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Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Phillip Schupp, Reliability Engineering Manager at Mauser Packaging Solutions about "eMaint Deployment". Overview At Fluke's Xcelerate 2026 event, Phillip Schupp from Mauser Packaging Solutions discussed his role in implementing eMaint x5 across 17 facilities, training over 300 users. Phillip highlighted the challenges of migrating from the legacy system Hippo, emphasizing the importance of executive buy-in and a well-prepared team. He noted improvements in PM compliance and completion rates post-implementation. Phillip also shared his focus on rolling out a predictive program enterprise-wide, leveraging new tools like the II 905 acoustic imager and TI 75 plus thermal imager. The goal is to make the program self-funded and expand its reach. Outline Fluke's Xcelerate Event Overview Scott introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting Fluke's Xcelerate event.The event featured high-energy keynotes, hands-on predictive maintenance tools, and breakthrough AI diagnostics.Xcelerate proved to be a launch pad for smarter, faster, and more reliable operations.Listeners are encouraged to visit fluke.com for more information. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott is dedicated to transferring industry-focused innovations and trends.The podcast aims to highlight the men and women who keep the world moving.Listeners are encouraged to put on their hard hats and work boots. Welcome to Xcelerate 2026 Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast, broadcasting from Xcelerate 2026.The podcast celebrates industry professionals who innovate, collaborate, and solve problems daily.Scott mentions the presence of Fluke technology solutions at the event.Phillip Schupp from Mauser Packaging Solutions is introduced as the first guest. Phillip Schupp's Background and Role Phillip Schupp introduces himself as a reliability professional with a background in maintenance.He manages enterprise systems for Mauser Packaging Solutions, overseeing 24-25 sites across North America.Phillip led the implementation of eMaint x5 at 17 facilities last year, training over 300 users.He is currently working on migrating six remaining facilities to x5 from a legacy system called Hippo. Implementation of eMaint x5 Phillip discusses the challenges and successes of implementing eMaint x5 at Mauser.The project was driven by the need to replace the outdated Hippo system by December 2025.The implementation involved a 12-week Golden Master setup, followed by a site-by-site rollout.Phillip highlights the importance of executive buy-in and the involvement of reliability and operations teams. Challenges and Strategies in Implementation Phillip shares the challenges faced during the implementation, including data quality issues from the legacy system.He created a separate entity in eMaint to store legacy data for compliance purposes.The implementation team conducted a customer success factor workshop to refine their approach.Phillip emphasizes the importance of using standards based on best practices from different sites. Benefits of eMaint x5 Implementation Phillip notes that the implementation has led to more consistent and effective PMs.The compliance and completion rate of PMs have improved, as the focus shifted from quantity to quality.The new system has helped manage work orders better and prioritize tasks more effectively.Phillip plans to roll out a predictive program enterprise-wide, using new tools like the II 905 acoustic imager and TI 75 plus thermal imager. Future Focus and Predictive Program Phillip's new focus is on rolling out a predictive program enterprise-wide.He has already seen cost savings and success stories from pilot sites.The goal is to make the predictive program self-funded and justify headcount to expand the program.Phillip has been collaborating with industry experts to refine the predictive program. Closing Remarks and Contact Information Scott congratulates Phillip on his successful implementation and predictive program rollout.Phillip shares his contact information for listeners interested in learning more about eMaint and predictive programs.The podcast encourages listeners to reach out to Phillip for insights and advice on implementing reliability and predictive programs.The episode concludes with a reminder to stay tuned for future conversations on the Industrial Talk podcast. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of one of the busiest stretches I've had in a while, including the AI realization that's changing how I run my company and why I believe every business owner is about to be forced to choose a side. I'll share what it's been like building out my in-person office, training a brand-new team, and committing to a content experiment, all while staying focused halfway through the year. I'm also getting honest about the seasons where there's simply too much to do, what I let fall to the bottom of the list on purpose, and the one thing I protect no matter what. If summer has you wondering how to keep growing without running yourself into the ground, this one's for you.
On this episode of What Are You Good At (a THINK Business & Sales series)… Jeff Gunsberg and I sat down with Henry King, author of Autonomous: Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI for Strategies and Digital Labor, for one of the most eye-opening AI conversations we've had on the show. Henry has spent years inside Accenture, Salesforce, and the consulting world — giving him a rare lens on how fast business is changing and what leaders must prepare for next. We talked about: Why the last 3–6 months of AI adoption have moved faster than the last few years. Why most people are still using ChatGPT like Google, and what that's costing them. Why the companies that win will be the ones bold enough to rethink everything: org charts, workflows, roles, and the relationship between humans and machines. And Henry breaks down exactly why we're about to see AI as digital colleagues, not just productivity tools. Top 3 Takeaways 1. Generative AI is not the finish line, it's the warm-up. The real disruption is agentic AI that performs work, makes decisions, and becomes part of the workforce. 2. The human advantage is shifting. We win with curiosity, imagination, empathy, and better questions, not effort or years of experience. 3. Leaders must design for movement, not stability. The dust isn't settling. The organizations that thrive will be the ones built for flexibility, experimentation, and constant reinvention. --- Henry King Innovation Strategist and Advisor | Co-author of best-selling books BOUNDLESS and AUTONOMOUS | ex-Salesforce, Deloitte Consulting, Accenture Leader in Innovation, Transformation and Technology. 30+ years experience helping companies meet their growth and transformation goals, both in the US and internationally, with expertise in i) Innovation Strategy and Management, ii) Digital Transformation, iii) Information Technology Leadership, Strategy, and Full Lifecycle Management iv)Thought Leadership, Writing and Teaching Co-author of the best selling book ""Boundless: A New Mindset for Unlimited Business Success"". Co-author of the upcoming book ""Autonomous: Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI-First Strategies and Digital Labor"". Specialties: Innovation Strategy, digital Transformation, Concept Development and Implementation, Customer Experience Optimization and Innovation, Capabilities Development, Organizing for Innovation, Innovation Management, Chief Information Officer, IT Strategy, Systems Development Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience Website: https://jondwoskin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jeff Gunsberg:Website: https://title-connect.com Connect with Henry King:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-king-88ba109/ *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.
Welcome to the kickoff of the Action Game series on The Empowered Team Podcast—where Kari Schneider dives into what actually drives results: action. In this solo episode, Kari unpacks the surprising science behind why high achievers and intelligent leaders are more likely to procrastinate—and what to do about it. What You'll Learn: Why overthinking is a strength (and how it turns into a trap) Learn how your brain's “prediction machine” can create decision loops that stall progress—and how to break free. The truth about perfectionism Discover why perfectionism isn't a high standard—it's procrastination in disguise, and how it leads to burnout instead of results. The research-backed method that increases follow-through by 200–300% Kari shares the powerful concept of implementation intention (when-then planning) and how it eliminates hesitation and drives consistent action. Key Insight: High performance isn't about more motivation—it's about clarity, structure, and making decisions your brain can execute. Memorable Quote: “Overthinking isn't weakness—it's intelligence without a deadline.” Take Action: Before you finish this episode, choose ONE thing you've been delaying—and decide exactly when and what action you'll take. If you're ready to stop circling and start executing, this episode will give you the clarity and momentum you've been missing. Key Research Links: Peter Gollwitzer — Implementation Intentions Core 1999 paper: https://www.prospectivepsych.org/sites/default/files/pictures/Gollwitzer_Implementation-intentions-1999.pdf Meta-analysis (94 studies): https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/goal_intent_attain.pdf Wikipedia overview (accessible summary): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Implementation_intention Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Vl1IDvYAAAAJ&hl=en Flett & Hewitt — Perfectionism & Procrastination Original multidimensional perfectionism paper (1991, PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2027080/ Perfectionism & procrastination chapter: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4899-0227-6_6 30-year review (2021): https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/features/cap-cap0000288.pdf #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformance #MindsetShift #Productivity #SelfMastery
Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post:In this episode, Anne Davis, an educational consultant for Nancy Larson Science, shares insights into the curriculum's development, implementation, and benefits for homeschooling and classroom settings. Discover how this science program supports student learning, teacher and parent confidence, and the importance of hands-on, spiral learning approaches.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Nancy Larson Science02:52 The Development of the Curriculum05:39 User-Friendly Design for Parents and Teachers08:26 Curriculum Structure and Purchase Options11:13 Flexibility in Homeschooling14:09 Implementation in Schools16:51 Support and Training for Educators19:38 The Importance of Early Science Education22:22 Secular Nature of the Curriculum23:05 Curriculum Flexibility and Individual Needs24:14 Teaching Multiple Ages Together25:20 Meeting Children Where They Are26:51 Learning Alongside Your Child27:28 Exploring Nature and Science28:11 Accessing Educational Resources29:56 The Importance of Non-Fiction Reading31:58 Critical Thinking and Application33:22 Hope in Homeschooling and Science EducationEpisode Highlights:Curriculum development and field testingHomeschooling and public school useHands-on and interactive science learningTeacher and parent support and trainingAlignment with national standardsQuotes:"Hope is about confidence in teaching science.""It's okay to fall back on what you've learned.""Knowing where to find information is a key skill."More on Anne Davis and Nancy Larson Science:Nancy Larson Science Website - https://www.nancylarsonpublishers.com/Peterson Tree Guides More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Questions? Email Us! kim@loveyourschool.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!Visit our Instagram HERE!This show has been produced by Love Your School WV.
