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Peggy shares five steps to consider to ensure you hire the right candidate for the job. She says industry is struggling to uncover the right talent mix for the job because leadership must adjust their thinking and hiring practices.
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Where you should use technology to help in the hiring process. What the worker of tomorrow is looking for from hiring professionals. How to fill the gap of the 8.5 million job openings in the United States.peggysmedleyshow.com
(7/9/24 - 878)
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Peggy Smedley and Laura Black talk to Craig Yu, associate professor, computer science, college of engineering and computing, George Mason, Brenda Bannan, professor, division of learning technologies, college of education and human development, George Mason University, and Liuchuan Yu, third-year computer science PHD student, George Mason University. They discuss a project they are doing that uses VR (virtual reality) simulations to study the work and collaboration patterns of people with ADHD in construction.
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Why there is a need for this today. Why target the construction industry. What value this will ultimately bring.craigyuyu.github.io/home
cehd.gmu.edu/people/faculty/bbannan
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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Craig Yu, Brenda Bannan, and Liuchuan Yu, George Mason University
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Peggy Smedley and David Long, CEO, National Electrical Contractors Assn., talk about electrification and where NECA contractors fit in. He says NECA will be 125 years old in 2026 and the purpose is the collective good of the industry.
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Workforce development and training and the demand on electricians and electrical contractors. Project management apprenticeships and creating a talent pipeline. The development of the electrical industry workforce of the future.necanet.org
(7/9/24 - 878)
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, David Long, National Electrical Contractors Assn.
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Peggy talks about the rise and fall of hospitality—before, during, and after the pandemic. She gives a glimpse of how worker shortages are impacting nearly every industry, including hospitality where nearly 80% of hotels report staffing shortages, and what needs to be done to address it.
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The state of the hospitality market. How hospitality is combating labor shortages today. How businesses can craft a strategy for a better tomorrow.peggysmedleyshow.com
(6/25/24 - 877)
IoT, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, hospitality
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Peggy Smedley is joined by Julie Shainock, global managing director, travel, transportation, logistics, Microsoft, and Holger Mattig, SVP product management, airline and airport operations, Amadeus. Each share a little bit about the partnership between the companies and the impact it will have on airports and aviation in the future.
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Resilience in the face of extreme weather events and other threats. The value of a virtual operations center for airports and aviation. What we can expect in operations and investments in the future.Amadeus Disruption Management Report
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Logistics & Transportation Solutions | Microsoft Industry
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IoT, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, airlines, safety, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Julie Shainock, Microsoft, Holger Mattig, Amadeus
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Peggy Smedley unpacks a recent study about gen AI (artificial intelligence), looking at the hard numbers and identifying the value it provides. She also asks the hard questions: Are the deliverables still strong? Can quality stand the test of time?
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The percentages gen AI improves product time to market, product manager productivity, and employee experience. Four big takeaways from the study. The true value to be had with gen AI—and what it will require to achieve it.peggysmedleyshow.com
(6/18/24 - 876)
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
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Peggy Smedley and Jules White, senior advisor to the chancellor on generative AI & professor of computer science, Vanderbilt University, talk about what he has learned teaching an online generative AI (artificial intelligence) course. He shares how he got involved in generative AI, sharing his ChatGPT moment.
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How to train faculty, staff, and students. The gen AI use cases. Why it is so important to teach the skills of gen AI.vanderbilt.edu
(6/18/24 - 876)
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jules White, Vanderbilt University,
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Peggy Smedley and David De Cremer, dean of D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University, talk about his new book, The AI-Savvy Leader, which outlines nine ways to take back control and make AI work. He says an AI savvy leader refers to two big things.
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The definition of an AI savvy leader. Advice for business leaders. How fast AI leaders will adapt.daviddecremer.com
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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, David De Cremer, Northeastern University
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Peggy looks at recent sustainability predictions from the analysts, giving her thoughts on what will happen next and providing strategies for how companies will prepare. She says if countries, cities, and companies want to go net zero, it will require a significant shift—starting with design and ending with data.
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Two bold predictions related to manufacturers and water and air quality. How many organizations will manage hybrid cloud energy consumption with sustainability monitoring. New regulations around the world.peggysmedleyshow.com
(6/11/24 - 875)
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
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Peggy and Krishna Kumar, assistant professor, University of Texas at Austin, talk about the growing use of AI (artificial intelligence) and examples of where it is already making a difference. He says AI has exploded into the scene very recently since ChatGPT has come out and one of the big applications is being able to detect building damages.
