Work from WHERE?! Ep. #1 Michele Bleser, VP, Technology

One of Japan’s oldest construction companies, Takenaka, prides itself on the company mission to contribute to society and future generations as they construct world-renown buildings such as the Tokyo Tower, Suitengu-Shrine, and the Narita International Airport. Through a unique combination of historic cultural values and cutting-edge technology and design processes, Takenaka is enhancing the future as they elevate the present! Story highlights: How does a 400-year-old company maintain traditional values while transforming the company culture to produce better outcomes? Why Slalom was so excited about Takenaka’s sustainable approach to customer-centric and purpose-driven value proposition. How focusing on the use of Agile in development is paving the way for the future of design and build in the construction industry. Why Takenaka now tells their customers, “Throw out what you don’t need” in their newly adopted Agile approach. What partnering with AWS to digitize data and enhance 3D modeling can do to productivity and efficiency. Tags: Japan, Agile, Innovation, Construction, Data Driven Design, Digital Design, Cultural Transformation, 3DModeling, Sustainability, Tokyo. Contact: Satoka Chibana  

Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who (like herself) are participating in the Slalom Tours program. Join host SeanKelly Anderson as she takes a unique turn and interviews Jalonni, creator and host of the "Tours with Jalonni" podcast. Prepare to be transported behind the scenes of the series and see what Jalonni's been up to.

Did you know that in the US, there are approximately 72 thousand new tech start-ups each year?  If you are part of a large enterprise, you may not yet realize what these start-ups can do for your company’s mission and reach.   According to Justin Cohen, Senior Director of Slalom Ventures, one of many amazing things about these budding start-ups is that they take academic research and turn them into truly valuable solutions for enterprises.  Listen in as Justin shares what we all need to know about this exciting space! Story highlights: How enabling technologies are changing the day-to-day experience for consumers across industries and sectors. What does voice isolation have in common with your favorite coffee shop. Why getting to 10x optimization and next generation products and services cannot be done from an island. How Slalom Ventures is bridging a critical gap for start-ups with enabling technologies and enterprise organizations with big visions. Slalom Ventures is working with start-ups and large enterprises to bring new possibilities to businesses across the globe.  Connect with us at Slalom.com to learn how we can help you reach for and realize your vision today! Tags: Related links:  Slalom Ventures | Slalom Contact: [email protected]

Not surprisingly, most people have a cause or two that is very near and dear to their heart – the plight of economically challenged school systems, the need to bring literacy to life, or the care capacity of animal shelters, to name a few.  What is surprising though is that most people are not actively engaged in the causes they care most about!  Rob Acton, Founder of Cause Strategy Partners, has some valuable insights on how to move “from the sidelines to the center field” by combining our passions with our professional skills as nonprofit Board Members who can bring impact and outcomes to those in need. Story highlights: What causes the gap between the desire to engage and actually engaging, and why it’s so important for each of us to bridge that gap. Why nonprofit boards seek professional talent in their efforts to meet their mission and engage their stakeholders. What unique challenges boards have faced over the past few years and the strategies they employed to overcome them. How to maximize any board’s effectiveness in utilizing key resources such as time, money, and networks! Related link:  Cause Strategy Partners  Contact: Rob Acton

Are your teams struggling to hit their productivity and revenue targets? Are you unsure of the best approach to upskill your teams, develop first-time leaders, and coach high-potential employees? Learn how Slalom experimented and won with the WIN Room program. Episode Highlights: ·        The WIN Room program leverages behavioral science and data analytics to uncover key insights into workforce motivation and engagement. ·        Rethink how to build winning teams and cultures efficiently and effectively, at scale. ·        Transform every member of your organization into a sales contributor, unlocking their untapped potential. Contact: Jaime Diglio - [email protected]

Transformation with purpose-driven impact is top of mind for businesses around the world. Slalom UK&I President, Dave Williams, explains how to move the needle in the midst of rapid technological change and increasing demands for efficiency.  Story highlights:  · How does a purpose-driven consultancy help client organisations identify latent business opportunities and new applications in commerciality?  · Discover the ways Slalom is enhancing innovation efforts in the Energy sector as companies seek to address climate challenges.  · Hear the surprising things a football club and an automotive manufacturer discovered when Slalom brought them together for an innovative exchange of ideas.  · Curious about what Dave is excited about and what has got him feeling a bit nervous? Tune in to hear his take on ‘Black Swan’ events and how to navigate them.  Contacts:  Guest: Dave Williams email: [email protected]; LinkedIn profile  Host: Kim Taylor email: [email protected]: LinkedIn Profile  Search Tags: Strategy, Culture, Values, Manchester, United Kingdom, UK, Ireland, London, Dublin, Leaders.

Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who - like herself - are participating in the Slalom Tours program.   A new episode of "Tours with Jalonni" is up! Meet Rachel Simon, a powerhouse in talent acquisition turned marketing maven! From conferences to full-time marketing, Rachel shares her journey from manager to rocking the salesforce marketing team tour. Tune in for some career inspo!   To tune into more fiercely human stories about Slalom’s work, culture and our people, visit the Slalom On Air page. 

Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who (like herself) are participating in the Slalom Tours program. In this week's episode Mazvita Chikava, TA analyst turned marketing pro, discusses her journey into the world of marketing and the twists and turns that led her to this exciting career path.   To tune into more fiercely human stories about Slalom’s work, culture and our people, visit the Slalom On Air page. 

Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who - like herself - are participating in the Slalom Tours program. On our latest episode, talent acquisition manager Deanna Silvestri shares her journey from recruiting for a role to actually working in that role! She spills the tea on what it's really like to switch sides and provides valuable insights for both recruiters and candidates.   To tune into more fiercely human stories about Slalom’s work, culture and our people, visit the Slalom On Air page. 

Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this new podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who - like herself - are participating in the Slalom Tours program. This week we chat with talent acquisition analyst Christiaan Van De Stadt who's making waves in talent management through his passion for project management and transferrable skills.   To tune into more fiercely human stories about Slalom’s work, culture and our people, visit the Slalom On Air page.