Preview for Later Today: Francis Rose provides updates on Veterans Affairs' implementation of AI-driven electronic health records. He observes a decrease in reported systemic failures compared to previous years, indicating much improved technological integration across various federal agencies.
In this special edition of Diabetes Core Update, Neil Skolnik discusses PATHWEIGH, a novel obesity care process for primary care clinicians which has demonstrated a decrease in population weight gain. This special episode is sponsored with support from Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Leigh Perreault, MD, Professor of Pedicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO Reference: Perreault, L., Pan, Q., Rodriguez, C. et al. Implementation and effectiveness of a care process to prioritize weight management in primary care: a stepped-wedge cluster-randomized trial. Nat Med 32, 645–652 (2026).
In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, Miriam O'Day, AARC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, speaks with Ron Pasewald, BS, RRT, and Lexie Caraway, MBA, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, AE-C, RPFT, Co-Chairs of the AARC Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC) Task Force. They discuss the recent activation of the RCIC following the passage of legislation in more than 12 states, and the next steps for implementation that will benefit all respiratory therapists by easing interstate practice and increasing access to care.Send us your thoughts on this podcastThank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org
Why do so many organizations struggle to execute even the best strategies? According to research highlighted by the Project Management Institute, more than 60% of corporate boards now consider strategy execution their top oversight priority, while companies with weak execution lose nearly 40% of their strategy's potential value. Meanwhile, research referenced by Harvard Business School shows that only approximately 10% of executives successfully implement the majority of their strategic initiatives each year. (CJPI) In this episode, we sit down with Dre Baldwin, keynote speaker, former professional basketball player, and founder of Work On Your Game Inc., to explore why execution — not strategy — is often the real differentiator between success and failure. Known for his expertise in discipline, confidence, mental toughness, and personal initiative, Dre has built a global brand around helping professionals and organizations eliminate inconsistency and perform at a higher level. Through his “Work On Your Game” framework and his Execution Reliability Index (ERI), Dre teaches leaders how to close the gap between ideas and implementation by creating systems that drive accountability, structure, and repeatable results. Dre's story is just as compelling as his message. From being overlooked as a high school basketball player to building a nine-year professional basketball career and becoming a globally recognized speaker and author of 35 books, he has turned resilience into a blueprint for high performance. His content has been consumed more than 103 million times, and his daily MasterClass has generated over 7.3 million downloads. Throughout this conversation, Dre shares practical insights on: From boardrooms to entrepreneurs to high-performing teams, this episode delivers actionable lessons for anyone looking to execute at a higher level and create sustainable results. For more information: https://www.workonyourgame.com/work-on-your-game-is-the-operating-system-for-top-2-performers Follow: @drebaldwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John DiJulius explains why so many leaders believe their customer experience is improving while customers feel something very different. Summary: In this episode of The Customer Service Revolution Podcast, Denise Thompson and John DiJulius unpack one of the most dangerous gaps in business today: the difference between what leaders think customers are experiencing and what customers are actually feeling. A 2026 customer experience report referenced in the episode found that 66% of CX practitioners believe customer experience improved last year, while only 17% of consumers agree. That gap is not just a measurement issue. It is a leadership issue. John explains why survey scores, dashboards, and internal reports can create false confidence. He also discusses why customer feedback often fails to become customer intelligence, how silos distort the experience, and why frontline employees are often closest to the truth but least empowered to fix recurring friction points. The episode challenges leaders to stop judging customer experience from the conference room and start getting closer to the real customer journey. Companies that want to build loyalty, reduce friction, and create a true competitive advantage must measure what matters, listen to what customers are actually saying, and follow through with systems, standards, and accountability. Takeaways There is often a major gap between what companies think they are delivering and what customers actually experience. Leaders may be investing in CX, tracking scores, and launching initiatives, but customers may still not feel meaningful improvement. Survey scores alone are no longer enough. John argues that survey fatigue has made traditional feedback less reliable. Many customers do not complain; they simply leave. Customer feedback and customer intelligence are not the same. Feedback tells you how someone feels about an interaction. Customer intelligence helps you understand who the customer is, what they need, what they value, and where friction exists. Frontline employees often know the problems before leadership does. Contact center teams, sales teams, and customer-facing employees hear recurring complaints daily. The problem is that many companies lack a system to capture and act on that intelligence. Silos create customer experience breakdowns. Departments often optimize for their own numbers, but customers experience the company as one organization. Implementation is where most CX initiatives fail. Launching the idea is easy. Measuring, training, coaching, reinforcing, and holding people accountable is the hard part. Leaders need to become their own customers. Ordering your own product, calling your own contact center, testing your own digital journey, and experiencing your own process can expose friction dashboards miss. Customer experience is not a short-term ROI play. Cost-cutting, discounting, layoffs, and acquisitions may improve short-term numbers, but they can damage the long-term experience. AI can help leaders hear the real customer voice. Customer sentiment analysis can reveal recurring issues across calls, chats, emails, and support interactions without relying only on low-response surveys. The ultimate question is not, "Are we working on CX?" It is, "Would our customers say it is actually better?" Quotes "Customer experience can't be judged from the conference room alone." "If customers are not feeling the improvement, then the work isn't finished." "Survey scores can create false confidence if they are not connected to the real customer journey." "Feedback is one thing. Customer intelligence is another." "The frontline often knows where the friction is. The question is whether leadership has a system to hear it and fix it." "EX equals CX. What employees experience, customers will experience." "Don't just ask, 'Are we working on customer experience?' Ask, 'Would our customers say it is actually better?'" "Implementation is the hard part. Launching the idea is easy." "Some customers do not complain. They just quietly leave." "Leaders need to roll up their sleeves and get closer to the customer." Chapters List 00:00 – Introduction: The Gap Between CX Perception and Reality Denise introduces a major disconnect between what CX professionals believe and what consumers report feeling. 01:58 – Why Companies Think Experience Is Improving John explains why there may be a lag between CX initiatives and customer perception, but also why leaders may be missing the real experience. 03:43 – Why CX Initiatives Fail After Launch John discusses flavor-of-the-month initiatives, poor execution, and the importance of measurement, training, coaching, and accountability. 04:52 – How Leaders Become Disconnected from Customers John explains how growth, P&L pressure, and short-term decision-making can distance leaders from the actual customer experience. 06:54 – The Role of Silos in Customer Experience Gaps Denise and John discuss how departments can unintentionally create friction when they do not understand one another's impact on the customer. 08:48 – Signs of a Customer Experience Delusion John challenges companies that rely too heavily on surveys and NPS without understanding what those metrics may be missing. 10:26 – AI, Customer Sentiment, and Real-Time Intelligence John explains how AI can help companies identify recurring customer issues through calls, emails, chats, and sentiment analysis. 11:45 – Customer Feedback vs. Customer Intelligence John defines customer intelligence and explains why different customer avatars have different needs, expectations, and pain points. 14:14 – Why Companies Collect Feedback but Fail to Act Denise and John discuss why employees and customers stop giving feedback when nothing changes. 16:51 – How Leaders Can Stay Close Without More Surveys John recommends AI sentiment analysis, contact center focus groups, and direct conversations with frontline employees. 18:41 – Becoming Your Own Customer Denise shares an example of executives testing their own product experience and finding major improvements before launch. 20:04 – How to Know CX Strategy Is Working John explains the importance of a return-on-experience dashboard, employee energy, task forces, and internal alignment. 21:54 – Consulting CTA Denise explains how The DiJulius Group helps organizations uncover friction, build systems, and create consistency at scale. 22:43 – The Danger of Relying Only on Survey Scores John explains why low response rates and incomplete survey answers can distort the truth. 23:27 – What Companies Should Do This Quarter John recommends speaking directly with VIP customers, creating a CX champion, forming a task force, and following a proven methodology. 24:44 – Closing Challenge Denise challenges leaders to ask whether customers would say the experience is actually better. Links: The DiJulius Group Methdology: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/x-commandment-methodology/ Company Service Aptitude Test: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/c-sat-forms/individual-c-sat/ Schedule a Complimentary Call with one of our advisors: tdg.click/claudia Ask John! Submit your questions for John, to be aired on future episode: tdg.click/ask Customer Experience Executive Academy: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/project/cx-executive-academy/ Experience Revolution Membership: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Books: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/shop/ Contacts: Lindsey@thedijuliusgroup.com , Claudia@thedijuliusgroup.com If you want to learn how world-class organizations build cultures customers cannot live without, explore The Experience Revolution Membership. Inside the membership you'll gain access to livestream workshops, practical frameworks, and proven strategies used by organizations around the world. Learn more at https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Learn More If your organization is working to improve customer experience but struggling to connect it to measurable business outcomes, The DiJulius Group can help. Visit: https://thedijuliusgroup.com Listen to more episodes: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/the-customer-service-revolution-podcast/ Subscribe We talk about topics like this each week; be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.
