AI has been rapidly advancing for years. But in the last few months alone, it feels like there have been several significant developments. So, what do these changes mean – both for your business and for wider society? In this episode, GDS Group presenter Alex Woods is joined by Glen Willoughby, Chief Information Officer at Singularity University Labs and a former Special Adviser to NASA, to talk AI advancements, ethics and what might come next. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.   Discussion points -      What are we capable of doing vs what should we be doing? -      What advancements have been made in AI in the last few months? -      What keeps you at night when you think about AI?   Get in touch -      Connect with Glen Willoughby -      Connect with Alex Wood -      Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com   Resources mentioned in this episode -      GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables -      GDS Group – CIO summits -      If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

AI has been rapidly advancing for years. But in the last few months alone, it feels like there have been several significant developments. So, what do these changes mean – both for your business and for wider society? In this episode, GDS Group presenter Alex Woods is joined by Glen Willoughby, Chief Information Officer at Singularity University Labs and a former Special Adviser to NASA, to talk AI advancements, ethics and what might come next. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Discussion points -      What are we capable of doing vs what should we be doing? -      What advancements have been made in AI in the last few months? -      What keeps you at night when you think about AI? Get in touch -      Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-willoughby/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glen Willoughby</a> -      Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-wood-journo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Wood</a> -      Or email <a href="mailto:email%C2%A0podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a> Resources mentioned in this episode -      GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> -      GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/summit/cio-digital-summit-na-sep-22/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CIO summits</a> -      If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

The expert's ethics of AI

It would be an understatement to say that digital innovation has really sped up over the last few years, so we’re catching up with Jeff Reine. Jeff is currently an advisor at Copia, who are on a crucial mission to solve – as they put it - the world's dumbest problem: and that’s hunger.  Jeff is also former VP of Direct Consumer Engagement at Coca Cola. GDS Group presenters Kristina Cartwright and Julia Belle will be talking to Jeff about all things digital innovation and the latest industry trends. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.   Discussion points -       What are your thoughts on everything that’s happened over the last 2 years? -      What are some specific examples of changes you’ve seen or been part of? -      What do you predict for the next few years?   Get in touch -      Connect with Jeff Reine -      Connect with Kristina Cartwright -      Connect with Julia Belle -      Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com   Resources mentioned in this episode -      GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables -      GDS Group – Digital Innovation summits -      If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group -      In 2020, worldwide spending on digital transformation reached 1.3 trillion U.S. dollars, growing 10.4 percent year-on-year: Statista -      70% of consumers say a company’s understanding of their personal needs influences their loyalty, according to Salesforce.

It would be an understatement to say that digital innovation has really sped up over the last few years, so we’re catching up with Jeff Reine. Jeff is currently an advisor at Copia, who are on a crucial mission to solve – as they put it - the world's dumbest problem: and that’s hunger. Jeff is also former VP of Direct Consumer Engagement at Coca Cola. GDS Group presenters Kristina Cartwright and Julia Belle will be talking to Jeff about all things digital innovation and the latest industry trends. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Discussion points -       What are your thoughts on everything that’s happened over the last 2 years? -      What are some specific examples of changes you’ve seen or been part of? -      What do you predict for the next few years? Get in touch -      Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff</a> Reine -      Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-cartwright-a17291ab/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristina</a> Cartwright -      Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-belle-88398137/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia</a> Belle -      Or email <a href="mailto:email%C2%A0podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a> Resources mentioned in this episode -      GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> -      GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/summit/digital-innovation-summit-na-jul-22/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Digital Innovation summits</a> -      If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a> -      In 2020, worldwide spending on digital transformation reached 1.3 trillion U.S. dollars, growing 10.4 percent year-on-year: <a href="https://www.statista.com/topics/6778/digital-transformation/#:~:text=In%202020%2C%20worldwide%20spending%20on,(COVID-19)%20pandemic." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Statista</a> -      <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/50-stats-showing-power-personalization-blake-morgan/?trk=read_related_article-card_title" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">70% of consumers</a> say a company’s understanding of their personal needs influences their loyalty, according to Salesforce.

What’s next for digital innovation?

The retail industry is bouncing back after a tumultuous 2 years dealing with the effects of the pandemic, supply chain issues and the great resignation.  So why is it more important than ever for retail executives to take pride in their work? Balve Bains and Michelle Brown speak to Ron Thurston, an Amazon number 1 bestselling author with extensive experience leading retail operations for America’s most prominent brands.  He’s part way through a year-long tour called “Retail In America,” and joins us live from an airstream trailer to discover the real retail heroes across the country, and the latest industry trends since we last spoke. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com. Discussion points -      What’s new in retail since we last spoke in Sept 2021?? -      Why has taking pride in your retail career has never been more valued?  -      Why is brick and mortar retail so important today?    Get in touch -      Connect with Ron Thurston -      Connect with Balve Bains -      Connect with Michelle Brown -      Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com Resources mentioned in this episode -      GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables -      GDS Group – Retail summits -      If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

The retail industry is bouncing back after a tumultuous 2 years dealing with the effects of the pandemic, supply chain issues and the great resignation. So why is it more important than ever for retail executives to take pride in their work? Balve Bains and Michelle Brown speak to Ron Thurston, an Amazon number 1 bestselling author with extensive experience leading retail operations for America’s most prominent brands. He’s part way through a year-long tour called “Retail In America,” and joins us live from an airstream trailer to discover the real retail heroes across the country, and the latest industry trends since we last spoke. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:email%C2%A0podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Discussion points -      What’s new in retail since we last spoke in Sept 2021?? -      Why has taking pride in your retail career has never been more valued?  -      Why is brick and mortar retail so important today?  Get in touch -      Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rthurston/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Thurston</a> -      Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balvebains/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Balve Bains</a> -      Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleambrown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Brown</a> -      Or email <a href="mailto:email%C2%A0podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a> Resources mentioned in this episode -      GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> -      GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/summit/ng-retail-digital-summit-na-jun-22/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Retail summits</a> -      If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

Taking pride in retail

We’ve all been hearing that data is the new oil for so long, but is it really? Data is only valuable if it is clean, analysed and implemented correctly, and while two-thirds of businesses say they need more data, 70% of organisations are gathering data faster than they can even use it. So, Colin Cosell, Ellen Fearnley and Ben Thompson come together to squeeze 100+ hours a week of business conversations with senior executives into 15 minutes to bring you all the latest in the world of data. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.   Discussion points -      Do organisations have enough data? Do they want/need more? What should they do with the data we already have? -      Which businesses are leading the way in utilising their data? -      What are the future predictions?   Connect with Colin Cosell Connect with Ellen Fearnley Connect with Ben Thompson     Resources mentioned in this episode GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Data summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

