Slalom On Air

One of Japan’s oldest construction companies, Takenaka, prides itself on the company mission to contribute to society and future generations as they construct world-renown buildings such as the Tokyo Tower, Suitengu-Shrine, and the Narita International Airport. Through a unique combination of historic cultural values and cutting-edge technology and design processes, Takenaka is enhancing the future as they elevate the present! Story highlights: Tags: Japan, Agile, Innovation, Construction, Data Driven Design, Digital Design, Cultural Transformation, 3DModeling, Sustainability, Tokyo. Contact: Satoka Chibana

Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who (like herself) are participating in the Slalom Tours program. Join host SeanKelly Anderson as she takes a unique turn and interviews Jalonni, creator and host of the "Tours with Jalonni" podcast. Prepare to be transported behind the scenes of the series and see what Jalonni's been up to.

Did you know that in the US, there are approximately 72 thousand new tech start-ups each year? If you are part of a large enterprise, you may not yet realize what these start-ups can do for your company’s mission and reach. According to Justin Cohen, Senior Director of Slalom Ventures, one of many amazing things about these budding start-ups is that they take academic research and turn them into truly valuable solutions for enterprises. Listen in as Justin shares what we all need to know about this exciting space! Story highlights: Slalom Ventures is working with start-ups and large enterprises to bring new possibilities to businesses across the globe. Connect with us at Slalom.com to learn how we can help you reach for and realize your vision today! Tags: Related links: Slalom Ventures | Slalom Contact: justin.cohen@slalom.com

Not surprisingly, most people have a cause or two that is very near and dear to their heart – the plight of economically challenged school systems, the need to bring literacy to life, or the care capacity of animal shelters, to name a few. What is surprising though is that most people are not actively engaged in the causes they care most about! Rob Acton, Founder of Cause Strategy Partners, has some valuable insights on how to move “from the sidelines to the center field” by combining our passions with our professional skills as nonprofit Board Members who can bring impact and outcomes to those in need. Story highlights: Related link: Cause Strategy Partners Contact: Rob Acton

Are your teams struggling to hit their productivity and revenue targets? Are you unsure of the best approach to upskill your teams, develop first-time leaders, and coach high-potential employees? Learn how Slalom experimented and won with the WIN Room program. Episode Highlights: · The WIN Room program leverages behavioral science and data analytics to uncover key insights into workforce motivation and engagement. · Rethink how to build winning teams and cultures efficiently and effectively, at scale. · Transform every member of your organization into a sales contributor, unlocking their untapped potential. Contact: Jaime Diglio - jaime.diglio@slalom.com

Transformation with purpose-driven impact is top of mind for businesses around the world. Slalom UK&I President, Dave Williams, explains how to move the needle in the midst of rapid technological change and increasing demands for efficiency. Story highlights: · How does a purpose-driven consultancy help client organisations identify latent business opportunities and new applications in commerciality? · Discover the ways Slalom is enhancing innovation efforts in the Energy sector as companies seek to address climate challenges. · Hear the surprising things a football club and an automotive manufacturer discovered when Slalom brought them together for an innovative exchange of ideas. · Curious about what Dave is excited about and what has got him feeling a bit nervous? Tune in to hear his take on ‘Black Swan’ events and how to navigate them. Contacts: Guest: Dave Williams email: dave.williams@slalom.com; LinkedIn profile Host: Kim Taylor email: kimt@slalom.com: LinkedIn Profile Search Tags: Strategy, Culture, Values, Manchester, United Kingdom, UK, Ireland, London, Dublin, Leaders.

Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who - like herself - are participating in the Slalom Tours program. A new episode of "Tours with Jalonni" is up! Meet Rachel Simon, a powerhouse in talent acquisition turned marketing maven! From conferences to full-time marketing, Rachel shares her journey from manager to rocking the salesforce marketing team tour. Tune in for some career inspo! To tune into more fiercely human stories about Slalom’s work, culture and our people, visit the Slalom On Air page.

Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who (like herself) are participating in the Slalom Tours program. In this week's episode Mazvita Chikava, TA analyst turned marketing pro, discusses her journey into the world of marketing and the twists and turns that led her to this exciting career path. To tune into more fiercely human stories about Slalom’s work, culture and our people, visit the Slalom On Air page.

Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who - like herself - are participating in the Slalom Tours program. On our latest episode, talent acquisition manager Deanna Silvestri shares her journey from recruiting for a role to actually working in that role! She spills the tea on what it's really like to switch sides and provides valuable insights for both recruiters and candidates. To tune into more fiercely human stories about Slalom’s work, culture and our people, visit the Slalom On Air page.

Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this new podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who - like herself - are participating in the Slalom Tours program. This week we chat with talent acquisition analyst Christiaan Van De Stadt who's making waves in talent management through his passion for project management and transferrable skills. To tune into more fiercely human stories about Slalom’s work, culture and our people, visit the Slalom On Air page.

