The change agent’s playbook: How to lead bold transformations
Pragmatism in Practice
It’s often said that the only constant for organizations is change. In this episode, we speak to Shawn Mandel about what makes a great change agent, how to achieve buy-in for change initiatives at a team and leadership level, and how to initiate a culture shift to become an organization that embraces continual change. If you’re a business leader looking to make an impact in your own organization, this podcast is for you. Host: Kimberly Boyd Guests:
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The ethics of data
Pragmatism in Practice
In the much-anticipated final episode of our takeover series, we’re exploring the ethics of data. If you’re a data leader considering how to strike the right balance between advancing your organization’s data capabilities while maintaining ethical integrity, this episode is a must-listen. Host: , Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks Guests: , Head of Data Strategy & Governance, Thoughtworks , VP of Service Lines, Thoughtworks
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The human side of data
Pragmatism in Practice
When we think of data, we think about numbers and statistics, but we don’t often think about people. In the second episode of our series, we discuss why storytelling, empathy, and creativity are all crucial parts of a successful data strategy. This podcast is for you if you’re a data leader looking to communicate and influence data strategy more effectively in your own organization. You can explore more about data gamification . Host: , Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks Guests: , Head of Data Strategy & Governance, Thoughtworks , Head of Data Governance, Vattenfall
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The foundations of data strategy
Pragmatism in Practice
We’re hearing more about the significance of data than ever before, but what’s actually involved in leading a successful data strategy initiative? In the first episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy series, we discuss how you can build the foundations of a strong data strategy in your own organization. If you’re a data leader looking to bolster your data strategy for the future, this podcast is for you. Host: , Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks Guests: , Head of Data Strategy & Governance, Thoughtworks , Data Engineering Lead, WWK Lebensversicherung
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European Health Data Space: The future of healthcare
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The European Health Data Space launches this year, promising huge opportunities, as well as challenges, for healthcare organizations. This podcast episode is essential listening for healthcare tech leaders, researchers and policymakers not just in Europe, but globally, who want to understand how to effectively leverage data to build resilient health systems, and foster long-term competitiveness and innovation. Host: Kimberly Boyd Guests , Technical Director for Healthcare & Life Sciences at Thoughtworks , Data Ecosystems Program Manager at AWS
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Product innovation: Charting your own course
Pragmatism in Practice
Even when product builders have a groundbreaking vision, it can often be thwarted by organizational roadblocks. In this episode, we explore how Air Canada successfully navigated some of these challenges to reimagine its customer experience and its ways of working. If you’re a product leader wanting to do the same, this podcast will give you all the insights you need to get started. Host: Kimberly Boyd Guests: Ivana Ciric - Director of Product, Practice at Thoughtworks Jose Platero - Director of Product & Design at Air Canada
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Revolutionizing data: How PAYBACK transformed with data mesh
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In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, many companies struggle with outdated data architectures that hinder their ability to scale and innovate. VP of Data, Norbert Wirth, explores how PAYBACK transformed its data infrastructure by adopting a data mesh approach, revolutionizing the way they handle and leverage data. If you're a business leader or tech professional looking to understand how data mesh can enhance analytics speed, scalability, and drive better customer insights, this podcast is for you.
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Leveraging AI for legacy modernization
Pragmatism in Practice
Many businesses struggle with outdated systems that impede progress and efficiency. In this episode, Erik shares insights on how AI-assisted software engineering, especially using Large Language Models (LLMs), can revolutionize legacy modernization. If you are a business leader, wanting to understand the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of this approach, this is the podcast for you
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From crisis to confidence: Building reliable IT systems
Pragmatism in Practice
Recent events, like the CrowdStrike incident, highlight the critical need for business leaders to understand and strengthen their IT infrastructure. Sarah Taraporewalla and Max Griffiths explore strategies for balancing rapid software delivery with system resilience. If you are a business leader interested in fortifying your organization’s defenses against technology crises, this podcast is for you.
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Cross-domain collaboration: Removing barriers to data
Pragmatism in Practice
As organizations begin to tap into the value of their data, we’re seeing an increased need for data sharing within internal teams, and even across other organizations. In this episode, Marina Ribke and Sebastian Werner discuss how organizations can remove barriers to facilitate secure data sharing. If you’re a digital leader looking for ways to make your data work harder, don’t miss this episode.
info_outlineDespite living in an age of ever-increasing uncertainty, advancing technology has amplified and improved our ability to make better business decisions. Alongside our take-over hosts, Barton Friedland and Jarno Kartela, special guest, Keith Grint, Professor Emeritus at Warwick University, explores how leaders can address ‘Wicked Problems’ that can seem impossible to solve. If you are a business leader, wanting to improve the way you think about decision-making, this is the podcast for you.