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How should Chief Information Officers allocate time, resources, budget, and planning for 2021? One of the most world's most prominent CIO influencers shares his advice.In this discussion, we explore the following topics:-- What is a Chief Information Officer (CIO)?-- Characteristics of innovative CIOs-- What challenges do CIOs face?-- Organizational politics and the CIO-- CIO investment and innovation-- Future of the CIO role in 2021 and beyondPeter High is an expert in business and information technology strategy and a trusted advisor to a wide array of business and tech executives ranging across Fortune 500 companies in various industries. He is author of the upcoming book Getting to Nimble: How to Transform Your Company Into a Digital Leader, which will be released in March. Featuring insights from executives at Capital One, Domino's Pizza, The Washington Post, FedEx and other leading firms, the book offers a framework and best practices companies can use to transform their people practices, processes, technologies, ecosystems, and strategies for the digital era. Read the complete transcript and watch more videos:https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/chief-information-officer-cio-role-2021-opportunities-challengesSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.cxotalk.com/subscribe

Supply chain management (SCM) is a competitive differentiator at Unilever. The Unilever supply chain extends beyond the manufacturing process into the core of digital transformation using artificial intelligence to manage supply chain risks and ensure the company can meet customer demand.To learn more, we spoke with Wendy Herrick, Unilever's head of Digital Supply Chain. Wendy has 25+ years in Unilever and has held leadership roles across both Finance and Supply Chain. She started her career with Unilever in Bristol, England, and has worked in numerous countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.In this conversation, we discuss the following:-- Global supply chain management at Unilever-- Supply chain and digital transformation-- Cognitive automation, Aera Technology, and supply chain resilience-- Supply chain innovation and digital transformation strategy-- SCM and machine learning-- How Unilever manages potential supply chain disruptionsIn 2015, Wendy was appointed to the position of VP Supply Chain US responsible for end to end Supply Chain integration, Supply Chain Digital Strategy, and in-market business results. She was appointed Head of Digital Supply Chain in July 2018.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.cxotalk.com/subscribeReal the full transcript and watch other videos: https://www.cxotalk.com/video/digital-supply-chain-innovation-unilever---If you like this podcast, please leave a positive review and follow us. Thank you!

This video is about marketing strategy for 2021. How can modern marketers adopt the latest digital technologies while keeping the benefits of "classical" marketing? The Chief Marketing Officer of Mastercard, Raja Rajamannar, explains marketing disruption and offers a CMO playbook for 2021. During this conversation, we discuss how to allocate budget priorities, the challenge of becoming a marketing leader, strategic marketing, and the nature of tactical marketing in 2021. We go beyond demand generation strategies into the core of brand strategy that aligns with the organization's business goals.Learn about these topics:-- Disruptive marketing tactics and strategy for 2021-- How can marketers develop the skills to create brand equity and brand value in 2021?-- The changing role of the CMO and the modern CIO role-- Empathy and customer experience-- Strategic brand management and brand building in 2021-- Loyalty and trust in the fifth paradigm of marketing-- Data breaches and consumer trust-- Challenges in marketing across international boundaries-- The future of customer experience-- Problems facing digital advertising platforms-- How can marketing leaders adopt quantum marketing?Raja Rajamannar is Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Mastercard, and president of the company’s healthcare business. He also serves as president of the World Federation of Advertisers.Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.cxotalk.com/subscribeRead the complete transcript and watch more videos: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/cmo-strategy-2021-leadership-means-customer-experience-brand-strategy---If you like this podcast, please leave a positive review. Thank you!

Team collaboration is essential for product designers to create beautiful objects while working within the technical and financial constraints of manufacturing. We speak with an award-winning designer and a manufacturing veteran to learn about the product design process and digital transformation in manufacturing.In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:-- Integrating great product design and the manufacturing process-- Mass customization and the product development life cycle-- Team collaboration and the product engineering design process-- Design innovation and mass customization-- Culture change and the change management process-- Advice for product designers and manufacturing engineersTheo Richardson is a designer and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn. He is best known as a founding partner and Director of Development at Rich Brilliant Willing - RBW. Jon Hirschtick, a technology pioneer and entrepreneur, and is now the president of PTC’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) division, PTC Onshape.Be sure to subscribe to the CXOTalk newsletter: www.cxotalk.com/subscribeRead the complete transcript and watch more videos: https://www.cxotalk.com/video/team-collaboration-product-design-quality-manufacturing-efficiency---If you like this podcast, please leave a positive review. Thank you!

What are the social, political, and government policy aspects of artificial intelligence? To learn more, we speak with Lord Tim Clement-Jones, Chairman of the House of Lords Select Committee on AI and advisor to the Council of Europe AI Committee.In this conversation, we discuss:-- What are the unique characteristics of artificial intelligence?-- Algorithmic decision-making and risks-- Trust and confidence in AI policy-- Decision-making about AI policy and governance-- How to balance competing interests in AI policy-- Digital ethics: The House of Lords AI Report-- Impact of AI on society and employmentRead the full transcript and watch more videos: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/house-lords-member-talks-ai-ethics-social-impact-governance---If you like this podcast, please leave a positive review. Thank you!

