Your personal brand isn’t what you say about yourself, it’s what others say about you when you’re not in the room. So how can you grow your personal brand into the most powerful tool of your career development? On this career-centered episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer is joined by Irishman Conor Cunneen for a conversation about tactics for devising and strengthening your personal brand in ways that will benefit your career. On today’s podcast, you will...

Disruptive technologies continue to drive VC strategies. We hear plenty about venture capital and inventions, and there is plenty yet to be invented for PLM (product lifecycle management). On this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Craig Brown and Thom Singer welcome SineWave Ventures managing general partner Yanev Suissa for a conversation about venture capital, the technologies that are impacting real change, and the things that we are focusing too much on (and what should...

Who should be responsible for the development of tools? Citizen developers or professional developers only? Or maybe a combination of the two is the right answer. Back to help hash out the pros and cons of this hot topic, Mark Pendergast joins Craig and Thom on this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast. Without their usual polar opposite views, Craig and Mark highlight the strengths of both citizen and professional developers and share their recommendations for working toward...

Regardless of the stage in your career, staying relevant is key to staying employed. To highlight some of the essential steps to making sure you are engaged and relevant in your work, on today’s career development episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer welcomes Carolyn Strauss. Carolyn is a speaker and former designer on the Home Shopping Network and has joined Thom to discuss tactics and tips for designing yourself as an essential member of your team and player in...

We have come a long way from thousands of pages in filing cabinets and snail mail communications, but the digitalization of data comes with its own set of challenges. Digitalization allows for the automation of transactions, but because it deals with people, there are still limitations. How are companies evolving with these changes? On today’s episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Craig Brown and Thom Singer are joined by PROSTEP, Inc. US Federal Sales Executive and Industry...

With all of the rapid technology changes that are emerging all around us, how can you better look to and prepare for the future?  Will AI render your work useless in the near future?  It takes the insights of a futurist to understand all of the potential and problems that the future really holds.  On today’s episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Craig Brown and Thom Singer welcome Futurist and Applied Foresight Consultant Simon Anderson. Simon works to help companies be more...

 Is engineering like a factory? Is there really waste that needs to be eliminated?  If so, what is holding us back from really cutting the waste and improving processes? In the latest Digital Battle, Craig Brown and the new Digital Enterprise Board of Trustees Vice President Mark Pendergast take on the topic of lean engineering techniques. Craig and Mark start out on the same side of this argument, but don’t worry, that doesn’t last long as they further examine the successes, roadblocks, and...

Everywhere you turn you hear that we all need to be better systems engineers, even though systems engineering is not without its shortcomings. Today Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome returning podcast guest Patrick Hillberg for a discussion about the shortcomings and solutions of system engineering. Because if systems engineering causes dysfunction, what is the solution?    On today’s podcast, you will learn:   Why is systems engineering a potential pitfall? Patrick argues that...

Welcome to a new year with The Digital Enterprise Society podcast.  Today Thom Singer and Craig Brown revisit one of the hottest topics from the Digital Intersect Conference in Detroit and in today’s constantly evolving digital landscape. They are joined by Robert Baillargeon, Chief Product Officer at SodiusWillert for a conversation about navigating configurations, managing the digital twin, and maximizing the effectiveness of digital threads.    On today’s podcast, you will learn:   ...

This special episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast was recorded live at The Digital Intersect Conference in Detroit, Michigan on November 17th. On the second half of their live Digital Battle, Craig Brown and Mark Pendergast continue to agree to disagree while answering questions about the digital thread, the digital twin, PLM, cyber security, and recruiting the next generation to the industry.    On today’s podcast, you will learn:   Can you have a digital thread without a...

This special episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast was recorded live at The Digital Intersect Conference in Detroit, Michigan on November 17th. Recorded in front of a live audience, Craig Brown and Mark Pendergast take on The Digital Battle, answering questions addressing the digital thread, the digital twin, and company culture.  True to form, they disagree on a majority of the topics, but both effectively share their insights and wisdom while answering questions and taking...

Companies in every industry have faced unprecedented disruption for nearly two years now, and it has been made clear that some are handling pandemic-induced challenges much better than others. But what is the key difference between those who struggle and those who succeed? On this episode of the Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer and Craig Brown are joined by CIMData President and CEO Peter Bilello for a discussion about the role of PLM in thriving companies, the intersection of...

