The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE

For years, private equity has quietly held a competitive advantage that most corporate leaders don't even know exists: direct access to world-class experts who can answer the questions no report, consultant or AI tool can.In this episode of The Backlog Podcast, ADAPTOVATE Managing Director David Gumley sits down with Charlie Ross, Founder of Triangulate Knowledge, Australia's first expert network, to explore how organisations are closing that gap and making smarter, faster decisions through primary research and real-world expertise.Charlie shares why corporate Australia is only just waking up to this opportunity, how AI is augmenting rather than replacing human knowledge, and what today's most pressing challenges from Middle East energy uncertainty to the rise of defence investment are driving organisations to ask right now.https://www.triangulateknowledge.comhttps://www.adaptovate.com

That's the question every leadership team should be asking — but most aren't. MD, Dave Gumley of ADAPTOVATE joins the Backlog podcast to challenge the "bolt-on" approach to AI and make the case for building organisations where AI isn't a tool, it's a way of working. Host this episode is Kath Haigh, from ADAPTOVATE.

In this episode of The Backlog Podcast, David Gumley sits down with Poppy Lucas to unpack why change management continues to fail despite heavy investment in transformation. They explore the real blockers—change fatigue, lack of behavioral adoption, and misaligned leadership—and outline what it takes to build lasting change capability in a world of constant disruption and AI acceleration.

Is loyalty dead, or simply misunderstood?In this episode of The Backlog, Laura Scott speaks with Ohad Sternberg, Founder of UpNonStop, about how loyalty has evolved across airlines, retail, and enterprise technology.They examine why points and rewards increasingly function as abstract currency, how gamification shapes customer behavior, and why emotional connection drives decisions more powerfully than discounts.From airline status chasing to supermarket subscriptions and B2B customer success, this conversation explores the structural elements that make loyalty programs effective and the trust dynamics that sustain long-term relationships.For executives, marketers, and consultants focused on retention and customer value, this episode provides a grounded perspective on the emotional economics of loyalty in 2026.Visit:www.adaptovate.comwww.upnonstop.com

Laura Scott - Managing Director and Partner at ADAPTOVATE Australia is joined in the season four premiere of The Backlog, by Connor Hershkowitz to discuss the importance of OKR's.Visit www.adaptovate.com for more information

Laura Scott is in conversation with Julia Palmer, CEO and Founder of Relatus. Relatus help you build the Human Advantage - the relational capability to connect with purpose, influence with integrity, and invest in ecosystems that create lasting success.Find out more: http://www.adaptovate.com/https://www.relatus.com.au/

In this episode of The Backlog, host Laura Scott is joined by Alex Rebkowski to introduce ADAPTOVATE’s new vertical: Capability Uplift. They dive into our training and coaching offerings—focusing on how organizations can scale both AI and Agility to transform the way they work and deliver impact.Learn more at https://www.adaptovate.com/training-by-adaptovate/

Anthony Minichiello’s journey goes far beyond rugby league. From captaining the Roosters and winning premierships to building MiniFit, he’s carried the same habits of discipline, resilience, and teamwork into business. In this episode of The Backlog Podcast, he shares how setbacks shaped his career, the routines that drive his performance, and the vision behind helping the next generation build healthier lives.https://www.minifit.com.au/https://www.adaptovate.com/

In this episode of The Backlog, Laura Scott, Managing Director and Partner at ADAPTOVATE, is joined by James Masella, Director of Growth and Partnerships at Enterprise AI. Together, they unpack the reality behind technology-driven change and why AI initiatives succeed or fail based on people and process—not just the latest tools.Key themes include:Why transformation doesn’t mean technology—and how to avoid ‘shiny object syndrome’The mindset shift leaders must make when implementing AI and new toolsHow to balance proactive vs. reactive transformation approachesThe risk of AI experimentation loops and how to build scalable, enterprise-grade adoption pathwaysReal-world examples of AI-augmented workflows (including the Daisy solution for councils)The crucial role of governance, culture, and people-centric change in driving sustainable transformationWhether you’re an executive being pressured to ‘do something with AI’ or a transformation leader steering complex programs, this episode offers blunt, actionable insights for navigating technology with clarity and purpose.Visit:https://www.adaptovate.comhttps://www.enterpriseaigroup.com

In this episode to celebrate NAIDOC week, we've invited Dustin McClung from GADALI back into our studio to speak with Laura Scott, Partner at ADAPTOVATE. Dustin share's his vision for the Indigenous workforce of Australia, specifically the IT sector and how he hopes GADALI can help impact true change.

