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In today's world, data underpins almost everything—from the financial decisions we make to the way businesses and governments operate. What's more, in the world of AI, data is the fuel and the ‘secret sauce' that produces the time saving outputs and future potential breakthroughs. But while companies are collecting more data than ever before, many are still struggling to store it effectively, let alone make sense of it, and most of us are not equipped with the skills we all need personally to have sustainable careers in this new, AI-powered era.In our episode this week, we speak with Pinar Ozcan, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Said Business School, Oxford University, to explore the profound impact of AI on jobs, skills, and industries—and what you can do to stay relevant.Pinar is a leading expert on AI disruption, open banking, and the strategic role of data in innovation. From the rise of AI-driven financial services to the skills that will define the workforce of tomorrow, she shares invaluable insights on how individuals and businesses can navigate this changing landscape.In this episode you'll hear: How AI and data are reshaping industries, particularly finance and fintechPractical ways you can stay competitive in the AI-driven job marketWhy data literacy is becoming a must-have skill for professionalsPinar's take on which countries and companies are leading the way in AI regulation and educationHow AI is both creating and eliminating jobs, and what that means for your careerWe'll also hear about the personal AI tool that's transformed the way Pinar works.Don't miss this fascinating and thought-provoking conversation with Pinar Ozcan.Useful LinksPinar's websiteLearn more about Pinar's research: Oxford Future of Finance and Technology InitiativeRecommended book: Prediction Machines by Ajay AgrawalPinar's favourite AI tool: Superhuman – an AI-powered email assistantInfo on the EU AI Act Subscribe to Don't Stop Us Now – AI Edition wherever you get your podcastsShare this episode with a friend or colleague who needs to upskill for the AI era Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Whyte is a poet philosopher, and is the author of twelve books of poetry and five books of prose, including his latest, Consolations II, the Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, which further explores what David calls “the conversational nature of reality.” His 2017 TED talk has had over 1.2 million views where with his signature charm and searching insight, he meditates on the frontiers of the past, present and future, sharing two poems inspired by his niece's hike along El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.  David Whyte's sessions have been woven in to long term executive leadership programs with organisations such as Mattel, Standard Chartered Bank, The Gap, Boeing, AstraZenica, and Novartis, and he is an Associate at the Said Business School.  He draws from hundreds of memorised poems of his own, and other beloved poets and he speaks to his body of work he has developed working with organisations for over 25 years, around Conversational Leadership, speaking to audiences all of the globe with his inimitable gifts. He has also hosted a live online series, Three Sundays, every other month since 2020. David holds a degree in marine zoology and has traveled extensively, including living and working as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos Islands and leading anthropological and natural-history expeditions in the Andes, Amazon, and Himalayas. He is the recipient of two honorary degrees: from Neumann University in Pennsylvania and Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. David grew up with a strong, imaginative influence from his Irish mother among the hills and valleys of his father's Yorkshire and now makes his home in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.  It was truly an honour to have this conversation with David, coming to us all the way from Costa Rica, as he prepares to visit Australia again. As we commenced the year with tragedy again dominating our screens, and the sense that the ground we're upon just got that little bit shakier, David's wisdom is like a balm. Many people who have had the fortune to be in the same room as David would implore you to take that opportunity if it ever arose – and so do we. His masterful storytelling, poetry and philosophy truly transforms. We're hosting three workshops across Byron Bay and Sydney with David in February, head over to our website at Community to learn more and book.   Growing Your Business and Impact Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.  Learn more at humansofpurpose.com Promotional Partnerships Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.  Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots for 2024.  Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch. Gold Membership Want a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?  Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:  Premium dedicated podcast feed Removal of all three ads per episode Early access to all episodes Full transcripts of all episodes Brokered intros to all podcast guests Ask me anything page access To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today. CREDITS Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.  