We’ve all been hearing that data is the new oil for so long, but is it really? Data is only valuable if it is clean, analysed and implemented correctly, and while two-thirds of businesses say they need more data, 70% of organisations are gathering data faster than they can even use it. So, Colin Cosell, Ellen Fearnley and Ben Thompson come together to squeeze 100+ hours a week of business conversations with senior executives into 15 minutes to bring you all the latest in the world of data. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:email%C2%A0podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Discussion points -      Do organisations have enough data? Do they want/need more? What should they do with the data we already have? -      Which businesses are leading the way in utilising their data? -      What are the future predictions? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colincosell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Colin Cosell</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lnfearnley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Ellen Fearnley</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengethinthompson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Ben Thompson</a> Resources mentioned in this episode GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/cx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Data summits</a> If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

Data: How to excel in your field

Whether you enjoy working from home, or miss the office, the pandemic has changed the way we work forever.  So should your organisation implement a hybrid strategy? What are the pros and cons? What are other organisations doing? And if you do decide to do it, how can you do it well?  Meet the Boss event hosts Ben Thompson, Stephanie Garey and Tim Cassidy get together to talk about what they’ve learnt on this topic from 100+ hours a week of conversations with senior executives.  Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com. Key discussion points include: ·      What are senior executives saying about hybrid ways of working as approach H2 of 2022?  ·      Which organisations are embracing remote and hybrid working as the norm?  ·      What are the pros and cons, and how you get a solution that’s right for your company culture?  Connect with Ben Thompson Connect with Stephanie Garey Connect with Tim Cassidy Resources mentioned in this episode GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

Whether you enjoy working from home, or miss the office, the pandemic has changed the way we work forever. So should your organisation implement a hybrid strategy? What are the pros and cons? What are other organisations doing? And if you do decide to do it, how can you do it well? Meet the Boss event hosts Ben Thompson, Stephanie Garey and Tim Cassidy get together to talk about what they’ve learnt on this topic from 100+ hours a week of conversations with senior executives. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Key discussion points include: ·      What are senior executives saying about hybrid ways of working as approach H2 of 2022?  ·      Which organisations are embracing remote and hybrid working as the norm?  ·      What are the pros and cons, and how you get a solution that’s right for your company culture?  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengethinthompson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Ben Thompson</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegarey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Stephanie Garey</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-cassidy-01609288/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Tim Cassidy</a> Resources mentioned in this episode GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summits</a> If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

The hybrid workplace: is it really the way forward?

How can the oil &amp; gas industries work with the renewables industry to solve the climate crisis? Stephanie Garey and Kelley Iuele are joined by Rebecca Williams and Michael Short. Rebecca is from the Global Wind Energy Council and was the director at COP26 last year, leading discussion on wind power and energy transition. Michael joins us from Bain &amp; Company and advises clients across the globe - and all energy value streams - with a particular focus on oil &amp; gas and power sectors. Together we talk about what’s happening now, and predictions for the future of industries working together. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com. Key discussion points include: What If we turned off oil &amp; gas tomorrow, what would happen? Why aren’t we able to? Who is leading the way? What are some of the best policies? Following the recent weaponization on gas, will countries start to focus on how they can sufficiently provide energy themselves? Connect with Stephanie Garey Connect with Kelley Iuele Connect with Rebecca Williams Connect with Michael Short   Resources mentioned in this episode GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Customer Experience summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

How can the oil &amp; gas industries work with the renewables industry to solve the climate crisis? Stephanie Garey and Kelley Iuele are joined by Rebecca Williams and Michael Short. Rebecca is from the Global Wind Energy Council and was the director at COP26 last year, leading discussion on wind power and energy transition. Michael joins us from Bain &amp; Company and advises clients across the globe - and all energy value streams - with a particular focus on oil &amp; gas and power sectors. Together we talk about what’s happening now, and predictions for the future of industries working together. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Key discussion points include: What If we turned off oil &amp; gas tomorrow, what would happen? Why aren’t we able to? Who is leading the way? What are some of the best policies? Following the recent weaponization on gas, will countries start to focus on how they can sufficiently provide energy themselves? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegarey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Stephanie Garey</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleyiuele/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Kelley Iuele</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-williams-3b845147/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Rebecca Williams</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-short-220b454/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Michael Short</a> Resources mentioned in this episode GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/cx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Customer Experience summits</a> If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

The future of energy...

How will the metaverse and web3 change customer experience? Colin Cosell, Ellen Fearnley and Adam Burns are joined by Hussein Dajani, Nissan’s GM of Digital and Customer Experience Transformation, to talk trends, tactics and toes in the water. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.  Key discussion points include: How to make physical CX more digital The infrastructure problem Into the metaverse  Connect with Colin Cosell Connect with Ellen Fearnley Connect with Adam Burns Connect with Hussein M. Dajani  Resources mentioned in this episode The Drum – 5 brands already embracing the metaverse Mendix – The case for automated customer engagement Nissan – Intelligent mobility CMS Wire (Scott Clark) – How Web3 changes the content model GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Customer Experience summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

How will the metaverse and web3 change customer experience? Colin Cosell, Ellen Fearnley and Adam Burns are joined by Hussein Dajani, Nissan’s GM of Digital and Customer Experience Transformation, to talk trends, tactics and toes in the water. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Key discussion points include: How to make physical CX more digital The infrastructure problem Into the metaverse <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-cosell-4305b020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Colin Cosell</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lnfearnley/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Ellen Fearnley</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrobertburns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Adam Burns</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hdajani/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Hussein M. Dajani</a> Resources mentioned in this episode The Drum – <a href="https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/01/17/5-brands-already-boldly-embracing-the-metaverse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 brands already embracing the metaverse</a> Mendix – <a href="https://www.mendix.com/blog/the-case-for-automated-customer-engagement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The case for automated customer engagement</a> Nissan – <a href="https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/TECHNOLOGY/OVERVIEW/nim.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intelligent mobility</a> CMS Wire (Scott Clark) – <a href="https://www.cmswire.com/digital-marketing/how-web3-changes-the-content-model/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Web3 changes the content model</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/cx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Customer Experience summits</a> If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

