The Work Blueprint

Welcome to The Work Blueprint Podcast.

This is where the leaders building the AI-powered workforce come together to redesign how work gets done.

Each episode features conversations with CHROs, CIOs, Chief AI Officers, Work Architects, and enterprise leaders navigating one of the biggest shifts in a generation: the move from static job architectures to dynamic work systems built for humans and AI agents.

From continuous work redesign and AI adoption to workforce transformation, organizational design, and the emergence of Work Architecture, we explore what it takes to build organizations that can adapt at the speed of change.

The Work Blueprint is a conversation series hosted by Siobhan Savage. Honest conversations with the people redesigning how work actually works in the AI era. Not predictions or playbooks — what they're seeing, what they're betting on, what they're still figuring out.

Because AI is changing work. The leaders who thrive will redesign it.

Episodes

Mar 24, 2025

34 min

In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Brian Hackett, Founder of The Learning Forum, to explore how leaders use community to accelerate work transformation.
Transformation does not happen in isolation. Organizations that succeed learn from each other, share practices, and evolve how work is designed and executed.
This conversation focuses on the role of collaboration in transformation. Brian shares how communities of leaders exchange ideas, test approaches, and build new models for work. The discussion highlights how collective learning supports better decisions, faster adoption, and more effective execution.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How communities accelerate workforce transformation
Why collaboration improves decision-making
What leaders gain from shared learning
How organizations evolve work through collective insight
What role community plays in AI-driven change
Brian Hackett is Founder of The Learning Forum, where he brings together enterprise leaders to collaborate on workforce strategy, learning, and transformation.
 
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Mar 24, 2025

34 min

Feb 27, 2025

44 min

In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Kathleen Mattie, Executive Director of Global Learning and Leadership Development at Estée Lauder, to explore what replaces traditional learning models in the AI era.
Learning must align with how work is performed. Organizations that succeed move from generic training programs to targeted capability building tied to real execution.
This conversation focuses on how enterprises evolve learning strategies. Kathleen shares how organizations align development programs with business priorities, redesign capability building, and support workforce transformation. The discussion highlights how learning connects directly to work, performance, and outcomes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why traditional learning models no longer work
How to align learning with real work execution
What capability building looks like in modern enterprises
How organizations future-proof workforce development
What role learning plays in AI transformation
Kathleen Mattie is Executive Director of Global Learning and Leadership Development at Estée Lauder, where she leads enterprise learning strategies aligned to business transformation.
 
🔗 More from Reejig
Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint
Explore the Work Architect Academy
Run an AI Impact Analysis
Book a demo
Browse all upcoming Reejig Events
 
 📲 Connect With Us
Follow Reejig: LinkedIn
Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Feb 27, 2025

44 min

Feb 10, 2025

48 min

In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems, to explore how enterprises redesign workforce architecture for the AI era.
AI transformation requires moving beyond static job structures. Organizations need to understand work at the task level to align learning, execution, and outcomes.
This conversation focuses on how workforce architecture evolves. Sandra shares how enterprises shift from skills-based models to task-based approaches, redesign learning strategies, and integrate AI into how work is performed. The discussion highlights practical ways to connect capability building with real execution.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why workforce architectures must evolve for AI
How task-based models improve execution
What role learning plays in workforce redesign
How enterprises align skills, work, and AI
What it takes to modernize workforce strategy
Sandra Loughlin is Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems, where she focuses on workforce transformation, learning innovation, and AI-driven strategy.
 
🔗 More from Reejig
Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint
Explore the Work Architect Academy
Run an AI Impact Analysis
Book a demo
Browse all upcoming Reejig Events
 
 📲 Connect With Us
Follow Reejig: LinkedIn
Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Feb 10, 2025

48 min

Jan 29, 2025

1 hr 2 min

In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Gordon Ritchie, Principal Consultant in Work Architecture and Transformation at Skill Collective, to explore why task-based work design is replacing traditional role-based models.
Role-based models alone do not reflect how work is performed. Organizations need visibility into tasks and workflows to improve execution and deploy AI effectively.
This conversation focuses on the shift from roles to tasks. Gordon shares how organizations redesign work, align strategy with execution, and overcome challenges in workforce transformation. The discussion highlights how task-level thinking improves clarity, consistency, and outcomes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why task-based models outperform role-based frameworks
How to redesign work at the task level
What challenges organizations face in transformation
How to align work, capabilities, and AI
What the future of workforce design looks like
Gordon Ritchie is Principal Consultant in Work Architecture and Transformation at Skill Collective, working with organizations to redesign workforce strategies and align work with execution.
 
