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Pragmatism in Practice

Pragmatism in Practice

Thoughtworks 83 Episodes Jul 23, 2026

Pragmatism in Practice addresses the challenges facing today's digital leaders and gives practical approaches to overcoming them. It features candid conversations with a range of inspiring change-makers who share stories of becoming a modern digital business.

Episodes

Designing the technology organization of the future
Designing the technology organization of the future Jul 23, 2026 35:35 In this episode, Ricard Vilá, CDO at LATAM Pass, outlines his strategies for designing a future-ready technology organization. He shares lessons on shifting IT from a cost center to a value engine, fostering genuine team empowerment, managing multilingual organizational structures and navigating rapid AI transformation to meet evolving business needs.
AI and the workforce: Beyond efficiency to real value creation
AI and the workforce: Beyond efficiency to real value creation Apr 23, 2026 40:11 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, not just tools. Together, they debunk the "job theft" myth, highlight why junior talent remains a vital engine for innovation and explore how to shift the executive conversation
The velocity trap: Why GenAI is exposing broken foundations
The velocity trap: Why GenAI is exposing broken foundations Apr 8, 2026 56:25 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 bottlenecks rather than business value.  Learn how elite teams are distancing themselves from laggards by rethinking compliance and testing, and why a Tiger Team approach is the faste
Navigating the messy middle: A guide to real product organization transformation
Navigating the messy middle: A guide to real product organization transformation Mar 26, 2026 51:34 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 complexity, use AI for strategic sense-making and finally bridge the gap from simply shipping code to delivering genuine business value.
The soul in the system: Humanizing AI Strategy
The soul in the system: Humanizing AI Strategy Nov 24, 2025 31:17 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-functional collaboration shape the success of any AI initiative. This episode is for decision-makers who want AI that works in the real world, helping them design systems that are respons
Measuring what matters in the age of AI
Measuring what matters in the age of AI Sep 16, 2025 27:34 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 smarter decisions about where to invest. You'll hear from Abi Noda, CEO and Co-founder at DX, and Chris Westerhold, Global Practice Director at Thoughtworks, as they share how lead
From bronze bullets to big impact: AI-first software delivery
From bronze bullets to big impact: AI-first software delivery Jul 30, 2025 38:00 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 life cycles, and how it can be used to tackle the most complex modernization challenges. If you're navigating the fast-changing landscape of tech strategy, this one's for you.   Ho
Powering innovation: Thoughtworks' AI journey
Powering innovation: Thoughtworks' AI journey Apr 25, 2025 34:00 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 episode is packed with insights for leaders who are embarking on a similar AI journey within their own organization.   Host: Kimberly Boyd   Guests: Jessie Xia, Global Chief Informatio
The change agent's playbook: How to lead bold transformations
The change agent's playbook: How to lead bold transformations Mar 26, 2025 36:49 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 level, and how to initiate a culture shift to become an organization that embraces continual change. If you're a business leader looking to make an impact in your own organization,
The ethics of data
The ethics of data Mar 12, 2025 44:03 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 organization's data capabilities while maintaining ethical integrity, this episode is a must-listen.   Host: Markus Buhmann, Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks   Guests: Tiankai Feng,
The human side of data
The human side of data Feb 25, 2025 40:27 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 all crucial parts of a successful data strategy. This podcast is for you if you're a data leader looking to communicate and influence data strategy more effectively in your own or
The foundations of data strategy
The foundations of data strategy Feb 11, 2025 30:55 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 how you can build the foundations of a strong data strategy in your own organization. If you're a data leader looking to bolster your data strategy for the future, this podcast is f

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