The Curve
The Curve
Brett Addis and Victoria Cole
Insights for preparing, managing, and sustaining your transformation
Episode 5: The Holiday Special! Year-End Reflections and 2022 Trends
In our final episode of 2021, we reflect back on the main themes of the previous year, including the return to work and organizational shifts to agility. We also discuss some of the trends that we anticipate will emerge in 2022, such as the heightened focus on leadership development and the importance of emotional intelligence. So grab some egg nog or hot chocolate, and settle down by the fireplace to enjoy our insightful holiday special!
Dec 17, 2021
43 min
Episode 4: Transformation is a Team Sport
In our Thanksgiving special, we analyze one of Brett's favorite sayings: "Successful Transformations are a Team Sport."  Stay tuned to hear a very candid conversation about what we are seeing in the world of organizational transformations, and why leadership accountability, character, and motivation is at the heart of success.
Nov 22, 2021
26 min
Episode 3: Life After Innovation (Part III of the Innovation Series)
You've just gone live with a new HR technology or program. Congratulations! But what's next? How do you use this latest innovation as a catalyst to continue to serve up value to the organization? In our final episode of The Innovation Series (and our Halloween special), we will discuss the details of an organization who recently thrived in their transformation efforts, and some spooky stories of those who have not.
Nov 6, 2021
29 min
Episode 2: The Aspiration of Innovation (Part II of the Innovation Series)
Aspiration and reality can be two very different things. When it comes to HR serving up continuous innovation, there are some key fundamental building blocks that must be in place to be successful. In this episode, we discuss how to leverage a strategic network of influencers and resistors to socialize, promote, and decide on transformation initiatives, how to successfully innovate from the bottom-up, and why it is imperative to clearly articulate the value of transformational efforts.
Oct 18, 2021
30 min
Episode 1: The Philosophy of Innovation (Part I of the Innovation Series)
The first episode in our Innovation Series focuses on innovation in the context of digital transformations. What IS innovation, and how is it different from optimization? Understanding the difference between the two can help you to determine the level of impact and success in meeting your transformational objectives.
Oct 3, 2021
29 min
Episode 0 - The Who, What, and Why of The Curve
Welcome to our very first episode of The Curve Podcast! In this episode, we want to start at the beginning and answer all the important questions. Who are we? What is The Curve? How much can Brett bench press? 
Oct 3, 2021
22 min
00: Welcome to The Curve
The Trailer: In a world where digital transformations fail more times than they succeed, an unlikely duo teams up to take on the complexities of organizational change. Introducing Brett Addis, the Global Head of SAP's Customer Transformation Advisors (and Self-Proclaimed Comedian), and Victoria Cole, HR Technology Implementation Consultant and Transformation Enthusiast. Coming soon to a Podcast Player near you!
Aug 5, 2021
38 sec