Send us Fan MailHave you been "about to start exercising" for longer than you'd like to admit? You're not lazy — you're human. And that's exactly the problem this episode solves.In Part 1 of this two-part series, we're ditching the motivation myth and replacing it with something that actually works: a simple, research-backed system that takes the decision-making out of exercise entirely. Because the hardest part of working out isn't doing it — it's deciding whether to do it.We're covering three practical strategies: how to track your movement so your brain stays in the game, how to pre-decide your "when and where" so you stop negotiating with yourself at the worst possible moment, and how to set up your environment so starting feels almost effortless.No gym membership required. No perfect schedule. Just a system your brain can actually follow.Don't miss Part 2 next week — that's where we talk about how to make your brain WANT to come back to exercise again and again. Quote of the week: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." — Aristotle1. Self-Monitoring / Tracking (Meta-Analysis) Michie, S., Abraham, C., Whittington, C., McAteer, J., & Gupta, S. (2009). Effective techniques in healthy eating and physical activity interventions: A meta-regression. Health Psychology, 28(6), 690–701.2. Implementation Intentions ("If-Then" Planning — Columbia University) Gollwitzer, P. M., & Sheeran, P. (2006). Implementation intentions and goal achievement: A meta-analysis of effects and processes. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, 38, 69–119.3. Activation Energy / Environment Design (Habit Formation) Duhigg, C. (2012). The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. Random House. (draws on MIT behavioral research)Fogg, B. J. (2019). Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. (Stanford behavioral design)Let's go, let's get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
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The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: What Is Invoice Lifecycle Management? Maximizing ROI & Minimizing Risk (Jason Kurtz, CEO of Basware) Your Biggest Fraud Risk Is Right After Go-Live We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. Learn more about Basware here: https://hubs.ly/Q04g-2pz0
*In this session of Pedal to the Metal: Q2 Is Go Time, Heather Harrow sits down with Mike Cannata from Merchant Cost Consulting (MCC) to break down how independent pharmacies can reduce credit card processing fees and uncover hidden costs that quietly eat away at margins every single month.* **Show Notes:** 1. **Introduction** [0:00] 2. **Overview of the Newsletter and Profit Matrix** [2:27] 3. **Mike Cannata's Introduction and Merchant Cost Consulting Overview** [5:13] 4. **Challenges and Benefits of Reducing Credit Card Fees** [12:41] 5. **Process and Implementation of Merchant Cost Consulting Services** [18:29] 6. **Conclusion and Encouragement to Join Pharmacy Badass University** [22:08] ----- #### **Becoming a Badass Pharmacy Owner Podcast is a Proud to be a part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network**
ANTIC Episode 128 - Stepping in a Pile of 800XLs In this episode of ANTIC The Atari 8-Bit Computer Podcast… special guest Rob McMullen (Player/Missile Podcast) joins us to talk about all the Atari 8-bit news; such as new and updated emulators, Jumpman level editor, Club Med and the Atari, and a whole lot more! READY! Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kay's Book "Terrible Nerd" New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge Atari interview discussion thread on AtariAge Interview index: here ANTIC Facebook Page AHCS Eaten By a Grue Next Without For What we've been up to AltirraSDL - https://github.com/ilmenit/AltirraSDL Fujisan - https://github.com/pedgarcia/fujisan Jumpman Reverse Engineering: https://playermissile.com/jumpman/notes.html Player Missile Podcast https://playermissile.com/ Audacity AI noise reduction plugin (Windows) - https://github.com/intel/openvino-plugins-ai-audacity VCF East - https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/ VCF Pacific Northwest - https://vcfpnw.org/ Computer Museum Tour - (https://icm.museum/) Connections Museum in Seattle - (https://www.telcomhistory.org/) Games Computers Play and Fujinet? https://forums.atariage.com/topic/132176-games-computers-play-inc-multiplayer-online-game/page/3/#findComment-5831081 Further discussion on fujinet discord https://discord.gg/7MfFTvD Jumpman Level Editor: https://www.savetz.com/jumpman/ Discussion - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/252267-jumpman-hacking/page/6/#findComment-5841022 The PowerPad by Chalkboard Inc.: Review in Creative Computing - https://www.atarimagazines.com/creative/v9n10/52_The_legend_of_the_pad_of_.php Kay's interview with Robert Leyland, who programmed AtariArtist, KoalaPainter, and MicroIllustrator (along with Steve Dompier) - https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interview-450-robert-leyland-atariartist-koalapainter-microillustrator New & Updated Games "Drwal": Course 6502 culminates in a full game for Atari 8-bit - https://www.atariteca.net.pe/2026/05/drwal-curso-de-6502-culmina-en-un-juego.html "Tetris VBXE" revolutionizes the classic puzzle on Atari 8-bit - https://www.atariteca.net.pe/2026/05/tetris-vbxe-revoluciona-el-puzzle.html Las Vegas Video Poker by Ditto - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/389522-game-las-vegas-video-poker/ Develop your own Scott Adams style Adventure games by Wrathchild - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/390050-scottfree-adventure-editor-with-atari-interpreter-sources/ New & Updated Software PocketFuji - Andy Diller - https://www.atariorbit.org/pocketfuji/ CubeDot by Wade Ripkowski - https://unfinishedbitness.info/cubedot/ Also AtariOrbit - https://www.atariorbit.org/2026/05/01/full-ansi-on-atari/ King D/OS - A Modern OS on Retro Hardware - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fujinetusers/posts/4500846133530361/ Google Drive (GDRIVE) Protocol Adapter for All FujiNets! - Thom Cherryhomes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCQFKOVu7rA AltirraSDL - ilmenit - pre-release version available for download - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/389385-altirrasdl-%E2%80%94-bringing-altirra-to-macos-linux-and-android/page/12/ https://github.com/ilmenit/AltirraSDL AltirraSDL Lobby - Play Atari Games Together Online - ilmenit - https://lobby.atari.org.pl Altirra autosuggest feature - Altirra 4.50 Test10: AtariAge discussion of Altirra - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/387055-altirra-440-released/page/6/#findComment-5835606 Altirra test version - https://www.virtualdub.org/beta/Altirra-4.50-test10.zip AtariAge discussion of AltirraSDL - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/389385-altirrasdl-%E2%80%94-bringing-altirra-to-macos-linux-and-android/page/12/#findComment-5835770 One of Retro Dev's Most Powerful Tools Now Runs Entirely in Your Browser: https://retrogamecoders.com/trse-now-online/ https://ide.retrogamecoders.com/ AI trained with Atari BASIC: Atariteca - https://www.atariteca.net.pe/2026/04/polonia-ia-entrenada-con-atari-basic.html NotebookLM with Atari BASIC - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/caaad1ba-ba64-4e49-b602-143f6c12ff92 AtariOnline forum discussion - https://atarionline.pl/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8182&page=1#Item_0 Publications May issue of Atari Insights newsletter - https://ataribasics.com/ April issue of Compute's Gazette - https://www.computesgazette.com Omnibus podcast ep about Nolan Bushnell - https://www.omnibusproject.com/episodes/nolan-bushnell-entry-167ma1323 AtariProjects - https://www.atariprojects.org The Company That Calls Itself Atari https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/new-atari-trademark-application-hints-at-hardware-refresh-for-mr-ts-favourite-home-computer Amiga A1200 is delayed until December, 2026: Article - https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/commodore-amiga-emulating-thea1200-retro-computer-delayed-nearly-half-a-year-by-global-chip-shortages-retro-games-ltd-says-it-will-use-the-extra-time-to-finesse-the-software Preorder on amazon - https://amzn.to/49l4Otl Atari buys rights to Wizardry - https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/atari-just-bought-the-rights-to-the-big-daddy-of-pc-rpgs-and-a-reissue-campaign-is-afoot/ New & Updated Hardware XYAB Joystick Controller Pad (via Bill Kendrick) - review by Stone Age Gamer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP3498i5pHI Other Virtual OS Museum - https://virtualosmuseum.org When Club Med Met Atari - The Retroist: https://www.retroist.com/p/when-club-med-met-atari Kay's interview with Linda Brownstein - https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interview-412-linda-brownstein-atari-vp-special-projects SMARTWATCH BAND from Atari - https://atari.com/products/my-play-watch-arcade-smartwatch-band New Atari sales and service option - A8Renegade: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/389805-atari-service-and-sales/ https://A8renegade.com Upcoming Shows VCF Southwest - May 29-31, 2026 - Westin Dallas Ft. Worth Airport - https://www.vcfsw.org/ Retrofest 2026 - May 30-31 - Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon, UK - https://retrofest.uk/ CORGSCON - Columbus Ohio Retro Gaming Society - June 6-7 - Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH - https://www.corgscon.com/ Chilliwack & Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo - June 20 - New Westminster, BC, Canada - https://www.vancouvergamingexpo.com/index.html Silly Venture SE (Summer Edition) - July 30-Aug. 2 - Gdansk, Poland - https://www.demoparty.net/silly-venture/silly-venture-2026-se Southern Fried Gaming Expo and VCF Southeast - July 31-Aug 2, 2026 - Atlanta, GA - https://gameatl.com/ Long Island Retro Gaming Expo - August 7-9, 2026 - Cradle of Aviation, Garden City, NY - https://liretro.com/ Fujiama - August 26-30 - Lengenfeld, Germany - http://atarixle.ddns.net/fuji/2026 Event page on Floppy Days Website - https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSeLsg4hf5KZKtpxwUQgacCIsqeIdQeZniq3yE881wOCCYskpLVs5OO1PZLqRRF2t5fUUiaKByqQrgA/pub YouTube Videos Inside a 1979 Computer (Atari 800 Teardown) - We Fix Stupid Computers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t05Vg9u_5g Atari 800 Full Reassembly (1979) | Inside a Classic 8-Bit Computer - We Fix Stupid Computers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqK7w7rIhDE Proper Atari 800 HDMI video and audio - FlashJazzCat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiqO6leRrDc (short) FujiNet Go 800 for Android - Thom Cherryhomes - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W0u9arc11z8 FISH- awesome app for your Atari 8 Bit FujiNet - gorgh Agenda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVCSh3cJGxE New at Github Port of the BBC Micro REVS Disk Version to the Atari 8-Bits: https://github.com/WrathchildMGK/A8RevsBBC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revs_(video_game) Very Good Atari Remote - https://github.com/tjh1976/VGAR https://github.com/akosela/darkzil https://github.com/owen-rp2a03/atari_antic_switch https://github.com/peterkaczorowski/SAVO Atari 8-bit implementation of Dave Plummer's PDP-11 implementation of the original "ATTN/11 - Paper Tape Is All You Need" - https://github.com/paul-d-carlson/atari-is-all-you-need Multi-Layer Perceptron that runs on an Atari 8-bit computer. Ported from XORTRAN by Damien Boureille" - https://github.com/paul-d-carlson/atari-mlp Implementation of a Hopfield network for the Atari 8 bit computer: https://github.com/paul-d-carlson/atari-hopfield https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopfield_network