This highlights episode (which marks 5 years of the podcast!) gives you a taster of this with some of the best bits from 2024! You will find clips from great people leaders who are also driving commercial success - proving it possible to do both. It is tempting to say that 2024 was another ‘turbulent year' but, as we know, is just par for the course now. However, these leaders do share what it is like to hold uncertainty for their people. Indeed, this podcast will show you how it is possible to be a conscious leader in increasingly turbulent times. You will find some common themes around effective decision making as well as spaciousness in leadership to help these leaders bring the best version of themselves to work. The episode features: Emily Hill - CEO at Ghyston Harry Singer - CEO at Singer Instruments Darren Cassidy - MD for Xerox Megan Reitz - Associate Fellow, Said Business School, University of Oxford There is also a clip from your host, Ruth Farenga on a special episode about ‘how to be a successful leader in 2024'. Enjoy the space that this episode offers as we enter 2025. _________________ If you enjoyed this episode, host of this podcast and Founder of Conscious Leaders, Ruth Farenga has written a bestselling book – ‘Next Level Leadership: nine lessons from conscious leaders' which digests the top traits and behaviours of these exceptional people leaders interviewed into simple, actionable lessons designed for leaders to use as a guide. For more info on the book visit the website. For free content becoming a next level leader and podcast releases, subscribe to the monthly Conscious Conversation www.subscribepage.com/consciousconversation

We speak with Dr Gregg Robins about his journey from a young musician living in the Bronx to finding himself at the center of major geopolitical events, including the fall of the Soviet Union and the formation of the Euro. We discuss his time at Oxford, his years in Moscow, and his thinking on the family office world. Gregg Robins runs Robins Advising, a family-office consulting firm based in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to Robins Advising, he ran the UBS in Moscow and opened the first UBP office in Moscow. Gregg has taught and lectured at leading business schools, including the Executive MBA programs with the NYU Stern school of business, and the New Economic School in Moscow. He was elected Teacher of the Year by his MBA students at NYU Stern in 2006. Gregg holds a BA in Economics from Rice University. He was awarded a Marshall Scholarship to attend Oxford University, where he received a Masters and Doctorate, with specialty in Finance and Russian and Eastern European Studies. He is a Dean's Fellow with Said Business School at Oxford.  What Gregg is Reading Right Now: Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that will Change the World by Parmy Olson Gregg's Music Recommendation: “A Bar Song” by Shaboozy Read More from Gregg: Robins Advising Website; on LinkedIn

Megan has a long history of working at the cutting edge of leadership development and marks a departure from the usual guest on this podcast. She is a deep thinker and researcher around how leaders need to behave in what she calls a ‘pathologically busy' workplace. This interview explores how our society has an over focus on the short-term, the to do list which leads to rampant busyness. This is not the role of a leader who needs to be able to step back and have perspective. Megan shares how reflective practices and wise attention will help us become the leaders we want to be.  A powerful episode with lots of evidence. You will take away: • An exploration of the tightrope leaders walk with being strong vs being vulnerable • How psychologically safety is built – speaking up and listening up • The moral case for having a positive impact as a leader • Examples and discipline and practices in carving out the right kind of attention so we have a chance to lead effectively   Links and info Megan Reitz is a Professor Leadership and Dialogue at Hult Ashridge Business School, she is an Associate Fellow at Said Business School at Oxford University. She is also the author of ‘Speak Up', ‘Speak Up, Listen Up' and ‘MindTime'. You can find Megan Reitz on LinkedIn here.  Host of this podcast and Founder of Conscious Leaders, Ruth Farenga has written a bestselling book – ‘Next Level Leadership: nine lessons from conscious leaders'. It digests the top traits and behaviours of these exceptional people leaders interviewed on this podcast into simple, actionable lessons designed for leaders to use as a guide. For more info on the book visit the website here. For free content becoming a next level leader, subscribe to the Conscious Conversation www.subscribepage.com/consciousconversation

Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message!Our guest this week is David Whyte. David is a philosopher poet who, is the author of eight volumes of poetry and four books of prose, as well as a collection of audio recordings. He travels and lectures throughout the world, bringing his own and others' poetry to large audiences. He also works with corporations to teach them about conversational techniques.He holds a degree in Marine Zoology and has worked as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos Islands. David also holds honorary degrees from Neumann University in Pennsylvania and Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, and is an Associate Fellow of the Said Business School at the University of Oxford.In our conversation we will focus on his recent books Consolations 1 and 2, which are about the nourishment and underlying meaning of everyday words.We talk about:Words as the magnifying glass of the human conditionA reading of AloneNot avoiding the difficult questionsA reading of InjuryThe interplay between the poet and the listenerA reading of HorizonThe Hawk of the GalapagosConversations we should stop havingThe difference between Oven and LoveDeath only happens to other peopleLet's listen.Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyzTwitter: @whrshallwemeetInstagram: @whrshallwemeet

