Agents of Change Conga

Who is behind the scenes solving problems and uncovering issues? That’s what Conga’s Agents of Change has set out to discover.
In this first episode of season one, host Jason Gabbard, Head of AI Strategy at Conga, talked to Kristen Jensen, Senior Systems Strategist with the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). 
Kristen was on a quest to be an anthropologist but instead of uncovering scientific understandings around humans, she uncovered ways technology can increase government efficiencies.
Resources and links discussed:
Connect with Kristen Learn more about the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development Check out Kristen’s Conga Customer Story here Connect with Jason Learn more about Conga

On today’s re-wind episode of Agents of Change, Jason is joined by Mike Rethage, Senior VP at Touchtown, a community engagement platform that improves quality of life through innovation and connectivity.
Mike has a unique perspective on the role of empowerment in the midst of change.  What gave him that perspective? Listen in to hear the full story.
Resources and links discussed:
Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltrethage/ Learn more about Touchtown: https://www.touchtown.com/ Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-gabbard-ba41191/ Learn more about Conga: https://conga.com

Back when we began Season 2 of Agents of Change, we noticed a common theme emerge. Often, the agents of change we speak with have taken unexpected paths to get to where they are. When it comes to making an impact in your company, there is not one specific blueprint to follow. 
Carolyn Jungclas is the Senior Vice President and Director of Procurement and Vendor Management at First Citizens Bank. She has made some big changes in processes during her time at First Citizens Bank, even though she didn’t have previous history in banking. 
In this episode, you’ll hear Carolyn’s journey, and how her first big project - setting up a vendor risk management program - involved the implementation of a contract management system.
Carolyn sought to implement requirements that don’t simply check a box, but actually make the most sense for those that will be using them most. And sometimes, the answer to that question requires some digging. So, how did she do it?
Carolyn is driven to solve problems, and most importantly, solve problems that make the lives of the people she works with much better. Listen in to hear her story. 
Resources and links discussed:
Connect with Carolyn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-jungclas-mba-cpsm-2551285  Learn more about First Citizens Bank: https://www.firstcitizens.com/ Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-gabbard-ba41191/  Learn more about Conga: https://conga.com/

It’s finally here, the end of Season 3 of Agents of Change. Over the course of this season we’ve discussed some of the biggest factors businesses face as they prepare for whatever happens next. On today’s episode, we’re wrapping up this season by asking several of our guests what that “next” could look like.
Sharing their insights are David Murphy, Chairman of Conga, Susie Hayman, Owner and Founder of In Your Business, Lori Ramas, a Systems and Social Media Specialist for Ask Relezant, Ash Finnegan, Digital Transformation Officer at Conga, Dr. Julie Hanks, Owner and Director of Wasatch Family Therapy, and Dan Hopkins, Senior Director of Applied AI at eightfold.
If you’d like to learn more, visit https://conga.com/podcasts/agents-change.
Takeaways From Season 3:
 
1. Focus On the People
 
Supporting Quotes:
Kevin: People are the heart of your organization. When you’re in the middle of a massive change, it’s easy to focus on the processes or technology. But without the people – your team, your customers, and your partners – your organization wouldn’t be what it is today, or what it could be tomorrow.
 
2. Technology is a Tool
 
Supporting Quotes:
Kevin: It’s simply a powerful tool, not a magic solution. And, like any tool, it’s impact is in how it’s used. So use it well.
 
3. Be Prepared
 
Supporting Quote:
Kevin: We can’t predict the future, but we can prepare for it. Focus on the fundamentals, put the right people in place, and be willing to change, and you’ll be ready for every possible tomorrow.

What comes to mind when you hear AI? Thanks to Hollywood movies like Terminator and iRobot, there’s a wealth of menacing imagery associated with the term. While entertaining these aren’t an accurate picture of AI in the real world.
As businesses embrace digital technology, AI is becoming more necessary for success. Yet, there are misconceptions abound, and leaders often don’t understand it well enough to implement it in their business. In this episode, we’re going to examine what AI is, what it’s capable of, and how it’s being applied in today’s business  landscape.
Experts featured are Ajay Dawar, Product Executive at Conga, Jason Gabbard (gah-BARD), Head of AI Strategy at Conga, Dan Hopkins, Senior Director of Applied AI at eightfold, and Carl Harkness, Contracts Manager for Nimbus Therapeutics. 
If you’d like to learn more, visit https://conga.com/podcasts/agents-change.

As digital transformation in business has progressed over the years, many leaders were hesitant to embrace the change. In a post-COVID world, the need for companies to rapidly adopt digital transformation has become even more urgent, still many leaders have been slow to accept this digital must environment. 
In this episode of Agents of Change, we’re examining how to implement a successful digital transformation–no matter the industry– while uncovering the ways to get buy-in from both leadership and employees in the process.
Joining us on this journey is Ash Finnegan, Digital Transformation Officer at Conga, Eric Carrasquilla, SVP of Product at Conga, and Vanessa Grant, Salesforce Analyst for Ciberspring.
If you’d like to learn more, visit https://conga.com/podcasts/agents-change.