The Digital Workspace Works Podcast
In the Digital Workspace Works podcast;
We will cover the ever-strengthened digital workspace. Together and with the help of experts we will unpack this broad term - Digital Workspace.
The ecosystem that blends people, process and technology so that work can get done.
We will focus on the various moving disjointed pieces which need to work together in harmony to enable the user with seamless and highly effective end user experience.
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Addressing Workplace Burnout as a Tech Leader
This week, Ryan and Heather discuss the different types of burnout and how work styles, tech, and leadership impact employee well…
#JoiningTheDots Update
This week, Ryan chats with Freddie Quek, CTO at Times Higher Education, about the latest developments in the #joiningthedots init…
Increasing Employee Happiness with Proactive Digital Workspace Strate…
This week, Ryan swaps stories with Mike Schumacher, founder of Lakeside Software. They discuss how the digital workspace has evol…
Combating Digital Poverty in the UK #JoiningtheDots
Learn about the growing movement for digital inclusion and how to get involved.
Saving Lives Through Digital Transformation
Danny Attias, CIO for a blood cancer charity, shares his journey with leading digital transformation.
The Value of Anonymous Employee Feedback for Hybrid Workplaces
From #MeToo to 2021's Great Resignation, failure to listen and respond to employees' concerns has clear social and economic costs.
Is Being a Digital Nomad Dangerous?
Thoughts on health, safety, and security for highly remote workers.
Windows 11: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Predictions and reactions to the future of Windows.
Digital Nomad: Cape Town
Breathtaking views, penguins, wine, and Teams calls
Tips for Time-Saving Workflows
Refining workflows is a never-ending journey, so where should you start?
IT for a Premier League football club
James Grove, head of IT for Southampton Football Club, discusses the unique technology requirements of elite sports
Joining the Dots for Digital Inclusion
Freddie Quek, CTO at Times Higher Education, explains the movement to eradicate digital poverty in the UK and how IT leaders can …
Are Distributed Teams Lower Risk?
Ryan's new Mac, rethinking business continuity, & new gadgets
Lessons Learned from a Year of Remote Work
5 strategies to try for more seamless remote/hybrid working
Advantages of Interim or Fractional CIOs
What part-time CIO work is, who it's right for, and how to find the right opportunity
The Search for the Perfect Messaging App
A casual conversation about workplace and personal communication tools, the experiences they deliver, and privacy tradeoffs.
The Future of CX, Quantum Computing, & 5G
How 5G could impact working from home, the rise of quantum computing, and predictive CX
Why Technology Won't Solve Your Problems
Adapting through crisis, why hierarchies can be useful, and empowering leadership
Ryan's Windows Epiphany
Could this be the future Microsoft's envisioning?
Apple Watch & Oura Ring Review | Using Tech to Build Healthier Habits
What we like and dislike about health/wellness devices & how we've adjusted our health routines
2020 Recap: 10 Digital Workspace Takeaways
What we learned about the new world of work in 2020
Leadership Styles that Foster Innovation with Eileen Jennings-Brown
A follow-up conversation with repeat guest Eileen Jennings-Brown on techniques for becoming a better leader.
How to Succeed with Agile + Embracing Uncertainty
Ryan interviews Jacqui Rigby, Founder and Director of Rigby Pollitt Associates, about the benefits and pitfalls of implementing a…
Digital's Impact on Recruitment + LinkedIn Advice
Ryan chats with Warren Beazley, Founder of Edison Hill Search and Search Consultant for CTOs and senior tech leaders
Powering Health Science Research Through Digital Innovation
An interview with Eileen Jennings-Brown, Head of Technology at Wellcome, about what the digital workspace means, improving digita…
Aligning Data Strategy and Business Strategy
Ryan chats with Sarbani Bose, Managing Director at Ei Square® Ltd., about effective data strategy and management.
Is 2020 the Year of VDI?
We interview Jed Ayres, CEO of IGEL, about the magic of IGEL OS, how their Disrupt events went virtual, and what's in store for 2…
The Culture of Microsoft Teams
In this episode, Ryan interviews Tom Arbuthnot, Principal Solutions Architect at Modality Systems, about the role of Microsoft Te…
iPad Workday, How we're working through COVID & Star Trek
Ryan shares story of a nearly forgotten car appointment that caused him to spend his workday on his iPad Pro. Having a technolog…
Digital Workspace Works Teaser
This podcast has been our goal for a long time - too long, in fact! We have been hard at work getting the various bits and pieces…
Recent Episodes
Why the Best Argument for a Four-Day Work Week Isn't Productivity
June 28, 2022
This week, we chat about the benefits of a four-day work week, why brainstorming during meetings may not be effective, and the dreadful Sunday scaries.
Are Workers Getting Lazier or Do New Trends Signal Healthier Boundaries?
June 22, 2022
Workers with access to more flexible working have found new ways to integrate work with personal time over the past two years, but where is the line between a more human approach to work and a slacker's paradise? This week, …
Unpacking Voice Tech in the Workplace
June 8, 2022
"Alexa, start my meeting." This week, we chat about voice tech in the workplace, including voice biometrics for authentication and the increasing role voice assistants may play in our working lives.
Airbnb's New Rules for Work
May 30, 2022
This week, we talk about Airbnb's viral flexible work policy.
Real-World Uses for the Metaverse
May 23, 2022
This week, we chat about owning your own Deep Fake and how VR is being used today in art, education, and more.
Injecting Fun into Zoom Meetings
May 9, 2022
This week, we chat about the joy of deleting social media apps, changes in workplace communication norms, and how to make Zoom calls less of a drag.
Navigating the Metaverse
May 3, 2022
This week, we chat about the past, present, and potential future of the metaverse.
Pros and Cons of Job-Hopping
April 27, 2022
This week, we discuss cultural norms around job-hopping and the impact of shorter tenures on the workplace.
What's New in Digital Employee Experience?
April 19, 2022
Ryan shares a life update and talks about his recent work in the DEX space.
Workplace Resilience and Wellbeing | Best of DWW Recast
April 14, 2022
Diane Nield, Director of Lead Coach Manage, discusses the workplace resilience and wellbeing (WRAW) framework and the importance of establishing work-life boundaries.
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About the Hosts
Ryan Purvis
Host
I’ve spent 20+ years working with technology to help users to work better. I really enjoy not just simply changing technology, but also changing our approach to it. I take pleasure from working with stakeholders and helping them to challenge, influence, and support them in solving their most complex problems by using technology as a business enhancing tool. My success is attributable to my ability to combine my business and technical skills and thoroughly understand the business needs to determine the approach to deliver transformational business & technical solutions.
Outside of work, you’ll find with my family or deep into a good book.
Heather Bicknell
Host and Producer
I am a writer and product marketer in a love-hate relationship with technology. I’m interested in ways technology can help us be our best selves—more empathetic, more creative, and less busy. When I’m not blogging or podcasting, you’ll find me backpacking, playing games with friends, or stress baking.