We are excited to introduce our new external Slalom On Air series, Tours with Jalonni. Already a popular presence on social media, Slalom’s own Jalonni Weaver (Sr. Analyst, Talent Acquisition) brings her unique voice to this new podcast series, inviting to the mic colleagues who (like herself) are participating in the Slalom Tours program. Why did they raise their hands? How have their own skills been utilized and grown as Slalom continues to put people first in times of turbulence? And what is a Tour you ask? Jalonni talks with Senior Talent Analyst SeanKelly Anderson about what the Tours program is all about in our first episode. To tune into more fiercely human stories about Slalom’s work, culture and our people, visit the Slalom On Air page.

* Please be aware: the topic of this podcast may be triggering for some. Many people would be shocked to learn that sexual assault kits—a critical element in criminal cases—can sometimes be mishandled, misplaced, or even lost due to insufficient resources, procedures, and processes within our medical and criminal systems overall. Given the potentially severe consequences of this, Georgia’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) and Slalom’s Public & Social Impact industry group partnered to solve this critically important problem and, in the process, empowered survivors with the ability to track their cases and their kits as they pursue justice in the legal system. Story highlights: Tags: Process, community collaboration, helping survivors, transparency, accountability, data tracking, stakeholder engagement, and values. Related links: Georgia CJCC case study Curious to find out more about Slalom’s public & social impact? Slalom public & social impact Featured Guest: Mike McKinney

As a General Manager at Slalom Build, Sharon is leading the charge to strengthen our technology teams with more diverse voices allowing us to bring a laser-focus to customer centricity. By bringing "all the voices" into the room, we continue to live and elevate our values, as we build the same diverse relationships with our clients. The result is an elevated approach to business operations across the board. A few highlights: Contact: Sharon Lynch Tags: Agile; _build; Build; Career; Consulting; Curiosity; Empathy; Employee resource groups; ERG; Engineering; Impactful work; Inclusion, diversity and equity; Problem-solving; Team; Technology; Voice; Women; Women’s Executive Board; Women in Technology; WIT; Women's Leadership Network; WLN

After a “career mid-life crisis,” Cindy Tam found her true purpose: supporting organizations on their ESG (environmental, social, and governance) journeys. Tune in for an informal chat between Cindy and Slalom’s head of R&D, Dave Uhler. They share their personal connections to sustainability, discuss the thorny question of measurement, and reflect on how simple, small changes can lead to bigger impacts. Featured guest: Cindy Tam, Director, Global ESG Host: Dave Uhler, Head of Research and Development Episode Highlights: Related LINKS: Curious to find out more about Slalom’s ESG work? Go to: https://www.slalom.com/index.php/esg-acceleration Tags: Sustainability, ESG, career change, environment, governance, data, measurement, management consulting, technology consulting, ESG consulting, climate change, net zero, zero waste, carbon offsetting, carbon neutral, energy efficiency, green business, sustainable business, sustainable company, ESG acceleration, fiercely human consulting, better tomorrows, innovation.

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG) empowers Canadians with disabilities by providing service animals at no cost. But can you imagine how hard it is to rely on pen and paper records for that important work? Tune in to discover how Slalom helped the organization implement Salesforce to create a single source of truth for its data. You’ll also hear heart-warming success stories about clients and their animals and get your pressing questions about dog guides answered. (Spoiler: You shouldn’t pet one!) To learn more, please visit: https://www.dogguides.com/

Tune into a fireside chat with the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) Michael Grinston. SMA Grinston has served over 35 years in the military, been awarded multiple service medals, and served in multiple combat tours. Listen in to hear him discuss leadership, diversity in the workplace, and mentorship. Chris Springer, St. Louis Senior Director, and Los Angeles GM Karl Mehu joined us as moderators. Fun fact: Chris Springer served with SMA Grinston from 1998-2001 in the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vicenza, Italy.

Multiple Olympic gold medals, the speed of the velodrome, and cross-country BMX thrills! Everyone knows the UK’s cyclists are among the best in the world. But how does British Cycling, the UK’s governing body for cycle sport, inspire young people to get on their bikes and become tomorrow’s elite athletes? Tune in to hear how British Cycling is using design thinking and why it’s helping boost customer experience for youth and community programs. Contact: Sally Barker sally.barker@slalom.com

How can we begin to address the complex challenges facing our communities? Tune in to hear Randy Tan, US sales director for Slalom public & social impact, talk about Slalom’s partnerships with our government, education, and non-profit clients like the City of Chicago, Seattle University, and Feeding America. Find out how we’re helping fuel system-wide change and why we’re so excited to bring a new global focus to this work. Connect with Randy Tan at randyt@slalom.com

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, host Kim Taylor sits down with Jon, a former Active-Duty Air Force Officer who now serves as a Major in the Army Reserves. As someone that has spent over 50% of his life in the military, Jon’s split identity as a veteran and a civilian gives him a unique insight on solving problems in both business and civil service. Kim and Jon discuss balancing a business career at Slalom with his military career, the struggles of leaving his family for service, and the lessons learned while serving the needs of local communities around the world.

In this episode of Raising Your Voice, talent acquisition analyst Jalonni Weaver and senior consultant Leslie Dill get candid about their recent neurodivergent and disability diagnoses. Hear how they are working to break stigmas and navigate their new lens on life at Slalom and beyond. Host: Jeremy Grundza