Category: Reimagine Hybrid Work Podcast

Lopez Research dives into the world of how Generative AI is changing business applications in this first episode of a series on AI-led business transformation. In particular, we focus on how Microsoft is harnessing the power of generative AI to transform customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning. You can check out more about Microsoft’s copilots here. Follow me here: You can follow me on LinkedIn and on Twitter @MaribelLopez Check out th…

What has change in enterprise mobility. Are new industries adopting mobile? Is 5G hot? In this podcast, Chris Balcik, the Vice President and Head of Mobile B2B at Samsung Electronics America shares his perspectives on changes in the market. Chris Balcik Bio: With over 26 years’ experience, including management consulting with the Department of Defense and other Federal clients, Chris has deep expertise in organizational transformation and the role of technology. Prior to his cur…

In this episode, we discuss the differences between cloud file storage and traditional storage systems. We discuss the challenge of performance and distributed data. Dave also shares strategies for how companies should approach data in remote work and recovery issues from ransomware attack Bio: David Grant, President at Nasuni David Grant is responsible for all field operations, which include sales, marketing, alliances, professional services, customer success and experience. Dav…

Unified communications, collaboration and contact center technologies have changed as we’ve moved toward distributed work. In this episode we discuss some of the current and upcoming trends in these markets. Bio Mitel’s Chief Marketing Officer, Venkat Nagaswamy, is a seasoned, highly strategic marketing and demand generation executive with a proven track record of growth and success through building great teams. As Chief Marketing Officer, Nagaswamy is responsible for Mitel’s glo…

Executives need to define how their organization will support the a mixture of hybrid work, remote work and full-time office workers. In 2021, 3M rolled out a strategy it called Work Your Way. In this conversation with 3M’s Kathryn Coleman, we discuss the lessons the company has learned over that past year as it’s put this strategy into place. You can read more about the strategy here. Bio Dr. Kathryn J. Coleman has over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, diversity, strate…

In this podcast with Accenture’s Christie Smith, we discuss the organizational learnings from the company’s recent book Radically Human and the changes in required to successfully navigate the future of work. Her bio: Christie Smith is the global lead of Talent & Organization/Human Potential at Accenture. Christie joined Accenture in 2020 to lead and expand the transformation offerings that address the complex change management challenges facing CEOs, C-suites and boards…

In this podcast, Pollak shares thoughts on how to make hybrid work as effective as possible with frictionless employee experiences. We also discuss optimizing the office and maximizing real estate. Jeremy Pollak is the Co-founder and CEO of Calven, a workplace technology platform, which helps organizations remove the friction associated with hybrid work and deliver seamless workplace experiences. Jeremy has spent the last 20 years in the workplace technology space, as Co-founder and C…

In this podcast, we discuss opportunities and challenges in managing a hybrid workplace. Allison Dew is Chief Marketing Officer for Dell Technologies. In this role, Allison is directly responsible for the global marketing organization, strategy, and all aspects of Dell Technologies marketing efforts including brand and creative, product marketing, communications, digital, and field and channel marketing. Allison believes in combining creative excellence with data-driven decision-making …

Kristyn Emenecker is Playvox’s Chief Product & Strategy Officer. Kristyn’s role at Playvox is to lead product strategy and to create innovative and modern solutions that deliver increased, differentiated value to customers. Playvox is a contact center provider, serving more than 300 all-digital contact centers (text / chat / messaging only) as well as hundreds of businesses via voice solutions. Kristyn has been a leading voice in the customer experience and contact center industry f…

Gayle Silverman is the Principal, Product Delivery Lead at TXI, a product innovation firm that delivers engaging experiences and custom software. Within the healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and education sectors, TXI partners with clients from startups to Fortune 100s to fuel growth by giving users the digital products they want to use. Below are links to the articles mentioned in the podcast Kinetic Learning: Learn to love self-conferencingNormalizing hybrid workHow to survive Zoom fatigu…

