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In this episode, we sit down with Peter Donald, Founder & Managing Director of Arena Advisory Group, a leading reputation management firm.

As former Assistant Police Commissioner at the New York Police Department (NYPD) and FBI Spokesperson, Peter has been on the front line of some of the world's most challenging and complex reputational issues. 

Sharing experience in both public and corporate sectors, Peter delves into the intricate dynamics of trust and reputation in today’s fast-evolving technology-driven landscape. He sheds light on how reputations can be tarnished in the blink of an eye and how trust can be built and sustained in an era where information moves faster than ever.

Peter shares insights on how companies can proactively manage their online presence, protect their brand from misinformation, and leverage transparency as a competitive advantage. 

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Recent Mechanical Orchard research found that 71% of enterprise IT leaders find modernization stressful.

In this episode, we are joined by transformational technology leader and veteran CTO, Paul Gaffney, who shares his wisdom on how to find joy in modernization, even when the mountain looks too big to climb. 

We dive into:

• The root causes of joyless modernization
• Why Paul’s philosophy of 'having fun while delivering' is so important in the context of modernization
• What IT leaders can do to bring joy to modernization and what impact this might have on a personal and business level

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In our inaugural episode, we welcome Professor Herb Krasner, Founder and former Chairman of the Software Quality Institute at the University of Texas.

Together, we delve into the concept of technical debt and the significant risks that poor-quality software presents to the global business landscape.

We explore the critical need to proactively address technical debt to prevent costly operational and reputational issues. Professor Krasner shares his insights on potential solutions that can help businesses avoid a crisis, offering valuable expertise on navigating this complex challenge.

Don’t miss this episode to gain a deeper understanding of technical debt and its far-reaching implications.

You can find more about Professor Krasner's work here https://www.it-cisq.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/11/CPSQ-Report-Nov-22-2.pdf

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