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Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000's of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletterIn this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Steve Vamos—former CEO of Microsoft Australia, Apple Australia, and Xero—to unpack what it really takes to lead through disruption, pressure, and change.We explore:How to lead through crisis with calm and clarityWhy alignment—not strategy—is the key to executionThe power of emotional self-awareness in leadershipHow feedback can shape growth (if you let it)What it really means to "be" versus "do" as a leaderThis episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nzGet your copy of Through Shifts and Shocks here - https://www.paperplus.co.nz/shop/books/non-fiction/business-finance-law/business-management/through-shifts-and-shocksGet your copy of AI Game on here -https://thebookadviser.com.au/product/ai-game-on/Connect with Steve here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevevamos/?originalSubdomain=auHire Steve to Speak here - https://www.celebrityspeakers.co.nz/speakers/steve-vamos-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

Have you ever thought about your communication fingerprints as a leader? Or the gap between what you say and what your teams hear? Well, we thought it would be interesting to talk with Oscar Trimboli, a renowned thought leader and expert on the transformative power of listening in effective leadership.   Drawing from his extensive background, including his tenure as marketing director for Microsoft Australia, Oscar has dedicated himself to decoding the behaviors of exceptional listeners. Oscar has authored much on this topic including his most recent book, How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication.   Oscar believes that true leadership lies in the ability to listen beyond surface-level dialogue, urging leaders to address systemic issues through thematic listening and the exploration of diverse perspectives. By providing tools such as the Listening Quiz, Oscar empowers leaders to evaluate and enhance their listening skills, underscoring that attentive listening can significantly elevate organizational success and leadership effectiveness.   Through our conversations, we touched on points such as:   - Active listening and deep listening are crucial skills for leaders, focusing on understanding what isn't said in conversations.   - Leaders can anticipate and navigate complex team challenges by actively listening and sensing emotions.   - Transformational leadership through listening involves uncovering systemic issues and sensing emotions beyond spoken words.   - The speed difference between speaking and listening can lead to distractions, emphasizing the importance of how things are said.   - Identifying the ‘Four Villains of Listening', including dramatic, interrupter, lost, and shrewd barriers, hinder effective communications.   - Encouraging self-connection with listening abilities through an assessment can lead to improved communication and relationships.   About the guest:   Oscar Trimboli is a best-selling author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, and a sought-after keynote speaker. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace. Through his work, Oscar has experienced first-hand the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words. He believes that when leadership teams focus their attention and listening, they will build organizations that create powerful legacies for the people they serve – today and, more importantly, for future generations.   Connect with Oscar: Take the Listening Quiz: www.listeningquiz.com Website: https://www.oscartrimboli.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscartrimboli/   Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web and it is ranked the number 10 CEO podcast to listen to in 2024! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/ Twitter: @DisruptiveCEO    #CEO #brand #startup #startupstory #founder #business #businesspodcast #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week we get to catch up with Katie Ford of Microsoft Australia, who tells us about the projects that have been happening in AI in Education around Australia, and shares some of the lessons learnt from the projects as well as what she is learning through her own research focus. The examples Katie discusses are: Tasmania Department of Education: Collaborated with Microsoft to enhance their data estate and prepare for AI applications aimed at identifying vulnerable children during COVID, helping to reveal overlooked demographics and improve interventions. University of New South Wales (UNSW): Engaged in multiple initiatives including embedding AI intelligence into complex institutional systems and processes, and developing the Academic Success Monitor to predict and intervene early with students disengaging from education. This proactive outreach is personalised and has shown positive impacts on student success rates. South Australia Department of Education: Pioneered the use of generative AI in classrooms, equipping educators with AI tools to enhance teaching and learning, making it one of the first in the world to adopt such technology at this scale. New South Wales Department of Education: Implemented AI thoughtfully to support educators, focusing on significant time savings and improved experiences in the classroom, with a commitment to reducing teacher workloads by five hours weekly. NSWEduChat Brisbane Catholic Education: Conducted a successful pilot with Microsoft Copilot, saving educators an average of 9.3 hours per week, which led to a wider rollout across the board to boost productivity and support staff well-being.  Brisbane Catholic Education to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to 12,500 educators and support staff, in largest rollout for K-12 globally - Microsoft Australia News Centre University of Sydney: Developed Cogniti to enable academics to control generative AI usage within their courses, facilitating the creation and monitoring of AI agents to enhance educational delivery and student monitoring. Torrens University: Used Azure OpenAI to overhaul their Learning Management System, addressing user experience feedback, enhancing accessibility, and saving both cost and labour significantly. Of course, we get diverted off course along the way, with a mention of platypus spotting, and Ray's visceral hatred of automated supermarket tills gets ha mention

