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The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni

Michele Brissoni

Welcome to The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns — the podcast where digital evolution meets elite performance. 🚀I’m Michele Brissoni (Mike) — Tech Advisor, Fractional CTO, and Board-Level Strategist.Over the past two decades, I’ve invented models and frameworks that have reshaped how organizations evolve in the software era:BOKaRy 📈 — our latest innovation, a Behavioral-OKR governance framework bridging vision, behavior, and delivery to generate exceptional ROI for boards, CEOs, and investors.SW Craftsmanship

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17:01

EP40 – Scaling IT Excellence: From Transformation to...

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2025/01/07

🎧 Podcast Description: Episode 40 – Scaling IT Excellence: From Transformation to Evolution 🎙️🚀📰 Original blog post HEREIn this episode of The Forge of Unicorns, we cut through the noise of buzzwords and hype to address the heart of IT’s most critical challenge: scaling excellence. 💡The numbers don’t lie:•91% of digital transformations fail (McKinsey, 2020).•77% of employees are disengaged, costing billions in lost productivity (Gallup, 2024).•And let’s not forget, 38% of professionals are

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18:56

EP39 – 2024 A Year to Remember

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/12/30

🎧 Podcast Title: EP39 – A Year to Remember: Reflecting on 2024 and the Road Ahead 🌟📰 Original Blog HERE2024 was a year like no other for the IT world—marked by firsts, challenges, and transformative insights. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the highlights, lessons, and pivotal moments that shaped the year.🎙️ What’s Inside?•📈 The IT Inflation Era: How 2024 rewrote history with the first-ever IT inflation and its impact on budgets and priorities.•🧠 Burnout and Engagement Stagnation:

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16:25

EP38 - The Rise of the Behavioral Engineer

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/12/24

🎙️ Episode 38: “The Rise of the Behavioral Engineer – How Data Fuels Transformation” 🚀In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge field of behavioral engineering and its growing influence on the IT landscape. Behavioral engineering isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a data-driven approach that transforms how organizations evolve, innovate, and thrive in an ever-changing world. 🌍📊Key takeaways include:✅ What it means to be a Behavioral Engineer and why this role is critical for the future of IT.✅ How

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23:40

EP37 - A Real Story of Socio-Technical Evolution

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/12/17

🎙️ EP37 - A Real Story of Socio-Technical Evolution 🌱 The Unicorns’ TouchHow do you turn chaos into cohesion? In this episode of The Forge of Unicorns, we share a real-world story of transformation—where a team on the brink of burnout and organizational dysfunction evolved into a high-performing unit delivering an industry-leading platform. 🚀🔎 What You’ll Discover:•The nitty gritty details of the Unicorns' Ecosystem in action!•How socio-technical alignment 🌱 and behavioral engineering 🔧 turned

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17:54

EP36 - Unlocking the Wisdom of #IAD24

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/12/12

🎙️ Episode 36: Unlocking the Wisdom of #IAD24 - Talks That Inspire Digital Transformation SuccessIn this episode of The Forge of Unicorns, we dive into the brilliance of the Italian Agile Day 2024 (#IAD24), where transformative ideas, inspiring stories, and actionable insights took center stage. 🌟Join us as we explore:•Michele Brissoni’s talk, “Stop Transforming, Start Evolving,” where socio-technical evolution and behavioral engineering redefine digital transformation. 🌱•Andrea Provaglio’s

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12:01

EP35 - The Change Strategy Revolutionizing Boardrooms

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/12/03

🎙️ Episode 35: The Change Strategy Revolutionizing Boardrooms—Our Unique Formula, Your Competitive Edge💼 Why do over 90% of digital transformations fail? In this episode, we break down the real reason behind these staggering stats—it’s not the tech, it’s the approach.Join us as we explore two contrasting change management scenarios through an A/B test:•Scenario A: The classic top-down trainwreck 🚂🔥.•Scenario B: A behavioral engineering masterpiece 🧠✨.Discover how small, data-driven steps can

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15:12

EP34 - The Dangerous Myth of Harmless Behaviors

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/11/28

🎙️ Episode 34: The Dangerous Myth of Harmless Behaviors – Sabotaging High-Performance Organizations 🚨In this episode of Forge of Unicorns, we explore the hidden impact of “harmless” behaviors in software organizations and how they quietly undermine collaboration, innovation, and performance. Inspired by insights from behavioral engineering and real-world organizational challenges, this episode unpacks why seemingly insignificant actions can lead to cultural drift—and how to address them.🌟 Key

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11:10

EP33 - Stop Transforming, Start Evolving at #IAD24

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/11/19

🎙️ Episode 33: Stop Transforming, Start Evolving – Reflections from IAD24 🎉In this episode of Forge of Unicorns, we take you inside the Italian Agile Days 2024 conference, where transformation meets evolution. Drawing from my talk, Stop Transforming, Start Evolving, and the broader discussions at IAD24, we explore why traditional, rigid transformation recipes are failing and how a socio-technical approach can drive sustainable, human-centered change.🌟 What’s Inside:•The 5 digital transformation

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2:52

EP 32 - A Sneak Peek into Italian Agile Days 2024

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/11/13

🎙️ Episode 32: Stop Transforming, Start Evolving – Insights from IAD24 🎉In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of Italian Agile Days 2024, a gathering of agile thinkers, digital transformers, and craftsmanship advocates. Join us as we share highlights from the event, from lively unconference debates on logical thinking and behavioral engineering to memorable moments with fellow software crafters.Explore the deeper discussions from my talk, Stop Transforming, Start Evolving, where we

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11:39

EP31 - Think You’ve Budgeted Enough for Digital...

