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Open Comments: S4 - Mini Episode: The Power of Creativity with Ash

October 22, 2026 · 10 min

In this mini episode, we break down why the “creative spark” often shows up when we stop forcing it and start shaping the conditions for better thinking. We share nine practical ways to build creativity through curiosity, collaboration…
Open Comments: S4 - Mini Episode: Communication: The Foundation of High-Performing Organizations with Ash

October 6, 2026 · 11 min

When communication breaks down, it rarely looks dramatic at first. It looks like a project that slowly drifts, a decision that gets “lost,” two teams building the same thing, or a stakeholder who feels blindsided. In this mini episode of…
Open Comments: S4 Ep.2 - Controls vs Speed: AI in the Enterprise with Ben Lingwood

October 1, 2026 · 21 min

AI is sprinting into the enterprise, and the biggest question is not “Can we build it?” It’s “How do we ship it fast without creating a mess we cannot unwind?” We sit down with Ben Lingwood, co-lead partner and CTO in PwC UK’s Tech…
Open Comments: S4 - Mini Episode: Curiosity Is Your Career Superpower with Ash

September 24, 2026 · 5 min

In this mini episode, we connect career growth, team building, and curiosity into one practical approach for a stronger, more resilient work life. We share simple ways to keep learning, build trust with the people around us, and use…
Open Comments: S4 - Mini Episode: Mastering the Digital Day with Ash

September 24, 2026 · 7 min

In this mini episode, we break down why IT work feels chaotic even with a stack of productivity tools, then rebuild a simpler approach that protects attention and improves results. We focus on practical moves you can apply immediately…

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Open Comments: S4 Ep.1 - Purpose, Curiosity, Mentorship, and Career Insights with Jon Johnson

September 22, 2026 · 35 min

Strategy gets celebrated for big ideas, but the hard part is everything that happens after the idea. In this episode, we sit down with Jon Johnson, a strategist and advisor who’s spent years helping federal programs and NASA teams navigate…
Open Comments: S3 Ep.7 - The Interoperability Imperative: Exploring the OSDU® Data Platform Standard Version 1.0 and the Future of Energy Data with Curley Thomas

September 14, 2026 · 30 min

Your subsurface data might be your most valuable asset and your most expensive bottleneck. When data sits behind vendor-specific interfaces, every new workflow becomes another custom integration, another silo, and another delay for…
Open Comments: S3 - Mini Episode: Understanding Agile: A Practical Guide for the IT Sector with Ash

September 1, 2026 · 7 min

In this mini episode, we break down agile working as a practical mindset that helps IT teams respond to change, collaborate better, and deliver value continuously. We also walk through how frameworks like Scrum and Kanban fit in, what…
Open Comments: S3 - Mini Episode: The Principles of Project Management in IT with Ash

August 14, 2026 · 6 min

In this mini episode, we break down why planning is the foundation of successful IT project management and how it prevents missed milestones, budget overruns, and confusion about priorities. We share the most common planning traps and the…
Open Comments: S3 - The Open Group News Corner (Mini Episode 2): The Open Agile Architecture™ Standard, Version 2.0

August 12, 2026 · 6 min

In this mini episode, we give a quick overview of The Open Agile Architecture™ Standard, Version 2.0, a standard of The Open Group, and why it matters when Enterprise Architecture struggles to keep up with Agile delivery. We share the…
Open Comments: S3 Ep.6 - The Architect’s Pivot - From Static Blueprints to Dynamic Ecosystems with Stuart Macgregor

August 3, 2026 · 28 min

In this episode, we sit down with Stuart Macgregor (Real IRM & The Open Group – South Africa) to revisit a formative “Proto-EA” case study from 1999 that identified the limitations of traditional tools like ARIS in handling business…
Open Comments: S3 - Mini Episode: The Hidden Power of Tech Collaboration with Ash

July 16, 2026 · 3 min

In this mini episode, we explore collaboration and teamwork within technical roles through practical scenarios common in real tech environments, revealing why it matters and how to strengthen it. • Dependent Systems - Individual work…

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About the show

Welcome to Open Comments hosted by The Open Group Themes and Topics: Lifelong Learning | Career Journeys | Career Advice | Inspiring Conversations | AI | Cybersecurity | Virtual Data Lakes | HR | Enterprise Architecture | Information Technology | Business Careers | Creative Sectors | Education + Beyond The podcasts feature subject matter experts and panels including industry leaders, and The Open Group staff. Disclaimer: The Open Comments Podcast (hosted by The Open Group) is presented purely for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests are their own and are not intended to harm or offend any group, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.