Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Archives

Development, Project Management

Unclear Requirements: The #1 Reason Projects Fail

In this episode, Craig Nishizaki and Michael Woo discuss the challenges of handling unclear requirements in fast-paced projects. Unpacking how unclear product visions, tight deadlines, and internal miscommunication can derail a project while emphasizing the importance of proper planning, aligning stakeholders, and addressing red flags early.

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Digital Strategy, Leadership

Mastering the Art of Effective Storytelling

In this episode, Craig Nishizaki and Chris Hare, founder of The Storied Future, talk about the power of storytelling, and how stories—particularly atomic stories—can help businesses establish a brand and grow. Learn the difference between stories and narratives, and how you can create your own brand narrative through different storytelling techniques.

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Digital Strategy, eCommerce, Leadership

Embracing Change: Key Strategies for Digital Transformation

In this episode, Craig sits down with Andrew Walsh, CEO of Applicate Commerce, to discuss the pivotal moments and strategies that have driven the company's successful transition into the digital age. From embracing e-commerce to integrating AI into their core processes, Andrew shares invaluable insights on how businesses can stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving industry.

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Digital Strategy, Enterprise, Leadership

Overcoming Business Silos: Lessons from Amazon, Disney, and the NFL

UpTop’s Craig Nishizaki is joined by Cara Verwholt, Founder & Principal at Cara Verwholt Consulting, where they talk about the challenges and solutions for overcoming organizational silos in large corporations like Amazon, Disney, and the NFL.

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Design Thinking, UX Design

Great UX is the Engineering of the Entire Experience

In the latest episode of Results by Design, we discuss a topic close to UpTop’s heart–our DNA–“Great UX is the Engineering of the Entire Experience Not Just the Design of the Screens

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CX, UX Design

Why CEO’s Cannot Be Skeptical About Budgeting For UX

In today's competitive and experience-driven economy, the role of user experience (UX) has shifted from a "nice-to-have" to a critical business driver. Organizations that invest in UX not only deliver...

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Development, Project Management, Technology

Risk Management in Software Development: The 2023 Guide

Introduction In 2023, the software development industry is already a massive part of the global economy that involves organizations and businesses of any size across the world. To put this...

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