Podcasts about Maturity model

Creative Agency Success Show (Episode 144): “A maturity model isn't a report card, it's about understanding where your decision-making capabilities are.” - Jamie NauIn this episode of The Creative Agency Success Show, Jamie Nau and Jody Grunden pull back the curtain on how small business owners can move from just getting by to truly thriving. They've spent the last eight months crafting a maturity model designed to help you assess where your business stands in five key areas: cash management, forecasting, profitability, sales outlook, and financial reporting. But here's the thing—it's not about being perfect. It's about having a clear path forward.Imagine being able to make decisions with confidence, knowing you're moving in the right direction. That's the power of understanding where your business currently stands and what small but impactful steps you can take next.So, what's your next move? Tune in now and start building a business that works for you—not the other way around.▶️ What's a Maturity Model Anyway?Find more podcast episodes on our website: http://www.summitcpa.net/podcasts Episode resources:●       Summit Virtual CFO by Anders website: https://www.summitcpa.net/ ●       Love our content? Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.summitcpa.net/summit-news. ●       Digital Dollars and Cents: A Virtual CFO's Playbook to help Digital Companies Create a Financial Roadmap to Success, is now an audiobook! Download it here: https://vcfo.summitcpa.net/ddc   _________________________________________________________________________________________The Creative Agency Success Show helps service-based business owners master the financial side of growth. Hosted by Jamie Nau, Virtual CFO, and Jody Grunden, Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors, the podcast dives into essential financial strategies for scaling creative agencies. With insights from industry experts and real-world experiences, episodes explore topics like cash flow management, forecasting, and financial maturity models. Backed by Summit Virtual CFO Services by Anders, this bi-weekly show provides actionable guidance for business owners navigating financial complexity. Join the conversation to build a stronger, more financially successful agency.Website: https://the-virtual-cpa-success-show-for-creative-agencies.simplecast.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vcfobyanders   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vcfobyanders/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcfobyanders  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vcfobyanders   X: https://x.com/vcfobyanders ________________________________________________________________________________________Jamie Nau, Summit Virtual CFO, is a seasoned financial expert with a deep understanding of business growth sta

Build Your Plan for Breakthrough On the Trail Podcast: Season 3, Episode 20Are you looking for breakthrough in an area of your life? Are you helping someone on their journey to breakthrough? In this episode, we're beginning to pull the Breakthrough series together. How can we use the B.U.I.L.D. Maturity Model as a checklist or rubric for working through our breakthrough journey? How can we apply this strategy and bulid a plan for bringing together the five engines that drive our emotions? 

Peggy Smedley and Ty Witmer, president and founder, ProjectTeam, talk about the CMMC  (cybersecurity maturity model certification) and why it is critical. He says since 2017 there have been rules in place for contractors working with the federal government to protect sensitive government data—and often it hasn't been enforced, but that enforcement starts now. They also discuss: What percentage are working toward compliance today. What needs to be compliance: people, processes, and technology? Advice for organizations working on government projects. projectteam.com  (3/11/25 - 911) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ty Witmer, ProjectTeam, construction This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Ty Witmer, president and founder, ProjectTeam, talk about the CMMC  (cybersecurity maturity model certification) and why it is critical. He says since 2017 there have been rules in place for contractors working with the federal government to protect sensitive government data—and often it hasn't been enforced, but that enforcement starts now. They also discuss: What percentage are working toward compliance today. What needs to be compliance: people, processes, and technology? Advice for organizations working on government projects. projectteam.com  (3/11/25 - 911) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ty Witmer, ProjectTeam, construction This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

00:00 Intro01:47 Maturity Model for Reporting30:57 Testing Chatgpt Operator47:34 When to Rip & Replace Your Ops Processes?Hear more from us:Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-x5u0G03LWmU0Ds_4zR8wSubscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.cs2marketing.com/revenue-growth-architects#subscribe-to-newsletterFollow Crissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crveteresaunders/Follow Charlie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliesaunders/Follow Xander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xanderbroeffle/

or Episode 12 of the Guardians of M365 Governance monthly webcast, Joy Apple (@JoyofSharePoint), Ragnar Heil (@ragnarh) and I welcomed our guest, Sharon Weaver (@sharoneweaver), a fellow MVP and RD and the CEO of Smarter Consulting, to discuss “Deep Dive Into the Microsoft 365 Maturity Model.” If you've been following the show, you'll probably remember that Sharon was scheduled to be on live broadcast in August but had a last-minute customer priority, so we invited her back to continue the discussion and share her work as part of the core team helping to expand the Microsoft 365 Maturity Model.Our discussion centered on the importance of governance within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, emphasizing its role in managing content, permissions, and access while fostering a culture of effective communication and training. The M365 Maturity Model can be a valuable framework for assessing and improving governance practices. This model provides a structured approach to evaluate organizational maturity across various competencies, such as communication, security, compliance, and adoption. Key insights included the significance of understanding current maturity levels, setting actionable goals, and creating a clear path for improvement through self-assessment tools and workshops.A critical focus of our conversation was the importance of communication as a competency. It was noted that communication is often the lowest-rated competency in organizations, yet it has the greatest impact on overall success. Improving communication can act as a catalyst for advancing other competencies, helping organizations navigate critical transitions, such as moving from a basic to an intermediate level of maturity. Strategies for leveling up include providing clarity about changes, offering guidance to stakeholders, and ensuring transparency in governance processes to foster trust and collaboration.We also explored the impact of AI, particularly tools like Microsoft Copilot, on governance practices. It was suggested that organizations need mature governance and communication competencies to effectively implement AI solutions. As AI adoption accelerates, there is a growing need for AI-specific governance considerations, including transparency, accountability, and ethics. In fact, we discussed the idea of creating a new “Level 600” in the maturity model to address the advanced requirements of AI governance, highlighting the evolving nature of organizational needs as technology becomes increasingly sophisticated.

We've all had those moments, we land that huge new client – first comes the elation for winning the mandate that will transform our fortunes, and then the mild panic at how we're going to deliver.There's also times when what we do is simply just not that well understood across the organization – there might only be one internal expert, which creates a significant amount of risk for the business if they were to leave.That's where assessing – and improving – your business capability maturity becomes critical.The good news? A business capability maturity model gives you a steer on how you can go from ‘figuring it out', to something that's a solid part of your agency's remit and expertise, then to true innovation – through the prism of people, process, technology and information. In this episode, we're chatting with Mike Della Porta – an award-winning tech and operations leader who's been a COO, CTO, and CIO at one of the top independent marketing agencies in the US. Mike shares practical advice and lessons for agencies looking to scale sustainably.Here's what we dive into:What each stage of business capability maturity looks like and what to consider at each Using tech and tools to scale smarterHow to get buy-in from your leadership team if they don't understand the value of opsHow ops roles can become billable and provide value to clientsFollow Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-della-porta/Follow Harv on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harvnagra/Stay up to date with regular ops insights. Subscribe to The Handbook: The Operations Newsletter.This podcast is brought to you by Scoro, where you can manage your projects, resources and finances in a single system.

