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48. Activating Data in Commercial Real Estate Nov 09, 2022

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Modern companies are built on complex layers of data that run throughout several teams. Small mistakes can bleed money at astonishing rates. It now takes more than Excel sheets to successfully track data - and that’s especially true for a complex industry like commercial real estate..
In this episode, Quickbase’s Vice President, Solutions Marketing James Boye Doe explains how his team uses a holistic approach to integrate a company's data into simple solutions based around their needs. Join us as we discuss:
- Understanding Key Performance Indicators
- Tailoring Data Systems and Workflows
- Finding an Organization’s Single Source of Truth
- Tackling Commercial Real Estate’s Challenges

47. Manufacturing Success in a Digital Workplace Oct 26, 2022

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The digital workplace often puts company teams in silos that makes growth inconsistent and team success difficult to navigate.
In this episode, Mark Beckmann, Director of Manufacturing Industry Solutions at Microsoft, shares the importance of finding the one source of truth for your company, and how to create visibility across teams. Join us as we discuss:
- Focusing sustainability in problem solving
- Educating workers for new processes
- Learning from failures

46. Agility starts with People Oct 12, 2022

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For companies to successfully implement new technologies into their current processes, they must first give their team members the tools they need to understand and implement them.
In this episode, Global Business Transformation Officer at Sidel Marco Piccio shares how he has helped businesses across industries shift towards a person-first culture of agility that allows for steady, sustainable growth.
Join us as we discuss:
- Mixing empathy with methodology
- Communicating a vision across teams
- Facilitating training and feedback

45. Embracing Continuous Improvement Sep 06, 2022

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Construction is the backbone of society. Without people working tirelessly to meet the needs of expanding infrastructure, we would be without schools, hospitals, roads and much more.
(alt: Buildings and infrastructure help to energize communities. From hospitals to stadiums and airports, corporate headquarters, power plants, tunnels and bridges, the construction industry works tirelessly to connect, improve and meet the needs of society.)
In this episode, Robert Penney, National Director of Continuous Improvement at Skanska , explains the complexities of managing large-scale projects and the importance of caring for workers during jobs.
Join us as we discuss:
Chasing efficient, continuous improvement
Finding purpose in a challenge
Considering all potential impacts of a project

43. Automating Complex Systems Jun 29, 2022

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Everyone has had a project grow too big too quickly. Even large companies struggle to stay innovative without overwhelming their staff and resources.
Justin Torrence, Founder of Jaybird Technologies, helps companies build applications to manage their complex problems by automating custom processes and streamlining systems of production.
In today’s episode we discuss:
Establishing a minimal viable project
Adapting while producing
Following achievable milestones
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42. Supercharging Digital Transformation Using the DAP Strategy May 11, 2022

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It’s time for organizations to rethink how they approach digital transformation programs.
Our guest, Raj Sundarason, Founder of The DAP Strategist, shares where most organizations go wrong, how they should think about value frameworks, and why digital adoption is the fuel that drives successful digital transformation.
We discuss:
How the DAP strategy helps accelerate value realization
3 things organizations need to succeed at digital transformation
Why you need to establish logical pit stops along the journey
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PRODUCTION NOTES
Audio Issues:
[00:07] — episode starts
[00:12] — after “your host” cut to 00:20 “In this episode, we’re joined by…”
[00:40] — some cross talk
[18:10] — after “makes sense.” cut to 18:20 “We can’t solve it at source because we can’t…”
[48:07] — episode ends

41. Embracing ESG Values to Improve the World Apr 27, 2022

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Over the last few years, the only constant in the world of supply chain and procurement has been change. To navigate the evolving landscape, you must be ready to think the unthinkable, get comfortable with being uncomfortable, and embrace an agile mindset.
Tania Seary, Founder at Procurious, is a firm believer in building processes and systems that enable you to change quickly at a moment’s notice.
She shares why technology is so important to adopting that organizational change in mindset and why procurement has an important role to play in driving ESG initiatives.
We discuss:
- What has changed in procurement since the start of the pandemic
- How technologies like blockchain provide much-needed visibility
- The impact of sustainability and ESG initiatives
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40. Laying the Groundwork for the Circular Supply Chain Apr 13, 2022

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In the linear economy, waste is inevitable.
Not only is there metaphorical waste in the form of process inefficiencies, but there’s actual, literal waste, unused materials that get released and harm our environment.
It’s time for us to become better stewards of our materials and reroute that waste back into the process.
That’s what Sneha Kumari, Head of Industry Trends at Circular Supply Chain Network, believes. A 10-year veteran of supply chains, she shares her thoughts on the value of the circular supply chain and how it can benefit a business’ bottom line.
We discuss:
How supply chains make an impact in the circular economy
Implementation challenges and small steps you can take to start
What the supply chain of the future will look like
Resources we mentioned during the show:
Circular Supply Chain Transition Model
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39. Cracking the Challenges of Digital Transformation with Nate Greenberg Sep 21, 2021

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This week we're joined by Nate Greenberg, director of information technology for Mono County and the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. Mono County has been recognized a number of times for their digital transformation efforts. We learn how Nate's team built a flexible tech stack which enabled them to move government services online, quickly, during the Covid-19 pandemic,. Nate also shares what projects his team are planning in the next stage of Mono County's digital transformation Learn more about Mono County's story: https://www.quickbase.com/blog/how-mono-county-cracked-the-challenges-of-digital-transformation-with-quickbaseConnect with Nate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-greenberg-7581b723/

38. Scaling Operations for Human Rights Advocacy with Mike Pasquale Aug 31, 2021

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How can technology help increase the impact an organization makes to a community? That's the question this week's guest, Mike Pasquale, finds solutions for every day as Director of Program Quality Improvement at the Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) in Syracuse, New York.This week, Mike and Shannon talk about how CCA has increased data literacy on their teams and used tech platforms to improve their operations–and help more people in their communities–through better data collection, tracking, and reporting.Learn more about CCA's mission to invest in community-based services – not incarceration – to keep communities safe and allow them to thrive. https://www.communityalternatives.orgConnect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pasquale-70690b140/

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