Miscellaneous Guides
These include podcasts on a variety of topics from building teams, managing difficult conversations, and building communities of practice.
Building Communities of Practice
In this podcast, Kirsten Wyatt, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) shares her experience with building communities.
Managing Difficult Conversations Effectively
In this podcast, Professor Robert Wilkinson, Lecturer in Public Policy & Leadership, shares his insights and guidance on managing difficult conversations effectively.
Building Effective Teams
In this podcast, Professor Monica Higgins, Kathleen McCartney Professor of Education Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, shares her experience and research about building effective teams.
PDIA in Action: Challenges & Experiences
In this podcast, Salimah Samji discusses the challenges and experiences BSC has faced when implementing PDIA in the field.
Sources & Tips to Manage Burnout
In this BSC podcast, Harry Fletcher-Wood, PhD student in Public Policy at King’s College London, discusses the sources of burnout and provides insights on how to try and reduce burnout during crisis situations.
Lessons in Crisis Communications and Response
In this podcast, Peter Harrington shares his lessons learned from leading crisis communications during the Ebola crisis in Liberia.
Empowering Work and Learning, Even if Things Seem Chaotic
In this podcast, HKS Professor of Public Management Mark Moore tells us why leaders should allow messiness and focus on providing their teams with information, encouragement, and a sense of urgency during crisis response.
Lessons from Graham T. Allison on Leading through Crisis
In this podcast, Graham T. Allison, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at the Harvard Kennedy School, reflects on lessons that can be learned by the U.S. from other countries in the fight against COVID-19.