In this podcast, we share the top 5 themes that we believe will shape the nature of weapons-grade digital transformation efforts in 2021. We unpack the next-generation of work from anywhere, anytime, connected ecosystems, the scaled agile organization, digital-first engagement models, and hyper-automation.  

This month’s podcast is all about the evolution of IT roles and the need for what we call Shift Right. In tech, we say Shift Left; when it comes to talent, three things contribute to the Shift Right: Right Scale, Right Skill, and Right Shape.

In this podcast, we examine the post-pandemic approaches leading companies are undertaking. We examine three key priorities in creating a future-ready operating model – smart savings, smart agility, smart resilience. 

In this podcast, we look at how productivity levels have changed for both the better and the worse over the course of 2020. We discuss a repeatable process which IT organizations can use to drive and maintain increased productivity.

In this podcast we explore what makes it challenging for schools to effectively perform their function remotely. Whether you believe schools should be open in person or not, there is a lot to learn about the challenges they face that can be applied to the business community. 

Join the debate on whether or not Work From Home (WFH) models within IT are here to stay. As the economy is reopening and businesses are able to reopen their offices, we discuss issues related to productivity, the business case, and the impact on employees.

Accelerated digital transformations will play an increasingly crucial in the overall recovery process of our global economy. With strained budgets, enterprises will require creative approaches to funding such initiatives. In this episode, we discuss financial engineering solutions offered by service providers to accelerate the digital transformation of cash-strapped enterprises. We also address a few changes in internal funding approval and allocation processes that support rapid decision-making while bounding the associated risk.

How does automation impact an organization’s ability to continue operating during times of crisis, especially as it pertains to mitigating risk to human life and enabling safety? We examine lessons drawing on a personal example from our very own rocket scientist, Cecilia Edwards (yes, she is literally a rocket scientist).

In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, most companies have the technology necessary to react, but not everyone has the processes and leadership direction. Microsoft, Lin Qingxuan, and LVMH offer examples of how early preparation can help a company to survive and thrive.