Catalyst Podcast
Catalyst, a Launch by NTT DATA podcast, puts humans at the front and center of digital transformation. Each week, we feature thought leaders who share their insights on reinventing digital experiences, enhancing customer journeys, and driving innovation in the enterprise. From platform transformation to the latest advancements in AI, our guests delve into the challenges and triumphs of digital transformation, emphasizing the critical role of human ingenuity and leadership.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 502
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
The Customer Pays the Price: On Fixing Your Internal Systems
For every tool or system we interact with, someone behind the scenes is powering it. This week, Chris Losacco is joined by Postlight’s Head of Product Design, Natalie Kurz, to discuss why you should …
00:33:59 |
Tue 09 May 2023
R.T.O. Battle: Is Returning to the Office Necessary?
Interacting with your coworkers in person can be hugely beneficial, and while nothing can fully replace it, forcing people back into the office isn't good for the business or company culture. This we…
00:29:59 |
Tue 02 May 2023
Return to Analog: On Organizational Tools
There’s nothing better than crossing something off your to-do list. This week Chris and Gina reflect on which tools are best for organizing your life and your to-do list. Their conclusion — analog is…
00:27:56 |
Tue 25 Apr 2023
Cutting the Red Tape: On Working With the Public Sector
There’s a feeling in the digital industry that working with the government is tedious due to endless bureaucracy, red tape, and too many stakeholders. As someone who worked in the public sector for y…
00:31:17 |
Tue 18 Apr 2023
Complaint Desk: On UX Gripes
Annoying pop-ups, frustrating drop-down menus that make you scroll for minutes to find your birth year, untailored targeted ads — the list of annoying UX design goes on and on. This week Chris LoSacc…
00:32:42 |
Tue 11 Apr 2023
Building a House: On Navigating Change
The phrase “change is hard” may seem like a cliche, but it’s also true. This week Chris and Gina discuss how to manage change as Postlight navigates some changes of its own. As a leader, how much do …
00:25:28 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
Steering the Ship: On the Difference Between Product Managers and Project Managers
Differentiating product managers and project managers can be tricky. They share the same acronym (PM), and there can be overlap between the two roles. This week, Postlight’s Associate Director of Pro…
00:35:42 |
Tue 28 Mar 2023
Bridging the Gap: On Including IT Teams Early
Chris and Gina have learned the hard way that the IT team is all about minimizing risk. The product team, on the other hand, is all about taking risks. So how do you bridge the gap? This week Chris a…
00:27:18 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
Genie: On the Disney Mobile App
Navigating Disney World is a lot. There are endless parks, restaurants, hotels, and lineups. The My Disney Experience App was designed to help, but navigating the app is also pretty tricky. On the he…
00:26:23 |
Tue 14 Mar 2023
Lightbulb Moment: On Why Rework Isn’t a Waste
The waterfall method isn’t always ideal for software projects because it doesn’t allow for innovation and creative problem-solving. So Postlight’s Head of Product Design, Natalie Kurz, takes a differ…
00:33:25 |
Tue 07 Mar 2023
Focusing Your Energy: On Prioritizing and Setting Boundaries as a Leader
Leaders are always going to have competing demands for their attention. Getting up earlier and working later isn’t always the answer to getting the work done. This week Chris and Gina reflect on how …
00:30:34 |
Tue 28 Feb 2023
The Case Against I-Told-You-Sos: On Accountability
On most projects, things will inevitably go wrong at some point or another. So who’s to blame, or rather, what’s to blame? This week Chris and Gina talk about accountability and how we learn and grow…
00:29:15 |
Tue 21 Feb 2023
On Trust: The Backbone of Client Services Relationships
This week, Netflix's Bernie Madoff docuseries sure has Chris and Gina thinking about trust. They discuss trust as the key to any partnership, even (and especially) in business, and its role as the ba…
00:28:23 |
Tue 14 Feb 2023
You Shall Not Pass: On Password Security
LastPass, a password management site Gina has been touting to friends and family for years, reported a security breach in late December 2022. In the wake of this disappointment, Chris and Gina chat a…
00:29:14 |
Tue 07 Feb 2023
A New Frontier: On AI Tooling
Recently Postlight’s Head of Engineering, Aaron Ortbals, had an eye-opening experience with ChatGPT, an AI tool that can write code for you. This week Chris and Aaron chat about new AI tools being de…
00:32:40 |
Tue 31 Jan 2023
A Holistic Marriage: On the Relationship Between the Frontend and Backend
We’ve all heard the excuse that the backend just can’t support the new needs of the frontend. But isn’t the backend there to power user needs, not limit them? This week Chris and Gina discuss how to …
00:26:21 |
Tue 24 Jan 2023
The S-word: On Why Sales Doesn’t Have to Be a Bad Word
The term “sales” often conjures up an image of being pressured into something you don’t need or want, but it doesn’t have to be that way. This week Chris LoSacco and Michael Shane explain how sales c…
00:35:59 |
Tue 17 Jan 2023
Speedboat vs. Tanker: On Thinking Like a Startup at a Big Company
Big companies are a bit like tankers — sturdy, built to weather any storm, and can carry a lot of people. Startups are more like speedboats — fast and good at exploring new places. This week Chris an…
00:27:09 |
Tue 10 Jan 2023
Reduce the Risk of Getting It Wrong: On Solving the Right Problem
Sometimes one small detail can make or break a product’s usability. Postlight’s Head of Product Design, Natalie Kurz, found this out the hard way when buying a fridge. In a rush to solve a smelly eme…
00:31:43 |
Tue 03 Jan 2023
Leader Lab: Leveling Up Your Soft Skills
Leaders often take steps to learn software and be ahead of the curve with new technologies. But more often than not, their time is limited to dig deeper into learning soft skills. Harvard Business Pu…
00:37:23 |
Tue 20 Dec 2022
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