In this episode of All Hands on Tech, Tanya Dent, Continual Improvement Practice Lead at Nova Scotia Power, joins the conversation to explore what it really takes to build effective, resilient tech teams in fast-moving environments.

With a career path that began in law before transitioning into IT, Tanya brings a practical and grounded perspective to topics like continual improvement, Agile, leadership and change readiness. The discussion dives into why some teams still feel stuck despite adopting frameworks like Scrum or Agile, how organizations can avoid change fatigue and where common bottlenecks tend to emerge in modern tech environments.

The episode also explores the mindset shifts that help teams work smarter, not just faster, and what individuals can do to stay adaptable as AI and new technologies continue reshaping the workplace.

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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with Sarah Padovani, Web Team Lead at REDspace, to talk about the realities of modern tech work and what makes teams truly effective. From remote work and return-to-office conversations to process, complexity and collaboration, Sarah shares her experience leading technical teams through constant change in a fast-moving industry.

The conversation explores what teams lose—and gain—in fully-remote environments, why some workplaces may be overcomplicating how work gets done and where organizations often struggle when trying to improve team performance. Whether you’re leading a team, starting your career in tech or simply navigating the evolving future of work, this episode offers a thoughtful and grounded perspective on where the industry is headed.

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On this episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with Jonathan Feindel, Partner and Director of Consulting and Business Engineering at CGI. With a strong and growing presence in Halifax, CGI is helping organizations across sectors tackle complex challenges and evolve how they operate through technology.

Jonathan shares a behind-the-scenes look at the role consulting plays across industries, what might surprise people about the work, and how teams are solving real-world problems every day. They also dive into one of the biggest challenges facing the industry: talent. From co-op programs to community initiatives, Jonathan talks about why building the tech talent pipeline is critical—and the role companies can play in supporting the next generation.

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