Age of Agility

By Quickbase

Age of Agility is the show for people facing complex business challenges with an agility mindset.
Each episode features a conversation with operations leaders, experts from the Built Environment, ... more

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How many episodes does Age of Agility have?

The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.

Age of Agility episodes:

June 28, 2023The AI Evolution: Harnessing Potential in Continuous Improvement
AI has exploded across news stations, social media and pop culture. With endless applications, opportunities, and potential pitfalls, generative AI is bound to change the way we do many things.

Considering AI from a continuous improvement perspective, our guest David Haigh, a leader in continuous improvement, strategic deployment, and change management asks three questions: Will this technology help me eliminate waste? Will it help me serve my customers better? Will it help me engage my employees better? But ultimately, AI is not yet mature enough to assess its full potential. In this episode, we discuss the realistic applications and exactly how it can be used currently.

Join us as we discuss:
- AI through a process improvement lens
- Exploring the real opportunity of AI
- Linking strategy and continuous improvement with modern tech and innovation
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23min
June 14, 2023Managing Data, Synergy, and the Future of E-Commerce
10 years ago, e-commerce was seen as a fading fad. Today, 80% of purchases begin online.

E-commerce is now a cornerstone of retail. The rapid evolution of e-commerce, catalyzed by the pandemic, has resulted in retail locations having a multitude of channels to reach their customers. This leads to overwhelming amounts of data. Michelle Cutter, VP of eCommerce at REI, has experienced the massive growth of e-commerce, and she knows how to make all of that data work for her.

Join us as we discuss:
- E-commerce’s fast evolution
- Data collection and analysis for synergy and consistency
- “Commerce Next”: the future of e-commerce
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32min
May 24, 2023Commercial Real Estate and Technology: Insights from a Go-to-Market Pro
Without a deep understanding of your audience, you have nothing. Creating an innate connection with your ICP is essential for building and implementing effective go-to-market strategies — all easier said than done.

In this episode, we speak with Michael Phelan, Principal and Founder of Go-to-Market Pros — an expert on crafting the perfect practical go-to-market strategies for businesses of diverse industries and sizes. Having concluded a recent study diving into commercial real estate use and technology.

Join us as we discuss:
- How professionals leverage commercial real estate and tech
- Technology and platforms companies rely on for day-to-day success
- Getting the RFP right and partnering with the ideal vendor
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30min
April 26, 2023Evolving Operational Management: A Holistic Approach to People, Process & Tech
Digital transformation is a term thrown around pretty cavalierly, so it’s no surprise that there are plenty of misconceptions around it.

The biggest? That it’s all about the tech.

In reality, you should be focusing on your people and your business processes before even taking the tech into consideration — after all, those are what it’s there to serve.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Cara Athmann about the lessons she’s learned through her experiences as COO at Cardinal Group Management about digital transformation and the future of operations.

Join us as we discuss:
- How operations is evolving
- Why people and process must come first
- How Cara is applying the lessons she’s learned at Cardinal
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30min
April 12, 2023Mastering the Built Environment: Implementing Processes for Effective Planning and Execution
Everyone thinks they have high standards.

But your high standards are only as good as how you set and, more importantly, hold yourself accountable to them.

In this episode, Anthony Offredi, Director of Customer Advisory at Quickbase, shares how to set and maintain high standards within your organization.

Anthony explains:
- How to set the bar high and maintain the discipline to surpass it
- How to incorporate customer feedback into your standards
- How to identify and mitigate risk
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30min
March 29, 2023Implementing Technology in Construction Management with Kevin Morris
The construction industry is facing significant challenges as it tries to keep pace with the digital age. This episode features Kevin Morris, Vice President of Finance at JBPA Developments Inc., to explore how digital transformation is affecting the way construction work gets done.

Kevin shares his insights on:
- the unique challenges facing technology adoption in construction
- the forces driving its growth
- urgent need for speed in adapting to a rapidly changing industry.
Kevin also delves into the importance of patience and measuring success when implementing new processes and software and discusses common misconceptions about software adoption and the most critical factor in getting people to embrace new technology.

For those just starting to vet construction management software, Kevin offers valuable advice on selecting the right solution. Tune in now to discover how the construction industry can keep pace with the digital age and remain competitive in the marketplace.
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37min
March 15, 2023Retail Growth and the Future of Commercial Real Estate
The last decade has brought infinite changes to the retail space. Leaders have mastered leveraging their stores creatively, meeting customers exactly where they are and providing an excellent customer experience. In many ways, technology has accelerated these changes. But in some ways, it has saturated processes.

In this episode, we speak with Rebecca Fitts, AVP of Real Estate at Leap. Having worked across the retail landscape, Rebecca is now an expert in the real estate space, helping brands rebrand quickly and reenter the market with ease.

Join us as we discuss:
- Rebecca's interest in retail and what led her into retail commercial real estate
- How retail development looked 10 years ago compared to today
- Knowing your why for getting into retail commercial real estate
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28min
February 08, 2023Unlocking the Connection: Real Estate and Workplace Effectiveness
Real estate and workplace effectiveness may seem unrelated, but they both involve creating a functional, efficient, and comfortable environment for those who use it.

In this episode, Sara Andersen, Head of Real Estate and Workplace Effectiveness at Genentech Inc., explains the relationship between the two and her approach to getting her teams the necessary tools to achieve their business goals.

Join us as we discuss:
- How Sara got started in real estate and workplace effectiveness
- Sara’s responsibilities within each area of her role
- What defines success for both real estate and workplace effectiveness
- Things that most organizations are getting wrong when trying to make their workplace more effective
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39min
February 01, 2023The Velocity of the Digital Era
In this episode, Senior VP, Global Head of Digital Engineering at Cognizant, Andres Angelani shares his insights on how the new digital era of companies affects scaling, user experience and employee work culture. Join us as we discuss:
- The benefits and challenges of returning to the office
- Leveraging resources and building partner ecosystems
- Finding the right speed for growth
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33min
November 23, 2022 49. Modernizing to Survive: Independent Medical Group
As government regulations grow more strenuous, it is becoming increasingly difficult to operate a monetarily-successful private medical practice. Despite that, Gonzaba Medical Group has been operating for over sixty-years, providing a value-based experience for both their patients and physicians.
In this episode, Francisco "Paco" Gonzaba , executive director of Gonzaba Medical Group , shares how he has incorporated new methods and technologies to create a growing-success for the family practice.
Join us as we discuss:
Modernizing patient care
Remaining agile and adapting to trends
Coordinating Initiatives Across Teams
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39min

FAQs about Age of Agility:

How many episodes does Age of Agility have?

The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.