Mitch Wallis is a great friend and someone who I truly look up to.From the outside looking in Mitch had what seemed to be the perfect life. He was the youngest intern ever at Microsoft Australia, and then poached and brought to America to run global teams for Microsoft. But on the inside Mitch was crumbling. Suffering multiple mental health issues he knew something had to change.Mitch studied psychology at Columbia University and fell in love with it and knew it was his calling. He left Microsoft and spent some time doing the work to manage his own mental health battles.From here he started his charity Heart On My Sleeve which has impacted millions of lives worldwide. Mitch is also one of Australia's premiere mental health educators and someone I am so inspired by.A few key topics in this chatGrowing up Ealy OCD diagnosisHigh school MicrosoftColumbia Univercity and pyschologyHOMSConnection tipsI loved this chat and so will you!Mitch's LinksINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis/?hl=enWEBSITE - https://www.mitchwallis.com/HOMS - https://www.heartonmysleeve.org/This episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HERE - https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products/Cooper's SocialsINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/?hl=enTIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_?lang=enThe Good Human FactoryINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/?hl=enWebsite - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/Use code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch. - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/change-your-world-collectionTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch Wallis is a great friend and someone who I truly look up to.From the outside looking in Mitch had what seemed to be the perfect life. He was the youngest intern ever at Microsoft Australia, and then poached and brought to America to run global teams for Microsoft. But on the inside Mitch was crumbling. Suffering multiple mental health issues he knew something had to change.Mitch studied psychology at Columbia University and fell in love with it and knew it was his calling. He left Microsoft and spent some time doing the work to manage his own mental health battles.From here he started his charity Heart On My Sleeve which has impacted millions of lives worldwide. Mitch is also one of Australia's premiere mental health educators and someone I am so inspired by.A few key topics in this chatGrowing upEaly OCD diagnosisHigh schoolMicrosoftColumbia University and psychologyHOMSConnection tipsI loved this chat and so will you!Mitch's LinksINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis/?hl=enWEBSITE - https://www.mitchwallis.com/HOMS - https://www.heartonmysleeve.org/This episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HERE - https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products/Cooper's SocialsINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/?hl=enTIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_?lang=enThe Good Human FactoryINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/?hl=enWebsite - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/Use code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch. - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/change-your-world-collectionTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch Wallis is a great friend and someone who I truly look up to.From the outside looking in Mitch had what seemed to be the perfect life. He was the youngest intern ever at Microsoft Australia, and then poached and brought to America to run global teams for Microsoft. But on the inside Mitch was crumbling. Suffering multiple mental health issues he knew something had to change.Mitch studied psychology at Columbia University and fell in love with it and knew it was his calling. He left Microsoft and spent some time doing the work to manage his own mental health battles.From here he started his charity Heart On My Sleeve which has impacted millions of lives worldwide. Mitch is also one of Australia's premiere mental health educators and someone I am so inspired by.A few key topics in this chatGrowing upEaly OCD diagnosisHigh schoolMicrosoftColumbia University and psychologyHOMSConnection tipsI loved this chat and so will you!Mitch's LinksINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis/?hl=enWEBSITE - https://www.mitchwallis.com/HOMS - https://www.heartonmysleeve.org/This episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HERE - https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products/Cooper's SocialsINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/?hl=enTIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_?lang=enThe Good Human FactoryINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/?hl=enWebsite - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/Use code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch. - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/change-your-world-collectionTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announces it will pump $5 billion into Australian data centres and cybersecurity, Microsoft Australia's boss reveals where the money will go. Plus, Rabobank's global expert Michael Every explains the latest movements in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brickworks CEO Lindsay Partridge questions if we can build 1.2 million homes in the next five years. Plus, Microsoft Australia's boss on productivity burnout and a special investigation into inflation pressures on the hospitality industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Vera engages in a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with Brett Shoemaker, the Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand. Brett's journey is driven by a profound personal story: his daughter, Emeline, was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the pandemic. He shares his family's struggles, resilience, and how this life-altering experience shifted his career and perspective. The podcast opens with Brett reflecting on his motivation to make the world a better place for his children, particularly Emeline. He discusses the pivotal moment when her cancer diagnosis occurred and the challenges they faced throughout her 18-month-long treatment journey, which included rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, and other therapies. As Brett transitioned back to work at Microsoft in a different role as Chief Sustainability Officer, he grappled with the emotional and mental toll of his family's ordeal. He emphasizes the importance of resilience and highlights how he uses storytelling as a powerful tool to inspire action and engagement in sustainability efforts. He believes in focusing on the human impact of climate change and sharing stories to drive meaningful change. Throughout the podcast episode, Brett's compelling narrative reveals the depth of his personal journey, from a father coping with a life-threatening diagnosis to a leader dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. His story serves as a reminder of the power of resilience, empathy, and the ability to find purpose in the face of adversity. Find Brett Shoemaker online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettshoemaker/ Follow the host Vera Siertsema for more updates of the State of Mind episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verasiertsema/

