 21, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBGudela Grote is a past president of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP) and the current president of the Alliance for Organizational Psychology (AOP). In this episode, we talk about the mission of the AOP and the importance of global collaboration among work and organizational psychologists and practitioners. Visit the episode page on Department 12 for a full transcript.
Ali Salihoglu on Starting a Podcast
July 08, 2020 16:46 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBAli Salihoglu is starting a podcast for the Hofstra IO Psych Student Association and he's got questions! If you're thinking about starting an IO psych podcast of your own, this is definitely the episode for you. We talk equipment, marketing, show length, and a lot more.
Jo Jorgensen on Running for President
June 18, 2020 00:35 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MBWhat's more grueling, writing a dissertation or running for President? What the are KSAs for a national political candidate? How is campaigning for a third party like teaching and consulting? How is managing a political campaign different from managing a company? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Jo Jorgensen, the Libertarian Party candidate for President of the United States. Dr. Jorgensen has a Ph.D. in I-O psychology from Clemson University, where she currently serves as a Senior Lecturer ...
Lisa Kath on Moving from Organic Chemistry to IO Psychology
May 27, 2020 01:29 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBLisa Kath used to be a chemist. Now she's an IO psychologist. What the hell happened? In this episode, I talk to Lisa about her career transition, how she found out about IO psych to begin with, and what she misses about chemistry. Follow Lisa on Twitter. (Pssst...she's also the ringmaster behind I-O Psych Memes on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tell the cool kids.)
Chris Mackey on Gaming Leadership Development
May 07, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBWell, folks, this COVID-19 business is messing up a lot of plans, including Chrissy Mackey's dissertation research plan! In this episode, Chrissy joins me to talk about how she's pivoted so she can move forward with her original research on the use of Dungeons and Dragons for leadership development. I've never played D&D, so I asked Chrissy to walk me through how it works and why it might be a good choice for leadership development and training. Check out Chrissy's videos on YouTube and Ins...
Katrina Burch on Commuting
April 16, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBKatrina Burch, an Assistant Professor of IO Psych at Western Kentucky University, joins us to talk about the open road. Or subway. Or whatever. Is commuting a transition or a life domain in its own right? How does work spill over into the commute? Why is it so hard to get good commuting data? What about people who really enjoy their long commutes? What's wrong with them? Or, what's right with them? How are people going to feel about commuting after working from home due to the COVID-19 pande...
Stefanie Mockler on Coaching Leaders During COVID-19
April 02, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBStefanie Mockler joins the show to talk about her work coaching leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about information and decision overload, isolation, communication, and how our send of professionalism may be changing. Connect with Stefanie on LinkedIn Read Stefanie's article, Playbook For Leaders: Checking in on Employees, Maintaining Personal Connection, & Getting Results During COVID-19 [+ Templates for Team & 1:1 Mtgs] Stefanie recommends, 4 Ways to be a Resilient Leader D...