God designed the infrastructure of our brains to run on relational joy. What does this mean for our daily life?In our first series of 2025, we're diving back into the B.U.I.L.D. Maturity Model from Breakthrough! and covering the important emotional engine of Increase Your Joy Bonds.If our brains run on relational joy, it's probably a good idea to know more about our relational attachments, our joy bonds. How can we increase our joy bonds and retrain our brains from defaulting to fearful attachments?In this week's episode, we're covering the Joy Elevator of the brain.Join us on the trail! P.S. If you're reading along with us in Breakthrough!, check out chapter eight. 

Send me a Text Message hereFULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/645 The episode shines a light on the transformative potential of Microsoft 365, particularly through its AI capabilities like Copilot. Simon Doy discusses integrating Copilot's custom solutions, highlights the importance of data security, and explains the Microsoft 365 Maturity Model's role in guiding organizations toward effective technology utilization.  • Simon cherishes time spent bouldering and engaging in meaningful family routines, such as sharing daily highlights during meals.  • A daily meditation routine helps Simon stay focused and manage a dynamic lifestyle. • He emphasizes the importance of robust data management strategies to mitigate risks, prevent data oversharing, and maintain security. • Simon co-developed a comprehensive framework to help businesses maximize Microsoft 365's potential for productivity and governance. • The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing business productivity. • Deep dives into Microsoft Copilot's functionality and real-world applications. • Examination of data security risks and effective management strategies. • Insights into the competencies and practical implementation of the Microsoft 365 Maturity Model. If you're interested in exploring these themes further, feel free to reach out to us on social media!OTHER RESOURCES  •  Acquired Podcast - https://www.acquired.fm/ •  Microsoft Research Podcast - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/podcast/ai-frontiers-rethinking-intelligence-with-ashley-llorens-and-ida-momennejad/ •  Filter by the AI keyword - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/podcast/?msockid=0a0c194908e364fc326c0d4d09bb6531•  Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/community/microsoft365-maturity-model--intro •  Article on some Gotchas with Copilot Studio and GPT-40 - https://simondoy.com/2024/08/01/gotchas-discovered-building-a-custom-engine-copilot-with-gpt-4o-and-copilot-studio/  DynamicsMinds is a world-class event in Slovenia that brings together Microsoft product managers, industry leaders, and dedicated users to explore the latest in Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Power Platform, and Copilot.Early bird tickets are on sale now and listeners of the Microsoft Innovation Podcast get 10% off with the code MIPVIP144bff https://www.dynamicsminds.com/register/?voucher=MIPVIP144bff 90 Day Mentoring ChallengeMicrosoft Business Applications Career Mentor for the Power Platform and Dynamics 365Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening

Hello, welcome to the Safety Culture Excellence podcast, hosted by Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety.    This week's podcast is on the "Safety Excellence Maturity Model." Have you determined your starting point and path to safety excellence? https://proactsafety.com/solutions/consulting/cultural-and-organizational-safety-assessments       I hope you enjoy the podcast.  Have a great week!    Shawn M. Galloway See all our books available in all formats on Amazon.

Please enjoy this encore episode of Word Notes. A supply chain cybersecurity accreditation standard designed for the protection of controlled unclassified information that the U.S. Department of Defense, or DoD, will require for all contract bids by October, 2025. 

Please enjoy this encore episode of Word Notes. A supply chain cybersecurity accreditation standard designed for the protection of controlled unclassified information that the U.S. Department of Defense, or DoD, will require for all contract bids by October, 2025.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling invisible in your agency's market? Settling for revenue that's merely “good enough”? Sadly, too many agencies are operating at the lowest level of revenue certainty, but not for long… In this episode, Corey reveals the Deep Specialization™ Maturity Model - a diagnostic tool and roadmap helping agency owners like you understand where they are, where they could be, and what it takes to become the go-to expert in your niche. Just like Apple didn't stop with the iPod, “good enough” is never enough in today's competitive environment. Your agency's future depends on pushing beyond your comfort zone. Don't spend another day unseen and ignored by potential buyers! Learn the Deep Specialization™ Maturity Model today and start leveling up your revenue, reputation, and results. Here's what we cover in this episode: The 4 zones of vertical maturity - Which zone are you in? How to avoid getting stuck on the “good enough line” What happens when you understand the power of developing deep specialized knowledge in a vertical market  How to become the trusted source of reliable results and guidance in your market Traits of an agency that has mastered their vertical market The #1 problem keeping agency founders stuck in the sales role Here are some actionable key takeaways for agency founders: Level 1: Generalist Agency | Level 2: Vertical Vendor | Level 3: Vertical Specialist | Level 4: Vertical Maven What is one step you could take this week to move your agency to the next level? Remember,  your agency's future depends on pushing beyond the comfortable and familiar.

Defense contractors are bracing themselves for the Pentagon's sweeping cyber security audit program. The Defense Department plans to finalize cyber security Maturity Model certification, CMMC rules early next year. For the latest on DoD's plans to help industry prepare for the program. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday spoke with DoD chief of defense, industrial based cyber security, Stacy Bostjanick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Defense contractors are bracing themselves for the Pentagon's sweeping cyber security audit program. The Defense Department plans to finalize cyber security Maturity Model certification, CMMC rules early next year. For the latest on DoD's plans to help industry prepare for the program. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday spoke with DoD chief of defense, industrial based cyber security, Stacy Bostjanick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pentagon is moving closer to kicking off its long awaited cyber security Maturity Model certification program. Small business advocates, though, are still worried about the high cost of CMMC compliance. Well, now there's a draft legislation coming from Capitol Hill to provide some smaller companies with a CMMC tax credit. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pentagon is moving closer to kicking off its long awaited cyber security Maturity Model certification program. Small business advocates, though, are still worried about the high cost of CMMC compliance. Well, now there's a draft legislation coming from Capitol Hill to provide some smaller companies with a CMMC tax credit. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I det här avsnittet samtalar Mats Warnolf och Pia Langenkrans om en organisations digitala mognadsnivå, och om verktyget Maturity Model for Microsoft 365. Och så blir det nyheter om Microsoft 365

