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  • Outsourcing Innovation: An Effective Strategy?

    Outsourcing Innovation: An Effective Strategy?

    May 7, 2024 • 553

    Today we dive into the art of outsourcing innovation, a strategy that can propel companies forward when executed effectively, in this inaugural episode of "Innovation Tales," the show exploring the human stories behind digital transformations. Discover, through a captivating narrative, how one insurance company navigated the challenges and triumphs of…

  • Human Relationships and Digital Transformation with Sergey Gladkikh

    Human Relationships and Digital Transformation with Sergey Gladkikh

    May 18, 2024 • 2682

    Welcome to another episode of Innovation Tales! Today, we delve into the often-overlooked human element of digital transformation with Sergey Gladkikh, a technology consultant with over 15 years of experience. We’ll explore how trust and relationships can make or break even the most technically sound projects.  Have you ever witnessed…

  • Unlocking The High Impact Of Low-Code With Riadh Ziri

    Unlocking The High Impact Of Low-Code With Riadh Ziri

    Jun 4, 2024 • 1802

    Can low-code approach help you build better software? Riadh Ziri says yes. In this episode, he shares his knowledge about delivering enterprise applications using low-code for almost two decades. Joining Alexandre Nevski, he explains how to unlock the best-of-both-world impact of low-code approach. He talks about what it means for the progress of…

  • Succeeding With Pega®: Speed, Funding, And Expertise With Ian Johnston

    Succeeding With Pega®: Speed, Funding, And Expertise With Ian Johnston

    Jun 18, 2024 • 1625

    It is quite fascinating that we always fight to keep our digital transformations from becoming overly huge implementations. It is advisable to stick to iterative approaches, but it seems most people find it hard to do so. Alexandre Nevski explores this issue with Ian Johnston of AI4Process. Together, they explore…

  • Unlocking Creativity And Productivity: Damien Helleboid On Trust And Collaboration

    Unlocking Creativity And Productivity: Damien Helleboid On Trust And Collaboration

    Jul 30, 2024 • 1438

    Does your organization rely on external partners located offshore? Or perhaps they are closer to you but have been working remotely since the pandemic? What factors influence their creativity and productivity? Today, we explore these questions and more with Damien Helleboid. Damien is the Director of Prarion Limited. He brings…

  • Tech Innovation And Organizational Change With Filipe Lopes

    Tech Innovation And Organizational Change With Filipe Lopes

    Jul 16, 2024 • 1382

    The interplay between technological innovation and organizational change can be both fascinating and multi-faceted. To understand how to get the most out of automated processes and make them highly efficient, Alexandre Nevski sits down with Filipe Lopes, Enterprise Architect Director at Capgemini. He explains the importance of test automation in…

  • Pega AI, An Extended Conversation With Ian Johnston 

    Pega AI, An Extended Conversation With Ian Johnston 

    Jul 2, 2024 • 1699

    Continuing his conversation with Ian Johnston of AI4Process, Alexandre Nevski explores the artificial intelligence capabilities of Pega. Together, they cover its use cases and the right approaches to mitigating its potential risks. Ian explains why considering the people aspect of digital transformation must never be set aside, emphasizing the need…

  • The Art Of Experience Design With Glen Finch

    The Art Of Experience Design With Glen Finch

    Aug 22, 2024 • 2611

    Digital innovations are more than just faster delivery time or better software interface. Above anything else, experience design must be taken into account for these solutions to be truly impactful. In this episode, Alexandre Nevski chats with Glen Finch about what it takes to deliver human-centered innovation in an era…

  • Design Thinking At Pega With Baruch Sachs

    Design Thinking At Pega With Baruch Sachs

    Aug 27, 2024 • 2097

    Have you ever had a feeling that a new technology solution was not addressing the actual challenges faced by your organization? Why do project teams regularly commit to a solution before getting a chance to validate its relevance? Alexandre Nevski sits down with Baruch Sachs, Vice President of Global Client…

  • Staying Ahead: Diane Smith-Knowles On Keeping Skills Current

    Staying Ahead: Diane Smith-Knowles On Keeping Skills Current

    Sep 10, 2024 • 1605

    The digital world is evolving fast and is not expected to slow down even one bit. Therefore, those involved in technological innovations and software development must keep their technical skills current at all times. Diane Smith-Knowles, a Partner Success Technical Lead at Pegasystems, explains how leaders can keep their teams…

  • X-Ray Vision For Business: Brian Kelleher On Process And Task Mining

    X-Ray Vision For Business: Brian Kelleher On Process And Task Mining

    Sep 24, 2024 • 1678

    Monitoring and analyzing how work is actually done in your organization can be an overwhelming task to accomplish. Brian Kelleher, Senior Director of Product at Pegasystems, goes beyond the traditional performance tracking approaches against a predefined set of indicators through process and task mining. Joining Alexandre Nevski, he explores how…

  • Focusing On Outcomes, Speed And Communication With Sourav Chakraborty

    Focusing On Outcomes, Speed And Communication With Sourav Chakraborty

    Oct 8, 2024 • 1438

    A significant number of digital transformation projects fail not due to a lack of resources but simply because of wrong prioritization. Sourav Chakraborty of Crescere Analytics is here to discuss how digital leaders can increase their likelihood of success by prioritizing outcomes, executing with speed, and communicating proactively. Sharing two…

  • From Post-Its® To AI: The Value Of Flexibility

    From Post-Its® To AI: The Value Of Flexibility

    Oct 22, 2024 • 968

    Struggling to balance automation with the need for flexibility? In this episode of Innovation Tales, host Alexandre Nevski shares a story from his own experience, highlighting how dynamic case management technology gave one organization the best of both worlds. By focusing on real-time collaboration and data-driven insights, they improved customer…

  • Transforming The Contact Center: The Untold Story Behind Every Customer Call

    Transforming The Contact Center: The Untold Story Behind Every Customer Call

    Nov 5, 2024 • 1284

    For most people, making a customer call is an extremely frustrating experience. It is often plagued with disconnected transfers, loss of context, or poor agent response. Why do these things keep on happening? Alexandre Nevski offers the truth about these customer calls by offering a glimpse of what is really…

  • Agile Contracts: The Secret Weapon For High-Stakes Projects

    Agile Contracts: The Secret Weapon For High-Stakes Projects

    Nov 19, 2024 • 1874

    Are your project contracts setting you up for success—or holding you back? In this episode of Innovation Tales, we dive into how the fine print can make or break a digital transformation. You’ll hear two contrasting stories: one where rigid agreements lead to setbacks and frustrations, and another where agile…

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