In this episode of The Backlog Podcast, Laura Scott sits down with Paul Mcnamara for an insightful conversation on driving transformation through empowered leadership. Tune in as they explore practical strategies, lessons from the field, and what it takes to navigate change with purpose and clarity.

In this special Pride Month edition of The Backlog, four ADAPTOVATE team members who proudly identify as part of the LGBTQI+ community come together to share a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Together, they reflect on what Pride means to them — not just as individuals, but as professionals shaping inclusive workplaces.At ADAPTOVATE, our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is more than policy — it’s a foundational value that fuels belonging, empathy, and innovation. We’re proud to foster a culture where every voice is respected, and where our people — and our clients — thrive by being themselves.Join us for this honest, inspiring conversation as we honor Pride and the vibrant community that enriches our workplace every day.Visit www.adaptovate.com

What happens when a trailblazing CMO, a neuroscience scholar, and a founding force behind Australia's new Centre for AI in Marketing sits down with one of ADAPTOVATE’s top partners?In this thought-provoking episode, Laura Scott, Sydney Office Lead and Partner at ADAPTOVATE, hosts Rochelle Tognetti, the visionary behind the Australian Centre for AI in Marketing and the first female CMO at Deloitte Australia. Rochelle brings a rare fusion of executive leadership, deep curiosity, and academic insight into how AI is reshaping marketing—from strategy to neuroscience-informed customer engagement.This isn’t your average AI conversation. It’s a strategic deep-dive into what B2B leaders need to understand today to lead tomorrow.🔗 Rochelle Tognetti – LinkedIn🔗 Laura Scott – LinkedIn🔗 Australian Centre for AI in Marketing – acam.aiTune in. Think forward.

In this special edition of The Backlog Podcast, Michael Murphy (Partner) and Paula Nathwani (Principal) - both from our ADAPTOVATE Toronto team, spoke at the Future of Work conference in April 2025. They spoke on how to move beyond fragmented AI efforts and build an ecosystem where AI enhances human potential, accelerates innovation, and drives real business impact.They reference a presentation in this keynote. If you'd like to watch the video which included the presentation you can head to our YouTube channel here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEWIl7hYmC0

Laura Scott, Partner and Office Lead in Sydney sits down with consultants Will Lyons and Max Miller about how they stay healthy and maintain their wellbeing when having a high-pressure career in consulting. If you'd like to watch this podcast instead, you can subscribe to our YouTube Channel podcast. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcN11_Lbe4SgDT53OaXh4YyGz9-JsB6G3

In this episode of The Backlog podcast, Laura Scott sits down with CEO and Founder of GADALI, Dustin McClung.GADALI is an indigenous owned and operated enterprise IT organization in Australia. Gadali's mission is to "build a national consulting firm that partners with community, corporations, government and technology platforms to foster employment and ICT sector growth while inspiring positive societal impact among indigenous communities".www.gadaligroup.comContact Dustin McClung at [email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinmcclung/:::::::::::::::::Connect with ADAPTOVATE on :https://www.adaptovate.comhttps://www.instagram.com/adaptovate_globalhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adaptovate/You can listen & subscribe to our podcast The Backlog : Inspiring Conversation - where ever your get your podcasts.

In this episode, our host Laura Scott invited our Global Head of People and Culture, Lené Marx in to chat about what IWD means both to us at ADAPTOVATE but also more broadly. Follow us on : https://www.instagram.com/adaptovate_global https://www.linkedin.com/company/adaptovate/

ADAPTOVATE Partner Laura Scott sits down with one of our newer associates, Kath Haigh, to discuss the advantages of moving from one of the big firms to a boutique firm.ADAPTOVATE are currently hiring in all our global offices. If you are interested, please visit our careers page at ADAPTOVATE.com/careers/

This podcast features an executive panel event discussing leadership in dynamic times. Hosted by ADAPTOVATE. ++(Subscribe to our channel for exclusive upcoming content - Leading Business Agility experts in Australia.)++ Moderated by: Chelsea Bates, Partner and Managing Director, ADAPTOVATE Australia. Guest Panel: Janelle Arena, Chief Industry Engagement and Education Delivery Officer at Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI) - Australia’s Large Training Provider of the Year Julie Armstrong, Chief Information Officer, Regional Australia Bank (RAB) – The trusted bank for regional Australians Srima McQuillan, Chief Operations Officer of the Global infrastructure Hub – Formed by G20 to advance the delivery of sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure. www.adaptovate.com

