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Choosing Leadership with Sumit GuptaLeadership Journeys [95] - Luis Gonçalves- "You cannot be attached to your own ideas."This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.In...2023-06-0137 min
Productized Podcast116. Luís Gonçalves: Founder at Evolution4allIn this podcast episode, Luis Gonçalves is interviewed by Joao Moita about his background, professional experiences, and insights on agile coaching and software development. They discuss Luis's entrepreneurial nature, his first experiences in the industry, and the cultural differences between Portugal and Germany. They also discuss Luis's consulting business, his approach to generating sales, and his ADAPT Methodology. They cover the topic of organizational design, and Luis shares his experience starting a software development company. Finally, they discuss industry challenges and legacy, and Luis provides some great recommendations.
[00:54] Hobbies and early days
[04:54] Entrepreneurial nature
[07:45] First professional experience (Nokia)
[19:45] First e...2023-01-021h 17
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #14 With Andre Marquet(0:58) André briefly introduces his work, from a Lecturer Product to a company’s and founder’s advisor.(2:19) André believes that digital transformation is connected to Product Transformation, even though the latter term has something that the first doesn’t, which is becoming a more product-centric company.(8:02) André considers that the biggest challenge for companies that nowadays become digital is their mindset of continuing to sell to a public niche instead of expanding it worldwide to whoever could benefit from it.(12:10) Luís sustains the concept of the complexity of globalization in business.(16:04...2022-12-0545 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #13 With Fernanda Vasconcelos(1:49) From her first digital project, a 2001 website sold one year later, to several other digital assets, Fernanda tells us about her background in marketing and business.(5:03) Fernanda gives us her opinion about what she thinks is digital transformation by stating that being active on social media, and having an app or a website, doesn’t necessarily mean a company has transformed itself digitally.(10:36) Big corporations, such as retailers, should not only build their commerce online but improve their communication with customers, understand how to use the content to their advantage, and use social media for en...2022-11-2842 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #12 With Gabriel Lobitsky(1:10) Gabriel quickly introduces his professional path starting from his sales career at 15 years old, to working for several big companies, including now, DataRobot.(3:04) Gabriel mentions that getting automatic value from the company’s data is the starting point for digital transformation.(4:34) Gabriel gives an example of what valuable data looks like in a digital company.(5:35) Luis sustains Gabriel’s point of view and gives an example of how companies can lose in the competitive evolution if data is not valuably used.(8:15) As Gabriel explains, the size of a company and its bure...2022-11-2143 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #11 With Ronaldo Miranda(1:00) Ronaldo does a quick introduction of his professional path starting from leading several companies, to creating his own, the Start-Tech, in 2017.(3:42) Ronaldo explains his concept of Digital Transformation by explaining that it doesn’t necessarily mean changing every aspect of a company into technology.(6:54) Ronaldo states that Digital Transformation is no longer an option, it is to be embraced by the companies that pursue not to lose the market. (10:19) The illusion of positive short-term results is what Ronaldo thinks to be one of the biggest barriers for leaders to adapt to the Digital Er...2022-11-1437 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #10 With Andre Iaconelli(1:05) André tells us a bit about his background and his experience with investment banking and the transition to big corporations. (3:00) Our guest talks about his experience with financial services working in Europe, his impressions of the 3G culture and how he made the decision to open his consulting business for small and medium healthcare providers. He gives insight on his strategy, based on the 3G business model. (5:45) Luis gives insight on the Portuguese scenario on healthcare and the opportunities for change.(8:06) André gives insights on the biggest advantages of digital transformation for traditional he...2021-12-0636 min
De Costas Para a PlateiaS1-EP01 - Luís Gonçalves - Transformação Digital (EP1)Luís Gonçalves, CEO da Evolution4all e BestSeller Author da Amazon com os livros Organisational Mastery e Adapt é o primeiro convidado do nosso Podcast, "De Costas Para a Plateia".
O tema deste episódio é Transformação Digital, competências digitais e tem uma pequena imersão em conteúdos de liderança!
