Leadership Episodes

Nov. 10, 2020

Goodbye, 9 to 5. Hello, Flexible Workspace!

Aligning technology and culture to enable flexible work, a holistic digital approach to connecting with customers during the pandemic, and more on this episode of Digital Workspace Works.
Guest: Alex Clifford
Dec. 7, 2020

Powering Health Science Research Through Digital Innovation

An interview with Eileen Jennings-Brown, Head of Technology at Wellcome, about what the digital workspace means, improving digital experiences, tackling legacy tech, and more.
Dec. 14, 2020

Digital's Impact on Recruitment + LinkedIn Advice

Ryan chats with Warren Beazley, Founder of Edison Hill Search and Search Consultant for CTOs and senior tech leaders
Dec. 21, 2020

How to Succeed with Agile + Embracing Uncertainty

Ryan interviews Jacqui Rigby, Founder and Director of Rigby Pollitt Associates, about the benefits and pitfalls of implementing an agile methodology
Guest: Jacqui Rigby
Dec. 28, 2020

Leadership Styles that Foster Innovation with Eileen Jennings-Brown

A follow-up conversation with repeat guest Eileen Jennings-Brown on techniques for becoming a better leader.
Jan. 11, 2021

Apple Watch & Oura Ring Review | Using Tech to Build Healthier Habits

What we like and dislike about health/wellness devices & how we've adjusted our health routines
Feb. 1, 2021

Why Technology Won't Solve Your Problems

Adapting through crisis, why hierarchies can be useful, and empowering leadership
March 1, 2021

Leveraging Workplace Personality Dynamics & The Essence of Business Value

What can personality and meeting analytics tell us about how to work more effectively? And how can organizations design systems to drive dispersed employees towards meaningful goals?
March 8, 2021

Workplace Resilience and Wellbeing

Diane Nield, Director of Lead Coach Manage, discusses the workplace resilience and wellbeing (WRAW) framework and importance of establishing work-life boundaries.
Guest: Diane Nield
March 29, 2021

Advantages of Interim or Fractional CIOs

What part-time CIO work is, who it's right for, and how to find the right opportunity
April 19, 2021

The Big Burnout Problem

With 9 out of 10 workers reporting feelings of burnout, what should businesses be doing differently?
May 17, 2021

Joining the Dots for Digital Inclusion

Freddie Quek, CTO at Times Higher Education, explains the movement to eradicate digital poverty in the UK and how IT leaders can get involved.
Guest: Freddie Quek
June 7, 2021

IT for a Premier League football club

James Grove, head of IT for Southampton Football Club, discusses the unique technology requirements of elite sports
Guest: James Grove
June 21, 2021

Digital Nomad: Cape Town

Breathtaking views, penguins, wine, and Teams calls
July 19, 2021

How Being the Office Clown Could Help Your Career

Research shows it pays to be funny at work (if you manage to avoid these pitfalls).
July 26, 2021

The Value of Anonymous Employee Feedback for Hybrid Workplaces

From #MeToo to 2021's Great Resignation, failure to listen and respond to employees' concerns has clear social and economic costs.
Aug. 2, 2021

Saving Lives Through Digital Transformation

Danny Attias, CIO for a blood cancer charity, shares his journey with leading digital transformation.
Guest: Danny Attias
Aug. 23, 2021

Building a Map to Navigate Digital Challenges in Policing

Wardley mapping, IT challenges in policing, and the importance of getting things done
Sept. 27, 2021

Business Process Automation for Better CX

In today's digital-first world, automating business processes is key to delivering better customer experiences.
Guest: Sean Sadler
Dec. 7, 2021

Setting Healthy Boundaries While Working Remotely

This week, Ryan and Heather discuss some of the pros and cons of blurry work-life boundaries for remote workers.
Dec. 20, 2021

Increasing Employee Happiness with Proactive Digital Workspace Strategies

This week, Ryan swaps stories with Mike Schumacher, founder of Lakeside Software. They discuss how the digital workspace has evolved, the importance of the endpoint, and the value of adopting proactive tools and processes.
Jan. 11, 2022

Power Problems

This week, Ryan and Heather chat about wildlife vacations, living with scheduled power outages, and the impact of SaaS on enabling remote work.
Jan. 18, 2022

Exploring Quantified Self Tech

In this episode, Ryan and Heather discuss devices and apps that help you monitor your health.
Jan. 25, 2022

Could the Xbox Be a Work Device?

This week, we discuss Microsoft's metaverse plays, writing at work, and four-day workweek experiments.