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Catalyst’s host Clinton gets into the nitty gritty of culture and priorities of utility companies with guest Bryan Kearney.Bryan Kearney is an expert when it comes to energy companies. Retired now from leading them and currently consulting on behalf of them, listen in to this detailed conversation - stemming from the work Bryan has done with Nexient to get them an in with utility companies. From the community centered culture and safety concerned priorities, utility companies tend to be risk averse and slow to trusting new vendors - understanding the way they run may change the way tech companies approach partnerships and lead to better outcomes. Join Clinton and Bryan to learn more about the future of tech in utilities and energy.Links: Arizona Public ServiceBryan’s LinkedInBryan's emailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“What creates success in business?”It’s a question with about a thousand different answers, but if you’re looking for the cornerstone of personal and professional growth, the answer is clear: maintaining an ownership mentality.This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Chris and Gina discuss the difference between just doing your work and doing work that moves the needle. Check out the highlights below, then dive into the full episode to learn how to reframe your thinking and make stronger decisions.Remember leaders are ownersAnyone who leads a group or manages a team must think like an owner. That means thinking beyond your cocoon and aligning your actions and decisions with the organization’s overall business goals. Make one umbrella of goalsOwners always prioritize the organization’s goals. If your personal goals conflict, think about how you can reorient your thinking so that everything falls under one umbrella.Embrace riskOwners are willing to take risks to drive the business forward. Whether that means

Clemens Conrad walks us through the past, present and future of electric vehicles Electric vehicles have come a long way in the last 20 years. This week Clinton is joined by EV early adopter and Practice Lead for the Future of Mobility at Vectorform Clemens Conrad. Clemens breaks down the history of EVs and how they were being developed long before many of us knew. He talks about Vectorform’s innovative work with EVs and looks to the future of the industry. Links:  Clemens Conrad - LinkedIn  Vectorform  Rivian See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clinton is joined by Launch NTT Data’s Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation Services Chris Fox to dive into their new program LEAP (Large Enterprise Acceleration Program).Launch by NTT Data is happy to present LEAP - an initiative focused on supporting your enterprise in transforming into a company that innovates smoothly. Using this program, enterprises will save 20-40% by making running the business side of things more efficiently, giving you space to innovate successfully. Clinton is joined by Launch NTT Data’s Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation Services Chris Fox to discuss how this model has proven itself and what is to come. Links: LEAPChris Fox’s LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nate Berent-Spillson on how to free yourself up to think about the business Are you a dissatisfied technology leader dealing with constant friction? Lucky for you Nate Berent-Spillson has written a book to help! This week, Nate joins Clinton to discuss why he wrote the book Frictionless Enterprise. He shares his insights on how to overcome structural friction and how to stop churning over the little stuff. It’s time for frictionless organizational change! Links:Frictionless Enterprise BookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gina is joined by President of Launch, Mark Orttung, and  Zone To Win author Geoffrey Moore to talk about the market enterprises are currently in and what to do with it. This week, Gina and guest co-host and President of Launch, Mark Orttung, talk with Geoffrey Moore about his  theory on enterprise business strategy and his book Zone to Win. Moore speaks on the four zones businesses exist in: performance, productivity, incubation, and transformation and how enterprises can get ahead and stay competitive in the current market. Listen into this discussion on leading enterprises through incubation and transformation.Enterprises creating governance models after start ups for their incubation zone to get ahead and stay competitive. Leading an enterprise through transformation Links:Zone to WinCrossing the ChasmGeoffrey Moore LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recently Chris LoSacco started working with an architectural firm to build an art studio. This week Chris and Gina sit down to discuss everything he’s learned throughout the process - which is a lot. They talk about the parallels between software development and building in real life, from the importance of communicating expectations, to making information recommendations, to giving guidance and direction on cost implications, and Chris talks about his renewed dedication to the client, after having been one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people have experience interacting with a public sector website or app and come away feeling frustrated or confused. However, the importance of making information in the public sector accessible cannot be understated. This week our host Gina is joined by Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDuca to discuss their work in the public sector and websites/apps that they love! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The word “platform” is thrown around a lot in the tech industry. What is a platform? Or better yet what is a platform way of thinking? This week NTTData’s VP of Engineering Nate Berent-Spillson joins Clinton to talk about how platforms operate and what is needed to shake things up and innovate. Using lessons from history, Nate and Clinton build a model for how large enterprises can harness disruptive shifts to create real change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great ideas should be formed around the customers' needs. This week on Catalyst Clinton is joined by NTT Data’s David Schell and Kristen Foster, the Director of Service Product Development at Trinity Industries to discuss finding and cultivating innovative product ideas within an enterprise. How wide of a net should you be casting to bring in new ideas? How do you make sure that customer’s voices are being heard? What are the big bets you should go after while making some quick wins? Kristen shares how she’s helping to bring the railcar industry into the future. Links: Kristen FosterTrinity Industries See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Diverse teams are often the most successful. This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Paul Hlivko, Chief Experience Officer and CTO at Wellmark Blue cross and Blue Shield, to talk about his groundbreaking work on how to rethink talent strategies. He breaks down how best to pull together diverse talent to create a better environment for workers and better outcomes for the enterprise and he explains how gig talent and crowdsourcing can build a more resilient organization. Links: Open Assembly Center for the Transformation of Work Competing in the New World of Work See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clinton and Danny on what satisfaction and progress looks like as a Digital Leader.This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Clinton and Agile’s Danny Presten take a look at company transformations and how to improve flow through the value stream. Links: Launch by NTT Data See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gina and Chris on how to progress as a Product Leader whilst finding your place in a rapidly expanding company.This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Chris and Gina return to catch up on the brand new world of Launch, what it means to be a Product Leader in an organization that’s quickly growing, and when to use your influence.Links: Launch by NTT Data See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Humana’s Holly Kessinger and NTT DATA’s Robert Elliott on omnichannel strategy at large organizationsOmnichannel strategy is all about combining the head and the heart. This week on Catalyst, Humana’s Holly Kessinger and NTT DATA’s Robert Elliott chat with Clinton about how to drive experience transformation at large enterprises. Holly shares her thoughts on how she approaches creating consistent customer experiences across multiple platforms for millions of people. She shares tips on how to keep teams motivated and how to enable them to work cross functionally. Links: HumanaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clinton is joined by Ash and Dave to chat about how having design involved early in the process sets your teams and products up for success.Design led does not mean design only. This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Launch by NTT DATA’s own Dave Schell and Vectorform’s Ash Howell to talk about where design should be fitting into the big picture. Their answer - as early as possible. They share tips on how to get the design conversation started early and why time and time again their clients have left happier than ever when they bring design in at the outset.  Links: VectorformSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s Clinton Bonner, Brant Beard and Robbie Elliot chat about how to ensure you’re creating and sustaining a healthy team environment. They discuss the importance of good communication and how having other life passions is pivotal to being a good leader. Links: Launch by NTT DataBrant BeardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The stability of large enterprises can be both a blessing and a curse. This week on Catalyst Chris Losacco is joined by NTT DATA’s Product Management Lead Jamie Bernard to talk about how large organizations can learn to innovate while still taking care of their core business. She explains the 3 horizons principle and how dedicating a small percentage of money to experimentation can help you better serve your customers and your business in the long run. Links: Diffusion of InnovationBuild - Tony FadellSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Intimacy isn’t a word you often associate with clients or customers. This week Launch’s Clinton Bonner, Chris Losacco and Nathan Henry chat about the term intimacy and how thinking about client relationships in terms of (professional) intimacy can actually be helpful. They share tips on how to build lasting and meaningful relationships with clients and explain how intimacy can help you get to the root of what problems actually need solving for your clients. Links: Launch by NTT Data See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Catalyst host Clinton Bonner saw Per Kristian Stoveland’s recent work on Twitter, he was struck by the images. This week on the podcast, Clinton sits down with Per Kristian to hear all about how he developed his generative art collection The Harvest. Per Kristian explains what generative art actually is, how it differs from AI art, and breaks down the technologies and platforms that power his stunning work. Links:  Perkwerk  OpenSea  OpenSea - Per Kristian Stoveland  The Harvest #0 The Harvest #112 The Harvest #162 The Harvest #369 Void See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Postlight Podcast has undergone a few changes in the past weeks. We’re now Catalyst — the Launch by NTT DATA podcast! This week Chris and Gina chat with new co-host Clinton Bonner, VP of Marketing at Launch. They discuss the future of the show and how Launch is helping to grow the audience and scope of the podcast. The Postlight DNA is still there, with fresh new insights and exciting new guests!Links: Clinton Bonner - Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.