Como todas as aventuras começam com os seus percalços, peço que ignorem uma ligeira diferença de som nos primeiros segundos da nossa conversa. Foi o chamado lapso sonoro :)
Continuem a acompanhar o projecto, que contará com o lançamento de um novo episódio todas as2021-12-0140 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #9 With Leandro De Castro(1:30) Leandro starts the interview by sharing a bit about his background as electrical engineering, master and phD of Computer Science with focus on artificial intelligence.(3:00) He defines digital transformation as the 4.0 industry and connects it with machine learning, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and general state of the art technology.(4:45) Our guest discusses the benefits of the digital revolution to corporations and the general public - highlighting the opportunities for product and customer service improvement.(6:30) Luis shares business solutions for exploring international markets.(11:59) Leandro talks about the challenges of bringing digital transformation...2021-11-2933 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #8 With Miguel Moreira(1:40) Miguel introduces himself as a technology aficionado. He describes how the fascination with technology started and his path as an engineer in General Motors, to consultant for companies like PwC, to his experience within the telecom industry. (4:57) Luis Goncalves asks our guest about the challenges he faced in the telecom segment, as digital transformation shifted telecommunications core business by the end of 2000s. (5:40) Miguel elaborates on the potential of digital transformation as a disruptive agent. He differentiates disruptive technologies from transformative action. (8:35) They speak about the speed of technological change, from Spectrum to...2021-11-2242 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #7 With Venâncio Velloso(1:30) Venâncio introduces himself and the extensive experience he acquired as an entrepreneur and investor since 2003. He walks us through his two career paths as an entrepreneur as well as a consultant for big companies like Tractebel. (5:20) Our guest elaborates on his experience bringing Amazon’s marketplace to Brazil.(9:13) Venâncio shares his view of what the digital transformation entails. (15:25) They discuss the biggest challenges for traditional organizations when facing digital transformation. (18:45) Venâncio puts out very relevant questions on how we changed as humankind and the ongoing process of adaptation we ne...2021-11-1532 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #6 With Rui Negrões Soares(2:10) Rui comes from a traditional workplace environment and explains his process of bringing digital transformation to CGD.(3:55) Our guest goes on to explain how digital transformation is a mindset powered by technology.(6:33) They discuss how digitalization has increased the value of customer service and the relevance of feedback.(9:20) Rui shares the biggest advantages of the digital era for a traditional bank like CGD.(13:10) They discuss the chatbot application developed by Rui - and the efficiency of product delivery.(16:00) Rui now let us know about the drawbacks of a traditional...2021-11-0836 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #5 With Rui Pedro Silva“Most of the things you have in your life are transported to you in a container. You can connect demand with supply”(1:00) Rui let us know his philosophy of life and career - by adding value you can find a real sense of direction in your career. (4:00) He elaborates on the importance of shipping services and the huge impact it has on every consumer's lives. Rui goes on to tell us how he develops products - digital or physical ones - and the process behind it. (8:00) They talk about the digital age - and...2020-12-0443 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #4 With Nuno Morgadinho“The biggest disruption we are seeing in the traditional businesses are fueled by digitalization” (1:00) Nuno starts by sharing his background and professional experience working in Portugal as well as Germany, and his experience with big brands. (3:57) Nuno describes what the digital era is and the impact it has on the user experience. He goes on to talk about the general experience of using any product or service and the consequences it brings to brand communication and our relationship with these services.(6:40) They discuss the biggest challenges of the digitalization of business, for example, the...2020-11-1633 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #3 With Gerard Chiva“The digital era demands continue review of your strategy” (2:00) Gerard explains a bit about his professional background, his experience with Oracle and his introduction to Agile and Lean methodologies. (4:00) The journey into becoming a freelancer and how Luis Gonçalves helped with his transition, the creation of AKTIA Solutions and its mission. (6:00) Gerard gives his definition of what a digital era consists of, the trigger for what became the digital era and how product value shifted since the start of it all. (9:00) Gerard gives insight on how three key sections of the i...2020-11-1642 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #2 With Jorge Fonseca“You can develop a better product, a better service - because you connect with your customer”(2:05) Luis and Jorge start by discussing what the digital age really is. The digital age is a way to bring leverage to your potential customers. The effects on the digital market by the coronavirus pandemic situation and the challenges of staying ahead of the competition.(04:00) What type of changes will the digital era impose on traditional businesses? How fast can we adapt to the changes of the marketplace?(05:32) How can traditional business owners take advantage of the digi...2020-11-0342 min
ADAPT PodcastADAPT Podcast #1 With Geoff HetheringtonLuis Gonçalves and leading business coach strategist, Geoff Hetherington, contend that in today’s ever-changing business landscape, organisations must change. In this podcast, they discuss the challenges that C-Suite and executive leaders face in adapting their organisations for digital transformation.
They explain how such a transformation super-powers businesses to interact with employees, suppliers, and clients with a greater sense of immediacy than ever before, more effectively, more efficiently, and more productively.
Geoff describes the smorgasbord of software development tools and options available to achieve this and which complements Luis’ own ADAPT Methodology™ blueprint that can be tailored to suit any sha...2020-10-2651 min