Catalyst

Most people have experience interacting with a public sector website or app and come away feeling frustrated or confused. However, the importance of making information in the public sector accessible cannot be understated. This week our host Gina is joined by Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDuca to discuss their work in the public sector and websites/apps that they love! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The word “platform” is thrown around a lot in the tech industry. What is a platform? Or better yet what is a platform way of thinking? This week NTTData’s VP of Engineering Nate Berent-Spillson joins Clinton to talk about how platforms operate and what is needed to shake things up and innovate. Using lessons from history, Nate and Clinton build a model for how large enterprises can harness disruptive shifts to create real change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great ideas should be formed around the customers' needs. This week on Catalyst Clinton is joined by NTT Data’s David Schell and Kristen Foster, the Director of Service Product Development at Trinity Industries to discuss finding and cultivating innovative product ideas within an enterprise. How wide of a net should you be casting to bring in new ideas? How do you make sure that customer’s voices are being heard? What are the big bets you should go after while making some quick wins? Kristen shares how she’s helping to bring the railcar industry into the future. Links: Kristen FosterTrinity Industries See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Hlivko, CTO at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, discusses the importance of diverse talent, gig talent, and crowdsourcing for creating a resilient organization. He highlights the concept of an 'all in talent strategy' and the challenges of implementing an open talent strategy. The podcast also reflects on the importance of planning and individual resiliency for business success.

Clinton and Danny on what satisfaction and progress looks like as a Digital Leader.This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Clinton and Agile’s Danny Presten take a look at company transformations and how to improve flow through the value stream. Links: Launch by NTT Data See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gina and Chris on how to progress as a Product Leader whilst finding your place in a rapidly expanding company.This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Chris and Gina return to catch up on the brand new world of Launch, what it means to be a Product Leader in an organization that’s quickly growing, and when to use your influence.Links: Launch by NTT Data See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Humana’s Holly Kessinger and NTT DATA’s Robert Elliott on omnichannel strategy at large organizationsOmnichannel strategy is all about combining the head and the heart. This week on Catalyst, Humana’s Holly Kessinger and NTT DATA’s Robert Elliott chat with Clinton about how to drive experience transformation at large enterprises. Holly shares her thoughts on how she approaches creating consistent customer experiences across multiple platforms for millions of people. She shares tips on how to keep teams motivated and how to enable them to work cross functionally. Links: HumanaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clinton is joined by Ash and Dave to chat about how having design involved early in the process sets your teams and products up for success.Design led does not mean design only. This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Launch by NTT DATA’s own Dave Schell and Vectorform’s Ash Howell to talk about where design should be fitting into the big picture. Their answer - as early as possible. They share tips on how to get the design conversation started early and why time and time again their clients have left happier than ever when they bring design in at the outset.  Links: VectorformSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Clinton Bonner, Brant Beard and Robbie Elliot chat about how to ensure you’re creating and sustaining a healthy team environment. They discuss the importance of good communication and how having other life passions is pivotal to being a good leader. Links: Launch by NTT DataBrant BeardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The stability of large enterprises can be both a blessing and a curse. This week on Catalyst Chris Losacco is joined by NTT DATA’s Product Management Lead Jamie Bernard to talk about how large organizations can learn to innovate while still taking care of their core business. She explains the 3 horizons principle and how dedicating a small percentage of money to experimentation can help you better serve your customers and your business in the long run. Links: Diffusion of InnovationBuild - Tony FadellSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.