How do you make a nation regenerative? What does it take to transform the Wye and Usk catchments? Jyothi Banerjee and North Star Transition are asking some of the most complex questions of our time, with three clear objectives: to propose a plan which is transformative, locally owned and investable. This is a fascinating conversation about systems change from an incredibly articulate communicator. Your Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/Grange Project Contact & Social Media:Email: hello@grangeproject.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grange.project/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grangeprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrangeProjectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Our Guest: Jyoti Banerjee, Co-Founder and CEO of North Star TransitionJyoti was part of the team that created the Integrated Reporting movement globally. He has been an impact investor for two decades and used to be an entrepreneur in the tech sector. He taught technology entrepreneurship at Said Business School, University of Oxford. He grew up in New Delhi and lives in London.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyoti-banerjee/?originalSubdomain=ukWebsite: https://www.northstartransition.org/Helpful Links:Website: https://www.grangeproject.co.ukPodcast Journey Page: https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/wilder-podcastCitizen Zoo Conference Details: https://www.citizenzoo.org/https://sites.google.com/citizenzoo.org/2025rewildingconferenceListen out for:[00:00:00] Tom and Chloe update on the project, including our new ‘podcast journeys' (find them on the Grange Project podcast webpage), a new floor for the Wilder Hub and the Citizen Zoo Conference: Rewilding Our Future.[00:05:20] Jyoti introduces himself and the origin of North Star Transition.[00:10:55] We hear about the approach of North Star Transition and their ambition to make Wales a regenerative nation.[00:17:20] Jyoti sets the context for the Wye Usk Transition Lab by describing why this landscape is in crisis. [00:21:30] Tom asks why the landscape is still deteriorating despite over 20 years of understanding and Jyoti describes the risk of the ‘silver bullet' and the importance of asking the right question.[00:25:53] We discuss the role of the...

Ep #58 with Huy Nguyen TrieuHuy Nguyen Trieu is the author of the new book The AI-fication of Jobs. He is the co-founder along with Ms. Tram Anh Nguyen of the London-headquartered Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (or CFTE). As a global FinTech knowledge platform, CFTE opened its Abu Dhabi office earlier this year, in addition to its Singapore office.  A leading voice in the world of AI, Huy's book is the product of 10 months of effort and debuted at the recent Singapore FinTech Festival in early-November 2024. It explores how AI is reshaping the workforce. It moves beyond the common question of “Will AI take my job?” Huy shares with Regulatory Ramblings host Ajay Shamdasani how his book provides a structured framework for understanding AI's impact from displacement to augmentation and how such changes and trends can be leveraged for future success and insights. It is an accessible, future-focused guide and a must-read for anyone interested in AI's role in shaping careers, industries, and society. As Huy puts it: “AI is a complex, personal topic – 85 percent of workers believe it will significantly impact their jobs. But understanding what that means is often confusing.” Huy goes on to describe his professional background, being an engineer by training and an entrepreneur by nature. As a "big picture" person, he's interested in the revolution in technology that is transforming finance – what he calls Disruptive Finance. His passion, he says, is for building and growing businesses – especially in changing environments. It led him from being a tech CEO in New York to being managing director at an investment bank in London to being a founding partner at a Hong Kong-based accelerator in Hong Kong and now, as co-founder of the CFTE.  Having previously, been a managing director at Citi, Huy grew a business that helped Europe's largest insurance companies, major pension funds and international banks to adapt to an increasingly complex environment. He also adores teaching at scale, having co-created some of the largest FinTech courses in the world at Oxford University's Said Business School, the University of Hong Kong University, Imperial College and now CFTE.  As CEO of The Disruptive Group, he's developing a firm that builds innovative finance businesses which leverage technology and advises CEOs of large organizations. One of TDG's projects is the CFTE – and it is one that is dear to Huy's heart, as he explains the impetus for the body's creation.  “CFTE is the answer to a very simple question: as a professional in financial services, how do I acquire the skills to be future-proof?” Huy says. “We have created a platform that helps the industry acquire this knowledge quickly, from FinTech to artificial intelligence to open banking,” he concluded. A key observation of the book is that AI and its massive impact on careers portends a shift that will give rise to a class of “supercharged professionals” – those who combine their skills with tech to thrive like never before. And then there are the “creative disruptors”; a select few poised to build entirely new industries from scratch. Huy urges us all to embrace this future, not just for ourselves, but to ensure the potential benefits of AI for everyone. Regulatory Ramblings is led by Douglas Arner and brought to you by the HKU's Reg/Tech Lab (Building Better Financial Systems), HKU-SCF Fintech Academy, Asia Global Institute, and HKU-edX Professional Certificate in FinTech, with support from the HKU Faculty of Law.  Read more details at: www.hkufintech.comHKU FinTech is the leading fintech research and education in Asia. Learn more at www.hkufintech.com.