For this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi is joined by Lauren Dunlap, a project manager at the University of California, Los Angeles, Luskin Center for Innovation—and a former staff member at Resources for the Future. Dunlap describes exciting developments in electrification policy in California, where heat, pollution, and energy costs make the issue as topical as ever. A piece of legislation in California known as Senate Bill 1221 addresses the high financial costs of home electrification jointly with emissions reductions. The bill is novel, Dunlap notes, because it engages a cost-effective solution that directs savings from gas pipelines toward funding electrification. Implementation of the bill will involve efforts to support communities in navigating the unknowns of electrifying a home and aims to help mitigate issues at the intersection of climate change and energy infrastructure. References and recommendations: “Understanding Neighborhood Decarbonization in California: What Do We Know About Senate Bill 1221?” by Sooji Yang, Lauren Dunlap, and Gregory Pierce; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/understanding-neighborhood-decarbonization-in-california-what-do-we-know-about-sb-1221/ “California Has a Neighborhood Decarbonization Law. How Does It Work?” by Sooji Yang, Lauren Dunlap, Elias van Emmerick, and Gregory Pierce; https://legal-planet.org/2026/04/08/california-has-a-neighborhood-decarbonization-law-how-does-it-work/ “Streamlining Home Electrification in the Gateway Cities” by Lauren Dunlap, Sooji Yang, and Gregory Pierce; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/streamlining-home-electrification-in-the-gateway-cities/ “Impacts of Household Electrification on Energy Affordability in Los Angeles” by Lauren Dunlap, Rachel Sheinberg, Will Callan, Samantha Smithies, and Gregory Pierce; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/impacts-of-household-electrification-on-energy-affordability-in-los-angeles/ The Los Angeles Residential Energy Transition Tool (LA RESET Tool) from the Luskin Center for Innovation; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/the-los-angeles-residential-energy-transition-tool/ “Avoiding Gas Distribution Pipeline Replacement Through Targeted Electrification in California” by Sean Smillie, Dan Alberga, Aryeh Gold-Parker, and Dan Aas; https://www.ethree.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Gas-Decommissioning-Fact-Sheet-2024-06-18.pdf “California Burning” by Katherine Blunt; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670012/california-burning-by-katherine-blunt/ “Hoppers” movie; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoppers_(film) Subscribe to stay up to date on podcast episodes, news, and research from Resources for the Future: https://www.rff.org/subscribe/
In this episode, hosts Drs. Maya Hunt, Nicole Santucci, Bryanna Stukes and Zoe Zhou explore the parallels between the literacy crisis in America and current challenges in surgical education, drawing insights from the podcast "Sold a Story." They discuss how both systems advance learners without true competency, blame struggling students rather than examining flawed teaching methods, and look to the promise of competency-based education as a path forward. Beyond surgical training, they examine how declining literacy rates will directly impact how we communicate with and care for our future patients.Episode Hosts:–Dr. Maya Hunt, Indiana Universitymayahunt@iu.edu-Dr. Nicole Santucci, Washington University in St. Louissnicole@wustl.edu-Dr. Bryanna Stukes, UT Southwesternbryanna.stukes@UTSouthwestern.edu-Dr. Nanruoyi (Zoe) Zhou, Weill Cornell Medicinezhoun1@mskcc.org–CoSEF: @surgedfellows, cosef.org References:1. Sold A Story: How teaching kids to read went so wrong | podcast. Accessed February 22, 2026. https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/.2. 2024-2025 Literacy Statistics. National Literacy Institute. Accessed February 22, 2026. https://www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com/2024-2025-literacy-statistics.3. Purdy AC, Smith BR, Amersi F, et al. Characteristics Associated With Outstanding General Surgery Residency Graduate Performance, as Rated by Surgical Educators. JAMA Surg. 2022;157(10):918-924. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2022.3340 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35947371/4. Santosa KB, Lussiez A, Bellomo TR, et al. Identifying Strategies for Struggling Surgery Residents. J Surg Res. 2022;273:147-154. doi:10.1016/j.jss.2021.12.026 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35085942/5. Mattar SG, Alseidi AA, Jones DB, et al. General surgery residency inadequately prepares trainees for fellowship: results of a survey of fellowship program directors. Ann Surg. 2013;258(3):440-449. doi:10.1097/SLA.0b013e3182a191ca https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24022436/6. George BC, Bohnen JD, Williams RG, et al. Readiness of US General Surgery Residents for Independent Practice. Ann Surg. 2017;266(4):582-594. doi:10.1097/SLA.0000000000002414 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28742711/7. Brasel KJ, Lindeman B, Jones A, et al. Implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities in General Surgery: Results of a National Pilot Study. Ann Surg. 2023;278(4):578-586. doi:10.1097/SLA.0000000000005991 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37436883/Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium: https://behindtheknife.org/premiumOral Board Review: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-boardOral Board Simulator: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-board/simulatorGeneral Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US
Spine Health Researcher, Clinician, and Professor, Dr. Christine Goertz shares her life's work in her new book Take Your Back Back. RESEARCH & HEALTH POLICY CAREER I'm Christine Goertz, D.C., Ph.D. I have spent 35 years working with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct research studies and implement best practices designed to optimize care for patients with low back pain. CURRENT ROLE I am a Professor in Musculoskeletal Research at the Duke Clinical Research Institute and Vice Chair for the Implementation of Spine Health Innovation in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University. I am also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health at the University of Iowa. WHERE IT ALL BEGAN I received my Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 1991 and a Ph.D. in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration from the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota in 1999. ACCOMPLISHMENTS I have extensive experience in the administration of Federal grants, both as a PI and as a program official at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). I have received nearly $45 million in federal funding, as the principal investigator or co-principal investigator, primarily from NIH and the Department of Defense. I have also co-authored more than 135 peer-reviewed scientific papers. MAKING A GLOBAL IMPACT I am honored to have delivered invited lectures, keynote talks, clinical grand rounds, and plenary presentations worldwide. Topics include "Research, Its Not Just for Scientists Anymore," "In Search of the Holy Grail in Low Back Pain Treatment or Anything that Works at All," and " Nonpharmacological Approaches to Pain Management." Venues include the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute Annual Meeting, Georgetown University, Duke University School of Medicine, the American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting, the American Chiropractic Association Summit, the World Federation of Chiropractic Research Congress, and the European Chiropractic Union. Resources: Dr. Goertz's website The Back Pain Chronicles Pain Trainer Take Your Back Back The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical Find a Back Doctor
Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices
In this hands-on session, Kimberly helps you move from revelation to routine through her signature W.I.S.E. Framework, Word, Intention, Stewardship, Expansion. You'll learn how to ground your goals in Scripture, set Spirit-led intentions, steward your resources with purpose, and position yourself for divine expansion. This is where faith meets action, turning wisdom into tangible results in your work, wealth, and daily walk.Business audit: https://forms.gle/dWKUCJcaJMFP5jHe8Join The Vault & get instant access to 125+ courses, monthly LIVE Q&A sessions, monthly accountability calls, thousands of Canva Templates, new courses added throughout the year, and so much more! https://bit.ly/TheOfficialVaultGrab your FREE copy of my book, ‘Boss It Up Babe!'https://bit.ly/BOSSItUpBabeBookHost Bio:Kimberly Olson is a self-made multi-millionaire and the creator of The Goal Digger Girl, where she serves female entrepreneurs by teaching them simple systems and online strategies in sales and marketing. Through the power of social media, they are equipped to explode their online presence and get real results in their business, genuinely and authentically. She has two PhDs in Natural Health and Holistic Nutrition, has recently been recognized as the #2 recruiter in her current network marketing company globally, is the author of four books including best-sellers, The Goal Digger and Balance is B.S., has a top 25 rated podcast in marketing and travels nationally public speaking. She is a mom of two and teaches others how to follow their dreams, crush their goals and create the life they've always wanted.Website: www.thegoaldiggergirl.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegoaldiggergirlFacebook: www.facebook.com/thegoaldiggergirlYoutube: www.youtube.com/c/thegoaldiggergirlCheck out my Facebook groups for those that want to build their business online through social media, in a genuine and authentic way:Goal Digging Boss Babes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggingbossbabesLeave a review here: Write a review for The Goal Digger Girl PodcastSubscribing to The Podcast:If you would like to get updates of new episodes, you can give me a follow on your favorite podcast app.
Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices
#913 What if you could get a world-class business education for less than a Netflix subscription? In this episode, hosts Justin and Tara Williams share the story behind their brand-new Millionaire University — a community-based learning platform launching June 16th at the unbelievable founding member price of just $47 for a full year. They break down the three core frameworks that drive everything inside MU: Clarity (getting laser-focused on your life vision, money goals, and business idea), Implementation (actually taking action despite the fear and isolation that trips up so many entrepreneurs), and Automation (building systems that create semi-passive and passive income so your time is truly your own). Along the way, they draw a fun parallel to Disneyland — because just like navigating the park, building a business is a whole lot easier when you have guides, frameworks, and a tribe cheering you on. Head to millionaireuniversity.com to grab your founding member spot before enrollment closes! What we discuss with Justin & Tara: + Millionaire University launches June 16th + Founding member price: $47/year + The power of entrepreneurial community + Framework #1: Clarity — know your goals + Framework #2: Implementation — take action + Framework #3: Automation — build passive income + Borrowed belief and why your tribe matters + Active vs. semi-passive vs. fully passive income + Why the traditional education system falls short + Free tool: fiveminutebusinessplan.com Thank you, Justin & Tara! Check out Millionaire University at MillionaireUniversity.com. Get your free 5-Minute Business Plan. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did you get promoted, but find your days are still filled with the same tactical work as before? If you're ready to stop doing execution work and start leading at the level you were promoted to, join Dr. Grace's Mastery Accelerator Mentorship: https://masteryinsights.com/mentorship-pc What are the Levels of Value? The Levels of Value is a proprietary framework that categorizes professional contribution into four distinct tiers, including Implementation, Unification, and Communication, with the specific goal of facilitating the move into high-level Strategic Leadership. This framework tracks the transition from tactical task execution (Implementation) into the management of organizational systems (Unification) and the achievement of executive stakeholder alignment (Communication). Failure to transition between these levels often results in "pigeonholing," where high-performing leaders remain trapped in operational execution despite receiving senior titles. Key Concepts Tactical Implementation: The foundational level of value where professional output is measured by the execution of specific tasks and individual contributor activities. Unification: The management tier focused on the synchronization of people, projects, and policies to ensure organizational alignment. Communication Level: An executive-tier function where the primary responsibility shifts from operational oversight to navigating fiscal responsibilities and stakeholder influence. Strategic Delineation: The process of separating previous technical responsibilities from new high-level leadership requirements to ensure continued advancement into high-level leadership roles. The disconnect between title and activity is where leadership authority dies. Leave a comment below: What is the #1 tactical activity currently consuming the bandwidth you should be using for High-Level Strategy? Show notes and free resources: https://CareerRevisionist.com/episode243 Do you want to move up in executive leadership? Want to elevate your communication skills, leadership abilities and influence in the world around you? If you're ready to start leveling up in your career and you want to develop all of the skills and professional acumen that will allow you to grow into senior executive positions with confidence, apply here: https://masteryinsights.com/mentorship-pc Answer a few questions to see if you qualify for Dr. Grace's executive coaching program, then book a time to speak with a member of our team. --------- Thank You for Listening! I am truly grateful that you have chosen to tune in. Visit my Youtube channel where I release new videos weekly on executive career growth, communication, increasing income, and professional development. Please share your thoughts! Leave questions or feedback in the comments below. Leave me a review on iTunes and share my podcast with your colleagues. With Love & Wisdom, Grace
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: What Is Technical Debt? Navigating ERP Cloud Migration (Brad Feakes, President of Estes Group) Cloud Doesn't Mean You're Less Locked In We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
In this episode, Jenn talks about the real power of coaching and why so many consultants stay stuck—not because they lack resources, but because they're trying to build their business alone.One day of PD rarely creates transformation.Implementation does.And the same thing happens in business.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why information alone rarely creates momentum• The difference between learning and implementation• Why PD + coaching creates stronger outcomes for schools• The 3 things coaching actually provides: speed, perspective, and confidence• Why many consultants stay stuck in decision fatigue• How coaching helps shorten the path to consistent progressPlus, stay to the end to hear a testimonial mashup from education consultants who have experienced coaching firsthand.Ready for support and implementation?My 90-Day 1:1 Coaching is now open.This is a high-touch coaching experience focused on helping education consultants clarify their positioning, strengthen their messaging, build a clear offer, and create momentum toward consistent contracts.Because of the hands-on nature of the program, only a limited number of spots are available.Apply here: https://www.jennkleiber.com/coach90Connect with Jenn:Instagram: @jenn_kleiber
In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work podcast, host Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group, sits down with Lisa Cannell, Senior Managing Director of University of Virginia Darden Executive Education and Lifelong Learning, for a conversation that is equal parts strategic wake-up call and practical playbook. Lisa brings 25 years of HR and organizational development experience across corporations and higher education, and what she offers is not a technology perspective on AI but a deeply human one. Her argument is simple and urgent: organizations are getting AI adoption wrong not because they lack tools or talent, but because they are underestimating the people challenge at the center of it. This conversation covers why CHROs are sitting on a rare strategic opportunity, what most organizations are missing in their AI rollouts, and how Darden is helping leadership teams move beyond pilots and into transformation.
