AWS Executive Insights

In this episode, AWS Enterprise Strategists provide a roadmap for organizations who may feel they've missed the first-mover advantage with generative AI. They share practical advice on overcoming common barriers like analysis paralysis, managing risk, and upskilling teams. Listeners will learn how to unlock the true potential of generative AI by starting small, lowering the cost of failure, and leveraging the scalability and flexibility of the cloud, and get insight into a realistic, action-oriented perspective for organizations determined to catch up and thrive in the generative AI era.

The rapid advancement of generative AI is fundamentally reshaping the modern workplace. As organizations grapple with the challenges and opportunities presented by this transformative technology, leaders must develop strategic approaches to effectively integrate AI and empower their workforce. In this episode, AWS Enterprise Strategists Tom Soderstrom, Matthias Patzak, and Arvind Mathur will explore the evolving role of AI in the workplace and provide actionable insights to help organizations navigate this dynamic landscape. Learn more at: https://aws.amazon.com/executive-insights/workforce/

Many corporate innovation programs fail due to a disconnect between an organization's stated cultural values and its actual people practices. This episode explores how talent strategy - from performance evaluation to compensation philosophy - can either support or undermine an organization's innovation efforts, providing real-world examples of companies that have grappled with this challenge.

In this episode, Tanuja Randery, Managing Director of EMEA at AWS, is joined by Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy. They explore how Octopus is leveraging technology and data to reinvent the energy industry, with the goal of providing customers with greener power at a lower price point. Greg shares insights into Octopus' unique company culture and the principles that have guided the rapid growth and innovation of the business.

Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and organizations, but how much will it cost your business, and how do you measure return on that investment? In this episode, get practical guidance on estimating the costs of generative AI adoption, from model selection to infrastructure requirements. Learn how to quantify the productivity gains and efficiency improvements enabled by generative AI, strategies for upskilling your workforce, and advice on driving organization-wide adoption of generative AI capabilities.Resources:Amazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/Amazon Q: https://aws.amazon.com/q/AWS Generative AI Innovation Center: https://aws.amazon.com/generative-ai/innovation-center/

The concept of 'business resilience' traditionally centers on an organization's capacity to handle failures and endure disruptions. However, truly resilient businesses go beyond mere response strategies; they proactively design and rigorously test plans to prevent such setbacks. In fact, the most resilient businesses don’t just withstand disruption, they create it. In this discussion, AWS Enterprise Strategists Miriam McLemore, Chris Hennesey, and Clarke Rodgers will explore the notion of business resilience through the lens of a 'disruptor’s mindset.' They will highlight how embracing innovation not only fosters a competitive edge, but also propels the entire industry forward.

Explore the critical role of emotional intelligence in leadership with Rich Hua, AWS's Worldwide Head of EPIC Leadership, Innovation and Transformation Programs. Rich discusses how leaders can manage their own stress and mindset to effectively lead digital transformation and innovation initiatives in the age of rapid AI advancements. He also shares strategies for cultivating trust, psychological safety, and generative disagreement within organizations to unlock the full potential of human-AI collaboration.

In the evolving landscape of cloud technology, effectively managing finances is paramount to organizational success. However, while many organizations reap the benefits of cloud services, they often have blind spots that reduce financial visibility and control. This episode, co-written by AWS Enterprise Strategist Chris Hennesey and Rich Hoyer, co-founder of FinOptik, examines four common blind spots that can evade even the most vigilant executives’ radars.Read more on the AWS Enterprise Strategy blog: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/enterprise-strategy/

Many companies have found that a cloud center of excellence (CCOE) can accelerate their migrations to the cloud and broader digital transformations. These CCOEs take many forms, which is appropriate because each company has unique challenges to overcome. Nevertheless there are certain patterns and antipatterns for using a CCOE, and in this episode Enterprise Strategist Mark Schwartz will clarify the purpose of a CCOE, its composition and operation, and the impact you should expect from it. Hear more on these topics on the Enterprise Strategy blog: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/enterprise-strategy/

Hear from Mike Linton, co-founder and CTO of Parsyl, a data-powered risk management and insurance solution for essential supply chains. By leveraging real-time data and generative AI, Parsyl is able to offer more transparent pricing that incentivizes customers to improve efficiency and sustainability within their supply chains, ultimately reducing waste and emissions. This novel approach has allowed Parsyl to quickly scale and reshape what the insurance industry can look like.Resources:Amazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/Amazon Q: https://aws.amazon.com/q/AWS Generative AI Innovation Center: https://aws.amazon.com/generative-ai/innovation-center/