Michael and Sarah talk to Bronwyn Mercer from Microsoft Australia about Privileged Access as well as some ideas and processes to help you succeed. Also, the latest security news about Managed HSM, Defender for DevOps, TLS and ARM, SQL Server 2022, Application Gateway.Finally, 'Designing and Developing Secure Azure Solutions' is now available. https://azsec.tech/get

In this episode, Beth and Lee talk to Microsoft's Dave Andrews, Procurement Lead, about the issues around sustainability in the area of supply chains and procurement. From responsible air travel to diversity and inclusion in suppliers, we cover a lot! Some useful links: Procurement | Microsoft Responsible Sourcing Recent article from Dave Andrews: From modern slavery to sustainability: A deep dive into responsible procurement – Microsoft Australia News Centre Diverse business communities that Microsoft Australia works with include: Supply Nation WEConnect International Social Traders GlobalSocial impact reporting and certifications: B Corp UN Global Compact

In this episode of 'State of Mind', I am thrilled to welcome Microsoft's own Steven Worrall to the conversation. Steven is the Managing Director for Microsoft Australia and New Zealand and the Chair of the Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia (CMHAA). Steven found himself in a difficult situation just over five years ago. Not only had he just been appointed to his current role at Microsoft, but his parents were rapidly ageing. As so many loving and dutiful children do, Steven took full responsibility for his mom and dad's growing healthcare needs as they faced Alzheimer's and cancer. However, Steven underestimated the toll that this commitment would take on his mental health and found himself without the tools he needed to practice self-care and stay connected during this challenging period of his life. Looking back now, Steven realises he did not have the vital communication skills he needed to be able to reach out and allow others to support him. This revelation about the power of sharing, openness and storytelling is one of the key reasons he became involved with Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia and the work the CMHAA does to normalise daily conversations about mental health. In Episode 08, Steven and I discuss: - The events that triggered Steven to start opening up and sharing his mental health story with his community - How we can all ensure that mental health will stay on the agenda of every conversation, even as we emerge from the pandemic - The tools Steven now uses in his everyday life to practice self-care and tend to his mental health Follow the host Vera Siertsema on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/verasiertsema/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/verasiertsema/

Welcome to the State of Mind podcast, a podcast where we share the stories about resilience, well-being and mental health. In this conversation that took place in 2021, I spoke with Steven Miller, at that time Marketing and Operation lead at Microsoft Australia, whose wife Bettina passed away in May 2016. As a father of 2 little girls, Steven has guided us through his whole journey; from the day his wife got diagnosed with cancer and hope that has helped him move forward, to the present days, where he as a single dad still keeps embracing the values that he and his wife shared. Tune in to listen more about: - The positive mindset that has kept him going. - Steven's passion for new experiences and career development. - Staying true to your core values.

