Podcasts and videos

Public Lecture Program Event on 10 June 2024

Recently there has been a surge in popular voices in social media stating that DEI is bad for business. There has also been a significant reduction in investment in diversity and inclusion by some of the world’s largest firms.

In this talk Grace Lordan outlined the logic behind these arguments, along with the conditions that cause diversity to be problematic for business growth. In contrast, Grace demonstrated the conditions that are needed to reap the rewards from diversity in business.

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Public Lecture Program Event on 23 April 2024

Authored by Isabel Berwick, host of the Financial Times podcast Working It, this book provides expert analysis and insights into modern work trends. Featuring Grace Lordan, with Connson Locke chairing, the event was a thought-provoking discussion on topics like hybrid work models and workplace equality. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this book offers invaluable insights for success in today's evolving workplace. Don't miss this chance to gain expert advice and take control of your career.

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Public Lecture Program Event on 8 November 2023

The job market is in constant flux; industries change or become obsolete and new technologies emerge and disrupt. Never before has this been more salient, with the recent progress of AI. In this public lecture the panel explained just how AI is now and will continue to disrupt the labour market. They also discussed strategies you can put in place to make sure you hone the skills necessary to keep you relevant in the workplace in the future. 

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It Gets Late Early, published 30 May 2023

Speaker: Daniel Jolles

-Learn a little bit about Daniel Jolles, what he does, his research, and his interest in the topic of age diversity and equity at work

-Daniel shares his thoughts on workers enjoying the world while they still can vs. waiting until retirement before doing what they really want to do in life

-Older Workers vs. Younger Workers - Breaking the Stereotypes and societal view on aging

-Does Daniel's research support the hypothesis about the lack of acknowledgment for older people now?

-Daniel shares the results of a simulated hiring decision where we see older candidates less likely to be selected

-How do we show organizations what they're losing out on by not employing older workers and by not having an intergenerational workforce?

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Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group, published 11 May 2023

Speaker: Dr Grace Lordan

This webinar with Dr Grace Lordan and Interviewer Rory Walsh sheds light on the future of work, exploring key strategies and insights to thrive in an evolving professional landscape.
 
You will gain fascinating insights from Grace into inclusive leadership, the proven benefits for organisations and some great practical steps to becoming a more inclusive leader.
 
A thought-provoking discussion that will ignite new perspectives and actionable takeaways.

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Aljazeera, published 18 March 2023

Speaker: Dr Grace Lordan

Human Risk Podcast, published 18 November 2022

Speaker: Odessa Hamilton 

When we are successful, is it down to skill or luck? All too often, we’re inclined to believe the former of ourselves and other people with extremely negative consequences. On this episode, we hear from Odessa Hamilton. She’s a Doctoral researcher in the Inclusion Initiative of the London School of Economics that explores how we can make workplaces more inclusive using Behavioural Science

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LSE Festival Event on June 13 2022

The world of work is being shaped by the Great Resignation, technology changes and varying policies around hybrid working. But what does this all mean for skills? What skill-set should you hone to be a future leader? What skills should you acquire to be in demand on the labour market? Do we all need to be tech savvy? And what are the skills that will allow a person be in demand in the labour market a decade from now.

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LSE IQ

What does the post-pandemic future hold for office workers? Will we drift back to old ways of working, or continue with hybrid/remote working? What do the experts advise on how best to adapt?

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Co-hosted by The World Bank and NUS "Understanding Risk" conference on 6 December 2021

Speaker: Lutfey Sidiqqi

As part of the "Understanding Risk" conference last week (co-hosted by the World bank & NUS), Lutfey took up the challenge of outlining the post- COP26 risk landscape, from a finance and investment point of view, for a non-specialist audience. 

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Hear more from Elise Badoy, WIBF’s Head of Research, and a panel of distinguished speakers including David Schwimmer, CEO LSEG and Dr Grace Lordan.

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Hosted by the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, on 19 April 2021

Speakers: Professor Michael R. King, Richard Nesbitt. Ghela Boskovich
Discussants: Vineet Malhotra, Brenda Trenowden
Chair: Baroness Shafik

A panel discussion on The Technological Revolution in Financial Services: How Banks, Fintechs and Customers Win Together, edited by Michael R. King and Richard W. Nesbitt.

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Hosted by the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, on 25 March 2021

In this event, Paul Dolan was in conversation with Grace Lordan about her new book, "Think Big: Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want". Drawing on cutting-edge research from behavioural science, Grace offered immediate actionable solutions and tips that will help you get closer to your dream future.

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Hosted by the Department of Psychological & Behavioural Science on 16 February 2021

Speakers: Dorie Clark, Dowshan Humzah, Proffessor Connson Locke, Simon Ong, Helen Tupper
Chair: Dr Grace Lordan

The impacts of COVID-19 on career prospects will differ across individuals. In this session we discuss the groups of people who have advanced and those who have been left behind during the pandemic, along with discussing how those who have been left behind can adapt in a post pandemic world.

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Hosted by LSE Festival

Ahead of the LSE Festival: Shape the World, Dr Grace Lordan talked about her worst-case scenario for a new world order in 2035.

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Event Hosted by the Department of Psychological & Behavioural Science on 20 January 2021

Speaker: Professor Paul Dolan
Chair: Dr Grace Lordan

Paul Dolan reflects on ten years of behavioural science at LSE, discussing biases, narratives, happiness, resilience and more. We summarise the learnings from behavioural science in the last 10 years, drawing from research from LSE and beyond. We also  look to the future, mapping out the most important and exciting areas of study. 

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Held on 4 November 2020

Speakers: Professor Nick Chater,Professor Paul Dolan, Dr Grace Lordan, Professor Tali Sharot, Rory Sutherland

Professor Simon Hix chaired a discussion with Professor Paul Dolan, Professor Nick Chater, Dr Grace Lordan, Professor Tali Sharot and Rori Sutherland on the key behavioural insights we can learn from COVID-19 policy responses, and how these could shape future ones for the LSE Shaping the post-Covid World initiative.

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LSE online event on 13 May 2020

Speakers: Professor Nick Chater, Professor Liam Delaney, Professor Paul Dolan, Professor Ulrike Hahn, Dr Grace Lordan

What lessons can we learn from behavioural science about how we act in a time of crisis characterised by great uncertainty?

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