In this solo episode of the podcast, I spend a bit of time recapping a recent talk I gave together with Dan Ennis at Churn-In, ChurnZero's annual conference and also take some time to discuss the launch of the Digital CS Maturity Assessment, which you can go through by following this link for free: https://digitalcustomersuccess.com/dcsmaturity/I then go through a bit of Q&A from the Zero-In session itself! See the chapters to jump to a specific question.Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:18 - Churn-In Recap01:36 - Digital CS Maturity Assessment04:30 - How to Measure the ROI of your Digital program08:41 - Which self-service mediums are most effective in the SaaS world today that help to promote advocates and reduce support costs?13:58 - Do you have any books, podcasts or frameworks you would recommend for newbies?16:13 - “Tech Touch”, Digital SC and Scaled CS interchangeability18:21 - Incorporating contextual data in predictive modelingEnjoy! I know I sure did. Special shoutout to:- Dan Ennis: my awesome co-presenter at Churn-In- Keishla Ceasar-Jones, Malachi Hopoate, Sylvanie Tweed & Tom Battle for their great questions!Support the show+++++++++++++++++Like/Subscribe/Review:If you are getting value from the show, please follow/subscribe so that you don't miss an episode and consider leaving us a review. Website:For more information about the show or to get in touch, visit DigitalCustomerSuccess.com. Buy Alex a Cup of Coffee:This show runs exclusively on caffeine - and lots of it. If you like what we're, consider supporting our habit by buying us a cup of coffee: https://bmc.link/dcspThank you for all of your support!The Digital Customer Success Podcast is hosted by Alex Turkovic

For Episode 8 of the Guardians of M365 Governance monthly webcast, Ragnar Heil (@ragnarh), Joy Apple (@JoyOfSharePoint) and I were sorry that our planned guest, Sharon Weaver, was unable to join us this month for health reasons, but we'll be sure to add her back into the schedule soon. While we did not get to hear Sharon's perspective as a Core Team member for the M365 Maturity Model community, we did discuss the maturity model and share some of our own thoughts and experiences. This episode focused on “Leveraging the M365 Maturity Model” to enhance governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) practices. As regulatory environments grow more complex, organizations must evolve from reactive compliance efforts to a proactive approach where GRC is integrated into daily operations and strategic decision-making. We explored how the M365 Maturity Model helps organizations assess their current GRC maturity, identify gaps, and build a more resilient framework that supports both compliance and business growth. We discussed how one size does NOT fit all, and that it is important to tailor your governance framework to fit the unique needs of your organization, ensuring that compliance efforts align with your specific industry requirements and business objectives. From there, organizations can strategically use Microsoft 365 tools like Compliance Manager, Information Protection, and eDiscovery, as well as 3rd party governance solutions to streamline their management efforts and enhance operational efficiency. We also discussed how leadership plays a vital role in driving maturity, fostering a culture where governance is seen as a strategic priority and accountability is embedded at all levels. Finally, we emphasized the need for continuous improvement and adaptation in practices. The M365 Maturity Model serves as a living framework that organizations can use to regularly assess and refine their governance efforts, staying ahead of emerging risks and maintaining compliance in an ever-changing regulatory landscape. And as I mentioned last month, I'd like to once again encourage our viewers to share their own governance war stories and engage with the community within the governance community page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/m365governance.

In this interview, we sat down with Greg Smith (Head of Global Product and Solution Marketing, Certinia) to get his insights into the stages of data maturity within the AI adoption journey.Greg advices that a key distinction in the nature of data handling between generative and predictive AI. Unlike predictive AI, which primarily analyzes existing data, generative AI creates new data from existing information. This fundamental shift necessitates a robust data strategy aligned with AI objectives to maximize the technology's potential.The maturity model outlines a progression from fragmented data usage to a sophisticated, integrated approach. Organizations initially leverage external data for efficiency gains, but internal data becomes crucial for deeper insights and influencing business metrics. As AI adoption matures, a focus on closed-loop systems emerges, where predictions are continuously refined based on real-world outcomes. This journey involves both technological and cultural transformations, with early stages emphasizing technology and later stages prioritizing cultural changes such as data governance and AI skill development.The ultimate goal is to transition from efficiency gains to improved decision-making and scaled impact. ---- Greg Smith, Head of Global Product and Solution Marketing, Certinia.A primary focus of Greg's is to help services organizations of any size run a more efficient, profitable, and data-driven services organization.---- Recorded at SuperAI Singapore, 6th June 2024, 2.30pm. #mysecuritytv #ai #certinia #superai

Guest: Allyn Stott, Senior Staff Engineer, meoward.coOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyallynOn Twitter | https://x.com/whyallyn____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinView This Show's Sponsors___________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of The Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin converses with Allyn Stott, who shares his insights on rethinking how we measure detection and response in cybersecurity. The episode explores the nuances of cybersecurity metrics, emphasizing that it's not just about having metrics, but having the right metrics that truly reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of a security program.Stott discusses his journey from red team operations to blue team roles, where he has focused on detection and response. His dual perspective provides a nuanced understanding of both offensive and defensive security strategies. Stott highlights a common issue in cybersecurity: the misalignment of metrics with organizational goals. He points out that many teams inherit metrics that may not accurately reflect their current state or objectives. Instead, metrics should be strategically chosen to guide decision-making and improve security posture. One of his key messages is the importance of understanding what specific metrics are meant to convey and ensuring they are directly actionable.In his framework, aptly named SAVER (Streamlined, Awareness, Vigilance, Exploration, Readiness), Stott outlines a holistic approach to security metrics. Streamlined focuses on operational efficiencies achieved through better tools and processes. Awareness pertains to the dissemination of threat intelligence and ensuring that the most critical information is shared across the organization. Vigilance involves preparing for and understanding top threats through informed threat hunting. Exploration encourages the proactive discovery of vulnerabilities and security gaps through threat hunts and incident analysis. Finally, Readiness measures the preparedness and efficacy of incident response plans, emphasizing the coverage and completeness of playbooks over mere response times.Martin and Stott also discuss the challenge of metrics in smaller organizations, where resources may be limited. Stott suggests that simplicity can be powerful, advocating for a focus on key risks and leveraging publicly available threat intelligence. His advice to smaller teams is to prioritize understanding the most significant threats and tailoring responses accordingly.The conversation underscores a critical point: metrics should not just quantify performance but also drive strategic improvements. By asking the right questions and focusing on actionable insights, cybersecurity teams can better align their efforts with their organization's broader goals.For those interested in further insights, Stott mentions his upcoming talks at B-Sides Las Vegas and Blue Team Con in Chicago, where he will expand on these concepts and share more about his Threat Detection and Response Maturity Model.In conclusion, this episode serves as a valuable guide for cybersecurity professionals looking to refine their approach to metrics, making them more meaningful and aligned with their organization's strategic objectives.___________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