Customer experience: into the metaverse

This week: the defining business challenge. The inevitable. The big bad. Failure. Balve Bains and Adam Burns are joined by Carlos Zimbrón, Co-founder &amp; CEO of FuckUp Nights, to talk reframing, rethinking, and resisting shame. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.   Key discussion points include: Psychological safety Don’t stigmatize failure How to fuck up successfully   Connect with Balve Bains Connect with Adam Burns Connect with Carlos Zimbrón   Resources mentioned in this episode Stories of failure – Fuckup Nights GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – 2022 summit calendar If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

This week: the defining business challenge. The inevitable. The big bad. Failure. Balve Bains and Adam Burns are joined by Carlos Zimbrón, Co-founder &amp; CEO of FuckUp Nights, to talk reframing, rethinking, and resisting shame. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Key discussion points include: Psychological safety Don’t stigmatize failure How to fuck up successfully <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balvebains/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Balve Bains</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrobertburns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Adam Burns</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloszimbron/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Carlos Zimbrón</a> Resources mentioned in this episode Stories of failure – <a href="https://www.fuckupnights.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuckup Nights</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/about-us/summits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2022 summit calendar</a> If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

Why failure is no f**k up

This International Women’s Day Kristina Cartwright, Ellen Fearnley and Stephanie Garey discuss the 2022 IWD theme - breaking the gender bias. How can organisations, from top down, help break the gender bias in the workplace and beyond? They’re also joined by Amy Kim, President and CEO of Jugo. We hear Amy’s experiences with bias, as well as tips as a business leader on how to break the bias. Let us know what you think, and hare your own experiences and advice in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.   Key discussion points include: How can we become aware of and change our own unconscious bias? What sort of bias have you experienced? What can you do to help break the gender bias in the workplace and beyond?  Connect with Kristina Cartwright Connect with Ellen Fearnley Connect with Stephanie Garey Connect with Amy Kim   Resources mentioned in this episode Project Implicit – Take a test to help you see your unconscious bias GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Diversity Does It Podcast If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

This International Women’s Day Kristina Cartwright, Ellen Fearnley and Stephanie Garey discuss the 2022 IWD theme - breaking the gender bias. How can organisations, from top down, help break the gender bias in the workplace and beyond? They’re also joined by Amy Kim, President and CEO of Jugo. We hear Amy’s experiences with bias, as well as tips as a business leader on how to break the bias. Let us know what you think, and hare your own experiences and advice in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Key discussion points include: How can we become aware of and change our own unconscious bias? What sort of bias have you experienced? What can you do to help break the gender bias in the workplace and beyond? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-cartwright-a17291ab/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Kristina Cartwright</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lnfearnley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Ellen Fearnley</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegarey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Stephanie Garey</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amkim/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Amy Kim</a> Resources mentioned in this episode Project Implicit – <a href="https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take a test to help you see your unconscious bias</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://pod.co/strategy-for-breakfast#:~:text=Featuring%20opinion%2C%20facts%2C%20stories%20and,award-winning%20team%20of%20presenters." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diversity Does It Podcast</a> If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

International Women’s Day: Breaking the Gender Bias

From unequal access to unconscious bias and why we need to stop celebrating firsts – this is how to create an authentically diverse and inclusive business. Balve Bains and Kelley Iuele are joined by Sheri Hinish, IBM’s diversity, equity and inclusion champion and 2021 global supply chain social media influencer of the year. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.   Key discussion points include: Is diversity a provable competitive advantage? Do your motivations matter? Why I don’t want to be a top female supply chain leader   Connect with Balve Bains Connect with Kelley Iuele Connect with Sheri Hinish   Resources mentioned in this episode World Economic Forum – The business case for diversity in the workplace is now overwhelming McKinsey – Women in the workplace 2021 Supply Chain Queen – Sheri R. Hinish named top global influencer in supply chain by B2G Consulting BBC – Disney appoints woman as chair for first time in 98-year history GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Supply Chain Summit   If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

From unequal access to unconscious bias and why we need to stop celebrating firsts – this is how to create an authentically diverse and inclusive business. Balve Bains and Kelley Iuele are joined by Sheri Hinish, IBM’s diversity, equity and inclusion champion and 2021 global supply chain social media influencer of the year. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Key discussion points include: Is diversity a provable competitive advantage? Do your motivations matter? Why I don’t want to be a top female supply chain leader <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balvebains/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Balve Bains</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleyiuele/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Kelley Iuele</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/supplychainqueen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Sheri Hinish</a> Resources mentioned in this episode World Economic Forum – <a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/04/business-case-for-diversity-in-the-workplace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The business case for diversity in the workplace is now overwhelming</a> McKinsey – <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women in the workplace 2021</a> Supply Chain Queen – <a href="https://www.supplychainqueen.com/sheri-hinish-named-2021-influencer-in-supply-chain-of-the-year/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sheri R. Hinish named top global influencer in supply chain by B2G Consulting</a> BBC – <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59500682" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disney appoints woman as chair for first time in 98-year history</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/supply-chain-virtual-summit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supply Chain Summit</a> If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

Diversity does it: creating an authentically diverse and inclusive business

Is data the new oil? Are robots really stealing our jobs? How is the workplace changing post-pandemic? And what the heck do South Park’s underpants gnomes have to do with it all?  Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast: the podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations.   Featuring opinion, facts, stories and stats around today’s most interesting business and technology topics, Strategy for Breakfast provides the perfect start to your day: insights from inside some of the world’s leading organisations, brought to life by our award-winning team of presenters. Want to know how best-in-class firms are tackling the talent crunch? Or moving to the cloud? Or taking on the platform giants? Or transforming operations in order to survive and thrive? This podcast gives you the inside scoop on hundreds of hours of business conversation, in only slightly more time than it takes to boil an egg.  Each episode contains powerful and practical insights to help you grow as a leader, with lessons collected from the C-level, VP and senior director level leaders attending GDS Group events – providing you with the intelligence your company needs to make better decisions.  Strategy for breakfast: the most important meal of the day.  GDS Group is a global events, research and technology services company dedicated to helping our clients meet the challenges posed by a fast-moving, disruptive business environment.  

