Casa de Cambio

The AI bus is leaving. Are you on it?In this episode, Natasha sits down with Gareth Flynn, CEO of TQ Solutions - consultant, researcher, and one of the most energising voices in the change management space right now - to talk about what AI adoption really looks like on the ground, and what it means for our profession.Gareth unpacks why so much of the AI adoption challenge is a people and change problem, not a technology problem — and shares the data to back it up. He digs in to what the rise of AI means for change practitioners specifically, what you can do right now to get ahead of the curve, and the concrete steps (including course recommendations for building your own AI agent) to make sure you're not left behind.If you've been meaning to get across AI but haven't known where to start - this is your episode.Gareth recommends:Donut Economics by Kate RaworthUntil the End of Time by Brian GreeneTash recommends:HacksTake the AI course Gareth recommends here (includes AUD$50 discount)

So you've had a workshop and everyone is feeling fab, warm and fuzzy. But then nothing happens. How can you keep the momentum going? How can you ensure action is taken?What are workplace rituals? How can they make people feel more empowered?How do you take a ritual idea and make it come to life?Lotty Roberts and Lorissa Garcia are workplace culture experts and re-watchers of classic TV shows.They join Tash for a chat about workplace rituals, the danger of collective amnesia and embracing the power of micro actions. Lorissa recommends:ERThe beautiful question by Warren bergerLotty Recommends:Dexter: Original SinBegin Again PodcastGet on the presale list for the workplace rituals deck here.

What can peeling fruit teach us about estimation?Why do estimates vary so wildly amongst colleagues and teams?How can teams learn from their estimation fails?Kit Friend is an Agile geek, estimation guru and 'the person who has the most fun at Accenture.'He joins Tash for a conversation about all things estimation, how AI can help, and why testing is the most important function on the project.Kit recommends:Rivers of London series by Ben AaronovitchFreakonomics PodcastHow Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner Tash Recommends:Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsConnect with Kit here: https://au.linkedin.com/in/kitfriend Kit regularly appears and helps with the Atlassian Australia community events - join your nearest city via https://ace.atlassian.com/

How can changies better position 'icebergs' and project risks?How far can you push things? What do you do if you get told to pull your head in?How do you recover if your iceberg spotting expedition doesn't go well for you?Barb Grant is a best selling author and the founder of Bold Change and joins Tash for a very frank and honest discussion about those pesky icebergs that want to sink so many change initiatives.Barb recommends:Adolescence on NetflixTash recommends:YellowjacketsSubscirbe to Barb's newsletter at https://www.barbgrant.com/

When delivering global enterprise wide change, how do you align people across different geographies and cultures?How do you break down silos caused by these differences?How can global leaders gain a shared understanding of the 'why' behind enterprise wide change?How do you stay conscious of different cultures and capability levels? Does the approach to sponsorship and leadership change in different regions and cultures?Kate Murray is the founder of Changify and regularly finds herself leading change initiaves across the globe. She sits down for a chat with Tash about all things global, enterprise wide change and more.Kate recommends:Intermezzo by Sally RooneyThe BearVirgin RiverQueer Eye

How can change and project professionals define benefits of a change? What are some traps or things to look out for? What tools can people use to map and track project benefits How about intangible benefits? How do we track those? Lata Hamilton is an experienced change practitioner and author. She joins Tash for a thought provoking chat about all things benefits, and more. Lata recommends: 4 Hour work week by Tim ferriss Agatha All Along on Disney Only Murders in the Building Tiny Beautiful Things Watch Lata's free 6 Ways to Build Trust Video: https://www.latahamilton.com/trust Join Lata's free Book Club and exclusive Launch Bonuses here: https://www.latahamilton.com/pioneerbook Follow Lata on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latahamilton/

