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Bernard Marr's Future of Business & Technology Podcast

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Apr 3, 2025 โ€ข 25min

The Great Skill Shift: How AI Is Transforming 70% Of Jobs By 2030

Aneesh Raman, LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer, discusses how AI is reshaping the labor market and the shift from a knowledge economy to an innovation economy. He emphasizes that by 2030, 70% of job skills will transform, highlighting the importance of soft skills, particularly the 'five Cs.' Raman outlines the evolving role of HR in becoming strategic business drivers and the necessity for a skills-first approach to foster a more transparent and human-centered workplace in the age of AI.
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Mar 27, 2025 โ€ข 34min

Trust: The Hidden Key to Unlocking AI's True Potential

Leanne Allen, Partner and Head of AI at KPMG UK, dives deep into the pivotal role of trust in AI development. She highlights three waves of transformation that must incorporate ethical implementation and human-centric design. Topics include how AI literacy can improve workplace integration, the value of ethics boards, and global challenges in standardizing AI access. Leanne emphasizes that cultivating trust is essential for maximizing AI's potential and ensuring responsible innovation that benefits everyone.
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Mar 20, 2025 โ€ข 33min

AI Adoption in 2025: What's Working and What's Not

Brett Roscoe, Senior VP at Informatica and a leader in data strategies, dives into the dynamic world of AI adoption in 2025. He reveals how organizations are successfully harnessing generative AI to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences. Roscoe discusses the various stages of AI adoption, highlighting both triumphs and technical challenges. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of fostering a culture of innovation and flexibility to keep pace with rapidly evolving AI technologies, while managing data more effectively for a competitive edge.
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Mar 13, 2025 โ€ข 22min

Bridging The AI Divide: Why Europe's AI Future Depends On Transformative Innovation

๐Ÿ”ฅ Europe's AI Revolution: Opportunity or Divide? Join me  as I explore how AI adoption is exploding across Europe, with five businesses adopting AI every minute, and discover why startups are racing ahead while larger enterprises risk falling behind!๐Ÿš€ I'm joined by Tanuja Randery, Vice President and Managing Director of AWS EMEA, to discuss Europe's emerging two-tier AI economy, the critical skills gap hampering innovation, and the regulatory puzzles businesses must navigate to unlock AI's transformative potential. ๐Ÿ“Š ๐Ÿ’ก
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Mar 6, 2025 โ€ข 30min

Redefining Work In The Age Of AI

Jim Wilson, Global Managing Director at Accenture and co-author of "Human + Machine," discusses the transformative potential of AI in reshaping the workplace. He highlights how human-machine collaboration can drive innovation and productivity. Wilson underscores the importance of updating job roles to incorporate fusion skills for the future workforce. He introduces the MELD framework for responsible AI implementation and the critical need for trust and transparency in AI development, especially in sectors like manufacturing and healthcare.
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Feb 27, 2025 โ€ข 31min

How To Drive Success In The Era Of Agentic AI

Join Bill McDermott, CEO of ServiceNow and visionary behind its AI initiatives, as he discusses how AI is reshaping business leadership and driving hyper-innovation. He shares insights on the importance of an AI agent control tower and how human-AI collaboration is evolving. Bill emphasizes the need for companies to update their frameworks to embrace these innovations while balancing urgent investments with responsible implementation. His personal take on fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in leadership and ensuring employee engagement adds depth to this compelling discussion.
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Feb 20, 2025 โ€ข 26min

The AI Success Formula: Why Technology And Skills Must Evolve Together

Join Ben Coley, Senior Surface Global Black Belt at Microsoft, as he dives into the pressing issues of AI adoption in organizations. Discover why 40% of IT leaders feel behind and the critical need to align technology with skill development. Coley discusses the generational divide in AI adoption, highlighting the demand for upskilling, especially among younger employees. He emphasizes leadership's role in fostering a culture of AI experimentation while balancing tech investments with employee training for enhanced productivity and talent retention.
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Feb 4, 2025 โ€ข 31min

Beyond The Generative AI Hype: Why Culture And Data Are The True Game-Changers In 2025

Tom Godden, an Enterprise Strategist and CXO Advisor at AWS, dives into the core elements that make generative AI truly effective. He argues for transforming Centers of Excellence into Centers of Engagement to foster innovation. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of breaking down data silos and cultivating a data-sharing culture. Godden also highlights the human factors in AI adoption, including the vital role of data champions, and explores emerging technologies like digital twins and quantum computing.
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Jan 30, 2025 โ€ข 41min

The AI Revolution In R&D And Innovation

๐Ÿš€ Discover how AI is transforming scientific discovery, with some organizations already seeing mind-blowing 10X productivity gains in their R&D departments - this is a revolution you won't want to miss!I'm joined by Dr. Albert Meige, Director of BlueShift at Arthur D. Little, and Zoe Huczok, Project Leader at BlueShift, to explore how AI is supercharging innovation, discuss their groundbreaking "Eureka on Steroids" report, and dive into fascinating topics including agentic AI, the future of human researchers, data strategy, and practical implementation advice for organizations. ๐Ÿงช ๐Ÿค– ๐Ÿ’ก ๐Ÿ”ฌ
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Jan 23, 2025 โ€ข 36min

The Most In-Demand Skills In the AI Era

Join Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera, as he dives into the skills essential for thriving in the AI-driven future. He reveals a staggering 866% increase in generative AI upskilling while addressing the slow corporate adoption of training. The conversation shifts to the transformative nature of AI education, highlighting the rise of prompt engineering and user-centric courses. Maggioncalda emphasizes the need for a blend of technical and soft skills, urging organizations to evolve and harness AI as a strategic partner for success.

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