The long awaited live and in person event The Digital Intersect will take place in Detroit, Michigan on November 17th. Today Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome back Digital Enterprise Society president and return podcast guest Adam Specht for a look at the details of this event, including speakers, breakout topics, and the benefits that come from meeting in person. Registration is now open!   On today’s podcast, you will learn:   Meeting in person again The Digital Intersect will...

 Data aggregation compiles the information from databases with the intent to prepare combined datasets for data processing, and connecting humans to that data is the mission of today’s guest.  On this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Craig Brown and Thom Singer welcome Rob Cooke, CTO and Founder of 3Forge, a lover of computers and computer science.  Rob is constantly thinking about how computers work and has joined the podcast today for a discussion about data aggregation-...

As people live longer, retirement has taken on a new face. In the space between working full time and doing nothing at all, there are opportunities for retirees to find fulfillment and satisfaction in their days. On this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Craig Brown and Thom Singer welcome DES Trustee for Content Mark Pendergast for a deep conversation about retirement- how to fail at retirement (which both Craig and Mark have done exceptionally well) and how to find the...

The pandemic proved that we can work remotely, but is it really best to be isolated from your peers as you are growing your career? Or are greater career benefits found in in-person connections? Enter user groups, an effective way to connect people to share strategies and best practices.  On this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Craig Brown and Thom Singer are joined by Scott Wertel, co-content trustee and board member of the Digital Enterprise Society, for a conversation...

 Who is a digital customer and what do they expect from companies in today’s fast paced, digitally driven world? On this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Craig Brown and Thom Singer sit down with Howard Tiersky, CEO and Founder of FROM and author of Winning Digital Customers for a conversation about the role that digital tools play in today’s customer experience.  Whether they realize it or not, nearly every customer experience is affected by digital tools, and it is up to...

Do you suspect that you have an unconscious bias that is limiting your network or your career opportunities? On this career development episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer sits down with Deborah Biddle for a conversation about why diversity matters and the importance of understanding unconscious bias in the workplace and in the world. Whether you’re the boss who makes hiring decisions or the employee who is looking to increase your understanding of the role that DEI...

Whether you're up for a promotion or considering looking for a new job altogether, the ability to concisely tell the story of your career in a way that highlights the expert that you are is more important now than ever before. On this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer teams up with Dr. Janel Anderson, prior college professor and communication, leadership and technology expert, for a conversation about your career story- what it is, what it isn’t and how you can...

As prices for just about everything continue to rise, sustainability is earning it’s place in the spotlight over efficiency. PLM may indicate whether a product is created more efficiency, but is it a product that should be created in the first place? Products that don’t incorporate sustainability have been facing greater scrutiny in recent years, and today’s guest would argue that there is a better way to think about PLM.  On this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer...

No one is more responsible for your career than you.  You have to take ownership of your career path, but it can feel like an incredibly daunting task to know where or how to get started on your next career move.  On this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer is taking over the mic for another career-centered conversation. He is joined by Mark Herschberg, the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Additionally, Mark is a...

The culture of your company can make or break your career, your competitive edge, and your industry experience.  Can anyone really shape company culture? Or are you resigned to deal with the culture that is already in place? In the latest Digital Battle, Craig Brown and Mark Pendergast examine the hows and whys behind successfully changing company culture. Craig considers company culture a key component to staying competitive, while Mark argues that it’s very, very difficult to build a new...

The network that will support your career isn’t just going to appear — it takes work on your part to get involved in industry associations. On this week’s episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer puts industry veteran Craig Brown in the guest seat for a conversation about the positive impact that involvement in industry standard groups, think tanks and associations can have on your career. From influencing the next generation and inspiring others to learning new things,...

We used to say don’t bring your feelings to work, but what if our feelings and the way we show up and make others feel actually has a big impact on our own success and career trajectory? This week, Tom is joined by Trevor Blondeel, founder of Operations Kickstart. Through his speaking, writing, and coaching, Trevor works with manufacturers to remove roadblocks and connect the top to the shop floor. Tom and Trevor explore why the way that you show up matters, how to even gauge the way you are...