Projects and transformations keep failing. Many transformations don't achieve all of their intended goals. Benefits? Barely getting something over the line before the money runs out is often defined as success, and what gets delivered bears little resemblance to the original change vision. People keep claiming certifications or 'secret' recipes can solve these problems - but brutally - these failures persist. We argue about how (waterfall vs agile vs BAU) to deliver - but no matter the method, there are always transformations that get stuck, get blocked, get complicated and get messy. And at the end of the day, what really matters is the people who are living the change, as they can ultimately unlock the benefits defined in the business case. Why does this matter? As project managers and leaders - we should be accountable for successful delivery of outcomes and benefits. So anything that helps us unstick the transformation and help it land is what separates a great change leader from an adequate one. Guest hosted by podcast alumni Peter Lam, he has an in depth discussion with Tash along with Liz Smeaton (transformation and change industry legend) where they share real life case studies and practical advice on what you can do to get your transformation unstuck. Join Peter;s Meetup group at: https://www.meetup.com/agile-project-managers-melbourne/ Liz recommends: Little Lies Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Sunbathing by Isobel Beech Tash recommends: Cher, the Memoir, part 1 Tension by Kylie Atavista + Bando Stone and the New World by Childish Gambino Culinary Class Wars on Netflix Pachinko on Apple TV

What is complexity fitness? How can an organisation get complexity fit? What is wayfinding? What should leaders who are starting their wayfinding journey do? Sonja Blignaut is an author, complexity nerd and founder of More Beyond and Complexity Fit. She joins Tash on the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast for a chat about all of these things and more. Sonja recommends: Tim Ingold Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit The Matter With Things by Ian Gilchrist Poetry of David White and John O'Donohue Exploring Consciousness by Alan Watts Nora Bateson Bayo Akomolafe Bonnitta Roy Follow Sonja on Medium and LinkedIn for more great insights.

In this episode of Casa de Cambio podcast, Tash is joined by the Head of Global Procurement at Roche - Colm Diamond. Colm shares a case study of how his department improved their business agility. Starting with the problem, how teams were organised, roadblocks encountered on the way. Colm talks about the capability gaps that needed to be solved along the way, as well as shares his own personal struggle with disempowerment. Colm Recommends: Dan Carlin's Hardcore History Podcast Republic by Plato The Apology of Socrates by Plato Enjoy the podcast? Why not buy me a coffee www.casadecambio.com.au

How do you level up your change game? What are some strategies to move from change analyst to change manager, and change manager to senior change manager? What senior career paths are available for experienced change practitioners? How can you build a brand for yourself? Eloise Seidelin is a founder, an experienced change recruiter and the host of the Change It podcast. She joins Tash for a joint episode where they cover all things leveling up and more. Eloise recommends: Good to Great by Jim Collins www.casadecambio.com.au

What is a change management office (CMO)? What should change practitioners advocating for a centralised change management office do? What steps should people take when setting up a CMO? Where should the CMO sit? Are roles such Chief Change Officer becoming more common? What are some traps to avoid when setting up a CMO? Lena Ross is a speaker, author and change management guru. She joins Tash for a chat about all things CMO and gives out some solid career advice too. Lena recommends: Upside to Chaos: The Power of Disorder to Transform Lives by Tim Harford. Learn more about Lena's 'Change Management in a Box' here. Enjoy the podcast? Why not buy me a coffee. www.casadecambio.com.au

What are some things people should consider when preparing to take a product to market? What are some commons traps people fall into? How can change practitioners help bring a product to life? Rebecca Motter is an experienced marketer and product commercialisation guru. She joins Tash for a chat about all things product and more. Rebecca recommends: The Wheel of Time on Amazon The RISE podcast Redacted podcast Like the podcast? Why not buy me a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/natasharedman www.casadecambio.com.au

What do leaders need to do to set their change up for success? What holds leaders, and therefore their people, back when making change in an organisation? What role does empathy play when leading change? Christiane Anderson is an enterprise coach, co founder and rowing novice. In the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast, she chats to Tash about all of this and more. Christiane recommends: Better Value Sooner Safer Happier by Jonathan Smart Authentic Relating by Ryel kestano If books could kill podcast with Michael Hobbs Learn more at peopleoverprocess.com.au