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Development Reimagined

Development Reimagined

By: Anita Gouveia and Chinwe Grace Jones
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 It started with a bold LinkedIn comment—and sparked a podcast. When a Fortune article revealed that managers were firing recent grads they had just hired, Chinwe ("Chin") Grace Jones and Anita Gouveia picked up the thread and never put it down. Now they’re bringing that energy to Development Reimagined—a weekly conversation where ideas fly, perspectives collide, and learning professionals feel seen. Chin, a leadership and team development coach who works across industries, joins Anita, a seasoned organizational expert with deep internal insights, to explore the shifting realities of workplace learning, talent development, and what it really takes to build people-first cultures. Part think tank, part friend-to-friend download, part strategic brainstorming session—each episode delivers practical insights and fresh thinking for HR and L&D professionals working in complex B2B organizations. From bold questions to big a-ha moments, you’ll leave every episode with one thing: a new idea worth trying.Copyright 2025. Anita Gouveia and Chinwe Grace Jones Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Reimagining Creativity

    Reimagining Creativity
    Nov 5 2025
    Why does creativity feel like a luxury—when it’s actually essential? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita break down what it really means to be creative at work—and why most organizational cultures accidentally shut down the very thing they say they want. They reimagine creativity not as performance, perfection, or productivity, but as the natural expression of what wants to emerge. You’ll explore:
    • Why creativity isn't just artistic—it’s how people solve, lead, and grow
    • How current systems quietly discourage imagination and experimentation
    • The link between creativity and emotional safety (yes, even for grownups)
    • Why rough drafts and “bad ideas” are the goldmine of innovation
    Whether you're designing programs or leading people, this conversation invites you to reimagine creativity as a cultural imperative—not an afterthought.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
    Visit www.ReimaginingWithUs.com

    Sponsored by HIGHER
    A gamified leadership development program—and a reimagined solution for HR Business Partners and L&D leaders ready to support their overburdened first-line managers and their teams in growing their leadership character and creativity.
    🌐 Explore HIGHER at www.TakeMyTeamHIGHER.com
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    28 mins
  • Reimagining Mission | Vision | Values

    Reimagining Mission | Vision | Values
    Oct 29 2025
    Reimagining Mission, Vision and Values
    We all know the vision, mission, and values of our organizations—at least on paper. But are they alive in the day-to-day? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita take a fresh look at these core building blocks and ask: are they really guiding how people lead, work, and grow? You’ll explore:
    • Why vision and mission statements often fall flat in real life
    • The missing link between stated values and lived behavior
    • Creative ways HR and L&D professionals can bring them back to life
    If you’ve ever led a workshop where no one remembered the company values—or felt the tension between what's written and what's practiced—this episode is for you.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
    Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com

    Sponsored by HIGHER
    A gamified leadership development program for first-line managers and their teams—designed to unlock their brilliance through character-based leadership, incentives, and interactive learning.
    🌐 Learn more at www.TakeMyTeamHIGHER.com
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    27 mins
  • Reimagining Assessments

    Reimagining Assessments
    Oct 22 2025
    What good are assessments if no one uses them? In this candid and creative episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita tackle a long-standing frustration in learning and development: assessments that get completed… and then forgotten. From DISC to StrengthsFinder, 360s to AI-powered reviews, they explore why assessments lose impact—and how HR and L&D leaders can reignite their power for continuous growth. You’ll hear:
    • Why one-time debriefs aren’t enough to spark meaningful change
    • How to gauge readiness before introducing assessments
    • The risks of using assessments in recruitment without context
    • Creative ways to integrate assessments into performance and development cycles
    • How AI can help connect assessment insights to real-time goals
    If you’ve ever wondered how to make assessments stick, this episode is for you. Growth is continuous—and your approach to assessments should be too.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
    Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com

    🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER A gamified leadership development program—and a reimagined solution for HR Business Partners and L&D leaders ready to support their first-line managers and their teams with the clarity, confidence, and creativity to grow.
    🌐 TakeMyTeamHIGHER.com
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    25 mins
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