Leading Digital Workflows, Agile Scaling & Enterprise Tech Communities | DisrupTV Ep. 204

In DisrupTV Episode 206, hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar bring together three influential voices who are reshaping digital engagement with purpose and ethics:

  • Sandeep Dadlani, then Chief Digital Officer at Mars Inc., on human-centered digital strategies in global brands.

  • Sarah Elk, Partner at Bain & Company and co-author of Doing Agile Right, on implementing agile at scale within large organizations.

  • Jon Reed, co-founder of Diginomica and an enterprise tech analyst, on forging communities and shaping digital transformation in large enterprises.

Key Takeaways

  • Sandeep Dadlani emphasizes the importance of digitally empowering people within large-scale businesses by marrying global scale with local team agility and relevance.
  • Sarah Elk underscores that scaling agile successfully requires investing in organizational clarity, cross-functional alignment, and embracing agile as both process and mindset—not merely methodology.
  • Jon Reed reflects on how enterprise technical communities and clear, authentic discussions can spark change, guiding organizations toward more transparent, networked innovation.

Notable

  • Sandeep Dadlani focused on building digital strategies that bring human insight into global scale operations.
  • Sarah Elk advocates a thoughtful approach to agile, balancing consistency with adaptability across enterprise systems.
  • Jon Reed champions enterprise communities as a force for elevating knowledge-sharing and cross-organization innovation.

Final Thoughts

Episode 204 unpacks the critical intersection of digital strategy, agile execution, and enterprise ecosystem building. Sandeep’s leadership at a global brand underscores that digital transformation should always be people-centric, not just process-driven. Sarah’s work reminds us that agility scaled across enterprises depends on clarity, structure, and human alignment—not just ceremonies. Jon’s experience sheds light on the power of open communities in shaping innovation.

Collectively, their perspectives offer a pragmatic roadmap: lead with purpose, align teams around shared clarity, and build platforms that empower ideas to move from grass-roots conversation to enterprise-wide impact.

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