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/11/05

🎧 Episode 31 - Think You’ve Budgeted Enough for Digital Transformation? Think AgainIn this final episode of our mini-series on digital transformation failures, we tackle one of the biggest pitfalls: underestimating the true cost of DX. Many companies treat digital transformation as a one-time expense, only to find their budgets bursting at the seams as hidden costs emerge. From technical debt to delayed timelines and the underfunding of change management, we reveal why DX is more like a marathon

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11:53

EP 30 - Tech Is Only Half the Battle

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/10/29

Episode 30 - Tech Is Only Half the Battle: How to Nail Digital Transformation with Change ManagementIn this episode of the Forge of Unicorns podcast, we dive into the crucial missing piece of most digital transformations: change management. Discover why DX isn’t just about tech upgrades but a comprehensive socio-technical transformation where people come first. We explore the risks of overlooking change management and share real-life stories—like Boeing’s 737 MAX crisis and Volkswagen’s Cariad

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6:54

EP29 - Why Underestimating Digital Transformation...

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/10/23

Episode 29 - The Billion-Dollar Trap: Why Underestimating Digital Transformation Could Sink Your BusinessIn this episode, we dive into one of the most common yet costly mistakes companies make—underestimating the importance of digital transformation. We break down infamous billion-dollar failures from industry giants like Volkswagen, Boeing, and Sonos, revealing how their lack of a long-term vision and proper change management turned DX initiatives into disasters. Learn why digital transformation is

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17:42

EP 28 - Unlock the Power of OKRs and DDD

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/10/16

In Episode 28 of The Forge of Unicorns, we’re diving into how OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) can unlock the true potential of your digital transformation. 🗝️ Often, digital transformations fall short due to a misalignment between high-level economic goals and on-the-ground team actions. By integrating OKRs across all organizational levels—from the boardroom to individual teams—this episode reveals how to bridge this gap and steer your DX journey in the right

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11:45

EP 27 - The Hidden Connection Between Talent Drain...

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/10/15

Episode 27: The Hidden Connection Between Talent Drain and Digital Transformation Failure (And How to Fix It)In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on a critical issue that’s derailing digital transformations worldwide: the exodus of top talent. 🎙️We’ll explore why a staggering 93% of digital transformation (DX) projects fail, burning trillions of dollars and impacting millions of lives. The culprit? A toxic mix of lackluster talent retention and dysfunctional corporate cultures that

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13:14

EP 26 - Why Digital Transformations Keep Failing at a...

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/10/01

In Episode 26, Michele Brissoni dives into the murky waters of digital transformation (DX) failures, spotlighting some of the most costly blunders—including Volkswagen’s €20 billion fiasco. 🚨 Why do 84% of DX initiatives flop despite the billions poured into them? Michele breaks down the five biggest reasons behind these failures, from resistance to change and lack of talent to underestimating costs and poor goal translation.But it’s not all bad news—Michele also offers actionable insights on how

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11:56

EP 25 - Volkswagen’s 20 Billion Software Disaster.

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/09/24

In this episode, we dive into the dramatic downfall of Volkswagen’s software division, Cariad, and its staggering 20 billion € failure. We’ll explore how VW’s attempt to treat software as just another product line led to massive delays, ballooning costs, and broken promises, leaving the company scrambling for solutions. The episode highlights key lessons from VW’s struggles, including the importance of modern software practices and how failing to adapt can cripple an entire organization. Finally, we

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7:49

EP 24 - The Ugly Truth About AI Code Generators Exposed!

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/09/17

🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the chaotic world of AI code generators. Tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor.ai are promising to revolutionize software development, but can they really replace engineers? Spoiler: Not so fast. Join us as we break down Carl Brown’s epic comparison of top AI tools and uncover the shocking reality—AI might be fast, but it’s missing one crucial thing… TESTS!. Buckle up as we explore how this lack of testing is a disaster waiting to happen and why human oversight is

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13:22

EP 23 - The Deadly Price of Cheap Code

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/09/10

In EP23, we dive into the catastrophic failures in tech—from Boeing's 737 MAX disaster to the recent IT slip-ups at CrowdStrike and NYTimes. Explore how poor software engineering practices are putting companies at risk and learn how the SW Craftsmanship Dojo® can help organizations prevent these costly errors. Tune in to understand how cutting corners in software can lead to disastrous consequences, and what steps you can take to elevate your engineering practices. Hosted on Acast. See

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9:42

EP22 - From Tech Lead to Top Speaker

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/09/03

In this episode, we dive into my journey from tech lead to recognized speaker, shaped by the invaluable insights from Gergely Orosz's 'The Pragmatic Engineer.' Discover how embracing software craftsmanship and continuous learning can propel your career to new heights. Join me as I reflect on the impact of mentorship, the power of clean code, and the crucial role of leadership in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. Whether you're an aspiring tech leader or a seasoned pro, this episode offers

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11:07

EP 21 - Avoid Tech Disasters Like a Pro

The Forge 🔥 of Unicorns - by Michele Brissoni ·

2024/08/27

In Episode 21, we shift gears from the racetrack to the tech world, exploring how the principles of Ferrari’s elite driving school can transform your IT department. Learn why continuous active learning is the secret sauce to avoiding tech disasters and driving your team to peak performance. Tune in to discover how to steer your organization away from costly mistakes and toward digital excellence—just like a pro driver on the track! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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