
This Is NOT What I Signed Up For
A survival-guide podcast for the new or first-time manager, having been promoted from technical specialist to leading people. Teaching you how to swim, so you don't sink!
Podcasting since 2024 • 16 episodes
This Is NOT What I Signed Up For
Latest Episodes
The Power of KPI's and OKR's
In this episode, Ross interviews Gary Meyer, a partner at Attention, discussing the challenges new managers face around KPIs and OKRs. Gary shares insights from his own management journey, emphasizing the importance of aligning KPIs with busine...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:45

Onboarding to Foreverboarding
In this episode, Ross Saunders speaks with Marc Haine about the concept of 'Forever Boarding' as a transformative approach to employee engagement. They discuss the shortcomings of traditional onboarding processes, the importance of ongoing supp...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:34

Navigating Nonprofit Leadership
In this episode, Ross Saunders speaks with Vivian Lee, Director of Education and Strategy for ODLAN, about the unique challenges and strategies in nonprofit leadership. They discuss the importance of diverse teams, the impact of funding cycles,...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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27:55

The How of Hiring
In this episode of 'This Is Not What I Signed Up For', Ross Saunders shares his insights on the hiring process, emphasizing the importance of finding 'A players' for management roles. He discusses the top grading methodology, the significance o...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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27:26

Ownership in Management
In this episode, Ross Saunders interviews Patric Trollope, the CTO of D6 Group, discussing the complexities of leadership in the education technology sector. They explore the importance of ownership, the pitfalls of setting expectations, and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:28
