Category: Project Management
CIOs Have a Job to Do
Dave wraps Season 7 of Reboot IT with Gretchen Steenstra, VP, Client Strategy at DelCor, and a discussion on how organizations can get unstuck and find success with their technology initiatives. Gretchen shares insights from her experience working across multiple organizations, exploring the balance between strategy and execution, the importance of adoption and change management,…
All That Glitters Isn’t ROI: Rethinking Event Innovation
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale sits down with Vinnu Deshetty, Product Manager at the American Chemical Society, Event ROI Coach, and longtime PCMA instructor, to discuss the evolving role of technology in events. They explore how AI is reshaping planning and analytics, how associations can better serve exhibitors and attendees, and…
From Polite Nods to Productive Friction: The Power of Partnership
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale, President of DelCor, sits down with David Stephenson, SVP of Technology at Entrepreneurs’ Organization, to unpack what true collaboration really means in associations and nonprofits. Together, they explore the difference between transactional vendor relationships and deep strategic partnerships, how to build psychological safety within project teams,…
AMS Fest Bootcamp: Smarter Selections, Integration Strategies, and AI Insights
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale sits down with DelCorians Gretchen Steenstra and Kelly Gardner to unpack key takeaways from the AMS Fest Selection Bootcamp. They discuss how associations can streamline AMS selection by focusing on high-value areas, why integration planning is critical, and where AI fits into the process. From vendor…
Rebooting the Rules: IT Leaders Who Listen and Learn
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale sits down with Ginger Ausloos, Vice President of Technology Solutions and Data Strategy at AACSB International, and Gretchen Steenstra, Director, Project Strategy and Leadership at DelCor to explore the evolution from digital transformation to digital strategy. Ginger shares how her organization has embraced cloud-based systems, built…
Breaking the Concrete: Rethinking Change in the 501(c) Space
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale, President of DelCor, sits down with fellow podcasters KiKi L’Italien (former EVP Marketing & Community), Joanna Pineda (CEO, Matrix Group), and Dave Will (Co-founder, PropFuel) to discuss why technology implementations often take longer than expected. From strategic misalignment and governance bottlenecks to emotional resistance and resource constraints, the group explores the underlying…
From Firewalls to Fail Fests: Lessons in IT Leadership and Security
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale, President of DelCor, sits down with Adam Kuhn, IT Director at FIA and DelCor alum, to discuss the evolving role of IT in associations. From foundational infrastructure to advanced cybersecurity strategies, Adam shares lessons learned from both sides of the fence—being an internal influencer and a…
The Impact of AI and Automation on Associations and Member Engagement
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale sits down with Rob Wenger, CEO and Chief Product Officer at Higher Logic, to discuss the evolving landscape of association technology, the impact of AI and automation, and strategies for enhancing member engagement. Dave and Rob Discuss… AI and Automation Member Engagement Ethical Considerations and Future…
Requirements, Risk, and Real Talk from the DelCor Bootcamp at AMS Fest
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale sits down with DelCorians Gretchen Steenstra, Director of Project Strategy and Leadership, and Niko Cribb, Technology Consultant, to unpack what happened at the DelCor Bootcamp during Association Trends’ AMS Fest in Chicago. They explore the evolving challenges of AMS selection, the importance of ecosystem and context…
The Curious CIO
This week Dave is joined by George Breeden, CIO at American Society for Microbiology. George shares his epic thoughts on being curious, experimenting, and innovating. We also talk about IT’s responsibility to align the organization’s technology with the mission and business objectives – and much more. Lastly, you win if you had “punch cards” on…