Purchase the Climate Finance Course at www.climatefinancecourse.com Robert G. Eccles is a leading ESG integration academic focusing on sustainable corporate and investment strategies. His work focuses on how capital markets can contribute to ensuring a sustainable society for generations to come. Dr. Eccles is a Visiting Professor of Management Practice at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. He was a Tenured Professor at Harvard Business School. Eccles has also been a Visiting Lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, and a Berkeley Social Impact Fellow at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. He was the founding chairman of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and one of the founders of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). He is also the first Chair of KKR's “Sustainability Expert Advisory Council” and was an Eminent Academic Advisor to the Boston Consulting Group on Global ESG Integration and Reporting. He is notably a prolific commentator on Forbes, having published over 150 articles. Dr. Eccles received an S.B. in Mathematics and an S.B. in Humanities and Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an A.M. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University. Topics discussed: Dr. Eccles's early intellectual evolution was from studying mathematics and humanities at MIT to doing a Ph.D. in sociology focusing on the construction industry. How writing books on Transfer Pricing and Investment Banking Dealmaking earned Dr. Eccles tenureship at Harvard Business School. Transition from Academia to Consulting in Disclosure and Performance in the 1990s 1991: The Performance Measurement Manifesto 1992: Creating a Comprehensive System to Measure Performance 1993: Consulting: Has the Solution Become Part of the Problem? 1995: Improving the Corporate Disclosure Process Book Publications on Value & Integrated Reporting in the 2000s: 2001: The Value Reporting Revolution: Moving beyond the earnings game 2002: Building Public Trust: the Future of Corporate Reporting 2010: One Report: Integrated Reporting for a Sustainable Strategy Founding Leadership Journey with IIRC (International Integrated Reporting Council) and SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board). Post-SASB Book Publication: The Integrated Reporting Movement: Meaning, Momentum, Motives, and Materiality (2014). Importance of Materiality: Materiality in Corporate Governance: The Statement of Significant Audiences and Materiality (2016). A Preliminary Analysis of SASB Reporting: Disclosure Topics, Financial Relevance, and the Financial Intensity of ESG Materiality (2020). How material is a material issue? Stock returns and the financial relevance and financial intensity of ESG materiality (2020). Thoughts on IIRC & SASB Consolidations to ISSB-IFRS A Debate At The Oxford Union: Should FASB And IASB Set Standards For Nonfinancial Information? (2018 - Forbes; SSRN).  The International Sustainability Standards Board As An Ideological Rorschach Test (2021 - Forbes). Historical Origins of ESG and Sustainability Reporting Exploring social origins in the construction of ESG measures (2018). The Social Origins of ESG: An Analysis of Innovest and KLD (2020) From “Who Cares Wins” To Pernicious Progressivism: 18 Years Of ESG (2022) Political Backlash and Regulation on ESG: Some Constructive Feedback To 23 Red States On Their Anti-ESG Campaigns (August 2023). A Color Spectrum Analysis Of The Redness Of 23 Red States (July 2023). Written Statement for the House Financial Services Committee June 12, 2023 Hearing entitled "Protecting Investor Interests: Examining Environmental and Social Policy in Financial Regulation" Anti-ESG Fund Analysis: Drilling Into DRLL's Top 10 Holdings: A Woke Analysis (2022) Global SDG Funding Gap: How to close the $2.5 trillion annual funding gap (Jan 2018).  $2.5trn in need is not $2.5trn in opportunities (September 2023). Advice to Future ESG and Sustainable Finance Academics, Practitioners, Financiers, and Investors. Note: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. The interview took place on 26 September 2023.