Bio He is the Co-Founder of Caffeine Interactive Technologies, an agency that focuses on planning strategies and architecture, ensuring that software implementations are straightforward based on clear ways to measure success. He enjoys working with clients to build the right technology, whether it’s a multi-tiered mobile app built with React and Laravel or a simple website based on WordPress. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University. Dustin is …

AI impacts our jobs and our lives. I asked Peter Scott to share his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities for AI. Peter Scott (AI leader and author of Artificial Intelligence and You) is an expert on all things AI, Peter Scott is on a mission to help us to get along with artificial intelligence. He has givenTEDx talks, spoken to audiences as diverse as transformational leaders, executives, and British parliamentarians, and created a program to train coaches in helping clie…

Scott Wharton is the VP and General Manager, Video Collaboration Group at Logitech. Since joining Logitech in 2015, Scott has led the Video Collaboration division from a small player to the market leader, now one of the company’s largest and fastest-growing businesses. In this episode, we discuss what’s changing in collaboration and workplaces overall.

I’ve tried many things but meeting free days provide the focused time to take certain projects to the next level and create more structure in your week. Give it a try and let me know what you think at podcast@lopezresearch.com. Also what topics would you like to hear more about on the podcast? You can follow me on social at http://twitter.com/MaribelLopez and https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribellopez/

In this episode, I ask Susan Hunt Stevens, the founder and CEO of WeSpire, to discuss the methods and tools to tackle opportunities such as ESG, DEI and employee engagement. About Susan Susan Hunt Stevens is the Founder & CEO of WeSpire,, an award-winning employee experience technology that drives environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes by engaging people in activities that align with their passion and purpose. After her son was diagnosed with serious…

AI Automation is a hot topic in enterprise IT circles but getting it right requires more than a set of Robotic Process Automation tools. In this podcast, I speak with Anisha Biggers from NTT DATA Services on the how and why of automation. We discuss topics such as return on value versus return on investment. Where to find us: You can follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MaribelLopez and LinkedIN at https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribellopez/ You can follow Anisha at https://w…

The future of the workplace looks different in a post COVID world. In this podcast, we discuss a changes in the workplace and how to to build a new culture with Paula Ratliff. She is the President of Women Impact Tech where she leads strategic direction and daily operations. Paula has spent the past 20 years architecting and leading teams that provide workforce solutions for staffing, RPO, MSP and consulting services for Fortune 500 companies in North America and globally. She has led c…

In this episode, we talk about the changes in hiring such as how do we find and assess talent. Is is 9-5 a thing and is there a better way to find contract labor. We also touch on AI and diversity and inclusion. Bio Tim Rowley is CTO and COO at PeopleCaddie, a digital talent marketplace focused exclusively on contract opportunities for highly skilled business professionals, where he oversees technology, marketing, finance, and operations. He has over 20 years of managerial experience, having…

At Intel’s VISION conference, Maribel Lopez interviewed Sachin Katti, the Chief Technology Officer for Intel’s Network and Edge Group, about the shifts he sees in embracing a distributed future of work. As a CTO he is tasked with setting the technology direction for Intel’s division focused on network and edge solutions. Sachin shared a vision where networks and security solutions change as we move from a cloud-native world to an “Edge-Native” world where everyth…

Sam is the owner of Tall Books, an Australian -based bookkeeping business. He is passionate about small business and the role he plays in assisting business owners to succeed. Sam is a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers & the Institute of Public Accountants. When he’s not working Sam enjoys playing the piano, gaming, and learning new languages. In this interview, Sam shares insights on challenges and opportunities of responsible data use for small businesses owners.

Creating a hybrid work or distributed work isn’t easy. It requires many decisions on who can work remotely, how to decide which days are in the office and how to create an office environment that’s worth a commute. Larry Gadea of Envoy shares insights on how to navigate the challenges of creating culture, embracing regional difference and building workplaces the operate more effectively by using data and technology. You can subscribe to the podcast and newsletter at h…