Every business should want to support mental health at work. But not every business does, which is double weird because it also makes financial sense. London School of Economics modelling says that a $50K wellbeing investment will repay $500K to your company in a single year. In this episode, Kelley Iuele, Balve Bains and Ben Thompson look at the way forward for workplace wellbeing. Let us know how we’re doing and what you think about these topics in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.   Key discussion points include: Flipping the mindset F**k fluffy Mental health for young people at work   Connect with Kelley Iuele Connect with Balve Bains Connect with Ben Thompson   Resources mentioned in this episode Indeed – 2021 report: Working on wellbeing: Mental health and wellness in the UK workplace Forbes – ‘While 80% of companies believe they deliver “super experiences,” only 8% of customers agree’ Woohoo Inc. – The chief happiness officer academy Mind Share Partners – We need a new kind of business leader: why 50% of millennial and 75% of Gen-Z workers have left jobs GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – 2022 summit calendar Business Wire – Data engineers are burned out GDS Group – Data and Analytics Summit Strategy for Breakfast – Mental health at work: mind the gap (part one) If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

Every business should want to support mental health at work. But not every business does, which is double weird because it also makes financial sense. London School of Economics modelling says that a $50K wellbeing investment will repay $500K to your company in a single year. In this episode, Kelley Iuele, Balve Bains and Ben Thompson look at the way forward for workplace wellbeing. Let us know how we’re doing and what you think about these topics in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Key discussion points include: Flipping the mindset F**k fluffy Mental health for young people at work <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleyiuele/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Kelley Iuele</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balvebains/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Balve Bains</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengethinthompson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Ben Thompson</a> Resources mentioned in this episode Indeed – 2021 report: <a href="https://talintpartners.com/indeed-working-on-wellbeing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working on wellbeing: Mental health and wellness in the UK workplace</a> Forbes – <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/shephyken/2018/07/15/customer-experience-is-the-new-brand/?sh=535fc6cd7f52" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘While 80% of companies believe they deliver “super experiences,” only 8% of customers agree’</a> Woohoo Inc. – <a href="https://woohooinc.com/partners/chief-happiness-officer-academy-certified/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The chief happiness officer academy</a> Mind Share Partners – <a href="https://www.mindsharepartners.org/post/why-50-of-millennial-and-75-of-gen-z-workers-have-left-jobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We need a new kind of business leader: why 50% of millennial and 75% of Gen-Z workers have left jobs</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/about-us/summits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2022 summit calendar</a> Business Wire – <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211019005858/en/Data-Engineers-Are-Burned-Out-and-Calling-for-DataOps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Data engineers are burned out</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdssummits.com/event/data-analytics-summit-na/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Data and Analytics Summit</a> Strategy for Breakfast – Mental health at work: mind the gap (part one) If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

Mental health at work: mind the gap (part two)

59% of employers say their employees feel comfortable speaking to their managers about mental health. Unfortunately, their employees don’t agree. In this episode, Kelley Iuele, Balve Bains and Ben Thompson are joined by Mikaela Elliott, senior manager for employer insights at Indeed, mental health first aider and recently certified chief happiness officer. They’re finding out why this gap exists, how to close it, why wellbeing benefits are the hottest topic for recruitment (up 600% in 2021), and how to stop your people burning out or fading away. Let us know how we’re doing and what you think about these topics in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.   Key discussion points include: How do we normalize talking about mental health? Mental health at work: what does good leadership look like? Where does an employer’s role end?   Connect with Kelley Iuele Connect with Balve Bains Connect with Ben Thompson Connect with Mikaela Elliott   Resources mentioned in this episode Real Simple – “A 2021 study released by Talkspace showed that at least 25 percent of employees felt they were underperforming at work due to stress” Statista – 50% of long-term absences from work due to mental ill health (UK) Woohoo Inc. – The chief happiness officer academy Indeed – 2021 report: Working on wellbeing: Mental health and wellness in the UK workplace Mind – How to implement the thriving at work mental health standards in your workplace GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – 2022 summit calendar Wikipedia – Wtf is boreout? If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

59% of employers say their employees feel comfortable speaking to their managers about mental health. Unfortunately, their employees don’t agree. In this episode, Kelley Iuele, Balve Bains and Ben Thompson are joined by Mikaela Elliott, senior manager for employer insights at Indeed, mental health first aider and recently certified chief happiness officer. They’re finding out why this gap exists, how to close it, why wellbeing benefits are the hottest topic for recruitment (up 600% in 2021), and how to stop your people burning out or fading away. Let us know how we’re doing and what you think about these topics in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Key discussion points include: How do we normalize talking about mental health? Mental health at work: what does good leadership look like? Where does an employer’s role end? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleyiuele/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Kelley Iuele</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balvebains/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Balve Bains</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengethinthompson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Ben Thompson</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaelaelliott/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Mikaela Elliott</a> Resources mentioned in this episode Real Simple – <a href="https://www.realsimple.com/health/mind-mood/mental-health-resources-at-work" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“A 2021 study released by Talkspace showed that at least 25 percent of employees felt they were underperforming at work due to stress”</a> Statista – <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1133968/causes-of-long-term-absence-in-the-uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">50% of long-term absences from work due to mental ill health (UK)</a> Woohoo Inc. – <a href="https://woohooinc.com/partners/chief-happiness-officer-academy-certified/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The chief happiness officer academy</a> Indeed – 2021 report: <a href="https://talintpartners.com/indeed-working-on-wellbeing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working on wellbeing: Mental health and wellness in the UK workplace</a> Mind – <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/media-a/4659/how-to-implement-the-thriving-at-work-mental-health-standards-final-guide-online.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to implement the thriving at work mental health standards in your workplace</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/about-us/summits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2022 summit calendar</a> Wikipedia – <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boreout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wtf is boreout?</a> If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

Mental health at work: mind the gap (part one)

We’re told that traditional leadership skills are no longer sufficient. But is that true? Tim Cassidy, Ellen Fearnley and Adam Burns are joined by filmmaker Sara Wolitzky, Jefferson Health CEO Dr Stephen Klasko, and Vishal Talreja, co-founder of Dream a Dream, to talk vulnerability, masculinity, and the problem with patience. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com. Key discussion points include: Should the modern leader be more visibly vulnerable? Which more traditional skills should stay? “Masculine” vs “feminine” leadership Connect with Tim Cassidy Connect with Ellen Fearnley Connect with Adam Burns Connect with Sara Wolitzky Connect with Dr. Stephen Klasko Connect with Vishal Talreja Resources mentioned in this episode Makers, women’s empowerment content and conference Forbes – How to be a passionate AND vulnerable leader GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – HSE Digital Summit Harvard Business Review – Who is driving the great resignation GDS Group – Digital Marketing Summit Jefferson Health Dream a Dream The Guardian – Female-led countries handled coronavirus better, study suggests Slate – Why does Jeff Bezos’ rocket look so much like a penis? If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