🔗 More from Reejig
Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint
Explore the Work Architect Academy
Run an AI Impact Analysis
Book a demo
Browse all upcoming Reejig Events
 
 📲 Connect With Us
Follow Reejig: LinkedIn
Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Jan 29, 2025

1 hr 2 min

Jan 15, 2025

50 min

Join Siobhan Savage as she chats with Nuno Goncalves, Reejig’s Head of Workforce Strategy, about breaking down HR silos, harnessing AI for smarter workforce decisions, and the future of skills-based strategies. Learn how businesses can navigate transformation, empower employees, and build a more agile workforce.
 
 
🔗 More from Reejig
Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint
Explore the Work Architect Academy
Run an AI Impact Analysis
Book a demo
Browse all upcoming Reejig Events
 
 📲 Connect With Us
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 Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Jan 15, 2025

50 min

Dec 9, 2024

46 min

CEO and Co-Founder of Reejig, Siobhan Savage, and guest Kay Smart, Global Talent & HR Director at Reckitt, unpack the idea that work consists of tasks, tasks require skills, and people possess those skills.
 
🔗 More from Reejig
Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint
Explore the Work Architect Academy
Run an AI Impact Analysis
Book a demo
Browse all upcoming Reejig Events
 
 📲 Connect With Us
Follow Reejig: LinkedIn
Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Dec 9, 2024

46 min

Nov 29, 2024

42 min

CEO and Co-Founder of Reejig, Siobhan Savage, and guest Lynne Oldham, Advisor to Chief People Officers and CHROs at Reejig, unpack the idea that work consists of tasks, tasks require skills, and people possess those skills.
 
🔗 More from Reejig
Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint
Explore the Work Architect Academy
Run an AI Impact Analysis
Book a demo
Browse all upcoming Reejig Events
 
 📲 Connect With Us
Follow Reejig: LinkedIn
Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Nov 29, 2024

42 min

Nov 21, 2024

55 min

In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Sally Elson, Chief People Officer at MYOB, to explore how leaders drive AI transformation in enterprise organizations.
AI transformation requires aligning leadership, workforce strategy, and execution. Organizations that succeed understand how work runs and integrate AI into real workflows.
This conversation focuses on leadership in practice. Sally shares how organizations approach AI transformation, align workforce strategy with business priorities, and lead change across complex environments. The discussion highlights how leaders drive adoption and ensure measurable outcomes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How leaders drive AI transformation at scale
Why execution matters more than strategy
How workforce strategy aligns with AI adoption
What leadership looks like in AI-driven change
How enterprises ensure measurable outcomes
Sally Elson is Chief People Officer at MYOB, leading workforce strategy and transformation across enterprise operations.
 
🔗 More from Reejig
Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint
Explore the Work Architect Academy
Run an AI Impact Analysis
Book a demo
Browse all upcoming Reejig Events
 
 📲 Connect With Us
Follow Reejig: LinkedIn
Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Nov 21, 2024

55 min

Nov 19, 2024

56 min

In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Jacinta Newman, Workforce Strategy and Talent Transformation Leader, to explore how AI changes workforce strategy.
AI transforms work by changing how tasks are performed. Organizations that understand this shift can redesign workflows and improve execution.
This conversation focuses on practical transformation. Jacinta shares how leaders integrate AI into workforce strategy, rethink traditional approaches, and align work with business priorities. The discussion highlights how AI reshapes roles, workflows, and organizational outcomes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How AI changes workforce strategy in practice
Why tasks are the foundation of transformation
How leaders redesign workflows with AI
What it takes to align AI with business goals
How organizations adapt to new ways of working
Jacinta Newman is a Workforce Strategy and Talent Transformation Leader, advising organizations on how to integrate AI into workforce and business strategy.
 
🔗 More from Reejig
Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint
Explore the Work Architect Academy
Run an AI Impact Analysis
Book a demo
Browse all upcoming Reejig Events
 
 📲 Connect With Us
Follow Reejig: LinkedIn
Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Nov 19, 2024

56 min

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