Guest: Allyn Stott, Senior Staff Engineer, meoward.coOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyallynOn Twitter | https://x.com/whyallyn____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinView This Show's Sponsors___________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of The Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin converses with Allyn Stott, who shares his insights on rethinking how we measure detection and response in cybersecurity. The episode explores the nuances of cybersecurity metrics, emphasizing that it's not just about having metrics, but having the right metrics that truly reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of a security program.Stott discusses his journey from red team operations to blue team roles, where he has focused on detection and response. His dual perspective provides a nuanced understanding of both offensive and defensive security strategies. Stott highlights a common issue in cybersecurity: the misalignment of metrics with organizational goals. He points out that many teams inherit metrics that may not accurately reflect their current state or objectives. Instead, metrics should be strategically chosen to guide decision-making and improve security posture. One of his key messages is the importance of understanding what specific metrics are meant to convey and ensuring they are directly actionable.In his framework, aptly named SAVER (Streamlined, Awareness, Vigilance, Exploration, Readiness), Stott outlines a holistic approach to security metrics. Streamlined focuses on operational efficiencies achieved through better tools and processes. Awareness pertains to the dissemination of threat intelligence and ensuring that the most critical information is shared across the organization. Vigilance involves preparing for and understanding top threats through informed threat hunting. Exploration encourages the proactive discovery of vulnerabilities and security gaps through threat hunts and incident analysis. Finally, Readiness measures the preparedness and efficacy of incident response plans, emphasizing the coverage and completeness of playbooks over mere response times.Martin and Stott also discuss the challenge of metrics in smaller organizations, where resources may be limited. Stott suggests that simplicity can be powerful, advocating for a focus on key risks and leveraging publicly available threat intelligence. His advice to smaller teams is to prioritize understanding the most significant threats and tailoring responses accordingly.The conversation underscores a critical point: metrics should not just quantify performance but also drive strategic improvements. By asking the right questions and focusing on actionable insights, cybersecurity teams can better align their efforts with their organization's broader goals.For those interested in further insights, Stott mentions his upcoming talks at B-Sides Las Vegas and Blue Team Con in Chicago, where he will expand on these concepts and share more about his Threat Detection and Response Maturity Model.In conclusion, this episode serves as a valuable guide for cybersecurity professionals looking to refine their approach to metrics, making them more meaningful and aligned with their organization's strategic objectives.___________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

“We have 10 different aspects of quality, and testing is just a subset of activities in the overall quality culture. You need to have a good testing practice, but it's just a tiny part of quality culture." Janet Gregory and Selena Delesie are the co-authors of “Assessing Agile Quality Practices Using QPAM”. In this episode, we discuss how to elevate and improve our organization's quality culture and practices. Janet and Selena begin by explaining what quality culture truly entails, distinguishing it from a narrow focus on testing. They describe the QPAM model, breaking down its 10 quality aspects and 4 dimensions to provide you with a comprehensive model for assessing your quality practices. Gain insights on why social and sociotechnical aspects of quality are more critical than technical ones, and explore some quality aspects such as feedback loops, development approach, and defect management. Janet and Selena also elaborate on why they consider defect management to be of the lowest priority and provide reasoning for their decision. Whether you're a seasoned quality professional or a team leader striving for continuous improvement, this episode contains valuable takeaways to help you build a quality-driven culture that delivers high-quality results. Tune in to learn actionable tips for conducting your own quality assessment and driving quality transformation in your organization.   Listen out for: Career Journey - [00:02:10] Quality Culture - [00:04:58] Quality & Testing - [00:06:42] Quality Assessment - [00:08:37] 10 Quality Aspects - [00:11:00] The Importance of Sociotechnical - [00:13:30] QPAM is Not a Maturity Model - [00:16:11] 4 Dimensions - [00:19:52] Feedback Loops - [00:23:09] Explaining Feedback Loops - [00:25:45] Development Approach - [00:30:18] Defect Management - [00:33:03] Understanding the Problem - [00:37:19] Conducting a Quality Assessment - [00:40:26] Insights from Past Assessments - [00:44:49] 3 Tech Lead Wisdom - [00:49:04] _____ Janet Gregory's BioJanet Gregory is a testing and process consultant with DragonFire Inc. She specializes in showing agile teams how testing activities are necessary to develop good quality products. She works with teams to transition to agile development and has taught agile testing courses worldwide. She contributes articles to publications and enjoys sharing her experiences. Selena Delesie's BioAs a coach, consultant, and trainer, Selena helps leaders and executives shift into healthy leadership, business agility and to engage the strengths and passions of their team to produce a highly creative, productive and vibrant workforce. She is a published author and invited speaker on agility, quality and leadership practices. Selena is co-author, with Janet Gregory, of the books Assessing Agile Quality Practices with QPAM, and A Guide for Facilitating Quality Assessments, as well as a contributing author to other published works. Follow Janet and Selena: Janet's Twitter / X - @janetgregoryca Janet's LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/janetgregory Janet's Website - janetgregory.ca Agile Tester - agiletester.ca Selena's LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/selenadelesie  Quality Assessments using QPAM bundle – https://leanpub.com/b/qualityassessmentsusingqpam _____ Our Sponsors Enjoy an exceptional developer experience with JetBrains. Whatever programming language and technology you use, JetBrains IDEs provide the tools you need to go beyond simple code editing and excel as a developer.Check out FREE coding software options and special offers on jetbrains.com/store/#discounts.Make it happen. With code. Manning Publications is a premier publisher of technical books on computer and software development topics for both experienced developers and new learners alike. Manning prides itself on being independently owned and operated, and for paving the way for innovative initiatives, such as early access book content and protection-free PDF formats that are now industry standard.Get a 40% discount for Tech Lead Journal listeners by using the code techlead24 for all products in all formats. Like this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/182.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

On today's No Brainer, Greg and Geoff serve up a power-packed two-topic episode. In the first half, they dig into the AI Maturity Model they just released at their AI consultancy CognitivePath. Incorporating inputs from 100+ enterprise AI decision-makers, the maturity model lays out five stages and seven paths to take any organization from AI zero to AI hero. Greg and Geoff discuss why they feel the market needs a comprehensive maturity model and how business leaders can benefit from knowing where they stand. In the second part of the show, they guys switch gears and talk about Apple Intelligence. Smart move or too little too late? How might Apple's emphasis on the consumer experience and their keen understanding of the customer give them an advantage over other Big AI players? And wait, did Tim Cook just outsmart Sam Altman? (bwahahahaha). Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:26 Getting into the CognitivePath AI Maturity Model 07:18 Five Stages of AI Maturity 14:18 The Seven Paths to AI Maturity 20:07 Getting Into Apple Intelligence 26:01 Apple's Focus on Consumer Experience 36:15 Privacy and Simplicity in Apple Intelligence 40:32 Apple's Understanding of Consumer Wants and Needs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In case you missed out on the Bird Of Feather Session during RSA Conference 2024, here is your chance to learn how to use and adapt CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model and it's five security pillars in practice. Join this podcast to hear real-world examples of challenges, benefits, and approaches about the model. Speakers: Jason Garbis, President, Numberline Security Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Program Coordinator, RSA Conference Kacy Zurkus, Senior Content Manager, RSA Conference