We’re told that traditional leadership skills are no longer sufficient. But is that true? Tim Cassidy, Ellen Fearnley and Adam Burns are joined by filmmaker Sara Wolitzky, Jefferson Health CEO Dr Stephen Klasko, and Vishal Talreja, co-founder of Dream a Dream, to talk vulnerability, masculinity, and the problem with patience. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>. Key discussion points include: Should the modern leader be more visibly vulnerable? Which more traditional skills should stay? “Masculine” vs “feminine” leadership <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-cassidy-01609288/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Tim Cassidy</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lnfearnley/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Ellen Fearnley</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrobertburns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Adam Burns</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-wolitzky-b269a19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Sara Wolitzky</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sklasko/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Dr. Stephen Klasko</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vtalreja/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Vishal Talreja</a> Resources mentioned in this episode <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/makers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Makers, women’s empowerment content and conference</a> Forbes – <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurarittenhouse/2020/03/07/how-to-be-a-passionate-and-vulnerable-leader/?sh=665594844a55" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to be a passionate AND vulnerable leader</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet the Boss roundtables</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/health-and-safety/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HSE Digital Summit</a> Harvard Business Review – <a href="https://hbr.org/2021/09/who-is-driving-the-great-resignation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who is driving the great resignation</a> GDS Group – <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/marketing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Digital Marketing Summit</a> <a href="https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jefferson Health</a> <a href="https://dreamadream.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dream a Dream</a> The Guardian – <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/18/female-led-countries-handled-coronavirus-better-study-jacinda-ardern-angela-merkel#:~:text=Female-led%20countries%20handled%20coronavirus%20better%2C%20study%20suggests,-This%20article%20is&amp;text=Countries%20led%20by%20women%20had,as%20those%20led%20by%20men." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Female-led countries handled coronavirus better, study suggests</a> Slate – <a href="https://slate.com/technology/2021/07/bezos-blue-origin-resembles-penis-rocket-scientist-explains-why.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why does Jeff Bezos’ rocket look so much like a penis?</a> If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

Is vulnerability vital for a modern leader?

Chloe Richardson, Balve Bains and Colin Cosell are joined by millennial money coach and founder of This Girl Talks Money, Ellie Austin-Williams to talk about what happens now big money is being poured into fintech. Will consumers really win? And are the big beasts ready? Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.   Key discussion points include: * How is fintech changing the game? * Are established financial institutions building or buying? * Are established financial institutions doing enough to cater for young and old? * Gender, savings, crypto * Do you have to fintech yourself before you wreck yourself?  Connect with Chloe Richardson [Linkedin link]  Connect with Balve Bains [Linkedin link]  Connect with Colin Cosell [Linkedin link]  Connect with Ellie Austin-Williams [Linkedin link]  Resources mentioned in this episode: This girl talks money [Link] Reuters – Analysis: U.S. companies spend billions on stay-at-home tech [Link] Klarna [Link] Meet the Boss roundtables [Link] AltFi – Digital banks are more popular with men [Link] The Banking Innovation Summit [Link] Fintech Open Source Foundation [Link] Strategy for Breakfast Ep3 – The skills shortage and how to fix it (ish) [Link] Ice Cube – Check yo self [Link]  If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

Chloe Richardson, Balve Bains and Colin Cosell are joined by millennial money coach and founder of This Girl Talks Money, Ellie Austin-Williams to talk about what happens now big money is being poured into fintech. Will consumers really win? And are the big beasts ready? Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>.  Key discussion points include: * How is fintech changing the game? * Are established financial institutions building or buying? * Are established financial institutions doing enough to cater for young and old? * Gender, savings, crypto * Do you have to fintech yourself before you wreck yourself? Connect with Chloe Richardson [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-cassidy-01609288/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Balve Bains [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balvebains/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Colin Cosell [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-cosell-4305b020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Ellie Austin-Williams [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-austin-williams?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Resources mentioned in this episode: This girl talks money [<a href="https://thisgirltalksmoney.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Reuters – Analysis: U.S. companies spend billions on stay-at-home tech [<a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/the-great-reboot/us-companies-spend-billions-stay-at-home-tech-boding-ill-office-properties-2021-07-01/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Klarna [<a href="https://www.klarna.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Meet the Boss roundtables [<a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] AltFi – Digital banks are more popular with men [<a href="https://www.altfi.com/article/7358_digital-banks-are-more-popular-with-men#:~:text=A%20survey%20conducted%20by%20Opinium,digital%20bank%20account%20than%20women.&amp;text=In%20a%20survey%20conducted%20in,digital%20bank%20accounts%20than%20women." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] The Banking Innovation Summit [<a href="https://gdsgroup.com/sectors/financial-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Fintech Open Source Foundation [<a href="https://www.finos.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Strategy for Breakfast Ep3 – The skills shortage and how to fix it (ish) [<a href="https://pod.co/strategy-for-breakfast/the-skills-shortage-and-how-to-fix-it-ish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Ice Cube – Check yo self [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bueFTrwHFEs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

Fintech yourself before you wreck yourself

Who should be worried about robots taking their jobs, and is there anything anyone can do about it? To find out, Ellen Fearnley, Stephanie Garey and Adam Burns are joined by Glen Willoughby, Chief Information Officer at Singularity University Labs and a former Special Adviser to NASA. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.   Key discussion points include: * Is automation ever a bad thing? * Why do we ‘automate’ factory workers but ‘augment’ doctors? * The best ways to adapt and adopt new technologies. * Is AI coming for creatives? * Addressing the data problem.  Connect with Ellen Fearnley [Linkedin link] Connect with Stephanie Garey [Linkedin link] Connect with Adam Burns [Linkedin link] Connect with Glen Willoughby [Linkedin link]  Resources mentioned in this episode Time – Millions of Americans have lost jobs in the pandemic and robots and AI are replacing them faster than ever [Link]  Oxford Economics – How robots change the world [Link]  Slate – Do not be alarmed by wild predictions of robots taking everyone’s jobs [Link]  Meet the Boss roundtables [Link]  The Guardian – A robot wrote this entire article. Are you scared yet, human? [Link]  GDS Summits [Link]  If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

