Kenneth Machen

The IT Director's Desk Podcast

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

There are plenty of podcasts for the C-suite. Welcome to The IT Directors Desk Podcast: a show focused on the layer just beneath the C-level, where strategy meets execution, and decisions carry real operational weight. This is where IT leaders live every day: Translating executive vision into reality Balancing budgets, risk, and delivery Leading teams through constant change And making the calls that keep the business running While the C-suite sets direction, IT Directors are the ones making it happen. This podcast dives into that space. Each episode explores the real challenges, trade-offs, a...

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Kenneth Machen

Episodes

IT Director Burnout Part 1 29.06.2026 10:11

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Technology Is Not The Goal 26.05.2026 19:19

A few years ago, I sat in an executive meeting where leadership was discussing a major technology investment. And the room was split. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diecastandwhatnot.substack.com

The IT Balance: Innovation vs. Stability 04.05.2026 10:28

I explore the conflict between innovation and stability; where are IT Directors caught in this scenario? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diecastandwhatnot.substack.com

From Tech Lead to IT Director: What Actually Changes 30.04.2026 7:29

In this episode, I dive into changing from a technical manager to a director role. What changes, what to expect! Let's get into it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diecastandwhatnot.substack.com

The IT Directors Desk Introduction 24.04.2026 1:33

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