The Business Of

If you’ve opened your energy bill with a sense of dread in the last 12 months, you’re not alone. With energy prices soaring around the world, individuals and organisations alike have been left asking: how long can it go on like this? Reliable access to affordable, sustainable energy is nothing new. Whether it's future-proofing energy supply or calculating the impact of human-driven climate change, access to affordable and sustainable energy has been a major issue for decades. So how can leaders inside and outside the energy sector best keep up, and plan for the secure future of this industry? Hear from industry and academic experts as we explore the dynamics and volatility of energy markets, and how we could address energy access through technology and a resilient, renewable, decentralised energy system of the future. Guests: Associate Professor Katja Ignatieva, School of Risk and Actuarial Studies, UNSW Business School Ben Hutt, CEO & Managing Director, Evergen, AGSM MBA 2006 Find out more about Associate Professor Katja Ignatieva’s research here.  Read: Energy crisis: why are electricity prices set to rise? Read: Credit default swaps: how sector volatility spills into related markets Read: When power prices spike and a whole state blacks out The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here.  Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow us on LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In wealthy countries, we tend to take for granted where our food comes from, taking comfort in the fact that our supermarket shelves will always be stocked – that is until potatoes become a scarce luxury and a head of lettuce nudges twenty dollars. Then, we might remember that political, environmental, social, and technological forces and disruptions to global supply chains all impact its supply. So how can emerging technologies, like blockchain, biotech and digital sustainability make food supply fairer, less environmentally damaging, and more robust? Hear from industry and academic experts in biotechnology and sustainable food practices who are disrupting the industry and shifting consumer behaviour to meet demand for more ethical (and still tasty) products using technology to boost food modelling, farming practices and reduce environmental impact. Guests: Associate Professor Michele Roberts, Associate Dean (Post-Experience), UNSW Business School and Academic Director of AGSM Scientia Professor Shan Pan, School of Information Systems and Technology Management, UNSW Business School-Pablo Quintero, Principal Product Manager, Vow, AGSM MBA 2016 Find out more about Scientia Professor Shan Pan’s research and UNSW research below Read: How Singapore is improving food innovation, sustainability and productivity Read: Digital sustainability: technology solutions to climate change Read: Digital Sustainability Knowledge Hub The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow us on LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From seedless apples to Apple iPhones, complex global supply chains give us access to products we didn’t even know we needed. But are they ethical? For many organisations the list of reasons not to meaningfully track suppliers and prove their commitment to ethical practices is rapidly dwindling, with fresh regulations and incentives being introduced every year. How do organisations stay committed to transparency when the social, human and environmental sides of supply chains are largely invisible to consumers? Hear from industry and academic experts in business ethics and supply chain tracking as we explore some of these ethical issues — from modern slavery to regulatory frameworks and the conscious consumer — and what leaders can do to maintain ethical processes while retaining profitability. Guests: Associate Professor Michele Roberts, Associate Dean (Post-Experience), UNSW Business School and Academic Director of AGSM Associate Professor Tracy Wilcox, School of Management and Governance, UNSW Business School Frances Atkins, Co-Founder, Director givvable, AGSM MBA (Executive) 2020 Find out more about Associate Professor Tracy Wilcox’s and UNSW research here. Read: Is business or government responsible for getting Australia to 80% vaccination? Read: Virtue and Risk Culture in Finance Read: Digital Sustainability Knowledge Hub  Read: Walking the Walk: How Dual Attitudes Influence Behavioural Outcomes in Ethical Consumption The transcript and show notes can be found here.  Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow us on LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology is no longer a thing that happens as a segment of a business, or the sole domain of the IT Department. Core functions of how a business runs are technology-based and rely on people, processes and systems being interlinked. But with rapidly evolving organisational needs and tech talent in high demand and short supply, how can today’s leaders prioritise skills development and innovation in a rapidly changing workforce? Listen to one of the industry’s tech titans explain how the impact of technology acceleration is changing organisations and their employees, alongside academic commentary on how technologies like AI and blockchain can be used to enable – or weaken – successful connection in workplaces and beyond. Guests: Professor Barney Tan, Head, School of Information Systems and Technology Management, UNSW Business School Lee Hickin, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft ANZ Find out more about Professor Barney Tan’s research here. Read: Digital disruption: how can traditional