Who should be worried about robots taking their jobs, and is there anything anyone can do about it? To find out, Ellen Fearnley, Stephanie Garey and Adam Burns are joined by Glen Willoughby, Chief Information Officer at Singularity University Labs and a former Special Adviser to NASA. Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>.  Key discussion points include: * Is automation ever a bad thing? * Why do we ‘automate’ factory workers but ‘augment’ doctors? * The best ways to adapt and adopt new technologies. * Is AI coming for creatives? * Addressing the data problem. Connect with Ellen Fearnley [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lnfearnley/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Stephanie Garey [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-garey-2465a760/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Adam Burns [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrobertburns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Glen Willoughby [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-willoughby?originalSubdomain=nz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Resources mentioned in this episode Time – Millions of Americans have lost jobs in the pandemic and robots and AI are replacing them faster than ever [<a href="https://time.com/5876604/machines-jobs-coronavirus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Oxford Economics – How robots change the world [<a href="https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/recent-releases/how-robots-change-the-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Slate – Do not be alarmed by wild predictions of robots taking everyone’s jobs [<a href="https://slate.com/technology/2021/03/job-loss-automation-robots-predictions.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Meet the Boss roundtables [<a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] The Guardian – A robot wrote this entire article. Are you scared yet, human? [<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/sep/08/robot-wrote-this-article-gpt-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] GDS Summits [<a href="https://gdsgroup.com/about-us/summits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

AI vs the People

How to be better at change Chloe Richardson, Kristina Cartwright, Jade Gamlin and Adam Burns ask why, if change is the only constant in life, so many businesses are so bad at it. And is there a way to be better? Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.  Key discussion points include: Future proof or future ready? Why do financial advisers think they’re smarter than the data in front of them?  Is storytelling the secret to successful change? Connect with Chloe Richardson [Linkedin link] Connect with Kristina Cartwright [Linkedin link] Connect with Jade Gamlin [Linkedin link] Connect with Adam Burns [Linkedin link] Resources mentioned in this episode The CMO Digital Summit [Link] Deloitte Insights – 2021 Global Marketing Trends [Link] Kantar – Marketing in the time of COVID-19: What’s next? Digital first (marketing spend down 30%) [Link] Meet the Boss roundtables [Link] McKinsey – Organizations do not change. People change! [Link] Forbes – Goldman Sachs tells employees to return to the office by July 14, as Wall Street pushes back on the work-from-home trend [Link] Steven Sinofsky – Hybrid v HQ Twitter thread [Link] Next Generation Retail Summit [Link] Change Management Review – Why storytelling should be in the change leader’s toolkit [Link] If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

How to be better at change Chloe Richardson, Kristina Cartwright, Jade Gamlin and Adam Burns ask why, if change is the only constant in life, so many businesses are so bad at it. And is there a way to be better? Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>.  Key discussion points include: Future proof or future ready? Why do financial advisers think they’re smarter than the data in front of them?  Is storytelling the secret to successful change? Connect with Chloe Richardson [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-cassidy-01609288/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Kristina Cartwright [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-cartwright-a17291ab/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Jade Gamlin [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-gamlin-5725b730?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Adam Burns [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrobertburns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Resources mentioned in this episode The CMO Digital Summit [<a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/marketing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Deloitte Insights – 2021 Global Marketing Trends [<a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/insights/us/articles/6963_global-marketing-trends/DI_2021-Global-Marketing-Trends_US.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Kantar – Marketing in the time of COVID-19: What’s next? Digital first (marketing spend down 30%) [<a href="https://www.kantar.com/north-america/inspiration/coronavirus/covid-19-will-fuel-the-shift-to-digital-advertising-in-2021" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Meet the Boss roundtables [<a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] McKinsey – Organizations do not change. People change! [<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-organization-blog/organizations-do-not-change-people-change" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Forbes – Goldman Sachs tells employees to return to the office by July 14, as Wall Street pushes back on the work-from-home trend [<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/05/05/goldman-sachs-tells-employees-to-return-to-the-office-by-july-14-as-wall-street-pushes-back-on-the-work-from-home-trend/?sh=31cd30a40002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Steven Sinofsky – Hybrid v HQ Twitter thread [<a href="https://twitter.com/stevesi/status/1403112390032388096" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Next Generation Retail Summit [<a href="https://gdsgroup.com/sectors/retail/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Change Management Review – Why storytelling should be in the change leader’s toolkit [<a href="https://www.changemanagementreview.com/why-storytelling-should-be-in-the-change-leaders-toolkit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

How to be better at change

New seat at the table: where next for the C-suite? Kristina Cartwright, Kelley Iuele and Colin Cosell debate the next in line. Who deserves a seat at the big table? Should marketing move on or move over? Does IT deserve an expansion slot? Do businesses need a mental health expert to ensure their long-term wellbeing? Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com.  Key discussion points include: Disaster recovery/preparedness deserves a new seat at the table Why marketing needs to move on or move over Mental health deserves a new seat at the table Diversity, equity and inclusion deserves a new seat at the table Connect with Kristina Cartwright [Linkedin link] Connect with Kelley Iuele [Linkedin link] Connect with Colin Cosell [Linkedin link] Resources mentioned in this episode Lloyd’s List – Suez Canal remains blocked despite efforts to refloat grounded Ever Given [Link] Meet the Boss roundtables [Link] Trend Micro – 84% of organizations experienced phishing and ransomware-type threats in the past 12 months [Link] The CMO Digital Summit [Link] PR Week – Marketers risk losing their credibility and seat at the table [Link] The Wall Street Journal – Average tenure of CMOs falls again [Link] More companies will replace CMOs with Chief Growth Officers in 2018, Forrester predicts [Link] Campaign – Coke brings back CMO role as chief growth officer [Link] The HR Digital Summit [Link] CDC – Symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder and use of mental health care among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic [Link] Forbes – Nike is closing its corporate offices, giving workers a week off to ‘prioritize mental health’ [Link] Zendesk – Customer expectations have changed. Here’s how to keep up [Link] If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

