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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices are becoming an increasingly hot topic in the business world, and businesses are under pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate their ESG practices. Technology plays a big part in this. This podcast has Rushenka Perera talking to Frances Atkins from Givvable about the role of technology in helping with sustainability initiatives to drive revenue growth.
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In this podcast we chat with Irfan Khan, Chief Product Officer & President of SAP HANA Database & Analytics and Rob Spinks, Head of Business Technology Platform SAP ANZ about the recent SAP Datasphere Launch, the value of business data, the idea of Data Fabric vs Business Data Fabric and how new partnerships have enhanced the power of business data.
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In this episode, Rushenka Perera speaks with
Dr. Kim Oosthuizen (Innovation Principle: Ecosystem Platform Office, SAP)
Andrew Birmingham (Editor, Mi3 Australia)
Prof. Amin Beheshti (Professor and Director of the Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence, Macquarie University)to discuss the:
● The hype around ChatGPT
● Common use cases of Generative AI
● Future of Work with Generative AI
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In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Timo Elliott, Vice President, Global Innovation Specialist, SAP to discuss why businesses should be innovating to combat global disruptions as well as some examples of how businesses are benefiting from their innovation projects.
Highlights in this episode:
00:00 - Introduction to Timo Elliott
02:00 - Observations of businesses trying to navigate through constant disruptions.
06:30 - What businesses should be doing to try and innovate.
13:00 - An example of great business innovation.
14:40 - What will be the technologies of the future for innovation?
Learn more about how you can start your innovation project with SAP https://sap.to/60593ENkz
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In this episode Rushenka speaks with Scott Bingley, Senior Lecturer of Information Systems and Director of the SAP ACC (APJ), Victoria University and Lis Miller, Training & Adoption Lead, SAP ANZ on why digital skills are important to develop for both businesses and individuals, and how the SAP Academy in partnership with Victoria University is delivering educational programs to upskill local talent in latest digital skill development.
Highlights in this episode:
2:00 - The key digital skills that will in demand in the future.
7:30 - The top three digital skills that employees need to succeed in their roles.
8:50 - Benefits that businesses gain from upskilling their employees.
12:20 - Why Victoria University decided to partner with SAP. -
In this episode, Rushenka speaks with #AI experts Dr. Kim Oosthuizen, Innovation Principle: Ecosystem Platform Office, SAP and Pete Chapman, Enterprise Architect, EY to get an understanding of how businesses can best leverage AI technologies to grow and run their operations.
Highlights in this episode:
2:10 - What is AI and its key components?
7:40 - How business can benefit from AI.
11:00 - Taking a balanced approach to implementing AI into your business.
14:30 - Will businesses need AI to stay competitive in the future?
17:50 - What is the future of AI?
23:50 - How SAP and EY are supporting businesses with implementing AI -
In this edition of #TheBestRun Podcast hosted by SAP ANZ, Rushenka speaks with James Veale, Co-Founder of GreenToken who provides supply chain solutions that offer companies a new level of transparency in their complex raw material supply chain.
Highlights:
2:00 - An Introduction to GreenToken.
6:00 - Helping businesses to innovate around their sustainability goals.
13:00 - Advice for setting up a successful startup.
15:30 - The future growth for GreenToken
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In this episode Rushenka speakers with Ziena Jalil who is an Independent Director, Inclusion Advocate, Strategic Advisor & Commentator on what makes a good leader during challenging times and the role diversity and inclusion plays.
Highlights in this episode:
2:00 - Career background of Ziena Jalil.
6:50 - Leadership traits of good leaders.
8:20 - How leaders can inspire others and purpose in their roles.
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In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Nic Gill, Strength & Conditioning Coach, New Zealand All Blacks about preparing professional athletes to perform at their best and what are some of the innovative ways he deploys as part of coaching in professional sports.
Highlights in this episode:
1:00 - Background into the career of Nic Gill.
4:40 - The challenges of coaching professional athletes.
8:00 - Innovating in professional sports.