Steven Worral is Managing Director of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, a corporation which was rated as a great place to work by 93% of its employees (via an independent agency). We discuss Steve's insights into why this is the case. He also talks about why he took on a leading role in setting up Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If humans are the ones programming artificial intelligence, are we stuck with the human biases that inadvertently work their way into AI systems? Our guests today don't think so. AI is undoubtedly playing a beneficial role in society, helping us respond more effectively to medical emergencies, improving surgical procedures, and even making our buildings smarter. There are already methods in place ensuring that society can hold AI and its designers accountable. Established ethics committees have been joined by new legislation and increasing awareness among policy-makers. Accessible courses and casual data science meetups enable any of us to join the conversation and help shape emerging technologies, the data they use, and how they use it. As we work towards a more ethical society, we can ensure our AI is ethical, too. Dr Susan Carland is again joined by communications and media studies expert Professor Mark Andrejevic, human-computer interaction scholar Yolande Strengers, Monash University Interim Dean of Information Technology Ann Nicholson, and Microsoft Australia's former chief digital advisor, Rita Arrigo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're excited to share this week's episode of the Retail Therapy podcast with you -  a candid and insightful conversation with one of Australia's leading retail and technology influencers, Pip Marlow, CEO of Salesforce ANZ & ASEAN. Salesforce is a global leader in Customer Relationship Management, helping businesses grow and increase sales and to better understand their customers, through innovation and insights.   As CEO of Salesforce ANZ & ASEAN, Pip is responsible for ensuring Salesforce delivers on its values of trust, customer success, innovation and equality for both customers and community across Australia and New Zealand.  Prior to Salesforce, Pip was Chief Executive Officer Customer Marketplace at Suncorp, where she was responsible for driving customer focus into all aspects of Suncorp's business including strategy, customer care, partnerships and innovative solutions that add value for customers. Prior to joining Suncorp in 2016, Pip was at Microsoft for 21 years where she held a number of roles for them in Australia and the USA. This culminated in her role as the Managing Director of Microsoft Australia for 6 years.  In Episode 7 of Retail Therapy, Pip and Paul discuss:   What you learn being a ‘global citizen'  Her career to date, and why she chose the world of IT   Using technology to solve problems   How to make conscious work life choices   How Pip protects her time, the art of saying no  Diverse and equal workplaces   How to be an ally   Creating inclusive parental leave   How they met during the Marriage Equality debate in Australia  Sustainability at Salesforce  Having both ambition and humility   Learn more about American Express: https://www.americanexpress.com/au/merchant/accept-amex-cards.html  ABOUT THE ARA:  The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is Australia's oldest, largest and most diverse retail body, representing a $360bn sector which employs one in ten Australians. Learn more: retail.org.au  Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

A universal characteristic of a great leader is one that develops others. It's hard to do and it's often not done well, but when the concept of developing others is applied properly it makes for a high performing, dynamic and engaged workplace. Margie Hartley sits down with Pip Marlow, CEO of Salesforce ANZ & ASEAN and former Managing Director of Microsoft Australia to find out why developing others through new opportunities, recognising strengths and giving feedback on development areas, is essential for success.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 8: JK sat down with Steven Worrall, Managing Director of Microsoft Australia at the end of 2020 to reflect on navigating through the year with many of the lessons still on point as we head through 2021. With a refreshing approach to leadership, Steven is eager to drive change. A strong advocate for diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace, Steven is the founding Chair of Corporate Mental Health Alliance in Australia. He is also the Microsoft Global Indigenous Employee Resource Group Executive Co-Sponsor. Steven shares his own journey on the importance of being present, adjusting your point of view, sharing experiences to help learn lessons faster, empathy and the business case for prioritising wellbeing.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up and studying in Brisbane, Pip Arthur graduated with a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Communications. Pip started her working career life on the Public Relations side, before being asked to lead both Marketing and Communications functions as the CMO and Communications Director at Microsoft Australia. Pip shares her insight on how she transitioned her career, using her 20+ years of storytelling craft to add to the broader transformation of Microsoft and work towards the new mission: “Empower every person and organisation on the planer to achieve more”.In this episode, we discuss:Transitioning into broader based marketing, coming from a communications/PR start point, and the importance of that junctionOverview of the Microsoft Business today, both globally and within AustraliaThe Microsoft Transformation: what’s happened and Pip’s personal experience through thatThe Microsoft Brand and the intersection of purpose, mission, culture and brandThe nexus between marketing in Microsoft AU and the global approach, and how Pip structures Microsoft AU’s marketing teamThe impact of the COVID 19 on marketing within Microsoft AUThree Quick Questions:A business book you recommend? – Mindset – Carol DweckPerson to follow on social media or digital media? – Reid Hoffman’s Masters of Scale PodcastOne on one dinner with a living person? – My mum – The borders have been closed for so long that it is has been that long since I’ve seen her!To find out more visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/ or follow Microsoft Australia on social media:Facebook: MicrosoftInstagram: @MicrosoftAUTwitter: @MicrosoftAU

