Navigating transformation traps with Nonie Sethi, Partner, BCG
Navigating transformation traps with Nonie Sethi, Partner, BCG. Why do so many transformations fail, and how can we change it? With all the technology and data at our fingertips, most business transformations still feel like death by a thousand tiny cuts. Too many fail to flourish, even when the main culprits are entirely within the enterprise’s ability to navigate. In this episode, Ann talks with Nonie Sethi, Partner at BCG, who has made an art of using technology and data to help teams drive successful business transformations even in the most tenuous of circumstances. 1:00—Meet Nonie Sethi 3:00—Nonie's career transformation from Microsoft to BCG 5:05—Three steps to business transformation 7:08—How do you capture value creation? 8:19—What are the business transformation trends? 13:19—Three reasons business transformations fail 15:30—“Communication coupled with data is crucial to success” 20:45—What can management consulting firms do better? 23:35—How do you bring AI into business transformations? 27:50—Failing fast to win faster The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.
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Three keys to business transformation with Benni Blau, CPIO, SAP
Three keys to business transformation with Benni Blau, CPIO, SAP. Transforming your workforce takes more than big speeches and fancy slide decks. Successful transformations come from the right alignment of people, technology and process. Dr. Benni Blau, Chief Process & Information Officer of SAP, talks about how he approaches process and IT strategy, the critical elements of transformation, and why partnerships matter now more than ever. 0:47 - Meet Benni Blau 1:57 - Cloud transformation and the evolution of the CIO 3:35 - The rate and pace of transformation 5:23 - Putting people and processes at the forefront of transformation 9:00 - New demands on CIOs and the power of partnerships 11:57 - The value management mindset 14:47 - People, AI and the Jevons paradox 16:57 - Dealing with application sprawl 21:35 - Non-digital downtime The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.
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Sarah Hatchett, SVP & CIO of Cleveland Clinic
Healthy tech with Sarah Hatchett, Cleveland Clinic. The stakes are uniquely high for CIOs in healthcare. From inherent risks and information blockers to the demand for new technology and world class patient care, the stakes for a CIO can, quite literally, be life or death. Sarah Hatchett, SVP & CIO at the Cleveland Clinic, unpacks what it takes to balance patient care, data privacy, automation and AI trends, and the demand for technology advancements in healthcare. 2:15 - Personal brands and authenticity in the workplace 5:40 - Unique challenges for CIOs in healthcare 7:22 - Balancing patient care, tech advancements and risk 11:18 - Information blockers: A tradeoff between risk and service 13:58 - The power of an openly shared mission 17:35 - AI trends in healthcare 23:07 - Skills to bet on now and for the future 28:31 - Lessons from failures The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.
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Transform your tech: AI customizations, data solutions, and the mindset for progressive overload
Your tech strategy as a force multiplier. Realizing the full potential of your organization demands healthy tech habits. Eric Wood - software engineer, former Under Armour guru, current CTO of Cordance, and hardcore weightlifter - talks with Ann about transformation strategies, customizing solutions with AI and achieving goals thanks to an athlete's mindset.0:38 - Professional arcs and the community you build 2:39 - Bringing the athlete mindset to work 5:12 - Progressive overload: What athletes know about successful transformations 9:07 - Transformations at large-scale companies vs private equity owned companies 15:36 - AI, data and the solutions clients actually need 24:17 - AI customizations: when to say yes and when to say no 26:26 - Water cooler lessons and bringing your whole self to work The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.
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The transformation Venn diagram: Strategy, implement, operate
The Transformation Venn Diagram: Strategy, Implement, Operate. When it comes to transformation, Shakespeare’s rule of three rings true. There are three parts of a transformer’s Venn diagram that seem consistent across technologies and industries: Strategy, implement, operate. In this episode of Transformers, two guests from Deloitte Consulting - Jag Bandla and Ayo Odusote – discuss how this synergy of strategy, technology and skills helps enterprise clients achieve business transformation goals. Hear their thoughts on the latest trends – from what’s new to what’s constant – and what it all means at a human level. The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.
Information is everywhere. For businesses, information is everything. The roles of CIOs, CTOs and other transformative leaders have evolved to impact all areas of business, from employee experience and digital labor to product development and the customer experience. Hosted by Ann Funai, CIO and VP of Business Platforms Transformation at IBM, Transformers the podcast takes you behind the scenes and screens of these transformative leaders, exploring their real-world challenges, inspiring lessons, and best practices. From personal transformations to the transformative influences around them, Ann and her guests explore what it is to be transformers. Tune in every other Wednesday at 7am EST.
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