Catalyst Podcast

Clarios’ Jim Brusnahan on his leadership ideology where you get to complain…but just once When Jim Brusnahan sees that his team is hurting or encountering blockers he invites them to a gripe session. They go around the table and share their complaints. As Global Functions IT Business Partnership Lead Jim is well versed in dealing with people, relationships and politics, and over time he developed the one gripe system to help his team process their emotions. This week Jim chats with Clinton about healthy ways to navigate complex interpersonal conflicts in the workplace. Links: Clarios Jim Brusnahan - LinkedIn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clinton chats with Ash Howell and Dave Schell on how to involve design early on When should design be brought into the process? In this archived episode, we learn from NTT DATA’s own Dave Schell and Vectorform’s Ash Howell that it should be brought in as early as possible. They share tips on how to get the design conversation started early and why it will leave your customers happier. Links: VectorformSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gina, Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDucato discuss the importance of digital development in the public sector All too often users come away from using a public sector website or app feeling frustrated and confused. In this archived episode, Gina is joined by Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDuca to discuss the unique product challenges that are faced when working in the public sector. They also share ways to improve public sector systems and share websites/apps that they love. Links:US Website Design System  US Digital Services 18F US General Services Administration  USPS Informed Delivery Park NYC App US Social Security Administration  Nixle App See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris and Gina on looking at your business like a portfolio When it comes to personal finances bonds are generally low-risk and stable and stocks are high-risk, high-reward. Ideally you have a mix of both. Why not look at your business product portfolio in a similar way? This week Chris and Gina take a look at this analogy and talk about the importance of having some high-risk products that lead to transformational change and how to build your case around these products.Links: This Might Get Me Fired - Greg LarkinZoning in on the win: Navigating real transformation with Geoffrey MooreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris and Clinton discuss the importance of quality over quantity in work. They explore strategies for deep work, meaningful productivity, and decision-making based on impactful tasks. The podcast emphasizes the value of slowing down, focusing on creating quality work, and avoiding the hamster wheel of busyness.

Nate Berent-Spillson on reducing friction and improving momentum In tech, change is a constant. In this archived episode, Nate Berent-Spillson, the author of Frictionless Enterprise, chats with Clinton about how to embrace change in your enterprise. What if instead of fighting change, you could use change as a driving force to empower innovation? It’s time to embrace a frictionless enterprise! Links: Frictionless EnterpriseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christina Merrill on why and how she developed CancerBuddy Being diagnosed with cancer or supporting a friend or family member through a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely thing. Luckily there is a new app that’s trying to change that. This week, Chris and Gina sit down with Christina Merrill, the President and CEO of the Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation and the creator of the CancerBuddy app, to talk about why she wanted to develop this app. She shares why support systems can be so life changing for cancer patients and explains how a dating experience informed the way she developed the app.Links: CancerBuddy CancerBuddy - Apple StoreCancerBuddy - Google PlayBone Marrow and Cancer FoundationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris and Gina on what payment model works best for usersBack in the day people paid for cable packages and big bundled deals. Then many products moved to a free, ad-supported model. Now it seems the industry is leaning somewhere in the middle. This week Chris and Gina talk about the history of product payment models and discuss current trends in paying for software. Links: MonarchCredit KarmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NTT Data’s Dave and Chappell join Chris to debrief on an important question: is design dead?Bringing the slack discussion into the real world - NTT Data’s David and Chappell Ellison discuss the state of design with host Chris LoSacco. Sparked from the article “The big design freak-out” by Robert Fabricant, the three grapple with the state of design and what the next phase is. From design fighting for a seat at the table, leading the table, to now - a moment where automation feels like it threatens everything designers have fought for. Is this the moment to freak out or are we entering a new moment in the design landscape?Links: The big design freak-out: A generation of design leaders grapple with their future See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Loren Baxter, Head of Design at Felt, discusses democratizing map making through Felt's web-based app. They cover making maps accessible for experts and beginners, with examples of environmental protection and real-time disaster response. They explore the evolution of GIS data, designing comprehensive maps, and Felt's goals for the future.