{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Paradox of Speed : Scaling Innovation Without Losing Control","description":"Leaders today face growing pressure to move faster. They\u2019re driving digital transformation, adopting AI, and launching new business models at record speed. But when speed goes unchecked, it can cause chaos, from strategic drift to operational risk. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Alejandro Martinez Galindo, Chief Information Officer at Fortrea, joins host Sanjog Aul to explore how to build momentum without losing control. Drawing from real-world experience, including lessons from a fast-paced cloud ERP rollout, Alejandro shares practical ways to balance speed with structure. He discusses approaches such as multi-speed operating models, molecular organizations, democratized AI training, and business-led governance. You\u2019ll learn how to keep innovation moving quickly while keeping it safe and sustainable. Topics Covered: \u2022 00:00 \u2013 Introduction \u2022 02:02 \u2013 When moving too fast backfires \u2022 06:59 \u2013 Guardrails that build confidence \u2022 10:06 \u2013 Multi-speed IT and the \u201cmolecular\u201d organization \u2022 14:21 \u2013 Democratizing AI and building co-intelligence \u2022 20:33 \u2013 Starting at the edge for safer AI experiments \u2022 24:46 \u2013 Governance and compliance that empower, not restrict \u2022 27:15 \u2013 Managing change and avoiding pilot purgatory \u2022 33:27 \u2013 Rethinking risk tolerance in the AI era \u2022 36:44 \u2013 Building new leadership muscles \u2022 42:36 \u2013 Pragmatic innovation that ties to real business value \u2022 47:18 \u2013 Final advice: innovate boldly, but with confidence Listen on your favorite platform: \u2022 \ud835\udc18\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc1e: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CIOTalkNetwork \u2022 Full Episode &amp;amp; Transcript: https:\/\/www.ciotalknetwork.com\/the-paradox-of-speed-scaling-innovation-without-losing-control   \u2022 Download Transcript (PDF): https:\/\/www.ciotalknetwork.com\/...\/transcript.pdf About CIO Talk Network: CIO Talk Network (CTN) is a global, peer-led platform where enterprise leaders share real, experience-driven insights without pitches or fluff. Hosted by Sanjog Aul, CTN helps technology and business leaders exchange ideas, challenge norms, and grow together. Follow CTN: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cio-talk-network X (Twitter): https:\/\/twitter.com\/ciotalknetwork Website: https:\/\/www.ciotalknetwork.com Tags: #Innovation #SpeedVsControl #CIOLeadership #AI #DigitalTransformation #RiskManagement #Governance #EnterpriseIT #CTNTalks ","author_name":"CIO Talk Network Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/ciotalknetwork.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37252980\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194655075"}