The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE

In this interview Mamta Mehra sits down with PLAN International Australia CEO Susanne Legena, to discuss how they recently implemented new ways of working into their organisation. Working with ADAPTOVATE Susanne discusses the benefits and challenges as her employees and leadership undertook a new way of working using ORKS (Objectives and Key Results) into their day to day process. As part of ADAPT...

In this mini-episode Ray Freeman takes us through "How to introduce yourself like a boss!". Less than seven minutes listening time! For more visit www.adaptovate.com

Hosted by Ray Freeman As part of our partnership with Pledge 1%, our Senior Consultant in Los Angeles, Ray Freeman sits down in conversation with the inspiring team from Brittany's Backpack Ministry. Listen to their story of how this incredible non-profit came about and what they are up to in the future. www.pledge1percent.org You can follow Brittany's Backpack Ministry on Facebook, Instagram and...

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Hosted by Priscilla Koukoui, Senior consultant ADAPTOVATE Priscilla Koukoui sits down with four Human Centred Design specialists to discuss their thinking on latest trends in this field. A fascinating episode with insights from: Serena Lee - Isobar Aviram Vijh - Telstra Vida Asrina - Endeavour / Cartology Bronwyn van der Merwe - Fjord Show Notes: Serena recommendations: Prof G Show with Scott Gall...

In this guest episode of The Backlog, we feature The Agency Spark podcast with an interview with our senior consultant Chris MacLeod. "In this episode of the Agency Spark Podcast, Sara interviews Chris MacLeod. Chris is a Senior Consultant and coach with ADAPTOVATE, a global management consulting firm, based in Sydney Australia, specializing in Agile at Scale business model transformations. As Des...

Webinar conversation - Prefer to watch? - visit our Youtube Channel ADAPTOVATE Webinar : How not to blow a billion dollars in capital intensive projects. Guest Speakers include : Jon LeBlanc, Head of Planning & Project Services - Enterprise Improvement BHP, Polly Mahapatra, Systems Completion Engineer - Gorgon Stage 2 Chevron, Oirat Azbergenov Decision Making CoE Team Lead Tengizchevroil, Jump...

Trends in SME In this episode of The Backlog we feature a guest episode of Efma's newest podcast, SME at a glance: Expert views on the news. Efma's SME expert Lukas Dzuroska interviews Slawomir Koziol. Slawomir is a Project Lead at ADAPTOVATE & Agile Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The two take a look at the most recent news in the world of #smebanking and Slawomir provides his ex...

Special presentation for International Women's Day 2021 Laura Piccardi, speaker, author, founder of Uppy visited ADAPTOVATE to talk to us all about stress. Why it happens, how we can identify it, and what we can do to allieviate it. Laura joined us for a International Women's Day event. This is her talk. http://www.uppy.com.au

Women for STEM In this episode of The Backlog, our senior consultant in Canada, Karen Chan sits down with Susan McGovern. Susan is the Vice President of External Relations and Advancement at Ontario Tech University. Karen is a mentor for their programme Women for Stem, and is on the Women for Stem council. Ontario Tech is one of the newest universities in Canada, starting in 2003. It specializes s...

Black History Month 2021 This episode of The Backog was recorded in February 2021 to celebrate Black History Month. Two of our ADAPTOVATE team in LA sat down to discuss what their lives have been like and who their influences have been. Thank you to Ray and Saytina for sharing their stories with us. You can watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel. Search for ADAPTOVATE.

The Missing Element of Transformation. This episode is hosted by one of our ADAPTOVATE team in the US, Ray Freeman who is a regular guest host with us. Ray is in conversation with Joanne Trotta, Owner of Leaders Edge Inc. of Canada. In this episode they discuss how to create a sustainable leadership culture in your business. Show Notes: http://www.adaptovate.com/ http://www.thrivingcultureshow.com...

In their latest episode ADAPTOVATE'S Steve Walton and Alan Trivedi talk about a particular case study around leadership and a product owner's approach to it. Show notes: www.adaptovate.com Alan Trivedi : https://www.linkedin.com/in/atrivedi/​ Steve Walton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevewalt...​ Book: The Speed of Trust by Steve Covey on AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/SPEED-Trust-Th...​ [non-affi...