"Meet your users where they are!" - For Platform Engineering Teams that means understanding the current way your engineers work, understand their pain, and provide a solution that doesnt force them to change their behavior but provides a 10x efficiency improvement. Thats not easy to achieve but is what we discussed with Abby Bangser in our latest episodeAbby is a Team Topologies Advocate, has spent years at Thoughtworks helping organizations transform through Delivery Platforms and is now a Lead at the CNCF Platform Working Group. Tune in and hear our discussions on Why Platform Engineering is nothing new, how to avoid Platform Engineering Teams to become your next bottleneck and silo, why Platforms need to have more than one interface and why the purpose of Platform Engineering should be to bring good Developer Experience to all engineersHere all the links we discussed during this episodePlatform Engineering Maturity Model: https://tag-app-delivery.cncf.io/whitepapers/platform-eng-maturity-model/CNCF Platform Working Group: https://tag-app-delivery.cncf.io/wgs/platforms/KubeCon 2024 Talk: https://colocatedeventseu2024.sched.com/event/1YFdf/sometimes-lipstick-is-exactly-what-a-pig-needs-abby-bangser-syntasso-whitney-lee-vmwareGitHub Issue for Questionnaire: https://github.com/cncf/tag-app-delivery/issues/635Kratix: https://www.kratix.io/Abbys LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbybangser/Abbys Events: https://www.paintedwavelimited.com/events 

Adam Morgan spends this episode of Real Creative Leadership breaking down his five-level creative leadership maturity model, a system designed to help creative leaders at every stage of their career find new ways to engage with their work and spark creative innovation in every aspect of their business. With decades of experience, Adam explores why creative leaders should be helping lead organizations in more than just their own department, and how a fresh perspective can transform not only design and copy, but budgets and company mission statements, too.Real Creative Leadership is a video and podcast series that helps creative leaders make an impact on the business world. The series is produced by The Stoke Group, a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in content marketing, video, and interactive experiences. Our host, Adam Morgan, is a global brand, creative, and content leader, an Adweek Creative 100, and author of Sorry Spock, Emotions Drive Business. For more information, visit realcreativeleadership.com.#realcreativeleadership #leadership #creativity #business #industrytrends #creativetrends

Dave "CAC" Kellogg and Ray "Growth" Rike continue their discussion on the SaaS Metrics Maturity Model which includes the below five levels:Level 1: FoundationLevel 2: TrustLevel 3: Strategic LinkageLevel 4: Metrics CultureLevel 5: TrajectoryLevel 1: Lay the foundationDefinitions and calculationsPipeline stages, forecast categories, close dates, values, SaaS metricsSemantics - what do words like best case, forecast, commit and downside meanInstrument underlying systems (GL, CRM, Billing, HCM, etc)Consider Metrics CommitteeLevel 2: Build trustTemplates, templates, templatesMetrics selection & presentationHistory & context - always include footnotes on how metrics are calculatedRegular Cadence: which templates used at which meetings?Continuous improvement - fix data at the source, improve templatesLevel 3: Link Metrics to Business StrategyIdentify your top challenges Define 4-6 strategic goals - align metrics to those goalsLink department, team and individual objectives to the company metrics (OKRs)Level 4: Build a metrics cultureDemand numeracyManage to the regular metrics publishing cadenceMetrics conversations about the business impact NOT the metric calculation methodLevel 5: Agree on strategic trajectoryLong-range, driver-based modelsTimeframe: When are metrics goals targeted to be achieved, what are the milestones towards goalSequencing: Not everything at once - what is the priority order and associated timeframe for each metric's goalIf you are a creator, user or participant in how your company uses metrics to measure performance, inform decision making and/or report performance to your boss, your board and your investors this conversation will be valuable!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation, Ryan Williams and Kayne McGladrey discuss the evolving role of the CISO, the importance of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and the impact of AI in cybersecurity. They highlight the need for CISOs to have the full backing of their boards and the challenges they face in managing civil liability for processes they don't control. They also emphasize the importance of democratizing GRC knowledge and providing companies with tools like Hyperproof to assess and improve their cybersecurity maturity. The conversation touches on the increasing regulatory requirements and the need for companies to demonstrate compliance and accountability. The conversation explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) field. The guest, Kayne McGladrey, discusses the dual nature of AI, where it can both save time and raise concerns. He shares examples of how AI can be used to summarize information, generate control suggestions, and analyze large-scale signal data. However, he also highlights the ethical and practical challenges of relying too heavily on AI, such as the need for human judgment and accountability. Kayne emphasizes the importance of using AI as a tool to enhance human intelligence and focus on more meaningful tasks. Kayne's Socials: Kayne McGlandrey's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaynemcgladrey/ Hyperproof's website - https://hyperproof.io/ 11 Topics Your Section 1C of 10-K Filings Should Address - https://hyperproof.io/resource/cybersecurity-in-financial-disclosures-10-k-filings/ Please LISTEN

Dave "CAC" Kellogg and Ray "Growth" Rike discuss the 5 root causes that created the need to develop a SaaS Metrics Maturity Model for companies as they scale.The top five root causes that lead to the 15 primary problems in how companies use metrics include:There's no shared metrics foundationThere's no trustMetrics are not integral to strategyThe culture is not metrics-drivenMetrics are not being used define trajectory and long-term goalsThis episode discusses the key challenges in using metrics and the approaches to address those challenges. This discussion builds up to the introduction of the Metrics Maturity Model and the 5 levels of maturity:Level 1: FoundationLevel 2: TrustLevel 3: Strategic LinkageLevel 4: Metrics CultureLevel 5: TrajectoryIf you use, develop or just are a student of SaaS Metrics - this episode is full of insights and ideas on how to accelerate your company's metrics maturity model to level 5!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Metrics are hard. Identifying which metrics to measure is even harder. So how do you get started? And how do you know when you have achieved true developer productivity zen? Like anything in life the path to mastery is a journey and today we are joined by a passionate staff engineer from Meta to share with us his theory on a developer productivity maturity model which paints a wonderful mental picture on knowing where we stand in our developer productivity journey and how companies can move through the stages. We also discuss productivity dashboards, if you actually need dashboards, how Meta thinks about developer productivity and more. Our guest, Karim Nakad, has his Masters of Computer Science from University of Wisconsin and previously worked for Amazon for SageMaker and Prime. He is currently a Staff Software Engineer at Meta making an impact in the productivity organization. He is dedicated to improving developer efficiency across the board and paving the way by generating and exposing productivity and code quality metrics across the tech industry and alongside leading experts and researchers. His excitement around improving the daily working lives of software engineers is palatable and contagious and I can't wait to dig in. I met our guest at a developer productivity engineering conference last year and when he summarized back to me the purpose of a project I was working on in such an eloquent manner I knew then he had to come on the podcast to share his thoughts and efforts around bringing happiness to engineers and building products for people. When our guest is not helping engineers move fast and be productive, he games and travels the world. He also two Macaws a green wing and a blue and gold. Enjoy! Connect with Karim: LinkedIn Twitter Threads Sponsor: Get Space: Do you know what pain points exist in your company? Install Get Space's real-time survey iteration tool now with code "buildwithpeople" and get 20% off your first year Episode correction: Karim wanted to clarify the difference and intersection between qualitative/quantitative and objective/subjective: Qualitative: Non-number data such as the subjective free-form text in surveys. Quantitative: Data that can be counted, such as subjective multiple-choice in surveys or objective system measurements. Show notes and helpful resources: DORA The SPACE framework Karim's best advice: “Anyone can be an expert you just need to read the code” Karim's everyday tool: Obsidian - note taking app Reflect note taking app The Hack language Karim says developer productivity is about creating an efficient and enjoyable experience as that is what encourages devs to do their best work To measure, rely on frameworks our there like DORA or SPACE and Karim recommends using metrics you already have to start with AutoFocus paper: Workgraph: personal focus vs. interruption for engineers at Meta - improved personal focus by over 20% KPIs rule of thumb takes two forms: Latency and Reliability An example of latency is test latency and how quickly do they complete An example of reliability is test reliability and how often your test delivers good signal Productivity Engineering Maturity Model (5 stages): Ignorance: Not know about or not prioritizing developer productivity Awareness: Forming a team focused on addressing highest pain points for example around continuous integration or testing Initiation: Merging KPIs into a common productivity goal and creating dashboards Refinement: Making recommendations on dashboards to improve productivity Mastery: Automating and integrating productivity improvements into workflows Advice for smaller companies: Keep an ear on the ground for industry research from companies like Google and Microsoft, and leverage frameworks like SPACE and DevEx to measure and improve productivity. The importance of nudging teams in the right direction rather than mandating productivity solutions, allowing teams to find their own paths to improvement. Building something cool or solving interesting problems? Want to be on this show? Send me an email at jointhepodcast@unfilteredbuild.com Podcast produced by Unfiltered Build - dream.design.develop.