New seat at the table: where next for the C-suite? Kristina Cartwright, Kelley Iuele and Colin Cosell debate the next in line. Who deserves a seat at the big table? Should marketing move on or move over? Does IT deserve an expansion slot? Do businesses need a mental health expert to ensure their long-term wellbeing? Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a>.  Key discussion points include: Disaster recovery/preparedness deserves a new seat at the table Why marketing needs to move on or move over Mental health deserves a new seat at the table Diversity, equity and inclusion deserves a new seat at the table Connect with Kristina Cartwright [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-cartwright-a17291ab/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Kelley Iuele [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleyiuele/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Colin Cosell [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-cosell-4305b020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Resources mentioned in this episode Lloyd’s List – Suez Canal remains blocked despite efforts to refloat grounded Ever Given [<a href="https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1136229/Suez-Canal-remains-blocked-despite-efforts-to-refloat-grounded-Ever-Given" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Meet the Boss roundtables [<a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Trend Micro – 84% of organizations experienced phishing and ransomware-type threats in the past 12 months [<a href="https://www.trendmicro.com/en_hk/about/newsroom/press-releases/2021/07-13-84-of-organizations-experienced-phishing-ransomware-type-threats-in-the-past-12-months.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] The CMO Digital Summit [<a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/marketing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] PR Week – Marketers risk losing their credibility and seat at the table [<a href="https://www.prweek.com/article/1708026/marketers-risk-losing-credibility-seat-table-mastercard-cmo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] The Wall Street Journal – Average tenure of CMOs falls again [<a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/average-tenure-of-cmos-falls-again-11590573600" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] More companies will replace CMOs with Chief Growth Officers in 2018, Forrester predicts [<a href="https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/forrester-predicts-more-companies-will-replace-cmos-with-chief-growth-officers-in-2018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Campaign – Coke brings back CMO role as chief growth officer [<a href="https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/coke-brings-back-cmo-role-chief-growth-officer-francisco-crespo-retires/1668895" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] The HR Digital Summit [<a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/human-resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] CDC – Symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder and use of mental health care among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic [<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7013e2.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Forbes – Nike is closing its corporate offices, giving workers a week off to ‘prioritize mental health’ [<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/08/30/nike-is-closing-its-corporate-offices-giving-workers-a-week-off-to-prioritize-mental-health/?sh=79af829a5734" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Zendesk – Customer expectations have changed. Here’s how to keep up [<a href="https://www.zendesk.co.uk/blog/customer-expectations-meet-rising-demands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

New seat at the table: where next for the C-suite?

Data is the new oil / water / plutonium [delete as appropriate] Ben Thompson, Ellen Fearnley and Jade Gamlin want to know if data is the new oil, the new water, the new electricity, the new plutonium, or the new something else entirely? There’s also talk of why the chief data officer might be the new potato chip and why the old leg is definitely the new arm. I may have made these last two up.  Key discussion points include: Why data can’t be the new oil Why data could be the new water Why data might be the new electricity Why data is definitely the new plutonium Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com Connect with Ben Thompson [Linkedin link]  Connect with Ellen Fearnley [Linkedin link]  Connect with Jade Gamlin [Linkedin link]  Resources mentioned in this episode Dunnhumby – the wizard from the Tesco’s data mountain [Link] Harvard Business Review: Only 3% of Companies’ Data Meets Basic Quality Standards [Link] The Data &amp; Analytics summit [Link] Spider-man [Link] Only 4% of iOS users in US are opting in to ad tracking, report says [Link] Meet the Boss roundtables [Link]  If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

Data is the new oil / water / plutonium [delete as appropriate] Ben Thompson, Ellen Fearnley and Jade Gamlin want to know if data is the new oil, the new water, the new electricity, the new plutonium, or the new something else entirely? There’s also talk of why the chief data officer might be the new potato chip and why the old leg is definitely the new arm. I may have made these last two up. Key discussion points include: Why data can’t be the new oil Why data could be the new water Why data might be the new electricity Why data is definitely the new plutonium Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a> Connect with Ben Thompson [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengethinthompson/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Ellen Fearnley [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lnfearnley/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Jade Gamlin [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-gamlin-5725b730?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Resources mentioned in this episode Dunnhumby – the wizard from the Tesco’s data mountain [<a href="https://www.omnibus.si/data-mining/dunnhumby/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Harvard Business Review: Only 3% of Companies’ Data Meets Basic Quality Standards [<a href="https://hbr.org/2017/09/only-3-of-companies-data-meets-basic-quality-standards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] The Data &amp; Analytics summit [<a href="https://gdsgroup.com/data-and-analytics-digital-summit-december/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Spider-man [<a href="https://geekwisdom.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/quote-from-the-comic.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Only 4% of iOS users in US are opting in to ad tracking, report says [<a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/07/only-4-of-ios-users-in-us-are-opting-in-to-ad-tracking-report-says" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Meet the Boss roundtables [<a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

Data is the new...?

Kristina Cartwright, Stephanie Garey and Alex Moran are joined by retail expert and Power WearHouse CEO Shelagh Stoneham to talk about what happens next now traditional retail loyalty programs are dead. Can you wean consumers off special offers? Why are millennials so cynical? And is that a flying pig or does omnichannel personalization exist?  Key discussion points include: What does customer loyalty mean? How is technology changing the game? When does the personalization stop? Step away from the third-party cookie jar User generated content vs advertising How could a social loyalty program work? Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com Connect with Kristina Cartwright [Linkedin link]   Connect with Stephanie Garey [Linkedin link]   Connect with Alex Morgan [Linkedin link]   Connect with Shelagh Stoneham [Linkedin link]   Resources mentioned in this episode Accenture Strategy survey: to affinity and beyond [Link] Meet the Boss roundtables [Link]   If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

Kristina Cartwright, Stephanie Garey and Alex Moran are joined by retail expert and Power WearHouse CEO Shelagh Stoneham to talk about what happens next now traditional retail loyalty programs are dead. Can you wean consumers off special offers? Why are millennials so cynical? And is that a flying pig or does omnichannel personalization exist?  Key discussion points include: What does customer loyalty mean? How is technology changing the game? When does the personalization stop? Step away from the third-party cookie jar User generated content vs advertising How could a social loyalty program work? Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a> Connect with Kristina Cartwright [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-cartwright-a17291ab/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Stephanie Garey [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegarey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Alex Morgan [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-morgan-01486a65/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Connect with Shelagh Stoneham [<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelaghstoneham/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin link</a>] Resources mentioned in this episode Accenture Strategy survey: to affinity and beyond [<a href="https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/Thought-Leadership-Assets/PDF/Accenture-CompetitiveAgility-GCPR-POV.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] Meet the Boss roundtables [<a href="https://meettheboss.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a>] If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a>

The loyalty program is dead. Long live the…?

