The Workgrid Podcast | Balancing the Needs of IT and the Business ft. Dante Ragazzo, Tapestry

Join host Rob Ryan and special guest Frank Pathyil on The Workgrid as they welcome Dante Ragazzo, veteran Digital Workplace Leader at Tapestry.
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of digital workplaces, discussing the critical relationship between IT and business units, the necessity of a well-defined digital workplace strategy, and the impact of AI on our work environments.
Dante has worked at the intersection of Digital Workplace, communications, and technology at Tapestry for over a decade. Today, he shares his expert insights on reducing digital friction and enhancing productivity. Tune in to gain practical tips from a leader who has been steering the digital strategy for brands like Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with actionable advice!

[@Normi19]

A fairly niche topic, and I learned a lot. The intersection of IT and comms is something I’ve not quite considered before. The “employee digital experience” angle rings a bell. Companies that have been ‘data companies’ before that was the term (i.e. banks, financial, SaaS) always had CIOs and this is the person leading the company’s digital strategy and employee experience (aka efficiency) at the top. However, companies that have had to adopt and adjust are the ones that traditionally did not have a CIO… this position is an afterthought and hence the employee digital experience may not be truly prioritized and less understood. These new leaders may (or not) be good leaders but not actually in love with this topic - merely a promotion into C-suite - and are trying to stay above water with all of the core changes and adoptions needed.