Brian Childs, Managing Partner at Learning Outcomes, shares his customer education maturity model. Download the free powerups cheatsheet: https://marketingpowerups.com/062[00:00:00] The Importance of Customer Education[00:07:37] Proving ROI for Customer Training Initiatives[00:13:51] The Importance of Training Programs and Brand Positioning[00:22:19] Using Training as a Sales Qualification Tool[00:26:01] Patterns in Sales Training Program Challenges[00:30:15] The intersections between customer education and data silos[00:36:03] Top Tips for Creating a World-Class Training Program[00:39:20] Career Power-Ups and Creating a Star Map of an Organization[00:45:42] Brian Childs on Thought Industries, Moz, and Learning Outcomes

#253: As we move forward in 2024, one thing stands firm - platform engineering remains a significant focus for companies and has become a key component in the digital transformation journey. This realization drove the creation of the Platform Engineering Maturity Model, a comprehensive guide that serves organizations in various stages of their platform engineering journey. In this episode, we speak with Abby Bangser, one of the lead authors of the Platform Engineering Maturity Model published by CNCF.   Abby's contact information: X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/a_bangser LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbybangser/   Platform Engineering Maturity Model https://tag-app-delivery.cncf.io/whitepapers/platform-eng-maturity-model/   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut, repeating the same tasks, while knowing there is room for improvement? The Capability Maturity Model may be a way for you to start contributing to those improvements. In this podcast episode, Kevin Kline from SolarWinds walks us through how we might go from simply dealing with issues as they come, to being a contributor in decisions about the future of our organization. Listen in and learn about the levels of CMM, how they relate to those of us in data professions, and how you can apply the methodologies to become a leader who drives positive change, while doing what you love. Let us know what you think! What CMM level are you in presently? Did you get any good take-aways from today's podcast? Leave us some love ❤️ on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, or Instagram.  The show notes for today's episode can be found at Episode 273: The Capability Maturity Model for Data Professionals. Have fun on the SQL Trail!  

The importance of CMMC (Cyber Security Maturity Model Certification) is described by Wayne Shaw, owner of Five 9s Consulting.Support the showLearn more at www.agcmo.org Please share our podcast with anyone interested in the construction industry!

If you've ever thought, "Hmm.. I'd love to 10x my Ops career," Jeff is your guy. Literally.With his OpsScale newsletter with a "10x your Ops career" tagline, Jeff regularly shares advice that he has picked up along the 15+ years in Marketing and RevOps roles. Over the years, he's built operations teams that utilize tech and process in innovative ways at companies like Workfront, Whistic, Hopin, and now, Coalition, Inc.In the latest episode of Change Enablers, Jeff and Ken cover:• the six phases of Jeff's Ops career maturity model and how they span across a tactical vs. strategic spectrum • ways ICs can start thinking about enablement impact well before they're in the next phase of their career• being a strategic partner and change agent in Operations • measuring success when you shift from order-taker mode to highly strategic and high-value work• prioritizing real-time enablement for your end usersWhere to find Jeff Cullimore:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcullimore/• Newsletter: https://opsscale.substack.com/Where to find your host, Ken: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenbabcock/• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/bigredbabz• Change Enablers, a community by Tango: https://www.tango.us/change-enablers-communityLike what you heard? Subscribe, leave us a review, and let us know who in Operations and Enablement should be our next guest.

This presentation was recorded during MEDICA COMPAMED 2023. Stefan Bolleininger from Be on Quality did share with us the information about HEATMAP for Regulatory Affairs. The idea is mainly to be able to improve the visualisation of a certain state of your department or project. There will be the collection of data, the scoring, then the creation of the heatmap, the colour coding, the visualization, and analysis/actions.  So, if you want to find a refreshing way to present the situation of your projects, don't hesitate to learn this with this presentation. And download the presentation within the link below.  Who is Stefan Bolleininger?  Stefan Bolleininger is a key opinion leader and speaker for the medical device regulation MDR in Europe. He founded the be-on-Quality GmbH consulting agency to passionately support manufacturers during CE approvals or FDA approvals. This support covers the full chain of quality and regulatory requirements: Implementation, maintenance, audits, assessments, and inspections. In the area of “Risk Management and Usability for Medical Devices and Medical Networks”, he holds a teaching assignment at the the Technical University of Nuremberg and the VDI Technical Committee “Quality Assurance for Software in Medical Devices”.  Who is Monir El Azzouzi?  Monir El Azzouzi is the founder and CEO of Easy Medical Device a Consulting firm that is supporting Medical Device manufacturers for any Quality and Regulatory affairs activities all over the world. Monir can help you to create your Quality Management System, Technical Documentation or he can also take care of your Clinical Evaluation, Clinical Investigation through his team or partners. Easy Medical Device can also become your Authorized Representative and Independent Importer Service provider for EU, UK and Switzerland.  Monir has around 16 years of experience within the Medical Device industry working for small businesses and also big corporate companies. He has now supported around 100 clients to remain compliant on the market. His passion to the Medical Device filed pushed him to create educative contents like, blog, podcast, YouTube videos, LinkedIn Lives where he invites guests who are sharing educative information to his audience. Visit easymedicaldevice.com to know more.  Link:  Stefan Bolleininger LinkedIn Page:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bolleininger-3a717028/  Be on quality  website: http://www.be-on-quality.com/en/home-en/  Download presentation: https://mailchi.mp/easymedicaldevice/265-heatmap  Medica Website: https://www.medica-tradefair.com/  Social Media to follow Monir El Azzouzi Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/melazzouzi Twitter: https://twitter.com/elazzouzim Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/easymedicaldevice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easymedicaldevice