In May 2023, ADAPTOVATE’s webinar “Leading through Change and Uncertainty” invited four leaders from Financial Services, Energy, and Healthcare industry in the Southeast Asia region to share their valuable advice on this topic. The whole conversation was moderated by Brigitte Odgers-Jewell, Partner of ADAPTOVATE. Please enjoy this recording of the event. Our Guests: Brittney Gray Head, CCIB Delivery Ways of Working, Enterprise Transformation Standard Chartered Bank Steven Yudiyatho Senior VP of Human Capital Strategy PT Bank Mandiri Veena Kalia Senior Project Manager SEAT and Wider Asia Haleon, Singapore Michael Casio Head of Agile | Enterprise Agile Coach Energy Development Corporation, Phillippines

In the latest episode of The Backlog Podcast by ADAPTOVATE we are celebrating World Autism Day on April 2. "Just because someone is diagnosed with autism, doesn't mean they can't add so much value to the workplace. These are brilliant individuals, who performance can often proceed the norm" - MariAnn Gattelaro. In 1980, Autism diagnoses were approximately four in 10,000. In the 90s, that number jumped to one in 2,500, while later in the decade one in 1,000 children were diagnosed. The numbers are now at one in 36 children being diagnosed on the spectrum. To celebrate World Autism Day, our leader of People & Culture Lené Marx joined Mariann Gattelaro, a licensed professional counsellor supervisor, in a fascinating conversation that helps us understand how workplaces can ensure neurodiversity is not only supported , but celebrated in the hiring process and our workplaces. You can listen to the podcast of The BackLog by ADAPTOVATE wherever you listen to your pods, or watch on our Youtube Channel. www.adaptovate.com www.youtube.com/adaptovate Recommendations: https://daivergent.com/ https://www.templegrandin.com/ Articles: https://hbr.org/2017/05/neurodiversity-as-a-competitive-advantage https://changecatalyst.co/tim-goldstein/ https://shows.acast.com/autism-at-work

Teach For America (TFA) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to find, develop, and support a network of leaders, including teachers, to end educational inequity in America. For ADAPTOVATEs commitment to Pledge 1% in this recent engagement, ADAPTOVATE and TFA ran a design sprint to derive a prototype solution to address declining teach retention rates.  TFA's Matt Boerner joins ADAPTOVATE's Inay Johnson to discuss more about TFA's focus. https://www.adaptovate.com/pledge-1-percent/teach-for-america/ https://www.adaptovate.com/pledge-1-percent/

D. Ray Freeman is TRIBES Managing Director. TRIBE is an agile community created by ADAPTOVATE. Ray sits down with our Los Angeles partner Nate Nelson to discuss 5 tips for new business owners for starting a consulting business.

We celebrate International Women's Day 2022 with our special edition of our monthly interview The Back Story. In this interview we invited two of our senior team in a wide ranging conversation, discussing careers, work life integration, and what does success mean to them personally. Caitilin Studdert is our Chief Operating Officer and in this months The Back Story, Caitilin interviews Jude Rajkumar one of our senior consultants in Australia. For further information about ADAPTOVATE and to read further The Back Story's visit www.adaptovate.com

In this episode of The Backlog one of our Partners in Australia Steve Walton sits down in conversation with Dave Gumley our Growth Partner. In this insightful discussion,we hear first hand on how businesses can future proof themselves for 2022.

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 ADAPTOVATE's commitment to Pledge 1% (www.pledge1percent.com) we are working with a range of communities and not-for-profits to assist in their businesses. :::: Links: https://www.plan.org.au/ https://www.pledge1percent.org/ https://www.adaptovate.com/ :::: Video sections: 01:00 - Susanne Legenas role at Plan International Australia 03:54 - How has the pandemic impacted "giving" trends ? 05:55 - Transformations for PLAN 07:37 - OKRS - How ADAPTOVATE helped with implementing OKRS into PLAN 12:54 - Sustaining new ways of working 16:53 - Advice for other Not-for-profits needing new ways of working 18:50 - Podcast and Books recommendations

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 Twitter.

