Change Management is Out. Adoption Design Is In.

For years, change management has been treated like an afterthought – a few emails, a training deck, maybe a communication plan thrown in before go-live. The focus? Manage resistance. Check the box. Move on. But let’s be honest – that model doesn’t drive real adoption anymore. And in today’s environment – shaped by AI, rising … Continued

Why Data Governance Is Essential for AI

AI is moving fast. Regulation is catching up. And many organizations (like a client I’m working with now) are grappling with a deceptively simple question: How much data governance do we actually need to support AI? It’s a smart question. The reality is, without data governance, what I often think of as data enablement, AI … Continued

S3E5: From Awareness to Action – Making Accessibility Part of Everyday Life

Find us on your favorite podcast platform including: Spotify | YouTube | Apple | Amazon 1% Better Podcast Kelly Risser – Quick Links Learn more about Disability:IN WisconsinCheck out The Ability CenterCelebrate Global Accessibility Awareness DayConnect with Kelly Risser on LinkedInConnect with Craig Thielen on LinkedInCheck out host Craig Thielen’s full bio page Key Takeaways … Continued

Why is Digital Engineering Essential for Competitive Advantage?

In an era of relentless technological progress, many organizations find themselves wrestling with the complexity of their software systems. According to an industry survey, 78% of technology leaders cite software complexity as a central obstacle to their organization’s growth. It’s in this environment that Digital Engineering has taken on a refreshed significance, bridging the gap … Continued

PMI & Agile Alliance Integration – What It Means for Agile Professionals

Although the official integration took place in December 2024, the joining of the Agile Alliance into the Project Management Institute (PMI) – now operating as the PMI Agile Alliance – continues to have a profound impact on the project delivery landscape. By combining Agile’s flexibility with PMI’s structured methodologies, this strategic shift presents both new … Continued

S3E3: Layoff to Lift-Off: The Rise of a Podcast Powerhouse

Find us on your favorite podcast platform including: Spotify | YouTube | Apple | Amazon 1% Better Podcast Ben Albert – Quick Links Learn more about all of Ben’s podcasts at Real Business ConnectionsFollow Real Business Connections on SpotifySubscribe to Real Business Connections on YouTubeFollow Ben Albert on LinkedInConnect with Craig Thielen on LinkedIn Key … Continued

S3E2: The Not-so-Cinderella Story with Jack Gohlke

Find us on your favorite podcast platform including: Spotify | YouTube | Apple | Amazon 1% Better Podcast Jack Gohlke – Quick Links Check out Gohlke’s 16 three-point shots from ’24 NCAA TourneyLearn more about the Wisconsin HerdFollow Jack Gohlke on InstagramCheck out the book Flow by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiConnect with Craig Thielen on LinkedIn Key … Continued

S2E17: Year in Review with Shane Zutz and Craig Thielen

Find us on your favorite podcast platform including: Spotify | YouTube | Apple | Amazon 1% Better Podcast 2024 Year in Review – Quick Links Learn more about DigiKeyCheck out Good Energy by Calley and Casey MeansConnect with Shane Zutz on LinkedInConnect with Craig Thielen on LinkedIn Key Takeaways 1% Better Podcast 2024 Year in … Continued