Slalom IMPACT Podcast

What does it take to build an AI-ready organization? In this episode, we explore the intersection of data engineering, AI, and product thinking with industry experts Kate Hanley, Shiv Shah, and Bandhan. The conversation dives into how leading organizations are creating scalable data platforms, treating data products as products, and aligning technology investments with real user and business needs...

Most organizations are racing to keep up with constant change—but few know how to truly thrive in it.  In this episode, Charlotte Myland, Transformation Leader at Slalom, and Jill Kiepura, a cultural anthropologist turned transformation expert, share how to build organizations that adapt quickly to AI, innovation, and shifting customer needs—without burning people out.  You’ll learn why speed alon...

In this episode, the first in our Modern Tech Org mini-series, we sit down with Tricia Hembling and Therese Pocrnick to explore what it really takes to build a modern tech organization. This conversation lays the foundational principles that the rest of the series will build on. We dig into how to move beyond traditional IT as a cost center and instead position technology as an integrated, value-d...

Todd Weidman joins the show to share how he went from accountant and wealth manager to AI-focused tech leader, guided by a lifelong love of libraries and learning. Using nostalgic callbacks to landlines, phone books, Nextel walkie-talkies, floppy disks, and physical games, Todd shows how quickly technology changes and how embracing that change opens doors. He explains how AI acts as a new “library...

In this episode, Jessica Smith and Jeff Mortimer unpack the insights from their latest AI white paper, “AI After Dark.” They explore AI’s rapid evolution and why it’s keeping leaders up at night, then move into practical strategies for adopting AI responsibly across an organization. Drawing on agile principles, “trust but verify,” and Simon Sinek’s Infinite Game, they discuss how to balance speed...

AI is changing everything about how organizations build and deliver technology. In this episode, co-hosts Mike Henry, Jeff Mortimer, and Archie Woods welcomes Steve Donnelly for a lively discussion on the game-changing impact of AI in software development and business transformation. Hear how rapid prototyping is replacing lengthy discovery phases, and how Slalom’s AI value platform is helping org...

In this episode, the hosts dive into the dynamic world of product delivery within highly regulated sectors like government and healthcare. They unpack the core differences between Agile and Waterfall methodologies, highlighting how Agile’s iterative, adaptive approach can drive innovation—even when faced with strict compliance requirements. The discussion covers the unique challenges encountered w...

In this episode, we welcome cybersecurity expert Kaylee Smith to discuss how cybersecurity fits into agile delivery and product leadership. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities of embedding security practices into every stage of product development. We talk about aligning risk management, compliance, and security architecture with agile methodologies, and examine how AI is transfo...

This episode features an in-depth discussion on the transformative impact of AI on business strategy and product development. Our experts unpack how AI is reshaping the product life cycle, pushing organizations to rethink traditional approaches and embrace rapid technological change. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability, experimentation, and continuous learning as core compet...

In this episode, the hosts dive into the powerful synergy between agile transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), exploring how organizations can harness AI to drive innovation, productivity, and employee engagement. The conversation highlights the value of cultivating a purpose-driven mindset in business, showing how purpose and profit can work hand-in-hand for greater organizational succe...

In this episode of Slam Impact, the hosts and guest Roxy Rabe break down the evolution from Agile to the Product Operating Model (POM), exploring how successful business transformation hinges on organizing around value delivery and clear outcomes. They highlight the critical role of leadership in communicating goals, the importance of starting small to achieve quick wins, and the courage needed to...