We will provide a short introduction to OWASP SAMM, which is a flagship OWASP project allowing organizations to bootstrap and iteratively improve their secure software practice in a measurable way. Seba will explain the SAMM model, consisting of 15 security practices. Every security practice contains a set of activities, structured into 3 maturity levels. The activities on a lower maturity level are typically easier to execute and require less formalization than the ones on a higher maturity level. A the end we will cover how you can engage with the SAMM community and provide an overview of what happened at our latest SAMM User Day which happened on May 27th. Segment Resources: https://owaspsamm.org/ https://github.com/OWASPsamm https://app.slack.com/client/T04T40NHX/C0VF1EJGH -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZDbvQrj5APg5cEET49A_g https://twitter.com/OwaspSAMM https://www.linkedin.com/company/18910344/admin/ Visit https://securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-asw-6

We will provide a short introduction to OWASP SAMM, which is a flagship OWASP project allowing organizations to bootstrap and iteratively improve their secure software practice in a measurable way. Seba will explain the SAMM model, consisting of 15 security practices. Every security practice contains a set of activities, structured into 3 maturity levels. The activities on a lower maturity level are typically easier to execute and require less formalization than the ones on a higher maturity level. A the end we will cover how you can engage with the SAMM community and provide an overview of what happened at our latest SAMM User Day which happened on May 27th. Segment Resources: https://owaspsamm.org/ https://github.com/OWASPsamm https://app.slack.com/client/T04T40NHX/C0VF1EJGH -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZDbvQrj5APg5cEET49A_g https://twitter.com/OwaspSAMM https://www.linkedin.com/company/18910344/admin/ Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-asw-6

We will provide a short introduction to OWASP SAMM, which is a flagship OWASP project allowing organizations to bootstrap and iteratively improve their secure software practice in a measurable way. Seba will explain the SAMM model, consisting of 15 security practices. Every security practice contains a set of activities, structured into 3 maturity levels. The activities on a lower maturity level are typically easier to execute and require less formalization than the ones on a higher maturity level. A the end we will cover how you can engage with the SAMM community and provide an overview of what happened at our latest SAMM User Day which happened on May 27th. Segment Resources: https://owaspsamm.org/ https://github.com/OWASPsamm https://app.slack.com/client/T04T40NHX/C0VF1EJGH -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZDbvQrj5APg5cEET49A_g https://twitter.com/OwaspSAMM https://www.linkedin.com/company/18910344/admin/ Visit https://securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-asw-6

From @Sourced Network Productions, @It's 5:05!, the Podcast , with a special report on the release of the OWASP BOM Maturity Model. It's Point of View Friday, featuring Trac Bannon, Katy Craig, Shannon Leitz, and Olimpiu Pop, with their perspectives on the release of the BOM Maturity Model by the OWASP Foundation. We'll start with Trac Bannon.

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In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer interviews Lonnie Wilson, a lean manufacturing expert and founder of Quality Consultants. Lonnie shares his journey from working at Chevron to starting his consulting firm specializing in cultural change. He emphasizes the importance of respect for people and creating a learning culture in the manufacturing industry. Lonnie also discusses the learning model maturity cycle and the danger zone of pseudo-competence. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for continuous improvement and the role of leadership in driving cultural transformation. Lonnie explains the learning model and the importance of understanding the theory before applying it. He discusses the danger zone where managers often get stuck and the need for them to go through the journey of learning. Lonnie emphasizes the importance of applying the theory and creating standards to gain understanding. He also highlights the role of management in creating a learning culture and the power of unconscious competence. Lonnie concludes by discussing the awareness spectrum and the simplicity on the other side of complexity. Takeaways Cultural change in the manufacturing industry requires leadership commitment and modeling of desired behaviors. Creating a learning culture is essential for continuous improvement and staying ahead of the competition. The learning model maturity cycle consists of unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence. The danger zone of pseudo-competence is a critical area where individuals may believe they are competent but lack the necessary knowledge and skills. Awareness is key in learning and decision-making, allowing individuals to make informed choices and consider potential outcomes. Understanding the theory is crucial before applying it in practice. Managers often get stuck in the danger zone and need to go through the journey of learning. Applying the theory and creating standards are essential for gaining understanding. Management is critical in creating a learning culture and driving cultural transformation. Unconscious competence is the ultimate level of mastery. The awareness spectrum and the simplicity on the other side of complexity are essential concepts to consider in cultural transformation. Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 03:08Lonnie's Journey from Chevron to Quality Consultants 11:10Approach to Cultural Change in the Manufacturing Industry 18:39Learning Model Maturity Cycle 27:31Creating a Learning Culture 36:16The Danger Zone: Pseudo Competence 41:28The Importance of Awareness in Learning 42:57Understanding the Theory 43:27The Danger Zone 44:36The Incipient Awareness 45:33The Make or Break Point 46:32Applying the Theory 47:31Creating Standards 48:08The Initiative Mantra 48:59The Problem-Solving Mantra 49:41Sustaining the Standard 50:11Opportunities in the Boardroom 51:11Understanding in Different Environments 52:09Unconscious Competence 53:43The Willie Mays Syndrome 55:37The Awareness Spectrum 57:04The Awareness Paradox 57:35The Simplicity on the Other Side of Complexity 59:04Cultivating a Culture of Learning 01:00:40The Operational Definition of Culture 01:04:07The Managers as the Solution 01:05:31Distinguishing Intellectual Knowledge from Applicable Understanding 01:06:16The Awareness Paradox 01:07:32The Journey of Cultural Transformation Connect with Lonnie on LinkedIn or on his website. Special mention to Speroni for their innovative solutions in precision manufacturing, which align perfectly with the themes of continuous improvement and excellence discussed in this episode.

The medical sales landscape is constantly changing. And if you don't stay ahead, you'll fall behind and lose critical revenue. Experts Daniel Hawkins, Founder and CEO of Avail Medsystems, and Omar Khateeb, Founder of Khateeb Co., share how automation, data-driven strategies, and the imperative presence of sales representatives impact revenue, patient outcomes, and the future of healthcare. In this episode, you'll learn:  Automate sales processes and data entry. Manual data entry can be time-consuming and prone to errors, but by utilizing software and technology to automate these tasks, you can focus on growing the business and assisting patients.  Focus on managing multiple deals and accounts. The distance between accounts and unpredictable scheduling can complicate the sales process. Utilizing software and formulaic methods can help in managing entities effectively, prioritizing accounts at risk, and allocating resources accordingly. Adapt to changing healthcare industry dynamics. COVID-19 has exposed weaknesses in the traditional medtech business model. We need to be proactive in embracing new technologies and methodologies to provide value to healthcare professionals. Overcoming resistance to change and demonstrating the positive impact of new products on patients can be key factors in driving adoption.   Check out RunRevenue.Pro for tips, playbooks, and advice for stopping revenue leaks and achieving revenue precision.    See how Clari's Revenue Platform can help you win more deals, protect your customer base, and achieve revenue precision—even in a downturn.  → Clari.com  

CMMC is vital for enhancing cybersecurity practices and securing sensitive information within the Department of Defense's supply chain. Its main focus is to set standardized security levels and certification requirements in place for organizations involved in DoD contracts.  In this episode, Bill Berrien, owner and CEO of Pindel Global Precision and Liberty Precision, shares his first-hand experience implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Also joining us is Jason Luce, Senior Vice President of Engineering Paperless Parts, responsible for ensuring Paperless Parts' customer data is protected per CMMC regulations.  

