126 episodes

The DEX Show (Digital Employee Experience): A Show for IT Change Makers is dedicated to IT professionals looking to advance the industry by leaps and bounds. IT is changing—you know it, and so do we—and without a healthy dose of curiosity about how the future of IT will affect employee experience of entire companies, traditional workers will be left behind.
If you see IT as more than the basement-dwelling, plumber cliche it’s so often portrayed as, this is the podcast for you.
Each episode will feature topics such as digital employee experience, IT infrastructure, end user experience management (EUEM), IT analytics, virtualization, the future of work, and more.

The DEX Show: A Show for IT Change Makers Nexthink

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    • 5.0 • 24 Ratings

The DEX Show (Digital Employee Experience): A Show for IT Change Makers is dedicated to IT professionals looking to advance the industry by leaps and bounds. IT is changing—you know it, and so do we—and without a healthy dose of curiosity about how the future of IT will affect employee experience of entire companies, traditional workers will be left behind.
If you see IT as more than the basement-dwelling, plumber cliche it’s so often portrayed as, this is the podcast for you.
Each episode will feature topics such as digital employee experience, IT infrastructure, end user experience management (EUEM), IT analytics, virtualization, the future of work, and more.

    Reality Bytes #42: Career special! From IT Ops to Software w/ Sergio Mylius

    Reality Bytes #42: Career special! From IT Ops to Software w/ Sergio Mylius

    In this Reality Bytes, Sergio Mylius, a solution consultant at Nexthink, joins Sean, Oriana and Tom to share his insights on the advantages IT professionals bring when transitioning to software vendors. Sergio emphasizes the value of real-life experiences and challenges faced in IT operations, highlighting the importance of understanding connection points within organizations. He also encourages listeners to embrace career changes and learning from mistakes and experiments, and shares some amazing insights on the power of DEX.

    For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).

    To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

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    • 24 min
    Rethinking Leadership in the Digital Workplace (w/ Patti Blackstaffe)

    Rethinking Leadership in the Digital Workplace (w/ Patti Blackstaffe)

    Tim and Tom met up in person at Nexthink’s Boston HQ to weclome Patti Blackstaffe (CEO,  GlobalSway) for her second appearance on the DEX Show. Delving into the impact of digital change on traditional leadership paradigms, Patti explores the convergence of forces reshaping businesses today, from technological advancements to shifting workforce dynamics. Highlighting the imperative for leaders to adapt in a digitally-driven landscape, she emphasizes the need for strategic leadership plans aligned with organizational objectives. Moreover, Patti sheds light on bridging the communication gap between technical practitioners and leadership, offering actionable insights for individuals to enhance their communication skills and deliver value within their organizations.

    For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).

    To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

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    • 38 min
    Reality Bytes #41: From digital adoption to digital dexterity

    Reality Bytes #41: From digital adoption to digital dexterity

    In this Reality Bytes, Megan, Tim, Oriana, Sean and Tom dive into the nuances of digital transformation and digital dexterity. The discussion unfolds around the criticality of purpose-driven digital adoption projects, emphasizing the intersection of technology with business objectives and the underlying human element in successful digital transitions. Tim shares insights from his experience, advocating for a foundational stability before embarking on significant digital changes, while Megan highlights the importance of engaging and enabling employees from the onset. The conversation transitions into strategies for enhancing user adoption and experience, including the potential of gamification and continuous feedback, shared by Sean and Oriana.

    Check out the brand new DEX Certifications here and Tim's article on digital adoption here.

    For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).

    To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

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    • 21 min
    The future EUC rock star: AI, automation and digital adoption (feat. Andrew Hewitt)

    The future EUC rock star: AI, automation and digital adoption (feat. Andrew Hewitt)

    Andrew Hewitt (Principal Analyst, Forrester) returns to the DEX Show for the third time! First off, Tim, Tom and Andrew discuss Nexthink’s recent acquisition of AppLearn, and the pivotal role of digital adoption software to the future of the DEX space. Andrew then explores the importance of seamless user experiences and the integration of generative AI in DEX solutions, emphasizing AI's potential to transform IT professionals into "rock stars" by streamlining tasks, reducing costs, and enhancing user satisfaction. 

    Another vintage conversation with a favorite DEX Show guest. 

    For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).

    To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

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    • 33 min
    Reality Bytes #40: Technology, Change and DEX Success (w/ Tracy Downer)

    Reality Bytes #40: Technology, Change and DEX Success (w/ Tracy Downer)

    In this episode, Tim, Tom and Dina enjoy a fantastic conversation with Tracy Downer, Customer Success Director at Nexthink. Together they explore Tracy's diverse career path, from finance to predictive modeling software, leading to her current role in tech. Tracy shares insights on working successfully with customers, embracing technology, and the evolving role of IT. The discussion also touches on challenges faced by women in tech, the impact of AI and automation, and the importance of culture in the industry. Tracy's favorite aspect of being a Nexthinker? The people.

    • 25 min
    Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Humanizing IT's Journey w/ Katrina Macdermid & Wesley Eugene (HIT Global)

    Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Humanizing IT's Journey w/ Katrina Macdermid & Wesley Eugene (HIT Global)

    Tim Flower warmly welcomes Katrina Macdermid, Co-founder & Director, and Wesley Eugene, SVP, both from HIT Global, as they embark on a transformative journey down IT's own Yellow Brick Road.

    Their focus lies on the endeavor to Humanize IT, aiming to bridge the gap between employees and technology through education in human-centered design. Together, Katrina and Wesley underscore the pivotal role of intentional employee experiences in fostering successful IT transformations. They also offer insights into the evolution of IT service management practices, drawing an intriguing parallel between their mission and the iconic journey undertaken by Dorothy and her companions in the Wizard of Oz.

    For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).

    To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

    Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

IsYourDevicePluggedIn? ,

Upbeat, Fresh Take on IT & remote work

Really enjoy these short, snappy conversations b/n the hosts and different guests in the world of IT and employee experience. Leaders in tech (and really any domain tbh) will appreciate how candid and reflective the conversations are on this pod. In 10-15 mins you’ll receive insights that are very hard to get elsewhere.

Logan Lyles ,

Proud to be working on this show

As part of the production team for this podcast, I’m proud of the timely content this show is sharing at a time when optimizing the digital employee experience is so important to the success of every business!

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