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Kevin Cummer, Director, Life Products Management, and Nick Rohan, Director, Partner Management from TruStage, about how the company is rethinking life insurance for the middle market. TruStage has evolved from its roots in the credit union space to expand distribution through strategic partnerships, making life insurance more accessible to underserved consumers. You'll hear how they leverage instant decision underwriting to remove friction from the buying process, improving the customer experience and conversion rates; about the role of APIs and embedded distribution to integrate directly into partner ecosystems; and about how simple products drive scale. Key Takeaways: TruStage is expanding access to life insurance by simplifying the buying experience through instant decision underwriting, removing traditional barriers and long approval cycles. By leveraging APIs and embedded distribution, TruStage integrates life insurance directly into partner ecosystems, creating seamless customer experiences that improve reach and conversion. With a focused strategy on the underserved middle market combined with strong partnerships and operational simplicity, TruStage is able to scale efficiently while delivering meaningful value to consumers. Jump Into the Conversation:(00:00) Meet Kevin Cummer and Nick Rohan (02:01) TruStage's internal culture and long-tenured leadership in life insurance (04:01) TruStage's roots in credit unions and middle market focus (05:00) Shift to simplified and instant decision underwriting (06:00) Expanding beyond credit unions through partnerships (07:00) Why instant decision underwriting is a key differentiator (08:41) Building APIs and simplifying partner integration (11:37) Implementation timelines and scaling integrations (13:10) TruStage's evolving approach to AI (18:47) Partner strategy and distribution model (22:14) Collaborating with other insurance carriers (27:45) Product evolution and future outlook Resources: Connect with Kevin Cummer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-cummer-5b728b1a/ Connect with Nick Rohan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-rohan-1337935/ Discover TruStage: https://www.trustage.com/ Connect with Olivier Lafontaine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierlafontaine/
Justin sits down with Charles Lee for a deep conversation around meaning, implementation, purpose, and the future of human fulfillment. Drawing from Charles' new book framework, the conversation moves beyond surface-level productivity into the deeper questions most people avoid: Why are you doing what you're doing? What kind of life are you actually building? What happens when achievement no longer satisfies? Together they explore: Why implementation builds confidence The emotional cost of unfinished ideas Community as an intentional practice Contribution vs self-platforming Creativity, meaning, and human flourishing Why the modern world is making it easier to avoid purpose The growing existential crisis hiding underneath productivity culture This episode challenges the idea that success alone leads to fulfillment and argues for a more intentional, deeply human way of living. Links For Justin:Read Justin's SubstackOrder In The Low - NEW Book with Scott EricksonCoaching with JustinOrder In Rest - New Book of PoemsOrder Sacred StridesJustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastNEW Single - Let GoNEW Music - Sliver of HopeNEW Music - The Dood and The BirdThe Book - It Is What You Make itHearts and Minds Amazon Barnes and Noble
In this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, Andrew Easton welcomes Dr. Kanyon Chism, Chief of Staff and Administrator at ESU 19/Omaha Public Schools (OPS), for a thoughtful conversation about de-implementation and the importance of creating space for the work that matters most in education. Dr. Chism shares how OPS began exploring de-implementation as part of its broader strategic work connected to the district's moonshot goal of having all students reading on grade level by 2030. Inspired in part by Leidy Klotz's book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, Dr. Chism explains how the district began thinking not only about what to add or implement, but also what to refine, reduce, replace, or stop doing altogether. This episode offers a valuable look at how school systems can move beyond initiative overload and begin building intentional processes for subtraction. For any educator or leader working to create coherence, protect time, and focus energy on the highest-impact work, this conversation provides both practical insight and a powerful mindset shift. Resources: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less by Leidy Klotz. This book helped frame the episode's conversation around why individuals and organizations often default to adding more, even when subtraction may be the better path forward. https://leidyklotz.com/subtract/ “De-implementation: Creating the Space to Focus on What Works” by Peter DeWitt. This article offers a helpful education-specific overview of de-implementation, including the distinction between informal and formal de-implementation processes. https://corwin-connect.com/2022/05/de-implementation-creating-the-space-to-focus-on-what-works/
WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation
Send us Fan MailLarge enterprises approach ERP through a fundamentally different lens, where the system serves not as a tool for day-to-day execution but as a coordination layer for a complex, global ecosystem spanning multiple countries, regulatory regimes, and business models. Typically starting at $1 billion in revenue and extending well beyond $5 billion, these organizations prioritize financial consolidation, governance, and compliance at scale, often adopting best-of-breed or two-tier ERP strategies to balance centralized financial control with decentralized operational flexibility. Implementation timelines are long and capital-intensive, frequently spanning several years, as enterprises navigate acquisitions, divestitures, and evolving operating models. In this context, ERP systems must support deep multi-entity structures, localization requirements, and intercompany complexity without forcing rigid standardization across all business units. This is why evaluating ERP for large enterprises requires an architectural perspective that aligns system design with organizational scale, and why this 2026 list focuses on solutions built for global resilience—helping leaders reduce long-term implementation risk while enabling continuous transformation across the enterprise.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top large company ERP in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um_l8xeAysIRead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/large-company-erp/Questions for Panelists?
Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4usbxdt Episode summary:In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Jason Giles sits down with design leadership coach Andy Polaine to explore what it really means to be a designer in an age of AI, speed, and constant delivery pressure. Drawing on decades of experience across design, education, and coaching, Andy unpacks the hidden cost of prioritizing efficiency over creativity—and why the most impactful work often comes from slowing down. Andy introduces the concept of “noodling”—intentional exploration and experimentation—and explains why it's essential for deeper thinking, better design outcomes, and meaningful innovation. He also dives into the “design leadership dip,” a common identity shift designers face as they move into leadership roles and away from hands-on craft. The conversation challenges the industry's obsession with speed, highlighting how over-reliance on tools and automation can lead to homogenized work, shallow thinking, and a loss of human connection. Andy and Jason also discuss how AI is reshaping design workflows, why it should be used with intention rather than as a shortcut, and how leaders can create space for creativity without sacrificing quality. Ultimately, this episode is a call to return to the core of design: understanding people, thinking deeply, and creating with purpose—not just speed. You'll learn: Why slowing down can lead to better design and stronger outcomes What “noodling” is—and why experimentation is critical to creativity How the “design leadership dip” impacts identity and confidence The risks of over-optimizing for speed, efficiency, and AI-driven output Why human connection and observation still matter in research and design How leaders can create space for exploration without losing momentum What it really means to be a designer in a rapidly evolving tech landscape Resources & links: Andy Polaine website: https://www.polaine.com/ Service Design: From Insight to Implementation (https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/service-design-second-edition/) Andy Polaine on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/apolaine/) Andy's newsletter (https://newsletter.polaine.com/) Andy's podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-ten-with-andy-polaine/id1525087545) Nathan Isaacs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanisaacs/ Learn more about Insights Unlocked: https://www.usertesting.com/podcast
Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices
This latest PRmoment podcast with Grayling's Tom Symondson explores AI integration in public relations.Tom simplifies the process into 3 themes:AI Integration and StrategyAgencies will implement AI by prioritizing internal efficiency and service innovation. Implementation success requires depth over breadth to maximize impact.Human Augmentation and RisksAI should serve as an augmentation tool to support experts rather than replacing critical thinking. Teams must guard against efficiency-focused work becoming low quality.Operationalizing AI ImplementationAgencies should decentralize AI expertise by embedding champions within teams instead of separate hubs. Prioritizing repetitive tasks allows firms to scale high-value client services.If you want to learn more about how the future of PR will be impacted by AI, don't miss PRmoment's PR Masterclass: AI in PR.DetailsIntroduction and Optimistic Outlook on AI in PR: Ben Smith welcomed Tom Symondson, who co-leads Accordience's AI team, to discuss the impact of AI on the PR agency model.Tom Symondson expressed extreme optimism about AI's impact, asserting that core PR skills like relationships, experience, creativity, bravery, and judgment are irreplaceable. They suggested that AI will automate tasks that are not highly valued by clients or consultants, such as general research and formatting of monitoring reports, allowing consultants to focus on high-value analysis and strategic input.Emerging Opportunities and UK Investment: Tom Symondson identified that AI will generate new mandates, clients, and revenue streams, particularly around technology-focused businesses, crises, and regulation issues stemming from AI. They expressed optimism about the UK industry's potential benefit from significant investments in large language models (LLMs) by companies like Anthropic and OpenAI in London and the UK. Three Approaches for AI Implementation in PR: Agencies are anticipated to approach AI integration in three primary ways: improving internal efficiency, changing how client work is currently delivered, and creating entirely new tools and service lines that become new revenue streams. The internal efficiency focus involves automating or augmenting repeatable, client-invisible backend functions such as transcribing meetings, building action lists, and reporting processes. Tom Symondson noted that businesses should focus on depth over breadth, selecting one area for the biggest impact before moving on to the next.Understanding AI Augmentation: AI augmentation, distinct from replacement, refers to the technology supporting human experts rather than substituting them, particularly because much of the PR industry's work requires nuance. Tom Symondson gave the example of using an enterprise LLM system for new business research, where the tool supports initial framing but does not replace the consultant's own deep research process. They emphasized that the challenge for agencies is mapping out where this augmentation will have the greatest impact and providing training to take advantage of the tools.Obstacles to Successfully Embedding AI: The three main obstacles to integrating AI into an organization are cost, data and readiness risk, and time. Cost arises because enterprise-level access to AI tools is often high, and data readiness requires extensive security and system sign-off. Tom Symondson identified time as the biggest obstacle, as consultants need more time to experiment with different prompts and processes to understand the full range of AI's impact on their work.The Risk of Efficiency Over Effectiveness: Ben Smith cautioned that the "race to efficiency" can be a "race to the bottom" if not carefully managed. Tom Symondson agreed, noting the risk that increased automation could lead to less expert consultants if technology performs more research than people. The opportunity lies in using the time saved by AI to allow consultants to specialize further, for example, spending more time networking, attending events, or researching clients.The Role of Human Judgment and Criticality: Ben Smith highlighted the necessity of retaining a critical mind because LLMs, while able to generate answers quickly, still produce errors.Tom Symondson added that LLMs are excellent with structured data; therefore, agencies must connect their LLMs to accurate data tools, in addition to training colleagues on drafting effective prompts and knowing when to use the technology. They cited the doubling of AI's ability to complete long tasks every seven months, projecting that in 14 months, AI could complete a 40-hour human task.Importance of Openness and Ownership in AI Use: Tom Symondson stressed the need for consultants and agencies to use AI appropriately, ensuring it augments and supports work, rather than replacing critical thinking. A crucial element is fostering a culture of transparency where people are open about how they used AI for research, including what worked well, what struggled, and what human work was needed to finalize the product. This transparency ensures that people maintain ownership of the work product, balancing efficiency with quality.Innovation and Use Case Clarity: Ben Smith noted increased innovation in PR firms over the last 18 months, which Tom Symondson attributed to the significantly reduced ease and cost of experimentation, allowing someone to build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in a weekend. However, Tom Symondson suggested that there might be less innovation this year as the industry moves toward a "substance phase," focusing on embedding existing AI use cases across the organization.Creative Quality and the Need for Uniquely Human Work: Tom Symondson identified the risk of "AI slop" or ideas that look and feel similar due to over-reliance on AI-generated content (e.g., AI writing, image, or PowerPoint generation). Great creative agencies will continue to succeed because their ideas are expected to feel "uniquely human" and grounded in culture, emotional intelligence (EQ), and personality.Operationalizing AI Implementation Across Agencies: Recognizing that time is a major barrier for busy teams, Tom Symondson emphasized the McKinsey principle that depth is more critical than breadth when implementing AI.Identifying and Managing Repetitive Tasks: In the internal productivity bucket, agencies focus on automating repeatable tasks, such as templating monitoring reports from spreadsheets into client emails, which Tom Symondson estimated could number in the thousands.Structure for AI Implementation and Expert Teams: The practical implementation of AI is highly decentralized, residing within the agencies themselves. Instead of a separate AI hub, teams have AI champions who are client-facing staff who integrate AI into their normal day jobs. Tom Symondson stressed the importance of having people work on AI who are connected to the day-to-day client work.The Opportunity for PR Compared to Other Marcom Sectors: Tom Symondson suggested that because PR is less structured and repeatable than sectors like production or media buying, the impact of AI is different, offering more opportunity for PR. AI will improve PR's ability to measure and articulate the value of its work by making it easier to structure and analyze diverse data sources. The discussion concluded that in the long term, AI will not replace talent, but rather reduce the fee earned from less-valued tasks, while increasing revenue from high-value services that require judgment, advice, and impactful results.