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If AI can think for itself—what does the “I” in AI really mean. The ethics and bias in the AI models. The types of education that people will need with AI.caee.utexas.edu
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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Krishna Kumar, University of Texas at Austin,
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Peggy Smedley and Venkat Venkatraman, David J. Mcgrath Jr. professor of management at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University, talk about his book Fusion Strategy and what he means by the term. He says we chose the term very deliberately to highlight the fact that nearly every industry is going to intersect physical and digital domains, pointing to examples from the past.
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The four battlegrounds. Why this shift is difficult for so many companies? The rise of hyper personalization, the digital twin, and AI.management.bu.edu
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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Venkat Venkatraman, Boston University
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Peggy Smedley talks about the skills gap and looks at some of the top technology trends. She says resignations among healthcare workers have increased steadily, citing the most recent statistics compared to 2020.
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The impact of a skills gap on industries. The solution—or, better yet, solutions—to the skills gap. How AI (artificial intelligence) and digital transformation can help in healthcare.peggysmedleyshow.com
(6/4/24 - 874)
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
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Peggy Smedley and Julien Moutte, CTO, Bentley Systems, talk about how generative AI (artificial intelligence) has evolved, specifically in construction and infrastructure. He says AI has been here for quite some time, but there was a tipping point recently and the technology has exploded in the last two years.
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The value of data and digital twins and the opportunities that exist for generative AI in construction. Examples of new technology on the jobsite that are creating a new flow of data from the field. How the industry can best prepare to use the technology.bentley.com
Can GenAI Enhance the Middle East’s Construction Industry?
(6/4/24 - 874)
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Julien Moutte, Bentley Systems
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Peggy Smedley and Louise Herring, partner and UK leader of QuantumBlack, McKinsey's AI arm, talk about the opportunities AI (artificial intelligence) can offer and how companies can best leverage this new world. She says gen AI could generate $2.6 to $4.4 trillion of impact, which is tremendous. There are opportunities across all sectors in customer engagement, improving productivity, and core processes.
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Upskilling and reskilling the talent we need. Examples of use cases and what we learned in 2023. What steps companies should take first.mckinsey.com
(6/4/24 - 874)
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Louise Herring, QuantumBlack, McKinsey
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Peggy Smedley takes a closer look at the sustainability and energy concerns that are currently driving the global smart building market. She shares her thoughts on where we have been, where we are today, and where we are headed with the smart building market.
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A historical look at the development of programmable logic controllers and the evolution of smart buildings. Predictions for the estimated market value of industrial smart building deployments in the future. Some of the challenges that still persist.peggysmedleyshow.com
(5/28/24 - 873)
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
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Peggy Smedley and Sanjeev Pannala, senior researcher, NREL, and adjunct faculty at Washington State University, talk about research and the rapid transformation that is happening in the electric distribution sector. He says he says been working on diverse topics and how technology factors in.
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Who will be the beneficiary of all this resilient and sustainable power. Operational forecasting of power and leveraging machine learning. How to derisk the critical energy infrastructure.school.eecs.wsu.edu/faculty/profile
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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Sanjeev Pannala, Washington State University
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Peggy Smedley and Troy Teepe, vice president of safety, Charles Taylor, talk about why a safety-first culture is so important on the jobsite. He says we have more than 23,000 on the job injuries every single day in the United States and employers are paying $1 billion a week in workers compensation claims—and ultimately safety is good business.
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New emerging trends shaping worksite safety practices. How managers can create a safe environment. How to meet regulations.charlestaylor.com
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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Troy Teepe, Charles Taylor
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Peggy examines the economic impact of investment on our infrastructure, families, business productivity, and overall GDP. She highlights numbers from a recent report that illustrate the ultimate impact.
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A scenario in the next 10-20 years where federal spending levels remain in place. A scenario in the next 10-20 years where federal infrastructure investment returns to pre-IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) levels. How industries such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, utilities, agriculture, and more are all impacted by infrastructure deficiencies.peggysmedleyshow.com
(5/21/24 - 872)
IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, construction, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
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Peggy Smedley and Jason Zhang, associate professor of construction management technology, founder and director of Automation and Intelligent Construction Lab, Purdue University, talk about BIM (building information modeling) and interoperability. He says the objective should be to create an integrated model—one model to support information needs throughout the lifecycle of the project.
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Who owns the BIM model. How it relates to digital twin and construction automation with robotics automation. How to make use of large language models.purdue.edu
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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, construction, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jason Zhang, Purdue University
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Peggy Smedley and Sandra Benson, vice president – industry strategy, Procore, talk about the importance of predictability and how construction has evolved. She says her path wasn’t straight and explains her journey from engineer to a leader in construction.
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How to help the next generation understand that it is okay not to know. If we are focused on business outcomes as much as we should. Sandra’s 3-5 challenges in the construction industry.procore.com
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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Sandra Benson, Procore
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