Change by Design

By Chad Jackson

Welcome to Change by Design, the podcast where we shine a spotlight on engineering transformation. Each week, Lifecycle Insights CEO and Chief Analyst Chad Jackson dives deep with le

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How many episodes does Change by Design have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

Change by Design episodes:

December 29, 2025Weekly Roundup - 12/29
Join Lifecycle Insights’ CEO Chad Jackson and Head of Content Josh Corman as they wrap up 2025 with a deep dive into the critical shifts facing engineering leaders. In this episode, the team explores why cybersecurity can no longer be an afterthought and how “Agile for Hardware” is reshaping development cycles through frequent prototyping.

They also outline a strategic framework for change agents to assess the business value versus execution risk of new initiatives—helping you decide when to push forward and when to say “no.” Finally, get an exclusive preview of the Q1 2026 research agenda, focusing on Change Agent careers, MBSE, and Model-Based Definition (MBD).

Key Topics:
Cybersecurity in Design: Moving from IT firewalls to engineering competency.
Agile for Hardware: The cultural shift toward early, frequent physical prototyping.
Strategy Framework: How to balance initiative value against organizational risk.
2026 Outlook: Upcoming research on MBSE, MBD, and Change Agent success.
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43min
December 18, 2025 The Life of an Engineering Change Agent
Lifecycle Insights CEO and Chief Analyst Chad Jackson talks with change agents Alex Atala and Marshall Hulbert about how they’ve led major engineering transformations—from early CAD adoption to model-based definition—while navigating resistance, politics, and cross-functional complexity. They share the key skills, mindsets, and approaches that make change initiatives succeed—or fail—offering practical guidance for anyone looking to drive real change in engineering organizations.
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38min

FAQs about Change by Design:

How many episodes does Change by Design have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.