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Ever wonder what happens when a biotech innovator throws out the traditional organizational playbook? Moderna has made waves by merging their IT and HR departments into a unified "Digital People Organization" — a move that's both fascinating and potentially transformative.

This isn't just administrative reshuffling. It's a strategic response to AI becoming...

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The Magic Bullet Myth: Why Your New Tech Investment Might Be Doomed

We’ve all heard the promise: "This new software will solve everything!" But behind most failed system implementations is a fundamental misunderstanding of what drives successful change. In this eye-opening Mythbuster, we unpack why technology alone is never enough.

A successful system change relies on a t...

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Have you ever wondered why some businesses thrive while others with similar products merely survive? The secret often lies not in what they do, but how they think about what they do.

Dom Bish joins me for a fascinating deep dive into the critical difference between strategy and planning—a distinction that could transform your business approach. With five years at the helm of Bolst...

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Discover the future of HR through the lens of AI innovation with Annie Johnson, co-founder and chief product officer of Humaneer. Annie takes us on her incredible journey from a traditional HR role to spearheading AI-driven solutions that are reshaping how organizations operate. She uncovers the concept of purpose-led design, aligning technology with company values to create ethical and ef...

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In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Crawford, a visionary leader who bridges the gap between technology and human psychology. Melissa shares her insights on the future of work, the power of strategic foresight, and the importance of human-centered technology.

We'll explore topics like:

• The impact of AI on the workplace
• The future of remote work and hybrid models
• The importance...

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In this episode, we’re joined by Tim Warren, an expert in luxury, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Tim takes us on a journey through the world of high-end cars, particularly the Rolls-Royce Spectre, and reveals how the lessons from this luxury brand can be applied to businesses of all sizes.

We’ll explore topics like:

• The importance of customer experience
• The power of specialization
• The r...

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In this engaging episode, Ant McMahon is joined by Asa Cox where they explore the critical transition from AI experimentation to full-scale production. 

They explore the hurdles businesses face, such as privacy, security, and governance issues, and the necessity of integrating AI into existing data systems. 

As AI reshapes organizational structures, the conversation touch...

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In this episode, I'm joined by Ben Reid, author of “Fast Forward Aotearoa", his latest book which explores How Exponential Technology is Defining the Future of New Zealand… and What We Can Do About It.” 

During our dis...

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As outlined in our previous episode, productivity is one of three key levers in generating business success so it’s vital we take it seriously.

One of the driving factors of sub-par productivity is waste. Waste can be found in both doing or spending too much – inefficiencies and duplication; or not doing enough – untapped or underutilised potential.

• TIMWOOD Model: A productivit...

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Optimise Costs, Revenue, and Efficiency to drive positive change that sticks.

In today's episode we  focusing on three key areas. 

First, the core business levers: managing costs, growing revenue, and improving efficiency. 

Second, digital transformation: it’s not just about new tech, but how it can reduce costs, increase revenue, and boost efficiency. 
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Digital transformation can open many doors – giving you an exciting pathway towards innovation, growth, customer and staff fulfilment, and that sought-after competitive edge. But like most things in business and life, risks lurk in the background.

Don’t let this put you off continuing to develop and adapt though – when you have a robust digital roadmap in place you mitigate the po...

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Do you find yourself in a state of decision paralysis because you feel you don't have all the data you need?

Did you consider that by the time you have all the data, it might be too late?

Especially if the data is coming from the wrong sources. 

Consider this: have you got enough data to make a decision you can live with.

In this episode, I speak wi...

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The last 18 months have been notable for their volatility.

Opinions have become currency, not always based on fact. 

We've seen that we're not that great at predicting the future and, as a result, are never fully prepared - that just makes things more uncertain and leads to more opinions.

How can you separate fact from opinion?

First, remember ...

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When Joe Santana ran a recent survey on AI tools, 63% of HR professionals who responded thought that introduction of AI would make the organisation more balanced.

But will it?

Or could AI make a company less diverse if it’s not delivered correctly?

In this episode, I talk with Joe about the potential impact of AI on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We discuss ho...

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As an entrepreneur, you know what it takes to get things done: finding a need and filling it, building a business from the ground up to do so. Unfortunately, for many entrepreneurs, their work becomes their life. When people talk about work-life balance you nod along and agree that it’s important, but then turn around and throw yourself back in. You might dream of a 3-month walk-about, or ...

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Despite what we'll tell you, technology isn't the fastest-changing industry.

That honour goes to Cyber Security.

As we see new advances in technology we also need to keep up with protecting and securing the devices and systems we use. While the cyber security industry has been able to adapt as they go, the universities have also joined the fight and are now trai...

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Heard of Low Code or No Code?

A No-Code development platform provides the ability to create application software through a graphical user interface instead of traditional hand-coded computer programming.

Used properly, it gives companies the freedom to try things out without the cost.

Even though it is perfect for prototyping, No-Code still carries some risks.

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What do the All Blacks, prenuptials and onboarding new clients all have in common?

Culture.

Businesses that want to start a successful relationship with a new client need to set expectations at the start.

It doesn't hurt to approach it like a prenuptial agreement.

And that's where the All Blacks bring inspiration. While they have a strong strategy. They also have a values-b...