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Catalyst’s host Clinton gets into the nitty gritty of culture and priorities of utility companies with guest Bryan Kearney.

Bryan Kearney is an expert when it comes to energy companies. Retired now from leading them and currently consulting on behalf of them, listen in to this detailed conversation - stemming from the work Bryan has done with Nexient to get them an in with utility companies. From the community centered culture and safety concerned priorities, utility companies tend to be risk averse and slow to trusting new vendors - understanding the way they run may change the way tech companies approach partnerships and lead to better outcomes. Join Clinton and Bryan to learn more about the future of tech in utilities and energy.

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“What creates success in business?”

It’s a question with about a thousand different answers, but if you’re looking for the cornerstone of personal and professional growth, the answer is clear: maintaining an ownership mentality.

This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Chris and Gina discuss the difference between just doing your work and doing work that moves the needle. Check out the highlights below, then dive into the full episode to learn how to reframe your thinking and make stronger decisions.

Remember leaders are owners

Anyone who leads a group or manages a team must think like an owner. That means thinking beyond your cocoon and aligning your actions and decisions with the organization’s overall business goals. 

Make one umbrella of goals

Owners always prioritize the organization’s goals. If your personal goals conflict, think about how you can reorient your thinking so that everything falls under one umbrella.

Embrace risk

Owners are willing to take risks to drive the business forward. Whether that means entering uncharted territory or making decisions that are not based on predefined lists or strict boundaries, you must be adaptable and flexible when things change (and they always do!).

Take advantage of SBAR

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendations) is a structured way to present a problem to leaders or decision-makers that prevents miscommunication and provides a clear path to resolution.

Leave your ego at the door 

Separate facts from the stories we tell ourselves. Often, our minds subconsciously create certain narratives based on our ego, which can cloud judgment. Focus on the facts and leave out personal interpretations when presenting issues.

"I intend to" statements

In a leadership context, it's beneficial to encourage team members to make their own assessments and recommendations using "I intend to" statements. This approach empowers team members to take initiative, think critically, and actively contribute to decision-making.

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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. 

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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. 

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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! 

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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 

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Crossing the Chasm

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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. 

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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! 

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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. 

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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. 

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