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Feb 25, 2025 • 32min

Leading with humility on a global scale: With Abhijit Dubey

NTT DATA’s CEO on staying true to his values as he leads the company into the future This week Tammy is joined by NTT DATA’s Global CEO Abhijit Dubey. Abhijit has worked across the globe and across industries and is now leading NTT DATA into a new phase of growth. Abhijit talks about the importance of remaining grounded as a leader and shares tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome - yes, CEOs can experience imposter syndrome too! He also shares his vision of where the industry is going with agentic AI and how we might onboard AI agents in the future. Links: Abhijit DubeyAbhijit Dubey - World Economic Forum See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 38min

Designers as anthropologists: On empowering design teams

Dani Snyder on leading design teams out of their silos As someone who started out as an industrial designer and who is now the Head of Design AI, Servicing and Communications at JPMorganChase, Dani Snyder deeply understands the design process and organizational design. This week Dani joins Tammy to talk about how to empower design teams. She shares strategies to help align design teams with organizational strategic goals and encourages designers to break out of their silos and remain curious about all aspects of the design process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 29min

Change Agent: On Having the Courage to Take Risks

Ecolab’s Kevin Doyle on striving for constant improvement As a young man Kevin Doyle’s dad gave him some advice - try and improve your job every single day. Since then Kevin has worked at companies like Visteon and Delphi and is now the Chief Digital Officer at Ecolab. This week Tammy chats with Kevin about what motivates him as a leader and how he gains the courage to take risks. They talk about what excites them about design thinking and Kevin shares his approach to digital innovation in the age of AI. Links: EcolabSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 39min

Bringing Vision and Logic Together: With Tom Kotlarek

How diversity of thought can bring creative visions to life This week Tammy is joined by her colleague and long-time collaborator, Tom Kotlarek. Tom is the SVP of Global Delivery and Operations at Launch and has worked at some of the biggest companies out there, from NASA to DreamWorks - he’s even met Jacques Cousteau! When Tom and Tammy first met they butted heads, but since then they’ve developed a working relationship that combines both of their strengths to create something even greater. Tammy and Tom discuss the importance of diversity of thought and talk about how AI can be used to create a truly personalized customer experience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 40min

Putting People In the Right Positions: On Leading Innovative Teams

Scott Campagna on fostering innovative thinking As Senior Director of Emerging and Immersive Technology at Launch, Scott Campagna has one of the coolest jobs out there. This week on Catalyst, Tammy and Scott chat about how Scott got to where he is today and how he manages teams of highly creative, forward-thinkers. They discuss how to build psychological security on your team and how to channel your team's creative energy. Scott also shares the emerging tech he's most excited about right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 41min

Vulnerability In the Face of Change: With Peter Kang

Peter Kang on the art of adapting In many industries, AI threatens to disrupt traditional ways of working. For Peter Kang this isn’t a scary notion but an empowering one. This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Peter Kang who has decades of experience in creative agencies. Tammy and Peter discuss how vulnerability can help individuals navigate the winds of change as generative AI starts to shake up creative industries. He shares tips on how to align your passions with current market trends and talks about how AI is empowering entrepreneurs. Links: Peter Kang See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 14, 2025 • 43min

Navigating Corporate Life with Humor: With Chappell Ellison

Launch by NTT DATA’s Chappell Ellison on balancing professionalism whilst staying true to yourself and your creativity. This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Director of Digital Strategy, Chappell Ellison as they dive into what it means to bring your authentic self to work and how it can drive customer engagement. They also share their thoughts on the impact AI could have on the future of work - and where it should be best utilized. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 37min

Intelligent Experiences: With David Armano

David Armano on leading with empathy and the promise of intelligent design.How are we going to experience technology in the future? In this week’s episode, Tammy Soares, the President of Launch by NTT DATA and the new host of Catalyst, is joined by David Armano to look at where we’re going with intelligent design. They share some promising use cases with large language models and emphasize the importance of a humanity-led, design-first approach when implementing generative AI.  Links: David Armano David By Design BlogSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 31, 2024 • 32min

From the Archives: On the Parallels Between Software and Architecture

Chris shares some insights after embarking on his first ever construction project In this episode from the archives, Chris and Gina sit down to discuss the parallels between software development and building in real life. From the importance of communicating expectations, to making information recommendations, to giving guidance and direction on cost implications, they break down how building homes and building software aren’t so different after all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 31min

From the Archives: Finding Product-Market Fit at Large Organizations

How to innovate and add value to enterprise offerings The stability of large enterprises can be both a blessing and a curse. In this archived episode Chris Losacco is joined by NTT DATA’s Product Management Lead Jamie Bernard to talk about how large organizations can learn to innovate while still taking care of their core business. She explains the 3 horizons principle and how dedicating a small percentage of money to experimentation can help you better serve your customers and your business in the long run. Links: Diffusion of Innovation Build - Tony Fadell See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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