Evolution Exchange Nordics Podcast

• Evo Nordics #680 - Diversity & Inclusion

  Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Mohammed Bakri, Senior Engineering Manager at Warner Bros, Simon Bradford, VP Head of Digital Design at Electrolux AB and Katerina Georgiadou, Engineering Manager at Länsförsäkringar. The conversation explores how organisations across the sector can strengthen diversity and inclusion through intentional practices that promote fairness, representation and belonging. By considering approaches that nurture open dialogue and support varied perspectives, the exchange highlights the broader cultural shifts that influence collaboration, innovation and employee wellbeing. The guests reflect on the structures and behaviours that help teams create environments where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute fully. Later, the discussion revisits the main topic keyword while examining how leadership, transparent communication and thoughtful policy decisions shape long-term cultural outcomes. It also considers how inclusive processes reinforce trust and resilience, enabling organisations to adapt effectively to evolving social expectations. Through these reflections, the episode offers a wide view of what meaningful progress looks like when teams commit to building workplaces where everyone can thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Evo Nordics #679 - Unlocking What Drives High - Performing Teams

  Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Jude Mukundane, Head of Technology at Rebtel Networks, Christian Englen, Product Owner at Ahlsell and Vladimir Tiunov, Software Development Specialist at Develit AB. The conversation explores the factors that help organisations nurture high performing teams in an environment shaped by rapid change and increasing technical demands. By discussing team culture, motivation and shared ownership, the exchange highlights the structures and behaviours that support effective collaboration and sustainable productivity. The guests reflect on how clarity of purpose, psychological safety and open communication contribute to long-term cohesion, offering a broad view of how teams thrive across diverse contexts. Later, the discussion returns to the main topic keyword, considering how leadership, trust and empowerment influence team outcomes. It touches on how adaptable processes, continuous learning and supportive environments enable individuals to bring their strengths forward while contributing to collective success. Through this wider lens, the episode offers insights into what organisations can prioritise to build resilient teams capable of delivering high quality results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Evo Nordics #678 - Keeping Teams Aligned To Help The Wider Business

  Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Nikolaos Bestas, Product Owner at Telia, Einar Sundgren, Director of Engineering for Strategy & Transformation at Västtrafik and Johan Lidö, Head of Department IT Architecture at Afa Försäkring. The conversation explores how organisations keep teams aligned while supporting broader business priorities. The guests discuss the foundations that help diverse functions collaborate effectively, focusing on shared context, communication practices and the frameworks that enable teams to stay grounded in collective objectives. The exchange highlights how alignment strengthens decision making and supports sustainable delivery, particularly when teams operate in complex or fast-evolving environments. Listeners gain an accessible overview of approaches that nurture cohesion, including ways to refine structures, build transparency and enable smoother cross functional workflows. As the discussion returns to the importance of alignment, it reinforces how thoughtful leadership and adaptable processes help teams contribute meaningfully to the wider business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Evo Nordics #677 - Creating Successful Cross-Functional Teams

  Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Kire Hajba, Team Lead for Data Solutions and AI Adoption Strategy at Siemens Energy, Mona Eilouti, Senior Product Manager at Zalando and Mehdi Mohseni, Tech Lead and Lead Cloud Engineer at Halocline. The conversation explores what enables successful cross functional teams and how organisations can strengthen collaboration across technical and product-focused roles. The guests discuss broad principles that support shared ownership, open communication and clarity around collective outcomes.The exchange highlights the value of balanced structures that help teams align effectively while navigating diverse expectations and delivery pressures. Listeners gain an overview of methods that encourage cohesion, including practical ways to build trust, refine processes and ensure sustainable momentum within evolving environments. As the discussion returns to the importance of cross functional teamwork, it reinforces how adaptable practices and thoughtful leadership contribute to meaningful progress and long-term organisational resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Evo Nordics #676 - What We Need To Do To Ensure More AI Projects Actually Make IT To Production

  Today's episode is hosted by Sam Russell and they are joined on the podcast by Celine Xu, Data and AI Engagement Strategy Manager at H&M, Albert Ziegler, Head of AI at XBOW and Svetoslav Marinov, Head of AI at Digital Mirror. The conversation explores why so many initiatives struggle to move beyond experimentation and what organisations can do to ensure AI projects reach production. The guests reflect on structural challenges that limit adoption, from data quality and tooling to the cultural and operational barriers that impede scalable execution. The exchange highlights how teams can create stronger pathways from proof of concept to real-world deployment by aligning stakeholders, refining processes and prioritising value-led delivery. Themes such as governance, capability building and iterative development feature throughout, offering listeners a grounded view of what sustainable progress looks like in practice. As the discussion broadens to long-term maturity, it revisits how production-level AI becomes a catalyst for innovation when supported by clear ownership and resilient foundations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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