How should Chief Information Officers prioritize strategy, planning, and investment strategy for the year 2021? And where do CIO responsibilities and CIO priorities intersect with customer experience and corporate culture?In this episode of CXOTalk, two seasoned CIOs offer practical tips and advice to guide CIO decision-making in 2021. We discuss these topics:-- CIO strategy and role in 2021-- Customer experience and the CIO agenda-- Corporate culture and the CIO-- Work from home and end-point security-- CIO investment planning and technical debt-- Technology planning for 2021-- CIO opportunities and challenges for 2021Cynthia Stoddard is the Chief Information Officer of Adobe, where she oversees Adobe’s global Information Technology & Cloud Operations teams.Jay Ferro is CIO of ERT, a global data and technology company that minimizes risk and uncertainty in clinical trials. Previously, he was the Chief Information Officer for Quikrete, the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete in the United States. Before that, he served as CIO for a number of other companies including Earthlink, the American Cancer Society and AIG.Read the full transcript and watch more episodes: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/cio-advisory-chief-information-officer-strategy-agenda-planning-2021---If you like this podcast, please leave a positive review. Thank you!

Chief Information Officers and information technology management must prepare their investment strategies for 2021. In this episode of CXOTalk, Bill Briggs, Global Chief Technology Officer of Deloitte, presents CIO challenges and opportunities.The conversation is based on the Deloitte Tech Trends 2021 report, which discusses IT planning and governance from both business and technology perspectives.We discuss these topics:-- IT investment categories and Tech Trends 2021-- Planning for information technology investments-- CIO investment priorities-- Advice on the CIO agenda-- CIO goals and innovation-- CIO investment and future of the CIO 2021-- CIO planning in talent, people, culture, and diversity-- Customer experience and the CIO role-- CIO priorities and challenges in 2021Read the full transcript: and watch more CXOTalk shows: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/cio-strategy-it-investment-planning-2021Bill Briggs is the global Chief Technology Officer for Deloitte Consulting, former global lead of Deloitte Digital, and a Director in the US technology practice. As CTO, Bill is responsible for helping to define the vision for Deloitte Consulting's technology services, identifying and communicating technology trends affecting clients’ businesses, and shaping the strategy for Deloitte's emerging services and offerings.---If you like this podcast, please leave a positive review. Thank you!

Using communications to manage a crisis and protect your reputation is central to media training. Companies face reputational risks every day, but few are ready to respond appropriately when a crisis hits. In this episode of CXOTalk, the former Chief Communications Officer of United Rentals explains how to prevent PR nightmares with many crisis communication examples.Read the full transcript and watch more interviews: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/media-training-crisis-communication-plan-can-save-your-careerIn this episode, we discuss:-- Which events are truly a crisis rather than just a PR nightmare?-- First steps for crisis communication management-- Are data breaches a crisis?-- Is newsjacking ethical?-- Crisis communication and social justice-- Crisis communication strategies and corporate PR-- Reputation crisis management and corporate risk management-- The crisis management team-- Honesty in strategic messaging and crisis communications-- Role of media interviews and analysts in crisis communications-- Advice to avoid a PR crisis and manage crisis communicationsA highly regarded communications and marketing executive, Bill Wohl is globally recognized for leadership in crisis communications. Bill brings experience in diverse industries, across global markets, and at companies from the Fortune 10 to the Fortune 500, working in leadership roles at SAP – where he reported to the CEO and led CEO, PR, analyst relations, crisis, and field communications. He was the Chief Communications Officer at Hewlett Packard when the company had revenue of $120 billion annually with 300,000 employees. He was Chief Communications Officer at data management leader Commvault. Most recently, he was Head of Brand & Communications at United Rentals, a $9 billion revenue leader in the construction equipment rental space.---If you like this podcast, please leave a positive review. Thank you!

Digital twins are a key piece of the digital transformation puzzle. Digital twins create an accurate virtual replica of physical objects, assets, and systems to boost productivity, streamline operations and increase profits.In this episode, GE Digital’s Chief Technology Officer, Colin Parris, explains how these virtual models can accelerate digital transformation. In this episode you will learn:-- Digital twins have three technology dimensions-- Digital twins are virtual representations of physical assets-- Digital twins offer three benefits-- Digital twins rely on big data, sparse data, and physics models-- Digital twins can improve customer experience-- Culture changes required with digital transformation and digital twinsRead the full transcript: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/what-digital-twin-why-it-important---If you like this podcast, please leave a positive review. Thank you!

With gender equality still an issue in workplaces worldwide, how can we create diversity and inclusion programs to empower women? Common solutions include formal mentoring, education for employees about diversity, and training on unconscious bias. Recently, women-led initiatives have promoted diversity in the workplace, following research that shows equality is good for business.Companies must learn how to create an intentional culture for gender inclusion, moving beyond the idea that a few prominent female role models are enough to create gender equality in a male-dominated industry.Read the full transcript: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/girls-tech-how-create-gender-diversityTo learn more, we speak with two leaders trying to solve this important problem. In this conversation, we discuss:-- About Adriana Gascoigne (Girls in Tech) and Sastry Durvasula (McKinsey & Company)-- Gender diversity, equality, and inclusion-- Importance of diversity in the workplace-- Impact of remote work from home on gender diversity and STEM-- Creating a culture of diverse teams and inclusion in the workplace-- Sustaining gender diversity and equality in the workplace-- Challenges of diversity in the workplace-- How do you promote diversity and inclusion at work?Adriana Gascoigne is the Founder and CEO of Girls in Tech, a San Francisco-based non-profit organization devoted to empowering, educating, and engaging women in the tech industry across 47 chapters in 33 countries.Sastry Durvasula is the Global Chief Technology and Digital Officer, and Partner at McKinsey & Company. Sastry leads the strategy and development of the Firm’s differentiating digital products and platforms, internal and client-facing technology, hybrid cloud, data & analytics, and AI/ML.---If you like this podcast, please leave a positive review. Thank you!