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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 Galloway https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/the-prof-g-show-with-scott-galloway Business Breakdown https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-breakdowns/id1559120677 Avi Recommendations: Brene Brown Dare to Lead - https://open.spotify.com/show/3oEPsPKDhPVoNNL7pH5db6?si=7Pqlk0uvQ1iRj1hCQ8uZwg&dl_branch=1 Vida Recommendations: This is HCD https://www.thisishcd.com/ Brownyn Recommendations: Masters of Scale https://mastersofscale.com/ Power of Ten https://www.polaine.com/podcasts

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 Design Thinking and human-centred-design evangelist, Chris works with large, publicly traded companies to embed Agile ways of working that support sustainable innovation and customer value delivery. Chris is also a long-time member of the Duct Tape Marketing Consulting Network and acts as the International Leader, helping grow the brand outside North America." Links: https://sparklabconsulting.com/blog/ - Sara Nay is found of Spark Lab Consulting https://www.adaptovate.com - The ADAPTOVATE website - Contact us!

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 Ahead Charles Tan introduces Business Agility 01:57, What is Different About Agile? 4 different dimensions 04:06, 1. Business Value 04:11, 2. Risk 05:02, 3. Visibility 05:55, 4. Adaptability 06:39, Chelsea Bates delivers Iterative Delivery 08:01, What does Business Agility mean in Capital Projects - overview 11:07, Business Agility with Business Functions overview 11:54, Greg Skinner - Introduction to panellists 13:01, What does Business Agility mean to you - Polly 14:45, What does Business Agility mean to you - Jon 15:32, What does Business Agility mean to you - Oirat 17:04, Impact of Business Agility - Jon 18:15, Impact of Business Agility - Oirat 20:44, Impact of Business Agility - Polly 24:30, The switch between styles - Kanban and Scrum - Jon at BHP 25:51, Be Agile to Deploy Agile - Polly 28:53, Kanban vs Agile- - Oirat 30:34, What were the surprises you found - Oirat 31:31, What surprised you - Polly 32:22, What surprised you - Jon 33:13, What were the key reasons your organization started on Agile Journey -Jon 37:07, What were the key reasons your organization started on Agile Journey - Oirat 39:27 What were the key reasons your organization started on Agile Journey - Polly 40:25 Beyond Covid - how do you sustain - Jon 41:09 What are the key benefits you've seen - Polly 43:10 Key Benefits - Oirat 43:57 Key Benefits - Jon 45:39 Charles -Agile allows you to say no 48:29 Q & A - what does agility look like on a mine site? 49:56 What does agility look like on a mine site - Polly 51:17 What does agility look like on a mine site - Oirat 51:51 Examples - polly 53:11 Examples - Oirat 54:26 Examples - Jon 55:06 ADAPTOVATE.com

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 expert POV on the major trends in the industry. #smallbusinessbanking Notes: www.adaptovate.com www.efma.com

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 science technology engineering and math. In the last 4 years Susan has been involved in developing the programme Women for STEM, to encourage girls and women to consider a career in STEM and study at Ontario Tech. The Women For Stem programme has three pillars, Scholarship, Mentorship, Celebrate. Video links: Ontario Tech University 01:15​ Women for STEM programme 03:10​ Why was Women for STEM created 05:31​ What legacy will the programme have 11:40​ The first cohort for STEM will be graduating in 2022/2023. ................................................................. To learn more: Women for STEM https://giving.ontariotechu.ca/ways-t...​ Women for STEM council https://giving.ontariotechu.ca/ways-t...​ ...................................................................... You can also watch this podcast over at ADAPTOVATE You Tube Channel. Just search ADAPTOVATE.

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/ - Ray Freeman's own podcast Leaders Edge Inc https://www.leadersedgeinc.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-affiliate link]

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/A2vc4bhB2Qc Visit www.adaptovate.com

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 our YouTube Channel Part 1 https://youtu.be/HzzHXiKc7oY Part 2 https://youtu.be/A2vc4bhB2Qc

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.tribeagile.com (TRIBE. A Community of Contractors)

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 podcast Thriving Culture - wherever you listen to your pods.

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 Ray Freeman was inspired to create The D Ray Freeman Model. It's his initiative to address systemic racism and help black people get ahead in live faster. He uses Agile theories and lessons to impart his own experience and is creating a network of mentors to build up the community. We are proud to be able to work with Ray on this initative and will provide ongoing support in teaming up with The D Ray Freeman Model to assist young black people get ahead in life. In this episode we learn about Ray's early career, including being a muso in Rap bands, (including some pretty famous names), all the way through to a family tragedy, from which he was able to find his way through grief using Agile methods. Ray has written a book about that experience. (notes below). Thanks for listening and don't forget to like and leave a review. If you'd like to watch this podcast - the video can be found at our YouTube Channel Show Notes: www.adaptovate.com www.tribeagile.com www.drayfreeman.com D Ray Freeman's book - Agile Changed My Life Show Chapters: 01:01 - Intro 01:55 - Black Lives Matter 05:01 - Mom 08:46 - Music and Rap 13:26 - The D Ray Freeman Model 18:29 - Book Agile Changed My Life 20:21 - Agile in life. Agile in a bottle. 24:54 - TRIBE