This week, Dan Neumann is joined by his colleague Justin Thatil to talk about what good Scrum Masters do when an Agile Team reaches maturity.   In this episode, they discuss the features of the Emergent Collaboration Maturity Model, its stages, and how this relates to the role of the Scrum Master as a leader, facilitator, coach, manager, mentor, teacher, and change agent. A Scrum Master fills many roles; join Dan and Justin in this discussion to explore the benefits of having a Scrum Master and the risks of not having one.   Key Takeaways What does a mature Team look like? A mature Team knows how to self-organize and solve problems. A mature Team understands its purpose. A mature Team knows its members' strengths and features. Scrum Teams become self-managing Teams; they are always encouraged to experiment. Emergent Collaboration Maturity Model: The different stages in the Maturity Model are Unaware, Exploratory, Defined, Adoptive, and Adaptive. Justin shares the example of Patagonia. What is the value of having a Scrum Master in an Organization? The eight stances of a Scrum Master: servant-leader, facilitator, coach, manager, mentor, teacher, impediment remover, and change agent. A Mature Team is a high-performance Team. The Team must feel beyond happy about their work, pushing it further, wanting to constantly improve, and taking their work to the next level. A mature Team has reasonable forecasts and manages stakeholders' expectations. Organizations are constantly experiencing changes and transformations. A Scrum Master can be working with a Team for an amount of time and during that period, many changes take place; the number of the Team's members, the product, and the challenges that the Team faces, all of these can change. A mature Team takes on the task/challenge that is presented, and evolves and changes in order to find solutions. The Scrum Master's accountability needs to be defined clearly. It is a serious misunderstanding to believe that if a Scrum Master is really good he can take multiple Agile Teams. What is a Scrum Master's career path? The Leadership of the future looks like the role of a Scrum Master, a leader who brings the best out of the people that they work with.   Mentioned in this Episode: The 8 Stances of a Scrum Master Quality over Quantity: Squirrel Burgers Learn more about Jacob Morgan The Female Brain, by Dr. Louann Brizendine   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using #AgileThoughtPodcast!  

Are you seeking strategies to identify where your team stands and propel them toward greater heights of performance? This week on Ask Denis, we explore the Team Maturity Model, a framework developed by organizational psychology and management researchers to help leaders understand the different stages of team development. This episode takes an in-depth look at each stage of the model: forming, storming, norming, and performing, and discusses strategies that can help leaders identify their team's current stage and navigate them through this journey toward higher levels of performance, collaboration, and innovation. With an understanding of the Team Maturity Mode, leaders can create highly productive teams that work together seamlessly and leverage each other's strengths for maximum performance. Tune in now for an insightful discussion about how to use this model to drive your team's success!In this episode:Explore the Team Maturity ModelStrategies that will guide you and your team toward higher levels of performance, collaboration, and innovationForming, storming, norming, and performingMain takeaways:Leaders that embrace the significance of the Team Maturity Model gain a competitive edge in trying to nurture high-performing teamsMake sure that you're encouraging open dialogue that really fosters understanding and collaborationExplaining stages and their traits boosts team awareness, aiding members in identifying their current phase and advancing effectivelyEmpower team autonomy, offer guidance, and witness massive growthThe Team Maturity Model gives leaders a roadmap to help cultivate high-performing cohesive teams, and if leaders can understand the stages, then they can navigate their teams through challenges, conflicts, and successQuotes:“The Team Maturity Model not only drives improved team performance, but also paves the way for a culture of collaboration, innovation, and sustained success in that ever-evolving business landscape.” - Denis Gianoutsos“In today's dynamic and competitive business landscape, effective teamwork is a cornerstone of success.” - Denis GianoutsosConnect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

In this episode, Cora and Coté talk with Abby Bangser about the platform maturity model draft that the platform working group at the CNCF has been working on. While the draft is a work in progress, the model the team is developed is extremely useful for thinking about how you build and run your platform team. Check out the interview, and if you're interested in more, take a look at the draft paper. If you're really full of beans, you can also contribute. You can also watch the video of this episode if you prefer. As Abby mentioned, you can find her by searching for Abby Bangser in most social and web places. She's @a_bangser in Twitter, @abangser.bsky.social in Bluesky, @abangser in Mastodon, and, of course, in LinkedIn.

Patch Tuesday update. Another commercial surveillance company is outed. Voice security and the challenge of fraud. CISA updates its Zero Trust Maturity Model. Effects of the US intelligence leaks. Our guest Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at CISA, outlines CISA's role in the cybersecurity community. André Keartland of Netsurit makes the case for DevSecOps. Russian cyber auxiliaries believed responsible for disrupting the Canadian PM's website. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/70 Selected reading. Patch Tuesday overview. (CyberWire) DEV-0196: QuaDream's “KingsPawn” malware used to target civil society in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia (Microsoft Threat Intelligence)  Threat Report on the Surveillance-for-Hire Industry (Meta) Sweet QuaDreams: A First Look at Spyware Vendor QuaDream's Exploits, Victims, and Customers (The Citizen Lab) Voice Intelligence and Security Report (Pindrop) CISA Releases updated Zero Trust Maturity Model (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) CISA Releases Zero Trust Maturity Model Version 2 (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA) A leak of files could be America's worst intelligence breach in a decade (The Economist) Interagency Effort Assessing Impact of Leaked Documents, Strategizing Way Forward (U.S. Department of Defense) What we know about the Pentagon document leak (Axios) The ongoing scandal over leaked US intel documents, explained (Vox) Pentagon leak threatens Biden's foreign policy doctrine ahead of overseas trip (Axios) Schumer calls for all-senator briefing on leaked Ukraine documents (The Hill) The key countries and revelations from the Pentagon document leak (Washington Post)  Exclusive: Leaked U.S. intel document claims Serbia agreed to arm Ukraine (Reuters)  Up to 50 UK special forces present in Ukraine this year, US leak suggests (the Guardian) Egypt denies leak about supplying Russia with 40,000 rockets (Al Jazeera) DDoS attacks block PM Trudeau's web site (IT World Canada)