businesses thrive? Read: What will Australian regulation mean for cryptocurrency? Read: Can cryptos like Bitcoin ever be sustainable? Read: Why Southeast Asia is the next hotspot for fintech The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow us on LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few years ago an hour-long commute in crawling traffic or on a crowded bus seemed like an inevitable part of working life. But today, lots of workplaces are spending millions setting up their workforce to complete their day to day from the comfort of their own homes. The benefits for workers are obvious - but does working from home actually work for business? Hear how a company with over 1000 employees manages remote work and what the UNSW Hybrid Leadership Lab has found about the most effective way to keep employees happy while still getting the job done. Guests: Paul Edwards, General Manager of Strategy and Customer at Mirvac Professor Karin Sanders, Senior Deputy Dean (Research & Enterprise) at UNSW Business School and co-founder of the UNSW Hybrid Leadership Lab Find out more about Professor Karin Sanders’ research below:  https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/karin-sanders  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-sanders-2735a61 https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/leaders-manage-hybrid-working   https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/managing-micromanager-hybrid-work https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/articles/australia-four-day-work-week     Find out more about the UNSW Business School Hybrid Work Leadership lab here:  https://www.unsw.edu.au/business/our-schools/management-governance/our-research/hybrid-work-leadership   The transcript and show notes can be found on our website:  https://www.unsw.edu.au/business/our-schools/agsm/about-us/the-business-of-podcast  Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow us on LinkedIn.  https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/  https://www.linkedin.com/school/3274515/  https://www.linkedin.com/school/15104530    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since millions worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become clear that not everyone needs to work face-to-face in an office environment to be successful. Some companies – like global travel company Airbnb have gone as far as adopting a ‘work from anywhere policy’, piloting programs to attract digital nomads to their workforce. Is a work-from-anywhere approach a help or a hindrance when it comes to teamwork, talent and culture? Hear from an industry leader who is part of a work-from-anywhere organisation, and academic experts who unpack how this looks across an ever-changing workforce to build a new culture of talent attraction and retention. Guests: UNSW Business School and Director AGSM @ UNSW Business School-Associate Professor Will Felps, School of Management and Governance, UNSW Business School-Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb’s Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, AGSM MBA 2014 Find out more about Associate Professor Will Felps’ research here.  Read: 10 best practice tips for leading virtual teams Read: How has COVID changed the way we should collaborate and innovate? Read: Three useful things to know about diversity and inclusive leadership Read: Digital nomads: five key insights into the future of knowledge work The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here.   Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow us on LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the latest UNSW Business School Meet the CEO event, Shemara Wikramanayake, Managing Director and CEO of Macquarie Group, joined UNSW Chancellor David Gonski in a wide-ranging discussion about the future of green investment, how to build diverse and high-performing teams and businesses, and how to lead a global workforce. Prefer video? You can watch the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxMxnacyit0 More details: The transcript and show notes can be found on our website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/business/our-schools/agsm/about-us/the-business-of-podcast Want to follow us? The best way to keep up to date with the latest research and news from UNSW Business School is to subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.businessthink.unsw.edu.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/school/3274515/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For art auction houses, in-person events are a central part of art buying. But during the pandemic, the industry had to quickly pivot to survive. In this episode, we investigate how online purchases and technology like NFTs is growing and opening the art market to a new generation of enthusiasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has a mega-reputation as a sporting nation but how does that global success play out locally? In this episode, we investigate the opportunities and challenges for sports to succeed on and off the field in Australia, where professional teams face a battle for the hearts and minds of fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode unpacks how mental health support services are evolving with technology. Lifeline International CEO Thilini Perera speaks with Professor Nick Wailes, Senior Deputy Dean and Director at Australian Graduate School of Management. We also hear from Professor Frederik Anseel, Senior Deputy Dean (Research & Enterprise) at UNSW Business School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.