Isha Varshney is the Head of Ecosystem at the Celo Foundation. Isha has expertise in decentralized finance, digital currency, and the intersection of technology and economic and social inequality. She also supports global pilots developing Web3 use cases and reimagining infrastructure in emerging markets to increase financial inclusion. Isha previously co-founded a fintech company. She has an MBA from Oxford's Said Business School and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.In this conversation, we discuss:- Bloom, an advisory service for projects to help them navigate their Token Generating Event (TGE)- Bringing Real-World Asset (RWA) on-chain- How Celo is expanding its ecosystem across Africa- MiniPay, a self-custodial stablecoin wallet- Fintech apps in emerging markets- Testnet going live and getting a shoutout from Vitalik- Onboarding the next 100mm users to crypto- Transitioning from a L1 to L2- The importance of stable coins in emerging markets- Flipping TRON in stablecoin volume- Bringing FX markets on-chainCeloWebsite: celofoundation.orgX: @CeloLinkedIn: Celo FoundationIsha VarshneyX: @ivceloLinkedIn: Isha Varshney ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Featuring Samuel Mortimer, Intera Sanpaolo Research Fellow at Said Business School at Oxford University and Research Associate at Kyoto Institute of Philosophy. (Recorded 7/25/24)

Andrew White from Saïd Business School and Adam Canwell from EY speak to Annick Tollenboom about complex stakeholder management. “Inspirational leadership and tone of the top is crucial to land the messages.” In the second series of Transformation Leadership2050 Dr Andrew White and Adam Canwell meet five global leaders who have led their organisations through significant change. What can we learn from their experience of addressing turning points in the transformation? In this episode they are joined by Annick Tollenboom, Portfolio, Programmme and Change Management Director at Royal Canin, a global leader in pet science, health and nutrition. Annick is leading a transformation of operational business efficiencies and effectiveness in the organisation. Royal Canin is a subsidiary of Mars Incorporated, so aligning the vision with the rest of the business and securing its buy-in is key. Annick talks to Andrew and Adam about the role of a leader in creating a space where your team can deliver success. How do leaders show up in a way that allows other people to thrive in a complex and tough environment? Featuring:Dr Andrew White, Senior Fellow of Management Practice, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.Adam Canwell, EY Oceania Workforce Advisory Leader.Annick Tollenboom, Royal Canin. Resources:• Subscribe to Andrew's Leadership2050 Newsletter on LinkedIn • Discover more articles, podcasts and videos from Saïd Business School on the challenges business leaders of the future need to consider on Oxford Answers • Follow us on Twitter @Oxford_Answershttps://www.sbs.ox.ac.ukProduced by Eve Streeter for Stabl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew White from Saïd Business School and Adam Canwell from EY speak to Arnaud Soirat about leading a cultural transformation at global mining company Rio Tinto. “What was important was to get started and then to leave room for people to experiment and improve.” In the second series of Transformation Leadership2050 Dr Andrew White and Adam Canwell meet five global leaders who have led their organisations through significant change. What can we learn from their experience of addressing turning points in the transformation? In this episode they are joined by Arnaud Soirat, the former Chief Operating Officer at Rio Tinto, who led the global mining group through a radical bottom-up cultural transformation of the company's mindset and behaviour. When Arnaud was called to head up a productivity transformation, he saw that the people at Rio Tinto were its greatest untapped potential to create a new competitive advantage. And so, unlike previous transformations that had been top-down and unsustainable, Arnaud and his team inverted the pyramid and asked those on the shopfloor and actually doing the work to lead on designing a new operating model. What does it mean to lead with this philosophy? Featuring:Dr Andrew White, Senior Fellow of Management