Agile Digital Transformation

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 this episode, we break down the concept of being future fit and its vital importance for not falling behind in today's rapidly changing world. We discuss concepts like the philosophy of Kaizen and the growth mindset, and Rick concludes with tips from his latest book about using his castle metaphor to become the architect of your own life.Links & mentions:rickyvanovich.comlinkedin.com/in/rickyvanovichhumanskillsmastery.comgreatpeopleinside.com

AI Futurist Garik Tate discusses the history of AI development, the AI wars, the potential risks and benefits of AI innovation. He also explores a first-principles perspective on AI based on Darwin and evolution. They delve into the transformative impact of the transformer, the implications of GPT on consciousness, evolutionary training of AI models, manipulating AI tools, and the disruptive nature of AI in various domains.

John Faber, managing partner at Chapter Three, discusses the Open Web and its role in digital transformation. Topics include the benefits of open source software, ownership of content, business composability, privacy awareness, and the embrace of open source in government.

Mike Lenox, an award-winning professor, discusses the key insights from his book 'Strategy in the Digital Age: Mastering Digital Transformation'. Topics include the impact of digital transformation on competition, the negative effects of digital disruption on incumbent firms, the changing landscape of IPOs in the digital age, and the importance of having a big picture perspective in digital transformation initiatives.

Pari Natarajan is the CEO of Zinnov, a global management and consulting firm with core expertise in globalization, product engineering and digital transformation.In this episode, we talk about the evolution of digital transformation 1.0 to digital transformation 2.0, the current phase we're in now. We break down the concepts of digital plumbing and integrated experience, then discuss the role of sustainability in the future of digital transformation before concluding with some predictions for the future of automotive and entertainment.Links & mentions:zinnov.comlinkedin.com/in/parinatarajanzinnov

Chris Stegner is a visionary tech entrepreneur and the founder & CEO of the award-winning digital products agency Very Big Things.In this episode, we talk about product-led digital transformation, covering the differences with product-led growth and the leadership mindset necessary for effective product-led digital transformation, as well as examples of successful product-led DT in practice from Very Big Things' work with their clients. We close with a look at procrastination and how it factors into the product-led digital transformation mindset.Links & mentions:verybigthings.comlinkedin.com/in/chris-stegnerted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator

Juliana Marulanda is the founder of the agency growth consultant ScaleTime with over 20 years of experience across Wall Street, the nonprofit sector, technology startups, and family-owned businesses.In this episode, we discuss the most common challenges in project management and how to address them. We talk about the main changes from the pre-Covid era, the differences with in-house verses outsourced/distributed projects, diagnosing and preventing bottlenecks, the need for managers to adapt their management approaches, and the value of good project management tools.Links & mentions:scaletime.co15five.comscaletime.co/podcast/agiledrop

Barbara Turley is the founder and CEO of The Virtual Hub, providers of virtual assistants that help businesses streamline their processes and optimize their growth.In this episode, we discuss the importance of a healthy work-life balance in the era of digital transformation and remote work. Barbara draws from her own experience of founding and growing The Virtual Hub while raising her kids, and shares her unique approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.We also talk about the distinction of business versus focus, the power of laziness, and the benefits that virtual assistants can bring. We finish by discussing the four-day work week and how to approach it if we want to implement it right.Links & mentions:linkedin.com/in/barbara-turleythevirtualhub.com

Michael R. Wagner and Ian Evans are the co-founders of Metify, providers of the bare metal as a service platform Mojo which powers the digital infrastructure of Major League Baseball.In this episode, Michael and Ian tell us more about Mojo and how it has benefited Major League Baseball. We first define the concept of bare metal, what kind of use cases it's best suited for, and why now is the right time to be talking about it. The second half of the episode then focuses on Mojo and the MLB case study, in particular the key considerations when implementing the platform and what kind of specific benefits it has brought to MLB.Links & mentions:metify.iotechnology.mlblogs.com/anthos-on-bare-metal

Aron Clymer is the founder and CEO of the full-stack data analytics consulting firm Data Clymer which helps companies become data driven.In this episode, we talk about how to do data right, with Aron sharing his unique approach to data analytics based on his background in science. We discuss how to empower your team to become data heroes, the importance of the cloud and of visualization, and we finish with a look at privacy and what the future holds in that area.Links & mentions:dataclymer.com