Secure your spot for the MULTI-AGENT ORCHESTRATION AI COURSE: https://multiplai.ai/multi-agent-orchestration-course/What if the biggest tech layoffs in history aren't really about AI… but the AI wave that justifies them is just getting started?Tech giants are posting record revenues while cutting tens of thousands of jobs. CapEx is hitting historic highs. And behind closed doors, the courtroom drama between Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Microsoft is revealing things that sound straight out of a Hollywood script.In this weekend news episode, Isar Meitis breaks down the most important AI stories of the week — from the dissonance between booming tech revenues and mass layoffs, to the explosive testimonies in the Musk vs. OpenAI trial, to the cybersecurity exploits that just broke Apple's most advanced hardware in 5 days.You'll get a clear-eyed look at what's actually driving the layoffs, who's winning the enterprise AI race, and why the next wave of disruption is closer than most leaders realize.If you want to understand where the AI economy is heading — and what it means for your business, your job, and your industry — this episode connects the dots in ways most headlines won't.In this session, you'll discover:Why tech companies are laying off thousands while breaking revenue recordsThe truth behind "AI-driven" layoffs (and what Gartner's new data reveals)How OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are racing to dominate enterprise AI deploymentThe shocking revelations from the Musk vs. OpenAI trial — including hidden personal ties and alleged lies at the topHow AI just cracked Apple's most advanced security in only 5 daysMicrosoft's research showing AI agents corrupting documents on long tasksGoogle's new Gemini Intelligence layer for Android and Chrome — and what it means for the future of appsAnthropic's first major push into the small business marketHow AI-generated political content is reshaping elections (LA mayor race case study)Why xAI's Grok 9 and "Grok Build" could disrupt the Claude Code vs. Codex raceThe Figure AI robots that just sorted 28,000 packages in 24 hours with zero mistakesAbout Leveraging AIThe Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/eventsIf you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!About Leveraging AIThe Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/eventsIf you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Water quality plays a critical role in surgical procedures, clinical diagnostics and medical research as well as the overall operation of healthcare facilities. Yet, confusion often surrounds ST108 and water management in Sterile Processing workflows. You're trying to follow the standard, but problems persist. Now what? In episode 150, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Matt Bero and Brian Battani of Xylem about common traps SP professionals face when implementing ST108. Bero and Battani discuss how equipment can affect water system design and how to avoid undersizing or oversizing. Listen to increase your understanding of distribution loop pitfalls and gain strategies for maintenance, sampling and monitoring that can be applied to your processes immediately. Our Guests Matt Bero Director, Customer Vertical for Health Sciences, Xylem Matt Bero is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in the water treatment industry, specializing in solutions for healthcare environments. In his current role, Bero focuses on delivering innovative water treatment tailored to the unique needs of healthcare providers. He is also active in shaping industry standards, working with the Canadian Standards Association on Z314. Based in Utah, Matt enjoys spending his time hiking, skiing, and spending quality time with his four children. Brian Battani Senior Business Development Manager, Xylem As the Senior Business Development Manager for Xylem's Health Sciences Business, Brian Battani works with the nation's largest healthcare networks to ensure safe, compliant water. Sponsored by Xylem Xylem is a global water technology provider helping our customers solve the world's toughest water challenges worldwide. Over the last 100+ years, our unique combination of innovative products and services, proven expertise and unmatched customer support have helped to create a more water-secure and resilient world. Across the water cycle, our innovative solutions use less energy, reduce operating expenses and support sustainability efforts. Earn CE Now
Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Customizing Means Failing The Future of Industrial Operations (Craig Scott, Founder & CEO of Fuuz) Your Data Belongs to Your Vendor We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
Interview with Mehul V. Raval, MD, MS, MBA, and Jane L. Holl, MD, MPH, authors of Implementation and Effectiveness of an Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Children Undergoing Surgery: The ENRICH-US Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Trial. Hosted by Jamie Coleman, MD. Related Content: Implementation and Effectiveness of an Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Children Undergoing Surgery Multicomponent Enhanced Recovery After Surgery—Implementation Affects Effectiveness
Interview with Mehul V. Raval, MD, MS, MBA, and Jane L. Holl, MD, MPH, authors of Implementation and Effectiveness of an Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Children Undergoing Surgery: The ENRICH-US Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Trial. Hosted by Jamie Coleman, MD. Related Content: Implementation and Effectiveness of an Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Children Undergoing Surgery Multicomponent Enhanced Recovery After Surgery—Implementation Affects Effectiveness
Software delivery clarity has become one of the most important competitive advantages for engineering organizations. Teams are shipping faster, AI-assisted development is compressing implementation timelines, and traditional project management systems are struggling to keep pace with modern software delivery realities. During the conversation with Alex Polyakov, one idea surfaced repeatedly: most project management systems promise visibility but fail to provide actual operational clarity. Teams still discover delays too late. Executives still receive bad news at the last possible moment. Developers still spend excessive time updating systems rather than building software. That disconnect is exactly what inspired Alex to rethink how engineering organizations manage software delivery. About Alex Polyakov Alex Polyakov is the founder of Project Simple AI, a platform focused on improving transparency and discipline across software delivery workflows. With more than 25 years of experience spanning software engineering, architecture, product management, entrepreneurship, and startup leadership, Alex brings a deeply practical perspective to modern development operations. He has worked as an Application Developer, Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, Software Architect, Solutions Architect, Product Manager, Entrepreneur, and Startup Founder. Today, his focus is helping engineering teams gain visibility and operational discipline without adding unnecessary complexity. Alex also hosts the "Let's Talk Agile" podcast on YouTube, where he discusses modern software development challenges and Agile transformation realities. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexpolyakov/ Why Software Delivery Clarity Still Doesn't Exist Most organizations believe they have visibility because they use Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools. In reality, they have tracking systems, not visibility systems. Alex described modern project management tools as "glorified Excel sheets." That description lands because many engineering teams recognize the pattern immediately. Endless ticket hierarchies, fields, statuses, and sprint rituals often create administrative complexity without improving confidence. The core issue is simple: status updates depend on human behavior. Developers forget to update tickets. Teams delay reporting problems. Managers discover schedule risks only when deadlines are already compromised. The tooling creates an illusion of control while actual delivery risk remains hidden. That creates a dangerous operating environment for leadership. A founder or executive can solve a delivery problem early. They can reduce scope, renegotiate timelines, allocate additional staff, or re-sequence priorities. But once a team waits until the final week to communicate delays, most strategic options disappear. Visibility is not the same thing as documentation. Visibility means understanding delivery risk early enough to respond. Software Delivery Clarity Requires Behavioral Design One of the most interesting concepts from the discussion was the idea that project management is partly behavioral science. Most tools allow teams to skip critical disciplines. Teams can start work before decomposition. They can mark tasks complete without validating outcomes. They can carry partially defined requirements into implementation. Alex's approach flips that model entirely. Instead of giving teams unlimited flexibility, the system enforces operational readiness. Work cannot begin without decomposition. Timelines cannot exist without estimates. Completion cannot happen without verifying a definition of done. This is important because software organizations often assume process problems are communication problems. In reality, many are workflow design problems. If a system permits ambiguity, ambiguity becomes normalized. If a system requires clarity, clarity becomes operational behavior. Why AI Makes Software Delivery Clarity More Important AI-assisted development changes the economics of software delivery. Implementation cycles are shrinking dramatically. Tasks that previously required days may now take hours. Boilerplate code generation, scaffolding, testing support, and architectural suggestions accelerate execution speed. That acceleration creates a new challenge. If implementation becomes faster, bottlenecks move upstream and downstream. Requirements gathering, coordination, prioritization, testing, and validation suddenly become the limiting factors. This means organizations can no longer rely on heavyweight process management structures built for slower delivery cycles. When implementation speeds increase but operational visibility stays static, delivery chaos accelerates instead of improving. The transcript discussion highlighted a critical reality many organizations are only beginning to recognize: AI amplifies existing operational weaknesses. A