Mindtools L&D Podcast
Every week, join hosts Gemma Towersey, Ross Dickie and Ross Garner as we discuss all things work, performance and learning.
Bringing the debate to you
For over five years, The Mindtools L&D Podcast (formerly The Good Practice Podcast), has been a must-listen for anyone working in HR or L&D. It’s an open, supportive, and accessible spaces to debate the world of work, with its mix of expert insights and good humor.
Each week, we talk to special guests, industry leaders, practitioners, and authors to tackle the big questions facing our organizations. We also review the latest theories and share experiences, backed up by learning and performance insights.
491 — Better meetings, more psychological safety, and cognitive offloading
It’s once again ‘Bring Your Paper to Work’ day here at Mindtools Kineo, as Ross Garner, Dr Anna Barnett and Ross Dickie each take turns to share an academic study that they think has key insights for L&D professionals.
In this week’s episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, we discuss the following papers:
- Rogelberg, S. G., Kreamer, L. M., & Gray, J. (2026). ‘Thirty years of meeting science: Lessons learned and the road ahead.’ Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, 13, 415–442.
- Castro, S., Englmaier, F., & Guadalupe, M. (2024). ‘Fostering psychological safety in teams: Evidence from an RCT’. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2024(1), 16624.
- Shen, J. H., & Tamkin, A. (2026). ‘How AI impacts skill formation’ (arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.20245).
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