Mastering Organizational Development w/ Gabrielle Rufrano

In this episode, Gabrielle Rufrano, a doctoral candidate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Clemson University, shares insights from her experiences in both large organizations like NASA and fast-paced startups in the energy sector. She discusses the fundamentals of industrial and organizational psychology, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices and organizational culture. Gabrielle compares the structured, mission-driven culture at NASA with the more flexible but less unified environment of a startup, highlighting how organizational maturity and resources impact the implementation of research-backed development practices. She also explores the gap between academic research and practical application in industry, and how both sides can improve collaboration for better workplace outcomes. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to Gabrielle Rufrano and discussion of organizational culture 02:17 – Explanation of industrial and organizational psychology 03:17 – How research is conducted and validated in the field 06:08 – Example of experimental research with workplace bias 10:14 – Comparison of NASA and startup cultures 14:21 – Details of organizational development work at NASA 19:54 – The value of organizational culture and its real-world impact 22:25 – Challenges in applying research in fast-moving industries 27:02 – Key lessons for bridging academia and industry Want more advice on how to build leaders who lead high performance teams? Sign-up for our newsletter. https://www.bettereverydaystudios.com...