Pragmatism in Practice

Opportunity is moving faster and more unpredictably than ever before. As a result, organizations are facing a widening gap between fleeting opportunity and their ability to capture it. Authors, Jim Highsmith, Linda Luu and David Robinson share how they have evolved the live implementation of EDGE; the practical model they use to eliminate organizational friction. If you are a business or tech leader, seeking practical approaches to closing the gap between capabilities and opportunity, this is the podcast for you.

The pressure is on to transform your organization into one that is capable of responding to the increasing pace of change in today's world. Gary O'Brien, Principal Consultant and Organizational Designer at ThoughtWorks, talks about the challenges of digital transformation, and what it takes to become a modern digital business. If you are a business or tech leader, seeking practical approaches to tackle your transformation issues head-on, this is the podcast for you.

Natalie Hollier, Global Head of Product Innovation at ThoughtWorks, explores building products with purpose and what we can do as individuals and organizations to build more responsible businesses as a force for good for the world. If you are a business or tech leader who understands that solving societal and environmental challenges is key to connecting with your employees and customers, this is the podcast for you.

Many of us are guilty of clinging to once-useful mindsets and behaviors, that were effective in the past, but no longer serve us in today's rapidly evolving world. Executive coach, Barry O'Reilly shares how leaders can unlearn their outdated behaviors to take the next step forward for more effective leadership. If you are a business or tech leader, seeking practical approaches to evolving your organization into modern digital businesses, this is the podcast for you.

The digital revolution is changing the way we live and work, and organizations must pivot their business models to adapt, whilst maintaining their core offering. Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist, Leonard Brody explores the necessity of creating your own internal intelligence division to survive disruption. If you are a business or tech leader, looking to future-proof your business, this is the podcast for you.

Technology is reshaping customer expectations at an unprecedented rate and to keep up, we must harness our data assets to gain real customer insight. Rachael Hadaway, senior vice president of Products, Strategy, and Design at 84.51°, a data and analytics firm owned by Kroger, shares how your data science practice could be serving you better. If you are a business or tech leader, wanting to use data to create a culture of continuous intelligence, this is the podcast for you.

Putting a transformation plan into action isn't easy. Craig Miller, Chief Digital and Chief Information Officer of Planet Fitness shares his vision for creating a digital wellness platform, designed to expand the member's experience and connection with their brand beyond the walls of the gym. If you are a business or tech leader needing practical advice for executing an ambitious change mission, this is the podcast for you.

AI, and in particular Machine Learning, is having a huge impact on the business world. MIT scientist, Dr. Andrew McAfee, discusses the future of Artificial intelligence and the ways in which we underestimate its power and influence. If you are a digital leader, wanting to understand how the progress of this technology is changing business, the economy, and society, this is the podcast for you.

Find Dr. McAfee's full talk from ParadigmShift at www.thoughtworks.com/paradigmshift