Innovation TalesDigital transformation isn’t just about tools—it’s about the people who use them. Innovation Tales dives into the untold stories of leaders navigating the challenges and opportunities of digital change. From harnessing AI technologies to reimagining workflows, each episode features candid conversations with innovators, exploring practical strategies, lessons learned, and real-world insights. Perfect for senior managers, team leads, and business executives, this podcast offers the inspiration and tools you need to drive meaningful transformation in your organization.


Hosted by Alexandre Nevski, a veteran consultant in enterprise technology and innovation management, Innovation Tales is your guide to embracing technology as a gateway to success. Subscribe now and join the community shaping the future of digital transformation—one story at a time.

 

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]]>en-usfalseAlexandre Nevskihttps://innovation-tales.com/Alexandre Nevskialexandre.nevski@glaukos.digitalepisodicCopyright 2025 | All Rights Reserved | http://innovation-tales.com/Agile Contracts: The Secret Weapon For High-Stakes Projectsf53cvQqqZTue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT1887https://innovation-tales.com/audio/agile-contracts-the-secret-weapon-for-high-stakes-projects/falseAre your project contracts setting you up for success—or holding you back? In this episode of Innovation Tales, we dive into how the fine print can make or break a digital transformation. You’ll hear two contrasting stories: one where rigid agreements lead to setbacks and frustrations, and another where agile contracts open the door to faster, smarter decisions.


We’ll look beyond the usual agile vs. waterfall debate and explore how the structure of a contract shapes the dynamics between teams and suppliers. Discover the power of collaboration and how an agile approach to procurement can turn uncertainty into opportunity, setting your project on the path to success.


The episode offers practical advice on structuring contracts that don’t just manage risk but actively build trust between all parties, fostering a collaborative environment where challenges are met head-on. Whether you’re a leader, project manager, or just curious about what makes some projects thrive while others flounder, this episode offers insights you won’t want to miss.


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]]>115Transforming The Contact Center: The Untold Story Behind Every Customer Call8tKGY1K6HTue, 05 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT1304https://innovation-tales.com/audio/transforming-the-contact-center-the-untold-story-behind-every-customer-call/falseFor most people, making a customer call is an extremely frustrating experience. It is often plagued with disconnected transfers, loss of context, or poor agent response. Why do these things keep on happening? Alexandre Nevski offers the truth about these customer calls by offering a glimpse of what is really happening behind the scenes of contact centers. He explains how these calls are not just about customer satisfaction and conversion rates, but also crafting better teamwork and developing smoother business operations. Alexandre explains how to use artificial intelligence in automating processes and the importance of having a reliable CRM program to deeply improve how customer calls are executed.


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]]>114From Post-Its® To AI: The Value Of Flexibilityj-iPxuFUVTue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT987https://innovation-tales.com/audio/from-post-its-to-ai-the-value-of-flexibility/falseStruggling to balance automation with the need for flexibility? In this episode of Innovation Tales, host Alexandre Nevski shares a story from his own experience, highlighting how dynamic case management technology gave one organization the best of both worlds. By focusing on real-time collaboration and data-driven insights, they improved customer service while gathering critical information for process optimization and AI deployment. Get insights and practical advice for your own digital transformation initiative!


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]]>113Focusing On Outcomes, Speed And Communication With Sourav ChakrabortyFsTnnaCmBTue, 08 Oct 2024 22:00:00 GMT1479https://innovation-tales.com/audio/focusing-on-outcomes-speed-and-communication-with-sourav-chakraborty/falseA significant number of digital transformation projects fail not due to a lack of resources but simply because of wrong prioritization. Sourav Chakraborty of Crescere Analytics is here to discuss how digital leaders can increase their likelihood of success by prioritizing outcomes, executing with speed, and communicating proactively. Sharing two real-life examples, he explains how to reorganize your goals with the help of up-to-date technology and avoid investing millions in doomed-to-fail projects. Sourav also breaks down the skills every product manager must possess to deliver the best results to your business.

