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Pragmatism in Practice addresses the challenges facing today's digital leaders and gives practical approaches to overcoming them. We have candid conversations with a range of inspiring change-makers who share stories of becoming a modern digital business. 334660
Thoughtworks hosts Pragmatism in Practice, a business show with 83 episodes published.
Join Laura Burger, Global Head of Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing, Rachel Laycock, Thoughtworks CTO and former Chief Talent Officer Joanna Parke for a discussion on why AI success fundamentally depends on people
Join Laura Burger, Global Head of Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing, Rachel Laycock, Thoughtworks CTO and former Chief Talent Officer Joanna Parke for a discussion on why AI success fundamentally depends on people
While 2025 was the year of shopping for AI, 2026 is the year of ROI. In this episode, Thoughtworks and CircleCI leaders discuss the 2026 State of Software Delivery Report, revealing why AI-generated code is creating bott
Join product experts John Cutler and Ivana Ciric as they deconstruct the "messy" reality of product org transformation. Moving beyond rigid frameworks and feature factory mentalities, explore how leaders can embrace comp
As companies race to adopt AI, many overlook the hardest part — the human one. In this conversation, we unpack the principles behind Humanizing AI Strategy and discuss how creativity, critical thinking, and cross-functio
Many engineering leaders are eager to embrace AI, but few have a clear way to measure what's working. In this episode, we dig into how teams can track AI adoption, assess the real impact of AI tools and agents, and make
Join Thoughtworks CTO Rachel Laycock for a candid look at what AI-first software delivery really means, beyond the buzzwords. In this episode, she discusses how this emerging technology is reshaping software development
AI promises to reinvigorate the way we work, and many organizations are already seeing its potential come to life. In this podcast, we explore how we at Thoughtworks are transforming our own operations with AI. This epis
It's often said that the only constant for organizations is change. In this episode, we speak to Shawn Mandel about what makes a great change agent, how to achieve buy-in for change initiatives at a team and leadership l
In the much-anticipated final episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy takeover series, we're exploring the ethics of data. If you're a data leader considering how to strike the right balance between advancing your organi
When we think of data, we think about numbers and statistics, but we don't often think about people. In the second episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy series, we discuss why storytelling, empathy, and creativity are
We're hearing more about the significance of data than ever before, but what's actually involved in leading a successful data strategy initiative? In the first episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy series, we discuss h
The European Health Data Space launches this year, promising huge opportunities, as well as challenges, for healthcare organizations. This podcast episode is essential listening for healthcare tech leaders, researchers a
Even when product builders have a groundbreaking vision, it can often be thwarted by organizational roadblocks. In this episode, we explore how Air Canada successfully navigated some of these challenges to reimagine its
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, many companies struggle with outdated data architectures that hinder their ability to scale and innovate. VP of Data, Norbert Wirth, explores how PAYBACK transformed its data infr
Many businesses struggle with outdated systems that impede progress and efficiency. In this episode, Erik shares insights on how AI-assisted software engineering, especially using Large Language Models (LLMs), can revolu
Recent events, like the CrowdStrike incident, highlight the critical need for business leaders to understand and strengthen their IT infrastructure. Sarah Taraporewalla and Max Griffiths explore strategies for balancing
As organizations begin to tap into the value of their data, we're seeing an increased need for data sharing within internal teams, and even across other organizations. In this episode, Marina Ribke and Sebastian Werner d
Digital transformation can be complex, especially when you're transitioning into a brand new technology and engineering organization. Previously operating inside PwC, Vialto Partners did just that. In this episode, Chief
In today's fast-paced digital world, modernizing data practices is more critical than ever. James Morgan, Chief Data Officer at The Crown Estate, and Danilo Sato, Global Head of Technology for Data and AI at Thoughtworks
John Cutler
Product Educator & Author @ The Beautiful Mess · Amplitude
1 appearance on this show
Abi Noda
CEO & Co-founder · DX
1 appearance on this show
Tiankai Feng
Data Governance Leader and former Senior Director of Product Data Governance at Adidas · Thoughtworks
3 appearances on this show
James Morgan
deacon, educator, biblical scholar · Florida International
1 appearance on this show
Darren Smith
Founder and Managing Director · Conway’s Rivertown Bistro
1 appearance on this show
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