Practice, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.Adam Canwell, EY Oceania Workforce Advisory Leader.Arnaud Soirat, former COO, Rio Tinto.Resources:• Subscribe to Andrew's Leadership2050 Newsletter on LinkedIn • Discover more articles, podcasts and videos from Saïd Business School on the challenges business leaders of the future need to consider on Oxford Answers • Follow us on Twitter @Oxford_Answershttps://www.sbs.ox.ac.ukProduced by Eve Streeter for Stabl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Part one of our two-part conversation with Bent Flyvbjerg, delving into decoding megaprojects. Bent's research draws from a database of 16,000 megaprojects to extract valuable insights. Megaprojects are increasingly shaping our world, and Bent sheds light on both their successes and failures, aiming to provide lessons for future endeavors, big and small. Table of Contents 03:52 … “How Big Things Get Done.”06:25 … Examples of Mega Projects08:35 … Iron Law of Megaprojects10:23 … The Success Stories12:28 … Thinking from Right to Left14:44 … Frank Gehry's Leadership Principle18:42 … Ren Love's Projects from the Past21:12 … Think Slow and Act Fast26:23 … Guggenheim Bilbao vs. Sydney Opera House30:34 … Find Out More30:43 … Closing BENT FLYVBJERG:  But we made a big effort of, you know, hoovering up all the success stories that we could find and see what we could learn from those and present that to the reader so that we actually, our intention with the book is that people can read this book, and they can start doing their projects better, based on the insights, both the data and the management leadership principles that people who were successful.  So we deliberately sought out people and organizations that have a track record that they can actually deliver one project after another successfully.  So it's not just luck.  They weren't just lucky once.  They actually have some kind of methodology, some kind of system, some kind of process that makes it possible for them to deliver success over and over. WENDY GROUNDS:  You're listening to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  I'm your host, Wendy Grounds, and as always I'm joined here in the studio by the one and only Bill Yates. Before we dive in today's episode, we want to remind you to check out our website, Velociteach.com, where you can easily subscribe to the show so you never miss out on the latest insights and discussions.  And if you enjoy what you hear, we'd love you to leave a comment on our website.  Better yet, spread the word about us to your fellow project management enthusiasts.  And you can also earn PDUs, your Professional Development Units, by listening to our podcast. BILL YATES: Looking for an easy and affordable way to maintain your certifications and get better at your job? Our PDU Passport is an all-access pass to every online PDU course in InSite. Take your pick from over 200 high-quality and engaging PDUs aligned to the Talent Triangle. Available when and where you are, with any connected device. WENDY GROUNDS: At Manage This, our focus is on sharing captivating stories of fascinating projects and engaging in conversations with experts who are reshaping the landscape of project management. And today is no different. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Bent Flyvbjerg. In fact, we're happy to announce that our conversation with actually Bent will span across two episodes. We enjoyed talking with Bent so much that we made the decision not to trim any content, but instead, to extend it across two episodes. Bent is the first BT Professor and Inaugural Chair of Major Program Management at Oxford University's Said Business School.  And we asked him, and the BT stands for British Telecom Corporation.  He's also the professor and chair in Major Program Management at IT University of Copenhagen. He has also received numerous honors and awards, including a knighthood and two Fulbright scholarships.   His latest book is “How Big Things Get Done.” BILL YATES:  Yes.  Somebody recommended his book to me, and I purchased it and started reading it and then got hooked.  The subtitle is “The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything in Between.”  Bent takes a database of 16,000 megaprojects and looks at their performance, and then extrapolates from that some key findings.

