Agile Digital Transformation

Eric Siegel is a former Columbia professor, leading ML consultant & author of The AI Playbook, and Greg Kihlstrom is a CX and marketing technology transformation consultant, author & keynote speaker, as well as the host of The Agile Brand.In this episode, Eric and Greg return to the podcast to discuss how tapping into agile principles would enable businesses and organizations to get more value out of AI and machine learning initiatives.Links & mentions:agiledrop.com/podcast/eric-siegel-are-we-headed-towards-ai-winteragiledrop.com/podcast/greg-kihlstrom-continuous-improvement-ai-customer-experiencelinkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromtheagilebrand.combizml.commachinelearningweek.com

Wessel van der Pal is the co-founder and tech lead at the design and development agency take it_.In this episode, we discuss headless content management systems and how they can help businesses streamline all of their digital transformation and digital strategy efforts. We focus more on the business aspects of headless CMS rather than on the technical implementation, discussing the benefits and challenges of going headless, as well as why non-developers at a company should care about headless.Links & mentions:takeit.agencylinkedin.com/in/wessel-van-der-pal

Rick Yvanovich holds numerous credentials and qualifications in business management, and he's also the founder of the professional services firm TRG International, as well as the author of Business as Unusual: How To Thrive In The New Renaissance.In our second conversation, Rick turns the tables on Tim and interviews him about his own personal and professional development. We talk about discovering your life's mission and purpose, overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of letting go in order to grow, and how positively transformative mistakes can sometimes be.Links & mentions:agiledrop.com/podcast/rick-yvanovich-future-fit-preparing-changerickyvanovich.comlinkedin.com/in/rickyvanovichyoutu.be/BzDPg2o6sJo

Jonathan Gottfried is the co-founder of Major League Hacking, as well as the podcast host of the State of Developer Education podcast.In this episode, we discuss the importance of developer education in today's highly volatile digital world. We talk about the evolution of developer education, the impact of (generative) AI, as well as the role of hackathons and the lessons Jon has learned from founding and running MLH.Links & mentions:sponsor.mlh.iojon@majorleaguehacking.com

Kimberly Eubank is a keynote speaker, advisor, coach and leading expert on digital transformation, as well as the Chief Digital Information Officer at Big Ass Fans.In this episode, we talk about the importance of embracing and planning for change, focusing on Kimberly’s Ready for Change framework and how it can help companies and organizations succeed in the highly competitive digital world.Links & mentions:kimberlyeubank.com

Stephany Lapierre, Founder and CEO of TealBook, discusses leveraging AI in the supply chain sector. Topics include AI opportunities in procurement, challenges of implementation, responsible data management, and the importance of data quality for efficient processes.

Matthew Kleiman, CEO of Cumulus Digital Systems, discusses leveraging AI & LLM without succumbing to hype. They explore Splashy Technology Syndrome, using chat GPT for data interpretation, and identifying AI tools delivering real business value. They also touch on untapped AI and LLM potential in product innovation.

Anton Skornyakov, Certified Scrum Trainer, discusses slicing work and its benefits. He explains vertical and horizontal slicing, prioritizing effectiveness over efficiency, and agile project management. With examples from various organizations, Anton highlights the collaborative success achieved through this method.

Greg Brooks is the Chief Marketing Officer at the data-driven SEO and link building agency SearchTides.In this episode, we talk about the future of search engine marketing and optimization in a digital landscape driven by artificial intelligence. We take a look at the state of SEO before the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022, what has changed since then, and how marketers can best prepare for the future of SEO.Links & mentions:searchtides.comlinkedin.com/company/searchtidesyoutube.com/@Searchtides

Franz Karlsberger is the CEO of the developer focused open-source application delivery and hosting platform amazee.io.In this episode, we talk about navigating the challenges of building a successful business based on open-source technologies, with Franz sharing his first-hand experiences of leading amazee.io as well as his tips for making sense of the abundant landscape of different open-source software solutions.Links & mentions:amazee.iolinkedin.com/in/franzkarlsberger