Work Culture Shifts in 2020 In our special guest You Tube series Agile Talks - Steve and Alan sit down to discuss current thoughts on Agile and related topics in business. In this episode they discuss our the 2020 Pandemic shifted our work cultures and what impact it will be in 2021. Show notes: www.adaptovate.com www.youtube.com - Search for ADAPTOVATE

Agile Talks are short conversations featuring our experts at ADAPTOVATE discussing topics around agile in business. This episode is part 2 of "Agile in 2021" where Steve Walton and Alan Trivedi compare their thoughts on key themes they believe will be topics in Agile in 2021. YOu can also view these conversations on our YouTube Channel Part 1 https://youtu.be/HzzHXiKc7oY Part 2 https://youtu.be/A2...

Agile Talks are short conversations featuring our experts at ADAPTOVATE discussing topics around agile in business. This episode is part 1 of "Agile in 2021" where Steve Walton and Alan Trivedi compare their thoughts on key themes they believe will be topics in Agile in 2021. Alan discusses his four key themes: Balance 00:50 Strength 01:03 Speed 01:26 Co-ordination 01:45 You can view both parts on...

Managing Director of TRIBE Sean Woon, sits down with his 'boss' - the co-founder of ADAPTOVATE, Doug Ross. In this episode, Sean has an open conversation with Doug about the impacts of the pandemic in 2020 on ADAPTOVATE as a business and what they did to pull through. Doug also discusses the future of TRIBE and it's community and his vision for the consulting business. www.adaptovate.com www.tribe...

In this special guest episode we feature ADAPTOVATES D Ray Freeman's own podcast THRIVING CULTURE. In this episode Ray chats with The Peaky Agilist' - Pardeep Dhanda on the Future of Agile and some unique icebreakers for remote team engagement. We'll also touch on matters of race, and a positive approach to human engagement. Visit www.adaptovate.com Visit Drayfreeman.com Listen to Ray Freeman's po...

In one of our favourite episodes of The BackLog so far, we speak with D Ray Freeman. Our host in this episode is Sean Woon, Managing Director of TRIBE (a sister company of ADAPTOVATE). Our guest, D Ray Freeman, is a project lead for ADAPTOVATE in LA. However he's more than just a beloved team member. Earlier in 2020 after the Black Lives Matter protests, following on from George Floyd's death, D R...

In this episode of The Backlog, Nate Nelson our MD of the US office of ADAPTOVATE, talks with Frank Kazas - Director of Product, Hyatt Hotels Group. Frank Kazas is one of three product directors with Hyatt Hotels Digital team. Frank is responsible for four product teams focussed on the pre-stay experience. He works cross-functionally with design and engineering. This conversation of The Backlog is...

Doug Ross is the co-founder and MD of ADAPTOVATE. In this episode he sits down with Katie Cordes, ADAPTOVATE's Head of Branded Content to discuss how ADAPTOVATE came about, where he feels the industry is heading as well as his thoughts on gender parity and why an Agile mindset by it's nature, supports a fair and diverse workplace.

The Backlog. In this episode Jian Lee talks with Keita Matsumoto from Our Place. Jian Lee is a consultant with ADAPTOVATE in Melbourne and Keita Matsumoto is the partnership manager for the Colman Foundation's Our Place. Our Place is based in Melbourne, Australia. Our Place works with one of our most important community resources - our schools - to expand the opportunities open to children and fam...

Jian Lee, a consultant in ADAPTOVATE Melbourne office, sits down with Jo McConnell - the CEO of GOMO Foundation and the founder of The People Collective. The People Collective has been formed to support organisations to turn their aspirations into a reality, through and with their people. They take a practical, proven and real world approach to reinventing workplaces. They are experts in people, c...

In this episode of The Backlog by ADAPTOVATE, Kayla Cartwright is in conversation with Veronica Millen. Kayla is a senior consultant with ADAPTOVATE in North America, who has a specific interest and experience in Diveristy and Inclusion in the workplace. Veronica Millen is an executive coach and career coach based in Melbourne Australia. Veronica is an independent consultant that focuses on Human...

Brigitte Odgers-Jewell is the principal of ADAPTOVATE's Singapore office. In this episode of the The Backlog, one of our consultants Nate Stickney, sits down in conversation with her. This episode was recorded in April 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. Brigitte discusses how her team and her family are adjusting to working remotely. Brigitte has had varied career including as a scuba...