]]>112X-Ray Vision For Business: Brian Kelleher On Process And Task MiningS713UrZYsTue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT1714https://innovation-tales.com/audio/x-ray-vision-for-business-brian-kelleher-on-process-and-task-mining/falseMonitoring and analyzing how work is actually done in your organization can be an overwhelming task to accomplish. Brian Kelleher, Senior Director of Product at Pegasystems, goes beyond the traditional performance tracking approaches against a predefined set of indicators through process and task mining. Joining Alexandre Nevski, he explores how some leaders leverage and combine these strategies to achieve an in-depth x-ray vision of their businesses. Brian also explains how data mining greatly helps in executing a virtuous and continuous improvement cycle within an organization.


⭐ For further insights, check out:

📄 Brian's article: How Process Mining and Task Mining Work Together

📚 Recommended reading: Process Mining: Data Science in Action

 

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]]>111Staying Ahead: Diane Smith-Knowles On Keeping Skills Current SISOGiqtWTue, 10 Sep 2024 18:30:00 GMT1640https://innovation-tales.com/audio/keeping-technical-skills-current-with-diane-smith-knowles/falseThe digital world is evolving fast and is not expected to slow down even one bit. Therefore, those involved in technological innovations and software development must keep their technical skills current at all times. Diane Smith-Knowles, a Partner Success Technical Lead at Pegasystems, explains how leaders can keep their teams up-to-date with the latest trends and updates. She talks about addressing the anxiety and uncertainty around trying new digital methods, especially when such changes are happening at an extremely rapid pace. Diane also discusses the importance of leaders creating a strong rapport with their teams to help them update their skills and further nurture close-knit technical collaborations.

 

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]]>110Design Thinking At Pega With Baruch Sachs 32-hqNOp0Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:30:00 GMT2133https://innovation-tales.com/audio/design-thinking-at-pega-with-baruch-sachs/falseHave you ever had a feeling that a new technology solution was not addressing the actual challenges faced by your organization? Why do project teams regularly commit to a solution before getting a chance to validate its relevance? Alexandre Nevski sits down with Baruch Sachs, Vice President of Global Client Innovation at Pegasystems, to explore the benefits of design thinking. Looking back to his first-hand experiences as a designer, he shares how he led the company to partner with its clients to help them understand their challenges before committing to a particular technology solution. 


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]]>19The Art Of Experience Design With Glen Finch WsAQXl9M1Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:01:00 GMT2611https://innovation-tales.com/audio/the-art-of-experience-design-with-glen-finch/falseDigital innovations are more than just faster delivery time or better software interface. Above anything else, experience design must be taken into account for these solutions to be truly impactful. In this episode, Alexandre Nevski chats with Glen Finch about what it takes to deliver human-centered innovation in an era of rapid technological change. Glen discusses how to design digital solutions not just by focusing on what is happening on their screens but even beyond it. He explains how to successfully craft such customer-based designs without setting aside company goals and expectations. Alexandre and Glen also talk about the importance of human intervention in today’s continuous rise of automated systems and artificial intelligence.


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]]>18Unlocking Creativity And Productivity: Damien Helleboid On Trust And Collaboration XNZDpaeLjTue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT1446https://innovation-tales.com/audio/unlocking-creativity-and-productivity-damien-helleboid-on-trust-and-collaboration/falseDoes your organization rely on external partners located offshore? Or perhaps they are closer to you but have been working remotely since the pandemic? What factors influence their creativity and productivity? Today, we explore these questions and more with Damien Helleboid. Damien is the Director of Prarion Limited. He brings a rich combination of technical expertise and leadership skills. His career spans diverse roles across major tech firms, and his pivotal positions at Transavia and LeasePlan demonstrate his ability to lead digital projects from conception to completion.


In a conversation brimming with vivid examples, Damien emphasizes the impact of trust and teamwork on digital transformation initiatives. 


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]]>17Tech Innovation And Organizational Change With Filipe LopesFM6AXkHtrTue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT1435https://innovation-tales.com/audio/tech-innovation-and-organizational-change-with-filipe-lopes/falseThe interplay between technological innovation and organizational change can be both fascinating and multi-faceted. To understand how to get the most out of automated processes and make them highly efficient, Alexandre Nevski sits down with Filipe Lopes, Enterprise Architect Director at Capgemini. He explains the importance of test automation in the short segment dedicated to tools, the benefits of taking smaller steps, and why proactive communication must never be set aside. Filipe also discusses why businesses should always allot resources to invest in skilled and talented people, who will be the ones to maximize the impact of digital innovations.

