Technically Minded

In the third and final installment of our blockchain series, Credera CTO Jason Goth and Chief Data Scientist Vincent Yates share the 10 reasons blockchain isn't what people think it is.

It used to be that when companies needed new information systems, they had to hire a developer or use off-the-shelf software. Now, however, there’s a third option: Low-code and no-code applications. But how can leaders know when they’re right for your organization?

As businesses plan new ways to integrate software into their companies, many believe the challenge becomes, "how can we code faster?" For most large organizations, the real problem with writing code has nothing to do with actually writing code.  In this episode, Jason Goth and Vincent Yates make the case that the real challenge for organizations when integrating new software efficiently is ho...

In part 2 of our blockchain series, Credera's Chief Data Officer, Vincent Yates, and Chief Technology Officer, Jason Goth, discuss several issues with blockchain that executives should be aware of before investing. 

In this episode, we explore what actions individuals and companies can take to ensure environmental sustainability is at the heart of all decision making and why it's important in terms of future-proofing your business.

Blockchain is among the top priorities of enterprises pursuing deep-tech solutions, with 74% of tech-savvy executive teams believing there's huge business potential. But is it really the next big thing, or the next overrated technology fad?  Credera's Chief Data Officer, Vincent Yates, and Chief Technology Officer, Jason Goth, are back on Technically Minded to host a discussion with Credera's...

“Modern Marketing Transformation” has been a discussion of marketers for years. But as the rate of change continues to increase, what does modern marketing actually mean today, and what do leaders in the marketing space need to do to continue to transform? In this episode, we had the privilege of hosting John Gim , Global Chief Marketing Sciences Officer at RAPP and Head of Decision Sciences at Om...

Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias can affect our decisions in all areas of life, but especially in the workplace. So what can individuals do to combat it? In this episode, we had the privilege of hosting Nickoria Johnson, Chief Diversity Officer from Credera US, Keisha Garcia, the VP Digital Foundations Programs at bp, and Emma Johnson, DE&I Lead at Credera UK. Drawing on this year’s Int...

New product failures are often the rule, not the exception. So why do so many new products fail to produce any meaningful return? And how can an organization know what products to build or know which innovative ideas will make their products better than the competition? In short, have a great product manager. In this episode, three Credera leaders discuss the value of a product manager, how the ro...

Leadership and culture are intrinsically linked. They affect an organisations' tangible outcomes, from retention to profit. But what are some of the key qualities that define a good leader? In this episode, Credera leaders discuss how to embrace the fundamental aspects of leadership to help build a sustainable culture of trust and collaboration. We also discuss the impact of the 'new normal' on le...

Our CTOs discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly tech trends and how to avoid tripping up when adopting the 'next big thing.'

Many consider data governance a boring topic. In reality, data governance is something that every organization should be paying close attention to. In this episode, we explore what isn’t working when it comes to traditional data governance and a new approach to governance that shifts ownership away from people and onto machines. We also discuss some of the challenges that companies typically face...

Everyone's experience of mental health is different. What may be freeing for one person may be anxiety triggering for another. What may be easy for one person is the biggest challenge that another faces. We all have our own stories to tell. In this episode, our consultants talk about their stories and how they have responded to their mental health challenges. We hope that through telling these sto...

Over the years, it has become increasingly apparent that organisations with a strong diversity strategy in place are more likely to yield better business outcomes. So what do we really mean when we talk about diversity in the workplace? In this episode, we explore how embracing diversity in its different forms can help organisations to unlock real value for their customers and workforce.

Many consider the move to cloud as a destination to be reached and once there, find themselves wondering - what next? To extract the best value from it, organisations need to embrace the latest technologies that the cloud has to offer and learn to continually evolve and adapt with it. In this episode, we explore the true meaning of cloud optimisation, why it matters, and how organisations can impl...

In this episode, we are joined by consultants from Credera, KPMG and PWC to discuss the common challenges faced by LGBT+ consultants in the workplace, highlighting where employers, colleagues, and wider LGBT+ communities can make changes to better promote inclusivity and support for LGBT+ colleagues.

How does 'connectedness' play a role in developing personalisation and a single view of the customer? We explore the final two key areas of 'connectedness' in "Connected Organisation" and "Connected Technology".

How does 'connectedness' play a role in developing personalisation and a single view of the customer? We explore the first two key areas of 'connectedness' in "Connected Data" and "Connected Insights".

Recent circumstances have forced us into an increasingly digital world, catalysing innovation and deepening the oil well of data, but is traditional data governance now a limiting factor? In this episode, we discuss how agile principles can be applied to data governance, allowing it to be an enabler which is flexible and adaptable to an organisation's needs rather than hamstringing their data aspi...

In this episode we discuss the intrinsic benefits of data openness, the practicalities involved, and whether this shift in approach to data can lead to organisations generating social good

In this episode, we discuss the key drivers and benefits of business change whilst exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly of successful change delivery. Following our recent rebrand to Credera, we approach this discussion with a fresh lens and new perspective.

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of gender diversity within the tech community and explore, in line with the International Women’s Day theme of “Choose to Challenge”, how individuals can break down barriers to empower and support gender diversity within tech.

In this two part special, we explore disruptive forces for more traditional banking products such as savings and mortgages. We discuss opportunities for innovation and digitisation with our friends from Whitecap Consulting and theorise what could be next for these services. It was a pleasure to collaborate with our friends at Whitecap Consulting on this. You can find out more about them at https:/...

In this two part special, we explore disruptive forces for more traditional banking products such as savings and mortgages. We discuss opportunities for innovation and digitisation with our friends from Whitecap Consulting and theorise what could be next for these services. It was a pleasure to collaborate with our friends at Whitecap Consulting on this. You can find out more about them at https:/...

The race to become net zero is a hot topic, so defining your organisation's green strategy has never been more important. Organisations are also pivoting towards adopting cloud, and this week we discuss how these two areas are interlinked and why moving to cloud could help fast-track your green goals.