disorganized engineering team using AI becomes a faster disorganized engineering team. That is why delivery clarity matters more now than it did during earlier Agile transformations. The Simplicity Principle Behind Better Delivery Alex outlined several operational principles that simplify software execution dramatically. Software Delivery Clarity Starts with Prioritization Teams should know exactly what matters most. Priority order should not be vague or political. If only one item can ship, teams must know which item wins. That sounds obvious, but many organizations operate with dozens of simultaneous "critical" initiatives. Clear sequencing eliminates organizational confusion. Software Delivery Clarity Depends on Finishable Work Teams should not start work that they cannot complete. This principle directly attacks excessive work in progress — one of the most common hidden inefficiencies in software organizations. Partially completed work creates coordination overhead, testing delays, context switching, and reporting confusion. Smaller, decomposed work creates measurable progress. Software Delivery Clarity Improves Team Accountability Alex also challenged pre-assigned work structures. When work is individually distributed too early, collaboration weakens. Teams lose shared ownership. Visibility becomes fragmented across individuals instead of remaining centralized around delivery goals. That perspective aligns closely with modern product-oriented engineering cultures where collaboration and flow matter more than rigid task ownership. Before adding new process layers, evaluate whether your current workflow already contains unnecessary coordination overhead. Why Simpler Engineering Systems Scale Better Many organizations assume maturity means adding process. The conversation suggested the opposite. Mature engineering organizations often remove unnecessary friction instead of introducing more operational complexity. Simplicity improves adoption, consistency, and decision-making speed. This becomes especially important in high-growth environments. As teams scale, communication overhead compounds rapidly. Every unnecessary workflow step multiplies across developers, product managers, QA engineers, architects, and leadership stakeholders. Simple systems reduce cognitive load. That reduction creates operational focus. The goal of project management is not to track work forever. The goal is to deliver valuable software predictably. Conclusion Software delivery clarity is not about more dashboards, more ceremonies, or more ticket customization. It is about creating operational confidence. Alex Polyakov's perspective challenges many assumptions that modern engineering organizations accept as normal. Teams do not necessarily need more process. They need better behavioral systems, clearer visibility, stronger prioritization, and simpler operational structures. As AI continues accelerating implementation speed, organizations that simplify coordination and improve transparency will gain a meaningful competitive advantage. The future of software delivery may not belong to the teams with the most process sophistication. It may belong to the teams with the clearest operational discipline. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community
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Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices
In which we interview Rani Elwy about her work at the intersection of implementation science and policy as she served as a Robert Wood Johnson health policy fellow in the US Senate focusing on menopause care. We discuss menopause policy, stigma, implementation and deimplementation challenges for menopause care, and what it was like to work as a policy fellow for Senator Patty Murray. Discussed on today's show: Bauer MS, Kirchner J. Implementation science: What is it and why should I care? Psychiatry Res. 2020 Jan;283:112376. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2019.04.025. Epub 2019 Apr 23. PMID: 31036287. Lane-Fall MB, Curran GM, Beidas RS. Scoping implementation science for the beginner: locating yourself on the "subway line" of translational research. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2019 Jun 28;19(1):133. doi: 10.1186/s12874-019-0783-z. PMID: 31253099; PMCID: PMC6599376.
This hour, Scoot has on NOPD Deputy Superintendent Nick Gernon and Dr. Shamika Kelly, Director of the Crime Lab, to explain the additional $9 million cost of renovations of the 4-year-old NOPD crime lab. Also, Scoot addresses the death of billionaire media mogul Ted Turner, the man who invented 24-hour news coverage.
Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: 'Best Practice' Is Not Best for You Global SAP Lessons (Karm Saliba, Third Stage Consulting) More Technology Isn't Better We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
In this episode, I sit down with Yoshi Pantera to talk about Regenerative Leadership… and what it actually looks like in practice. We explore how this way of thinking applies directly to the work we're doing with Exit & Build… and the kind of communities we're trying to create. We get into: What “regenerative culture” really means Why habits and daily actions matter more than big ideas The role of community, land, and connection in building something real How spiritual and ancestral wisdom ties into modern systems What it takes to create environments where people and ecosystems actually thrive If you're serious about creating a life that's more aligned… more grounded… and actually contributes to something meaningful… This conversation is for you. Check out Yoshi's work here: https://regenerativeculture.life/ Join Our Free Newsletter Stay updated on ways to live free and get our FREE video on how to Hack Your Habits and 10X Your Goals! https://livefree.academy/newsletter Exit & Build 6 Stop talking about freedom. Start building it. 4 days. On the land. With people actually doing the work. Workshops. Implementation. Real connections. Lock in your ticket now before prices go up. https://exitandbuild.com SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zano - Privacy Coin with Tokens! Zano is a powerful privacy coin built for real-world use. It allows users to create and transact with private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, a privacy-focused stablecoin pegged to the value of the dollar. You can even bridge transparent Bitcoin into the Zano blockchain and use it privately. Learn more here: https://zano.org/ Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Precious metals in your mailbox = Peace of mind Wise Wolf Gold and Silver's Wolf Pack program ships physical gold & silver monthly with auto-subscriptions. Code livefree gets you free junk silver with your first order! https://livefree.academy/wolfpack CrowdHealth is revolutionizing how we handle medical bills. ✅ No networks. ✅ Transparent costs. ✅ Support from a like-minded community. USE CODE LFA at checkout to get a discounted membership of $99/month for the first 3 months. https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/promos/lfa
At the inaugural ACCC Leadership Summit, C-suite executives and senior-level decision makers in oncology convened for strategic dialogue, engaging panel discussions, and peer-to-peer exchange focused on the most pressing issues in cancer care today. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Michele LeSueur, DBA, vice president of Sales and Marketing at Johnson & Johnson, about her key takeaways as a member of the final panel of the Summit: Strategic Partnerships: Creating a Thriving Innovation Oncology Ecosystem. Across the diverse panel of stakeholders, one theme consistently rang true: Innovation is happening very quickly in oncology, but the gap continues to widen between the inception and the implementation of these ideas into day-to-day patient care. Lesueur also comments on the importance of industry partners listening and understanding where friction might occur when launching a new treatment or delivery system. "It's not just about continuously generating breakthrough science or breakthrough treatment. That's only going to take us so far. We have to think about how to actually incorporate that and get it to the patients." – Michele LeSueur, DBA Guest: Michele LeSueur, DBA Vice President of Sales and MarketingJohnson & Johnson Resources: 2026 ACCC Leadership Summit Innovation, Policy, and Partnership: Key Takeaways From the Inaugural ACCC Leadership Summit One Purpose, One Passion, 2 Directions: How to Bring Together Clinical and Administrative Leaders
Three thousand years ago, Odysseus tied himself to a mast to resist the Sirens. He didn't trust his willpower, so he removed the choice entirely. Today, Owain Service, co-founder of the Behavioural Insights Team and CEO at CogCo, calls that a commitment device. And modern evidence shows it works for everything from saving money to staying married. --- Owain's book: https://amzn.to/4smVtrP Owain's company CogCo: https://cogco.co/ Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Join 11,626 readers of my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/ --- Today's sources: Asch, S. E. (1951). Effects of group pressure upon the modification and distortion of judgment. In H. Guetzkow (Ed.), Groups, leadership and men (pp. 177–190). Carnegie Press. Ashraf, N., Karlan, D., & Yin, W. (2006). Tying Odysseus to the mast: Evidence from a commitment savings product in the Philippines. Quarterly Journal of Economics, 121(2), 635–672. Behavioural Insights Team. (2013). New BIT trial results: helping people back into work. https://www.bi.team/blogs/new-bit-trial-results-helping-people-back-into-work/ Gollwitzer, P. M., & Brandstätter, V. (1997). Implementation intentions and effective goal pursuit. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 73(1), 186–199. Gollwitzer, P. M., & Sheeran, P. (2006). Implementation intentions and goal achievement: A meta-analysis of effects and processes. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, 38, 69–119. Milkman, K. (2021). How to change: The science of getting from where you are to where you want to be. Portfolio/Penguin. Olson, R. (2014, October 10). What makes for a stable marriage. http://www.randalolson.com/2014/10/10/what-makes-for-a-stable-marriage/ Read, D., Loewenstein, G., & Kalyanaraman, S. (1999). Mixing virtue and vice: Combining the immediacy effect and the diversification heuristic. Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 12(4), 257–273. Service, O., & Gallagher, R. (2017). Think small: The surprisingly simple ways to reach big goals. Michael O'Mara Books.
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