Introducing Slalom IMPACT: Igniting the Mindset for Product, Agility, Collaboration, and Transformation
Slalom IMPACT is a monthly audio podcast series designed to support leaders as they drive organizational transformation and embrace modern ways of working. Each episode delivers intentional, timely conversations on topics that matter most to you—helping you create more value for your customers and your business.
Tailored for change-makers and leaders, our discussions range from navigating the global impact of AI to unlocking value across your organization. Join us as we ignite new perspectives and empower you to lead with product excellence, agility, collaboration, and transformative thinking.
Episode 13 - Moving AI from Hype to Activation with Daniel Prager and Adam Jennings
AI pilots are everywhere, but real business impact is harder to find. In this episode, Mike, Jeff, and Archie sit down with Slalom's Daniel Prager (Global Partner Development Lead for Google) and Adam Jennings (FDE Lead for the Slalom-Google Partnership) to explore what it actually takes to move AI from experimentation into everyday work. During the episode, they unpack why pilots stall, how embedded expertise accelerates adoption, and how agentic AI can reduce manual effort, improve co...
24 Jul 2026
Episode 12 - AI and Product Funding in Adaptive Orgs with Roxy Rabe and Jillian Simmons
Many organizations are still stuck in a project-driven funding mindset—slow, inflexible, and often disconnected from real value delivery, especially when it comes to leveraging AI. In this episode, Roxy Rabe and Jillian explore how shifting to product funding can improve responsiveness, transparency, and outcomes. You’ll learn why traditional budgeting slows teams down, how AI is accelerating the move to outcome-based funding, and what it takes to win executive buy-in. We also cover the...
6 Jul 2026
Episode 11 - Building Smarter Data Platforms and AI Readiness in Modern Tech Organizations with Shiv, Bandhan, and Kate
What does it take to build an AI-ready organization? In this episode, we explore the intersection of data engineering, AI, and product thinking with industry experts Kate Hanley, Shiv Shah, and Bandhan. The conversation dives into how leading organizations are creating scalable data platforms, treating data products as products, and aligning technology investments with real user and business needs. From establishing enterprise data standards and measuring platform value to designing for devel...
26 May 2026
Episode 10 - Building Adaptive Organizations in our AI World with Charolette Myland and Jill Kiepura
Most organizations are racing to keep up with constant change—but few know how to truly thrive in it. In this episode, Charlotte Myland, Transformation Leader at Slalom, and Jill Kiepura, a cultural anthropologist turned transformation expert, share how to build organizations that adapt quickly to AI, innovation, and shifting customer needs—without burning people out. You’ll learn why speed alone isn’t enough, how a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, and vulnerability dr...
28 Apr 2026
Episode 9 - Modern Tech Orgs Overview: From Cost Center to Strategic Partner with Tricia Hembling and Therese Pocrnick
In this episode, the first in our Modern Tech Org mini-series, we sit down with Tricia Hembling and Therese Pocrnick to explore what it really takes to build a modern tech organization. This conversation lays the foundational principles that the rest of the series will build on. We dig into how to move beyond traditional IT as a cost center and instead position technology as an integrated, value-driven partner to the business. We talk about the core traits of modern tech orgs—customer-centric...
30 Mar 2026
Episode 8 - Embracing Disruption and Nostalgia with Todd Weidman on AI, Innovation, and Personal Growth
Todd Weidman joins the show to share how he went from accountant and wealth manager to AI-focused tech leader, guided by a lifelong love of libraries and learning. Using nostalgic callbacks to landlines, phone books, Nextel walkie-talkies, floppy disks, and physical games, Todd shows how quickly technology changes and how embracing that change opens doors. He explains how AI acts as a new “library of knowledge,” helping organizations boost efficiency, build capacity, and create new products. ...
10 Mar 2026
Episode 7 - AI After Dark White Paper with Jessica Smith
In this episode, Jessica Smith and Jeff Mortimer unpack the insights from their latest AI white paper, “AI After Dark.” They explore AI’s rapid evolution and why it’s keeping leaders up at night, then move into practical strategies for adopting AI responsibly across an organization. Drawing on agile principles, “trust but verify,” and Simon Sinek’s Infinite Game, they discuss how to balance speed with structure, build security and trust into AI-generated code, and manage resistance to change....
27 Jan 2026
Episode 6 - The future of AI in software and organizations with Steve Donnelly
AI is changing everything about how organizations build and deliver technology. In this episode, co-hosts Mike Henry, Jeff Mortimer, and Archie Woods welcomes Steve Donnelly for a lively discussion on the game-changing impact of AI in software development and business transformation. Hear how rapid prototyping is replacing lengthy discovery phases, and how Slalom’s AI value platform is helping organizations optimize processes and boost efficiency. The conversation also dives into agentic AI, ...
29 Dec 2025
Episode 5 - Agile in Regulated Spaces with Ben Wories and Emily Webster
In this episode, the hosts dive into the dynamic world of product delivery within highly regulated sectors like government and healthcare. They unpack the core differences between Agile and Waterfall methodologies, highlighting how Agile’s iterative, adaptive approach can drive innovation—even when faced with strict compliance requirements. The discussion covers the unique challenges encountered when implementing Agile practices in compliance-heavy environments, such as legacy systems and reg...
25 Nov 2025
Episode 4 - Cybersecurity and AI with Kaeli Smith
In this episode, we welcome cybersecurity expert Kaylee Smith to discuss how cybersecurity fits into agile delivery and product leadership. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities of embedding security practices into every stage of product development. We talk about aligning risk management, compliance, and security architecture with agile methodologies, and examine how AI is transforming cybersecurity—from automating threat detection to improving incident response. Throughout o...
3 Nov 2025
Episode 3 - AI in Products with Tamarah Usher and Sameer Karim
This episode features an in-depth discussion on the transformative impact of AI on business strategy and product development. Our experts unpack how AI is reshaping the product life cycle, pushing organizations to rethink traditional approaches and embrace rapid technological change. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability, experimentation, and continuous learning as core competitive advantages in today’s fast-evolving landscape. Listeners will gain practical insights on st...
26 Sept 2025
Episode 2 - Purpose, Profit, and the Power of AI with Joe Neill
In this episode, the hosts dive into the powerful synergy between agile transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), exploring how organizations can harness AI to drive innovation, productivity, and employee engagement. The conversation highlights the value of cultivating a purpose-driven mindset in business, showing how purpose and profit can work hand-in-hand for greater organizational success. Listeners will hear practical advice on defining mission and vision, learn how generative AI ...
28 Aug 2025
Episode 1 - Product Operating Model with Roxy Rabe
In this episode of Slam Impact, the hosts and guest Roxy Rabe break down the evolution from Agile to the Product Operating Model (POM), exploring how successful business transformation hinges on organizing around value delivery and clear outcomes. They highlight the critical role of leadership in communicating goals, the importance of starting small to achieve quick wins, and the courage needed to pivot when necessary. By emphasizing that transformation is an ongoing journey and that every em...
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