10:00 - Helping players maintain their mental health.
12:30 - Tips for maintaining health & well-being in sports and business.Learn more about the new partnership between SAP and New Zealand Rugby https://news.sap.com/australia/2022/06/01/sap-scores-transformation-and-sponsorship-deal-with-new-zealand-rugby/
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In this episode Rushenka speaks with Mike Vorias, Regional Director, Office of CFO Solutions, SAP APJ and Swapnil Narkhede, Program Director, NSW Dept of Customer Service to learn all about e-invoicing and what it means for Australian businesses.
Highlights in this episode:
1:50 - What is e-invoicing and what do businesses need to know?
8:10 - How to get started with e-invoicing?
14:00 - The Benefits to the Australian economy with e-invoicing.
20:30 - Changing the Game for Australian business.
22:00 - How SAP is helping businesses transition to e-invoicing.
Notes:
Learn more about e-invoicing Week 2022
SAP e-invoicing resources
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Host Rushenka speaks with Dr Amantha Imber who is an organisational psychologist and Founder & Chief Maker at Inventium and Des Fisher, Head of Innovation, SAP ANZ to discuss the business case for curiosity and how SAP can help them.
The discussion was off the back of a new study released by SAP called Capitalising on Curiosity that has found Australian companies that foster a more curious culture experience major competitive benefits, including up to twice the levels of employee engagement, and up to three times the turnover growth of organisations with a less curious culture.
Access the report here.
Topics of discussion in this episode include:
Curiosity to attract and retain talent Curiosity to make sense of data Barriers to cultivating a curious culture -
In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Environmentalist and Sustainable Living Advocate Tanya Ha to talk about how disruptions can be an opportunity for change in the way we live, and what actions both businesses and individuals can take for a more sustainable future.
Tanya will also be our keynote speaker at Effect Melbourne on 30th November, 2021. Learn more about Effect https://events.sap.com/au/effect2021/en/melbourne
Highlights in this episode:
1:00 - Introduction to Tanya Ha.
4:15 - The experience of being a delegate at the Australian 2020 Summit.
6:30 - How disruption such as the pandemic can be an opportunity for sustainability.
9:00 - How organisations can contribute to a greener future.
11:00 - The role innovation can play for a more sustainable future.
12:30 - What Tanya will be speaking about at Effect Melbourne.Follow the conversion at social media at #InnovateWIthEffect
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In this episode Rushenka speaks with International Speaker & Storyteller Tom Nash who at the age of 19 lost both his hands and both of his legs to a deadly disease. Since then he has rebuilt his life, using prosthetics to master tasks that many able-bodied individuals often take for granted.
Tom's story inspires and amuses while leading audiences down a path of lateral thinking, problem-solving, and self-reflection. Tom will be the keynote speaker at Effect Sydney being held on Thursday 2 December.
Highlights in this episode:
1:00 - A look into the life of Tom Nash.
4:00 - Life lessons when faced with adversity.
10:30 - Having a distributed workforce.
13:20 - How leaders can best navigate their businesses in today's current challenges.
15:30 - The link between Disability and Innovation. -
In our new Effect podcast mini-series, Rushenka speaks to Effect Brisbane keynote speaker Tim Kastelle who is an Associate Professor of Innovation Management at the University of Qld Business School.
Tim shares what sparked his interest to become a thought leader on innovation that also led him to share his expert knowledge on his very popular blog site 'The Discipline of Innovation'
Highlights in this episode:
1:00 - Introduction to Tim Kastelle.
7:00 - What is the definition of innovation?
15:00 - Common questions about innovation from business leaders.
17:30 - The importance of innovating for businesses during the pandemic.
22:00 - Examples of business innovation best practices.
26:00 - Event details for Effect Brisbane featuring Tim Kastelle. -
In this episode Rushenka chats with Michelle Perera, Chief Product Owner, BFS Platforms, Macquarie Bank to talk about some of the business challenges Macquarie Bank needed to solve by finding the right technology solution, and how innovation has driven positive outcomes for the business.
