Catalyst Podcast

Clemens Conrad walks us through the past, present and future of electric vehicles Electric vehicles have come a long way in the last 20 years. This week Clinton is joined by EV early adopter and Practice Lead for the Future of Mobility at Vectorform Clemens Conrad. Clemens breaks down the history of EVs and how they were being developed long before many of us knew. He talks about Vectorform’s innovative work with EVs and looks to the future of the industry. Links:  Clemens Conrad - LinkedIn  Vectorform  Rivian See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clinton is joined by Launch NTT Data’s Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation Services Chris Fox to dive into their new program LEAP (Large Enterprise Acceleration Program).Launch by NTT Data is happy to present LEAP - an initiative focused on supporting your enterprise in transforming into a company that innovates smoothly. Using this program, enterprises will save 20-40% by making running the business side of things more efficiently, giving you space to innovate successfully. Clinton is joined by Launch NTT Data’s Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation Services Chris Fox to discuss how this model has proven itself and what is to come. Links: LEAPChris Fox’s LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nate Berent-Spillson on how to free yourself up to think about the business Are you a dissatisfied technology leader dealing with constant friction? Lucky for you Nate Berent-Spillson has written a book to help! This week, Nate joins Clinton to discuss why he wrote the book Frictionless Enterprise. He shares his insights on how to overcome structural friction and how to stop churning over the little stuff. It’s time for frictionless organizational change! Links:Frictionless Enterprise BookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gina is joined by President of Launch, Mark Orttung, and  Zone To Win author Geoffrey Moore to talk about the market enterprises are currently in and what to do with it. This week, Gina and guest co-host and President of Launch, Mark Orttung, talk with Geoffrey Moore about his  theory on enterprise business strategy and his book Zone to Win. Moore speaks on the four zones businesses exist in: performance, productivity, incubation, and transformation and how enterprises can get ahead and stay competitive in the current market. Listen into this discussion on leading enterprises through incubation and transformation.Enterprises creating governance models after start ups for their incubation zone to get ahead and stay competitive. Leading an enterprise through transformation Links:Zone to WinCrossing the ChasmGeoffrey Moore LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recently Chris LoSacco started working with an architectural firm to build an art studio. This week Chris and Gina sit down to discuss everything he’s learned throughout the process - which is a lot. They talk about 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, and Chris talks about his renewed dedication to the client, after having been one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people have experience interacting with a public sector website or app and come away feeling frustrated or confused. However, the importance of making information in the public sector accessible cannot be understated. This week our host Gina is joined by Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDuca to discuss their work in the public sector and websites/apps that they love! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The word “platform” is thrown around a lot in the tech industry. What is a platform? Or better yet what is a platform way of thinking? This week NTTData’s VP of Engineering Nate Berent-Spillson joins Clinton to talk about how platforms operate and what is needed to shake things up and innovate. Using lessons from history, Nate and Clinton build a model for how large enterprises can harness disruptive shifts to create real change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great ideas should be formed around the customers' needs. This week on Catalyst Clinton is joined by NTT Data’s David Schell and Kristen Foster, the Director of Service Product Development at Trinity Industries to discuss finding and cultivating innovative product ideas within an enterprise. How wide of a net should you be casting to bring in new ideas? How do you make sure that customer’s voices are being heard? What are the big bets you should go after while making some quick wins? Kristen shares how she’s helping to bring the railcar industry into the future. Links: Kristen FosterTrinity Industries See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Hlivko, CTO at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, discusses the importance of diverse talent, gig talent, and crowdsourcing for creating a resilient organization. He highlights the concept of an 'all in talent strategy' and the challenges of implementing an open talent strategy. The podcast also reflects on the importance of planning and individual resiliency for business success.

Clinton and Danny on what satisfaction and progress looks like as a Digital Leader.This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Clinton and Agile’s Danny Presten take a look at company transformations and how to improve flow through the value stream. Links: Launch by NTT Data See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.