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The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE
by ADAPTOVATE
In each episode, one of our ADAPTOVATE team, chats with our guest to discuss the world of business, tech and strategy. Our guests are from all different industries around the globe. ADAPTOVATE is an business agility consulting business, with offices throughout the world. We specialize in strategic implementation of the latest ideas and tech. Specialties include AI, Sustainability ambitions and Strategy to Execution.
Episodes
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Paul McNamara on Why 78% of Executives Know Their AI Strategy But Still Can't Execute It
Every executive says they know where AI needs to take their business. So why are so few actually getting there? In this episode, Paul McNamara, CEO of ADAPTOVATE, joins Douglas Ross (CEO of Enterprise AI) to unpack new research on the widening gap between AI ambition and AI execution. Paul…
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The Intelligence Gap Corporates Can't Afford to Ignore - In conversation with Charlie Ross
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...
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What Would Your Business Look Like If AI Was Native From Day One?
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…
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Change Isn’t the Add-On—It Is the Transformation
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...
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The Emotional Economics of Loyalty: Why Points Matter Less Than Trust in 2026
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,...
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Why Most OKRs Fail — and How to Use Them to Actually Execute Strategy in 2026
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
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Driving Your Network with a Relationship Framework - feat. Julia Palmer
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/...
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How Organizations Can Fast-Track AI, Agility & Build the Workforce of the Future
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...
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Anthony Minichiello on habits, setbacks, and the journey from Roosters captain to business leader.
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...
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Tech is Not Transformation: How AI Fails Without Business-Led Change
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...
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NAIDOC 2025: First Nations Workforce, First Nations Wisdom
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...
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Leading Change with Purpose: Paul McNamara on Transformation That Sticks
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.
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ADAPTOVATE Celebrated Pride Month
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...
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What neuroscience reveals about resilient minds & adaptive organisations - Leading through uncertainty
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...
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The Hidden Barriers to AI Adoption: Why Your Leadership, Culture & Ecosystem are Failing AI
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...
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Laura Scott & Guests - Managing Health and Wellbeing in a High-pressure Career
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...
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Dustin McClung from Gadali sits down with Laura Scott
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,...
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International Women's Day 2025 - Global Head of People and Culture - Lené Marx
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/
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Laura Scott and Kath Haigh - From Big firm to boutique firm
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...
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Australian Leaders Panel - Leadership in Dynamic Times
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...
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Leadership In Times of Change and Uncertainty
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…
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Autism in the workplace - World Austim Day. Lené Marx in conversation with Mariann Gattelaro
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" -...
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Pledge 1 Percent - Inaya Johnson in conversation with Teach For America's Matt Boerner
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…
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TRIBE's D Ray Freeman in conversation with LA ADAPTOVATE Partner Nate Nelson
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.
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COO Caitilin Studdert and Senior consultant Jude Rajkumar in conversation
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...
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Steve Walton and David Gumley in conversation
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.
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Plan International Australia CEO in Conversation - Susanne Legena
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...
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How to introduce yourself like a boss by D Ray Freeman
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
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Brittanys Backpack Ministry Pledge 1 Percent hosted by Ray Freeman
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...
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Reshaping the future post-pandemic
Hosted by USA ADAPTOVATE
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Human Centred Design Thought Leaders - Design Thinking Trends
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 /...
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The Agency Spark - Sara Nay talks with Chris MacLeod
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...
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Business Agility - How Not to blow a billion dollars in Energy and Mining
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...
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SME at a Glance - EFMA Guest episode
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).…
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ADAPTOVATE presents Laura Piccardi from Uppy
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…
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Karen Chan talks with Susan McGovern
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…
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Ray Freeman talks with Saytina Vielot
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...
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Ray Freeman talks with Joanne Trotta
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...
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Agile Talks with Steve Walton and Alan Trivedi - Leadership and Product Owners
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…
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Agile Talks with Steve Walton and Alan Trivedi
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:...
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Agile Talks - Steve Walton and Alan Trivedi discuss 2021 agile themes - part 2
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...
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Agile Talks - Steve Walton and Alan Trivedi discuss 2021 agile themes - part 1
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...
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Sean Woon Talks with Doug Ross
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…
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Ray Freeman talks with Paddy Dhanda
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...
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Sean Woon talks with Ray Freeman
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...
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Nate Nelson talks with Frank Kazas
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...
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Katie Cordes talks with Doug Ross - co-founder of ADAPTOVATE
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,...
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Jian Lee talks with Keita Matsumoto from Our Place
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...
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Jian Lee talks with Jo McConnell from GOMO Foundation
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…
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Kayla Cartwright talks with Veronica Millen - an executive coach specialising in Diversity and Inclusion
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...
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In each episode, one of our ADAPTOVATE team, chats with our guest to discuss the world of business, tech and strategy. Our guests are from all different industries around the globe. ADAPTOVATE is an business agility consulting business, with offices throughout the world. We specialize in strategic implementation of the latest ideas and tech. Specialties include AI, Sustainability ambitions and Strategy to Execution.
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