Macquarie Bank is also a finalist in The Best Run Awards 2021 that recognises leading businesses across Australia and New Zealand that are using SAP products to turn insight into action, drive innovation, and transform their businesses. You can view their submission here.
Highlights in this episode include:
1:30 - An introduction to Macquarie's Banking and Financial Services Group.
2:40 - Finding the right technology solutions to meet Macquarie Bank's business challenges.
4:20 - Key outcomes achieved through Macquarie Bank's innovation journey.
7:00 - Future technology implementation plans.
8:30 - The importance of an innovative mindset at Macquarie Bank. -
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Lizzie Creed, People Manager, NTT DATA Business Solutions, Evan Mantis, Executive General Manager – Consumer, Finance & Service Industries, SAP ANZ and Kylie Preisig-Toro, Head of Enablement for Supplier Services, SAP ANZ on how organisations can best develop and foster an inclusive workplace for LGBTIQ+ employees and what it means for these employees to be well supported by leaders within their business so they can build and develop their careers.
Highlights in this episode include:
2:15 - The importance of building an inclusive workplace.
4:10 - Diversity and Inclusion strategy at NTT Data.
10:40 - Celebrating 20 Years of Pride@SAP.
13:20 - The coming out journey.
19:00 - Providing a supportive network for the LGBTIQ+ community.Learn more about diversity and inclusion at SAP https://www.sap.com/australia/about/company/diversity.html
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In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Andrew Eddy, CEO, Untapped Holdings that is a social enterprise focused on developing a neurodiverse employment ecosystem to increase opportunities for autistic individuals. He is joined by Sehida Frawley, Head of Services, SAP ANZ as they discuss the opportunities for employers to start their own neurodiversity program and what needs to be considered.
Highlights in this episode include:
4:50 - What is Neurodiversity.
8:30 - The positive work experiences with Neurodiversity talent at SAP.
10:50 - Why businesses are recruiting people with neurodiversity backgrounds.
13:30 - The benefits of a neurodiversity program for employers and employees.
18:30 - What is the Neurodiversity hub and how organisations can get involved. -
In this special Utilities industry episode Gavin Mooney, Utilities Industry Expert, SAP ANZ speaks with Ivor Frischknecht the former CEO of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency on the state of play of rooftop solar in Australia.
Highlights in this episode include:
2:20 - Why Australia is leading the world in rooftop solar.
8:30 - The benefits to installing rooftop solar.
15:20 - Moving to the grid for electric vehicles.
23:00 - The future of rooftop solar. -
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Kate Moonen, Head of Marketing & Digital Experience, Veolia ANZ about the business challenges her organisation faced during the pandemic and what steps were taken to ensure all employees were well supported during these disruptive times.
Steve Bennetts, Head of Growth & Strategy, Employee Experience, Qualtrics explained some of the initiatives that Qualtrics partnered with Veolia on to measure employee sentiment through the use of data insights and what some key employee experience trends he has seen from various organisations pre and post the pandemic.
Highlights in this episode include:
3:30 - Introduction to Veolia.
7:10 - How technology has met the needs of the business.
12:40 - Key findings from employee feedback.
19:10 - Main employee experience trends with organisations within A/NZ.
21:30 - Outcomes from employee feedback that Veolia implemented.
27:20 - Advice for measuring employee sentiment. -
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Fionn Gilmour who is the Delivery Manager, IE Operations at AGL Energy about their recent digital transformation that involved reducing its suite of 50 legacy on-premise ERP applications and engineering 78 business processes to deliver digitally enabled and integrated platforms and processes that support AGL's growth strategy.
Highlights from this episode include:
1:00: Introduction to AGL Energy
3:40: The business challenges that AGL Energy needed to solve
4:30: An overview of the digital transformation project at AGL Energy
6:10: Improving the business operations at AGL Energy
9:00: Keys to delivering a successful digital transformation - Mostra di più