Hello podcast listeners, Today is a very special episode with Tony Ward, President, Americas, at Xero. He brings over 20 years of experience in senior leadership positions with global technology working for Microsoft Australia, LinkedIn, Spark, SurveyMonkey and Dropbox. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland. In today’s episode we discuss the effects Covid had on small businesses. Enjoy and thanks for the listen!

The Microsoft Power Platform is an exciting place to be and we were thrilled to have Andrew Coates, Senior Software Engineer and all round Automation Evangelist, from Microsoft Australia give listeners an insight into how people are using the Power Platform to solve real world business challenges today.Shaun and Coatsey cover all of the bases of the platform and discuss things like Power Apps, Power Automate, AI Builder and of course Power Virtual Agents. What a great episode for our listeners.

The critically important relationship between business and government in managing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a consistent theme of the Work with Purpose podcast.In this week’s episode we bring together the leaders of two organisations, one private sector, one government, who have been working in Australia’s best interests not since the beginning of the pandemic but well before.Steven Worrall is the Managing Director of Microsoft Australia. Steven joined Microsoft in March of 2014 as Director of Commercial and Public Sector markets. He previously worked for IBM for 22 years.Larry Marshall has been the CEO of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) since January 2015. CSIRO’s mission is “to solve the world's greatest challenges through innovative science and technology’’. Larry holds 20 patents and has served on 20 boards of high-tech companies operating in the United States, Australia, and China.In this week’s episode which was recorded during Science Week, Steven and Larry discuss the similarities in each others' missions and how their teams are working together in the best interests of the Australian community.Discussed in this episode: - The importance and the role of business and government working together- The importance of digital literacy- The Microsoft and CSIRO collaboration - Developing a vaccine - ‘’Team Australias'’’ resilience in a post COVID-19 environment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I think there's a real need for industry and government to collaborate more directly here. Not only in terms of funding that's so essential to help the workforce pivot and to re-skill, but also through industry helping government to understand where those future roles are likely to occur."In this week's episode of the Change Happens #podcast, Jenelle McMaster meets with Managing Director of Microsoft Australia Steven Worrall, to discuss the importance of collaboration between industry and government to address changing skills demands in Australia. Listen now on: Apple Podcasts or Spotify or where ever you get your favourite podcasts.Host: Jenelle McMaster  is Managing Partner, Oceania Markets at EY.Guest: Steven Worrall Managing Director Microsoft Australia Steven on Twitter  

In this episode Dan and Ray and joined by Nichole Maassen, the Microsoft Australia national lead for two industry sectors - public safety and national security.  They discuss the use of AI in policing and its societal impact and the balance between privacy and security.  They draw parallels between the innovations in this industry to that of education and its not only the data sizes that are staggering but it is  how it can be used in an ethical way

This week we're joined by Lee Hickin, Microsoft Australia's National Technology Officer, who first of all tells us what he does and his background, and then talks about interesting artificial intelligence projects within public sector in Australia. He talks about the fish counting project in Darwin Harbour and the work being done in Kakadu National Park. What's clear is that Lee sees these successful projects as being a blend of technology merged with good professional judgement (something that makes sense in education too). We also talk about the responsible use of artificial intelligence, and what we're learning about good AI use - and why you can't just sit back and do nothing until the dust has settled. In fact, nearly half the time is spent discussing responsible AI, and frameworks for ensuring that we're using artificial intelligence well, in the service of users.

Does your marketing team have the knowledge it needs to cope in a world that is already feeling the disruptive impact of Artificial Intelligence? AI is changing the way marketing happens – and it’s too important to leave to the data scientists.Without understanding the basics of how AI works, you risk misunderstanding your markets, customers and their motivations, argues Ray Fleming, Higher Education industry leader for Microsoft Australia.