Chloe Richardson, Ben Thompson and Adam Burns discuss the skills shortage – who’s winning the war for talent, who’s waving a white flag, and how a ballerina took cyber by surprise. Plus: the skills shortage vs the skills gap, the case for lifelong learning now, and why 77% of your salespeople (that’s over 10 million people in the US alone!) are almost entirely ineffective… And what you can do about it. Key discussion points include: Why is a skills shortage making more and more businesses insecure? What can/should sales leaders do about the 77% of their staff who are ‘ineffective’? Why should more businesses champion the F word? Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com Connect with Chloe Richardson on LinkedIn Chloe Richardson | LinkedIn Connect with Ben Thompson on LinkedIn Ben Thompson | LinkedIn Connect with Adam Burns on LinkedIn Adam Burns | LinkedIn Resources mentioned in this episode: Security summit GDS Group Events | 2021 Summit Event Calendar“3.5 million open cybersecurity jobs” Cybersecurity Talent Crunch To Create 3.5 Million Unfilled Jobs Globally By 2021 (cybersecurityventures.com)“Fewer than one in four” applicants for cybersecurity jobs are qualified Cybersecurity Talent Crunch To Create 3.5 Million Unfilled Jobs Globally By 2021 (cybersecurityventures.com)Ballet dancer reskilling ad Government scraps ballet dancer reskilling ad criticised as 'crass' | Culture | The GuardianThe CBI on the digital skills gap Taking action to close the digital skills gap | CBI“30% of jobs at risk of automation by 2030” PwC report How will automation impact jobs: PwC UKNextGenT cyber security specialist training courses NexGenT | Next Generation Training For IT ProfessionalsRevGen summit Sales &amp; Revenue Summits, Conferences, Events | GDS GroupKelly Riggs on why only 23% of salespeople are effective "Why Are Only 23% of Salespeople Effective?" Intro - YouTubeU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics people employed in sales roles Sales and Related Occupations (bls.gov)The Myers-Briggs personality tool MBTI® personality type test tool | The Myers-Briggs Company (themyersbriggs.com)If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, you can visit our website here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group

Chloe Richardson, Ben Thompson and Adam Burns discuss the skills shortage – who’s winning the war for talent, who’s waving a white flag, and how a ballerina took cyber by surprise. Plus: the skills shortage vs the skills gap, the case for lifelong learning now, and why 77% of your salespeople (that’s over 10 million people in the US alone!) are almost entirely ineffective… And what you can do about it. Key discussion points include: Why is a skills shortage making more and more businesses insecure? What can/should sales leaders do about the 77% of their staff who are ‘ineffective’? Why should more businesses champion the F word? Let us know what you think in the comments or email <a href="mailto:podcast@gdsgroup.com">podcast@gdsgroup.com</a> Connect with Chloe Richardson on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloelarichardson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chloe Richardson | LinkedIn</a> Connect with Ben Thompson on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengethinthompson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Thompson | LinkedIn</a> Connect with Adam Burns on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrobertburns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Burns | LinkedIn</a> Resources mentioned in this episode: <ul><li>Security summit <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/?&amp;utm_source=social_media_&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=sum-gl-dpr-vt-attend-podcast-description-ep3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GDS Group Events | 2021 Summit Event Calendar</a></li><li>“3.5 million open cybersecurity jobs” <a href="https://cybersecurityventures.com/jobs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cybersecurity Talent Crunch To Create 3.5 Million Unfilled Jobs Globally By 2021 (cybersecurityventures.com)</a></li><li>“Fewer than one in four” applicants for cybersecurity jobs are qualified <a href="https://cybersecurityventures.com/jobs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cybersecurity Talent Crunch To Create 3.5 Million Unfilled Jobs Globally By 2021 (cybersecurityventures.com)</a></li><li>Ballet dancer reskilling ad <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/oct/12/ballet-dancer-could-reskill-with-job-in-cyber-security-suggests-uk-government-ad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Government scraps ballet dancer reskilling ad criticised as 'crass' | Culture | The Guardian</a></li><li>The CBI on the digital skills gap <a href="https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/taking-action-to-close-the-digital-skills-gap/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taking action to close the digital skills gap | CBI</a></li><li>“30% of jobs at risk of automation by 2030” PwC report <a href="https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics/insights/the-impact-of-automation-on-jobs.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How will automation impact jobs: PwC UK</a></li><li>NextGenT cyber security specialist training courses <a href="https://nexgent.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NexGenT | Next Generation Training For IT Professionals</a></li><li>RevGen summit <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/?&amp;utm_source=social_media_&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=sum-gl-dpr-vt-attend-podcast-description-ep3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sales &amp; Revenue Summits, Conferences, Events | GDS Group</a></li><li>Kelly Riggs on why only 23% of salespeople are effective <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtywPxodFj4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Why Are Only 23% of Salespeople Effective?" Intro - YouTube</a></li><li>U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics people employed in sales roles <a href="https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes410000.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sales and Related Occupations (bls.gov)</a></li><li>The Myers-Briggs personality tool <a href="https://eu.themyersbriggs.com/en/tools/MBTI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MBTI® personality type test tool | The Myers-Briggs Company (themyersbriggs.com)</a></li><li>If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, you can visit our website here: <a href="https://gdsgroup.com/events/?&amp;utm_source=social_media_&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=sum-gl-dpr-vt-attend-podcast-description-ep3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events &amp; Summits | GDS Group</a></li></ul>

The skills shortage and how to fix it (ish)

Is data the new oil? Are robots really stealing our jobs? How is the workplace changing post-pandemic? And what the heck do South Park’s underpants gnomes have to do with it all?  Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast: the podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations.   Featuring opinion, facts, stories and stats around today’s most interesting business and technology topics, Strategy for Breakfast provides the perfect start to your day: insights from inside some of the world’s leading organisations, brought to life by our award-winning team of presenters. Want to know how best-in-class firms are tackling the talent crunch? Or moving to the cloud? Or taking on the platform giants? Or transforming operations in order to survive and thrive? This podcast gives you the inside scoop on hundreds of hours of business conversation, in only slightly more time than it takes to boil an egg.  Each episode contains powerful and practical insights to help you grow as a leader, with lessons collected from the C-level, VP and senior director level leaders attending GDS Group events – providing you with the intelligence your company needs to make better decisions.  Strategy for breakfast: the most important meal of the day.  GDS Group is a global events, research and technology services company dedicated to helping our clients meet the challenges posed by a fast-moving, disruptive business environment.

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