Pragmatism in Practice

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Pragmatism in Practice addresses the challenges facing today’s digital leaders and gives practical approaches to overcoming them. We have candid conversations with a range of inspiring change-makers who share stories of becoming a modern digital business. 334660

30 JUL

From bronze bullets to big impact: AI-first software delivery

Join Thoughtworks CTO Rachel Laycock for a candid look at what AI-first software delivery really means, beyond the buzzwords. In this episode, she discusses how this emerging technology is reshaping software development life cycles, and how it can be used to tackle the most complex modernization challenges. If you’re navigating the fast-changing landscape of tech strategy, this one’s for you. Host: Kimberly Boyd Guest: Rachel Laycock, CTO at Thoughtworks

38 min
25 APR

Powering innovation: Thoughtworks’ AI journey

AI promises to reinvigorate the way we work, and many organizations are already seeing its potential come to life. In this podcast, we explore how we at Thoughtworks are transforming our own operations with AI. This episode is packed with insights for leaders who are embarking on a similar AI journey within their own organization. Host: Kimberly Boyd Guests: Jessie Xia, Global Chief Information Officer at Thoughtworks Sara Michelazzo, Head of Innovation and Strategy at Thoughtworks Global IT Services

34 min
26 MAR

The change agent’s playbook: How to lead bold transformations

It’s often said that the only constant for organizations is change. In this episode, we speak to Shawn Mandel about what makes a great change agent, how to achieve buy-in for change initiatives at a team and leadership level, and how to initiate a culture shift to become an organization that embraces continual change. If you’re a business leader looking to make an impact in your own organization, this podcast is for you. Host: Kimberly Boyd Guests: Shawn Mandel - Chief Digital & Data Officer, Parkland

37 min
12 MAR

The ethics of data

In the much-anticipated final episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy takeover series, we’re exploring the ethics of data. If you’re a data leader considering how to strike the right balance between advancing your organization’s data capabilities while maintaining ethical integrity, this episode is a must-listen. Host: Markus Buhmann, Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks Guests: Tiankai Feng, Head of Data Strategy & Governance, Thoughtworks Emily Gorcenski, VP of Service Lines, Thoughtworks

44 min
25 FEB

The human side of data

When we think of data, we think about numbers and statistics, but we don’t often think about people. In the second episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy series, we discuss why storytelling, empathy, and creativity are all crucial parts of a successful data strategy. This podcast is for you if you’re a data leader looking to communicate and influence data strategy more effectively in your own organization. You can explore more about data gamification here. Host: Markus Buhmann, Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks Guests: Tiankai Feng, Head of Data Strategy & Governance, Thoughtworks Sebastian Kaus, Head of Data Governance, Vattenfall

40 min
11 FEB

The foundations of data strategy

We’re hearing more about the significance of data than ever before, but what’s actually involved in leading a successful data strategy initiative? In the first episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy series, we discuss how you can build the foundations of a strong data strategy in your own organization. If you’re a data leader looking to bolster your data strategy for the future, this podcast is for you. Host: Markus Buhmann, Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks Guests: Tiankai Feng, Head of Data Strategy & Governance, Thoughtworks Asmaa Hechenberger, Data Engineering Lead, WWK Lebensversicherung

31 min
28 JAN

European Health Data Space: The future of healthcare

The European Health Data Space launches this year, promising huge opportunities, as well as challenges, for healthcare organizations. This podcast episode is essential listening for healthcare tech leaders, researchers and policymakers not just in Europe, but globally, who want to understand how to effectively leverage data to build resilient health systems, and foster long-term competitiveness and innovation. Host: Kimberly Boyd Guests Alexandra Lovin, Technical Director for Healthcare & Life Sciences at Thoughtworks Khrystyna Shlyakhtovska, Data Ecosystems Program Manager at AWS

42 min
14 JAN

Product innovation: Charting your own course

Even when product builders have a groundbreaking vision, it can often be thwarted by organizational roadblocks. In this episode, we explore how Air Canada successfully navigated some of these challenges to reimagine its customer experience and its ways of working. If you’re a product leader wanting to do the same, this podcast will give you all the insights you need to get started. Host: Kimberly Boyd Guests: Ivana Ciric - Director of Product, Practice at Thoughtworks Jose Platero - Director of Product & Design at Air Canada

42 min

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Pragmatism in Practice addresses the challenges facing today’s digital leaders and gives practical approaches to overcoming them. We have candid conversations with a range of inspiring change-makers who share stories of becoming a modern digital business. 334660