As Managing Director, Steven Worrall is responsible for Microsoft's overall business in Australia. He ensures the company meets the needs of its customers and the more than 11,000 partners and independent software vendors that sell or build on the Microsoft platform. Steven joined Microsoft in March 2014 as Director, Enterprise and Partner Group, responsible for driving business growth and building strong customer and partner relationships in the Australian Commercial and Public Sector markets. In this role, Steven worked with organisations to drive innovation and business improvement through the application of technology in many areas, including productivity solutions, mobility and cloud services. Previously Steven worked for IBM for 22 years and held a number of marketing, sales and general management roles in the services, software and financing segments of the organisation. Most recently, he led IBM's software business in Asia Pacific region where he built organisational capability in diverse markets across the region and drove the business towards more cloud delivered services. Steven holds an Honours degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Business Administration. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and lives in Sydney with his wife and three children.

According to the United Nations' Refugee Agency's 2019 report, there are currently more than 70 million displaced people around the globe. Lynn Dang is a former refugee, board member of Australia for United Nations Refugee Comission, and head of talent acquisition at Microsoft Australia—she recently travelled to Uganda to understand the progressive programs they've implemented to support their 1.3 million refugees. She joins is to share her insight into refugee policy in Uganda, and what we in Australia could learn from them. Later, we take a quick look inside the glossy pages of gossip magazines at celebrity rumour journalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we speak with Ray Fleming, the Higher Education Director for Microsoft Australia. We speak about how Microsoft went from losing its status as a worldwide innovator to rediscovering what it takes for innovation to succeed at a large, well-established company. See the full original episode at https://wp.me/p6pllj-1pI Topics discussed in this episode: 00:01:30 - How to connect technology to business purpose 00:02:30 - How Satya Nadella joining as Microsoft's CEO completely changed the company culture in the past 5 years 00:04:15 - Why having someone from engineering and product development leading the company changed their outlook towards solving new problems 00:06:00 - Moving from a company of Know-it-Alls to an organisation of Learn-it-Alls, which allowed Microsoft's team members to take more risks and move faster 00:08:15 - When you were an Enterprise Service provider, you couldn't afford to Move Fast and Break Things. However, now Microsoft has changed the way they iteratively release products 00:10:00 - How Microsoft put their solutions on other people's platforms because that is what the consumers wanted 00:13:15 - What it took for culture to change. One way was to embed continuous learning 00:15:15 - How becoming a data-led decision-making organisation allowed them to make the right decisions. This helped to move away from HiPPOs. 00:19:00 - How academic models need to change in order to provide skills of the future 00:21:00 - To demonstrate the importance of a culture of innovation, start from the top. Have senior leadership communicate what they are doing to continually learn and try new things. Links discussed in this episode: Ray's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayfleming/  Bonus: This episode was made possible by our premium innovation and creativity training. Take your innovation and creativity capabilities to the next level by investing in yourself now, at https://www.ideatovalue.com/all-access-pass-insider-secrets/ * Subscribe on iTunes to the Idea to Value Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/idea-to-value-creativity-innovation/id1199964981?mt=2 * Subscribe on Stitcher to the Idea to Value Podcast: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=129437&refid=stpr * Subscribe on Google Play to the Idea to Value Podcast: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ifjlz5o2w27yr4wn7belsne26oq?t%3DIdea_to_Value_-_Creativity_and_Innovation%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Want to rapidly validate new ideas and innovative products and GROW your online business? These are the tools I actually use to run my online businesses (and you can too): * The best email management and campaigns system: ActiveCampaign (Free Trial) http://www.activecampaign.com/?_r=M17NLG2X  * Best value web hosting: BlueHost WordPress http://www.activecampaign.com/?_r=M17NLG2X  * Landing pages, Sales Pages and Lead collection: LeadPages (Free Trial) http://leadpages.pxf.io/c/1385771/390538/5673  * Sharing & List building: Sumo (Free) https://sumo.com/?src=partner_ideatovalue  * Payments, Shopping Cart, affiliate management and Upsell generator: ThriveCart https://improvides--checkout.thrivecart.com/thrivecart-standard-account/  * Video Webinars for sales: WebinarJam and Everwebinar ($1 Trial) https://nickskillicorn.krtra.com/t/lwIBaKzMP1oQ  * Membership for protecting content: Membermouse (Free Trial) http://affiliates.membermouse.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=735  * eLearning System for students: WP Courseware https://flyplugins.com/?fly=293  * Video Editing: Techsmith Camtasia http://techsmith.z6rjha.net/vvGPv  I have used all of the above products myself to build IdeatoValue and Improvides, which is why I can confidently recommend them. I may also receive affiliate payments for any business I bring to them using the links above. Copyright https://www.ideatovalue.com