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 especially interesting as Frank works with Hyatt, a large global organisation, yet one that is a fantastic example of where the leadership is committed to Agile ways of working. Frank explains the three main facets of his role as: 1. Helping design and influence the operating model for the digital organisation. "We're in the throws of an Agile transformation at Hyatt and we're constantly iterating on how we working and what our teams structures look like" he says. 2. Help guide the day to day product portfolio of the four teams 3. Help the collective mindset of the organizationwith Agility and drive new ways of working. Frank recommends the podcast "This is Product Management, " , but also highly recommends these influencers and thought leaders -Marty Keagan, Jeff Patton, Barry O'Reilly, among others he mentions in the podcast. http://www.adaptovate.com

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 families in highly disadvantaged communities. They bring together, through local schools, the resources children and families need to thrive - integrating high quality early learning, effective schooling, health and community services, and adult education, training and employment support in ways that meet the needs and help fulfill the aspirations of the community. Links: Jian Lee https://www.linkedin.com/in/jian-lee-b40019b2/ Keita Matsumoto https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsumotok/ Our Place https://ourplace.org.au/

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, culture, organisational strategy and design, large scale change and business transactions. The projects can be big or small; their focus is on care for people, simplifying complexity and identifying the key actions required to survive and thrive. As CEO and Director at the Gomo Foundation, Jo leads a team which is committed to supporting girls in Africa to realise their potential. They do this by providing high school education to girls in Zimbabwe. They are at an exciting stage of growth. A little while ago as part of ADAPTOVATE's commitment to Pledge 1 Percent, we worked with Jo and GOMO Foundation to set up a virtual agile PMO (Project Management Office) and align the leadership team on priorities for the Foundation. Gomo Foundation provides education opportunities for young women in Africa with potential, so they can drive change in their developing communities. They are proud to be working towards welcoming 50 young women into education by 2020. One of the challenges they face as a not for profit staffed entirely by volunteers is managing their program virtually so everyone is aligned and is working with the same up to date information. Setting up a virtual agile PMO will help keep the team of volunteers aligned and focussed. Episode links: Podcast recommendations - Revisionist History - Malcom Gladwell How to Fail with Elizabeth Day Jo McConnell at LinkedIn Jian Lee at LinkedIn Gomo Foundation Website Pledge 1% ADAPTOVATE www.adaptovate.com www.adaptovate.com/podcasts/ www.medium.com/adaptovate www.medium.com/the-backlog-agile-conversations/ www.facebook.com/adaptovate www.instagram.com/global_adaptovate www.twitter.com/adaptovate/

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 Resources / People & Culture and in particular coaching and D&I. In this special episode Kayla and Veronica explore what Covid-19 means in the context of Diversity and Inclusion. They discuss the positive and negative outcomes regarding COVID-19's impact on Diversity and Inclusion globally and what may happen next. Mentioned in the podcast: Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-pressing-pause-diversity-inclusion-because-never-got-felicity/?trackingId=yrfQFPCIR%2BqlX80BG3akuw%3D%3D Article: (not mentioned in podcast, however Veronica recommended this post the conversation) https://neuroleadership.com/your-brain-at-work/focus-diversity-inclusion-during-crisis?utm_campaign=Your%20Brain%20at%20Work%20-%20Blog&utm_content=127485451&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-2886924 Harvard implicit associations: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/australia/takeatest.html The Privilege Walk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD5f8GuNuGQ Recommended Podcast : Potential Pyschology by Ellen Jackson https://www.potential.com.au/podcast Contact... LinkedIn: www.adaptovate.com/company/adaptovate/ Twitter: @adaptovate Facebook: @adaptovate Website: www.adaptovate.com

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 instructor and a photographer on a cruiseship. She chats with Nate about her journey that found her in Singapore working for ADAPTOVATE. Brigitte shares how Agile has changed over the years including the tools that have been used over the years and what her experience is now. ADAPTOVATE is a global consulting firm specialising in Agile methodology and New Ways of Working. Contact... LinkedIn: www.adaptovate.com/company/adaptovate/ Twitter: @adaptovate Facebook: @adaptovate Website: www.adaptovate.com