]]>16Pega AI, An Extended Conversation With Ian Johnston R3iknHvywTue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT1774https://innovation-tales.com/audio/pega-ai-an-extended-conversation-with-ian-johnston/falseContinuing his conversation with Ian Johnston of AI4Process, Alexandre Nevski explores the artificial intelligence capabilities of Pega. Together, they cover its use cases and the right approaches to mitigating its potential risks. Ian explains why considering the people aspect of digital transformation must never be set aside, emphasizing the need for truly capable individuals to carry out your implementations. Ian also talks about his secret to reuse and why he thinks process AI would probably get the biggest business benefits in the long run.


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]]>15Succeeding with Pega®: Speed, Funding and Expertise with Ian Johnston-dVTxz-7ITue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT1631https://innovation-tales.com/audio/succeeding-with-pega-speed-funding-and-expertise-with-ian-johnston/falseIt is quite fascinating that we always fight to keep our digital transformations from becoming overly huge implementations. It is advisable to stick to iterative approaches, but it seems most people find it hard to do so. Alexandre Nevski explores this issue with Ian Johnston of ai4process. Together, they explore how overcoming the challenges related to funding and people expertise can lead to better digital transformation outcomes. Ian also shares valuable strategies for building a strong team and how to equip everyone with the right skills that will spell success for your projects.


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]]>14Unlocking The High Impact Of Low-Code With Riadh Ziri7NsODKx9qWed, 05 Jun 2024 12:40:00 GMT1884https://innovation-tales.com/audio/unlocking-the-high-impact-of-low-code-with-riadh-ziri/falseCan low-code approach help you build better software? Riadh Ziri says yes. In this episode, he shares his knowledge about delivering enterprise applications using low-code for almost two decades. Joining Alexandre Nevski, he explains how to unlock the best-of-both-world impact of low-code approach. He talks about what it means for the progress of business and IT functions, as well as the right way to integrate such innovative tools over long-term traditional strategies. Riadh also discusses why the human aspect must never be removed from this process in order to foster deeper collaboration between teams.


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]]>13The Impact Of Human Relationships On Digital Transformation Initiatives With Sergey Gladkikh NkSbFJsK4Tue, 21 May 2024 14:09:00 GMT2780https://innovation-tales.com/audio/the-impact-of-human-relationships-on-digital-transformation-initiatives-with-sergey-gladkikh/falseWelcome to another episode of Innovation Tales! Today, we delve into the often-overlooked human element of digital transformation with Sergey Gladkikh, a technology consultant with over 15 years of experience. We'll explore how trust and relationships can make or break even the most technically sound projects. 


Have you ever witnessed a project on track suddenly fall apart? Or one teetering on failure miraculously turn into a success? Prepare to be amazed by two real-life stories that showcase the power of perception in shaping outcomes. In the second half, Sergey shares practical advice on building successful teams and the importance of strategic "reality checks." From Accenture and PwC to Knowledge Expert, Sergey's journey encompasses renowned companies and a passion for mentoring teams through agile methodologies. Buckle up for a conversation that goes beyond technology and into the heart of human dynamics driving innovation.


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]]>12Outsourcing Innovation: An Effective Strategy?HnTVg38gTTue, 07 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT616https://innovation-tales.com/audio/outsourcing-innovation-an-effective-strategy/falseToday we dive into the art of outsourcing innovation, a strategy that can propel companies forward when executed effectively, in this inaugural episode of "Innovation Tales," the show exploring the human stories behind digital transformations.


Discover, through a captivating narrative, how one insurance company navigated the challenges and triumphs of a new distribution model. We follow the journey of a visionary leader tasked with spearheading a crucial project under the pressure of competition and the need for rapid advancement. Learn about the pivotal decisions, the partnerships formed, and the strategic moves that led to a breakthrough in their market.


This episode isn't just a story; it's a blueprint for any business leader or team looking to leverage external expertise to accelerate innovation. By the end, you'll understand the critical factors that make outsourcing a success and how these insights can be applied to your own business endeavors.


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