In this first episode of How to AI, I chat with Matt Sinclair from Microsoft about successful adoption of AI in enterprise.

Episode 42 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Garry Smith, CEO, and Founder of Revealit an interactive video platform employing AI and the power of blockchain, micro-payments, and the crowd to deliver innovative zero-interruption advertising inventory to the future of video.Garry and Heather caught up in person in Marina del Rey, CA.Listen in as Garry and Heather talk about:Working in the worlds of startups and a look into new platforms in video, marketing, and advertising. And his start in technology as an Excel support technician at Microsoft Australia in Sydney.Garry’s new company Revealit, which has created a brand-new video platform that caters to their needs and delivers multiple interactive viewing experiences, like augmented reality in every frame of video. The Revealit platform is natively social and respects the viewer by delivering information, entertainment, and shopping research that is always self-directed and in context.A discussion on entrepreneurship and how starting a business needs time, care, contracts, and how free work is really never free.To follow Garry: LinkedIn | RevealitTranscriptOriginally working at Microsoft in software after gaining a formal education in business, Mr. Smith gained a strong and formative foundation in enterprise consulting in the Microsoft ecosystem as a gold certified partner specializing in collaboration and finance. As CEO, Garry brings a strong and formative foundation in enterprise consulting and software development from time spent in the Microsoft ecosystem as a Gold Partner. Garry has a passionate focus on software entrepreneurship and is a proven leader in leading teams from idea to successful exit, including hands-on product development and enterprise sales growth.

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Poor iPhone demand GST drags down Kogan Google G Suite price hike coming Domino's Pizza defeated in court over app Microsoft Australia smashes $2 billion milestone Apple boss Tim Cook sees $4 million pay hike In 2018 Sofia Coppola to direct Bill Murray in Apple's first film Broke teen who sold kidney for an iPhone now bedridden for life Royole's 2nd Generation Cicada WingTM Smartphone with Fully Flexible Display LG’s upcoming G8 flagship may have an attachable second screen Whirlpool Announces 4 New Google Assistant Integrated Products at CES 2019 Google today announced that it is raising the price of its G Suite subscriptions. Some of the Latest Smart Office Tech from CES 2019 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aussietechheads/message

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Ian Heard, general manager of digital workplace & collaboration at Microsoft Australia, on survey of heath workers' views on technology in the sector.

Ian Heard, general manager of digital workplace & collaboration at Microsoft Australia, on survey of heath workers' views on technology in the sector.

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Jane Mackerell from Microsoft Australia explains how Minecraft will teach kids how to code.

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Microsoft Australia telework initiative goes global BlackBerry shock: Aussie sales triple Elop will bring Office to Apple, Google if named Microsoft CEO HTC One to get Android KitKat upgrade Snapchat rejected $3bn bid from Facebook New 'invisibility cloak' type designed Optus serves up throttle-free unlimited broadband Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 Your Face And Name Will Appear In Google Ads Starting Today Xbox One Isn't About To Revolutionise TV In Australia 'So, that's why it's called Bluetooth!' and other surprising tech name origins Report: CIA Pays US Telco Over $10 Million A Year To Spy On Phone Calls You'll Be Able To Get Google Glass With Prescription Lenses Next Year Edward Snowden Tricked NSA Coworkers Into Giving Him Their Passwords Snapchat turned down a $3 billion buyout from Facebook Amazon launches Australian Kindle Store Apple II DOS source code released by Computer History Museum 'Temple Run' could become the latest mobile game to be turned into a movie Aspiring coders hone their skills at CoderDojo The Instagram Scam That Tricked 100,000 Users Into Giving Away Passwords

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