#Humantech podcast

E: 1 – MELISSA  MCCONAGHY 

I had the immense pleasure of having a conversation with Melissa McConaghy from PD Warriors, an exercise-based program that specialises in assisting people who have Parkinson’s to gain more mobility, self-esteem & connection. We discuss the role of technology to amplify her purpose to a global audience.

In this episode, Angela shares the three layers to consider when (re)-skilling.

Layer 1: job title

Layer 2: the fundamental core skills like empathy and problem solving. 

Layer 3: the techniques like writing user stories, impact mapping & journey mapping 

A great conversation around the importance of keeping it simple. The need to engage diverse people from all levels in the organisation and the three key steps to Digital Transformation. 1. Identify the problem 2. Realise we need to change 3. Break it down to the simplest piece “The horse and the buggy wasn’t a bad idea, but we all had to learn to drive to go a little faster!”

1. Types of people from T, I & Pi shaped & why we need them all
2. How empathy is the path to T shaping
3. Why conscious curiosity is the foundation to it all
4. The difference between technical & adaptive challenges – one has an answer & the other doesn’t.
5. Why a positive mindset is a key to approaching these new challenges.

A great conversation around the importance of keeping it simple. The need to engage diverse people from all levels in the organisation and the three key steps to Digital Transformation. 1. Identify the problem 2. Realise we need to change 3. Break it down to the simplest piece “The horse and the buggy wasn’t a bad idea, but we all had to learn to drive to go a little faster!”