At this week's Round Table, Hannah and Heba spoke with Caleb Christen of the InterMovement Impact Project, a dedicated advocate for democracy and civic health. Hailing from the heartland of Wisconsin, Caleb's journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to service and systems change. Caleb's illustrious career spans over 16 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. From overseeing operations across Europe and Southwest Asia to mentoring judges in Afghanistan, Caleb's leadership left an indelible mark on the global stage. In a bold move to safeguard democracy in a new capacity, Caleb transferred from the Navy Reserves in 2020 and  into academia, entering into the hallowed halls of the Duke Divinity School and the University of Oxford's Said Business School. Recognizing the need for systems change, Caleb, along with systems change strategist Walt Roberts, co-founded the Inter-Movement Impact Project (IMIP). IMIP is not just an organization; it's a force for collective impact. Caleb introduced us to the groundbreaking concept of "local democracy hubs." These hubs, incubated through IMIP's flagship project, the "Local Intersections Project," serve as beacons of holistic support for community needs and priorities. Caleb also has a deep passion for the role of youth in building power and movement capacity, feeling strongly that movements, unlike traditional organizations, should not limit participation based on age. He believes that the dynamic energy of youth, coupled with their mastery of social media, can revolutionize the landscape of American democracy and civic health. Whether you're curious about volunteering, supporting projects, internships, or informal movement building, Caleb will have a wealth of insights for you. We're thrilled to have you join us for a riveting conversation with a visionary leader who is shaping the future of democracy, one local democracy hub at a time. Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextgenpolitics/message

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Dean Soumitra Dutta of Said Business School at Oxford University. Tune in to learn more about introverts and extroverts at Oxford, the next generation of leaders, and Dean Dutta's view of the world in 5 years.

I hesitated to use this title, because it smacks of click bait, doesn't it?  To hell with it, live dangerously, I say! What flagged this question for me was an article in the Financial Times by Anjli Raval about Wall Street earnings calls.   She mentioned that researchers from the University of Bergen and Said Business School analysed the question-and-answer sections of earnings calls from 2993 American listed companies between 2010 and 2019.  They were looking at a term I had never heard of before, called “uptalk”.  This is a common thing with women, who sometimes end their sentences with a rising intonation.  It comes across as open, friendly and not being domineering or pushy.  All good.  However, it also can sound as if they are not convinced of what they are saying. That rising tone sounds like the statement is morphing into an unstated question conveying uncertainty. The research showed that whenever they used this uptalk element in their speech, male analysts made less buy recommendations when female CEOs were doing the earnings calls. The academics noted, “Analysts respond negatively when female executives use unexpectedly high levels of uptalk”.  The study showed that this did not apply when men used uptalk in the earnings calls. Raval also captures some dilemmas facing women executives when she writes, “They must be vocal but not deemed ‘shrill'.  They must be confident but not perceived as arrogant; empathetic but not so much that is shows weakness; they should smile and be enthusiastic to not appear ‘threatening' or ‘hostile' (words rarely used for male counterparts). And they shouldn't complain”. Whew.  That is a tricky path to navigate for female executives. What about Japan?  In my experience, there is definitely an expectation here about how women are supposed to speak.  Television panels, talk shows etc., here usually feature the woman as a charming appendage to the male.  He is the expert and the center of attention.  Her job is to not say much, listen intently to what he is saying and make him look good. I should point out though, that sounding hesitant using “uptalk” style of speech is a fixture of the culture in Japan, for both men and women.  It is a means of sounding polite, humble and non-aggressive. These are welcome attributes in a country which values social harmony.  Having said that, I feel there is greater pressure on women here to restrain themselves in what they say and particularly in how forcefully they say it. Infamously, ex-Prime Minister Mori, when he headed the Japan Olympic Organising Committee, complained about women wanting to talk too much at the meetings. That caused a huge furore and very, very reluctantly, he resigned his position after holding on to it until the bitter end.  What I think he was saying was that the women on the committee should sit there and listen to men like him, and say nothing.  They should be guided by the senior males in the room, so their opinions weren't required.  “If you need an opinion, I will give it to you” type of approach.  Ex-Prime Minister Aso is also a reliable source for faux pas regarding the place of women in Japanese society.  There is even a dedicated section on Wikipedia titled “Controversial Statements”.  I wonder how many Japanese people listed in Wikipedia have such a dedicated section?  In 2014, he talked about women who didn't give birth being “problematic”.  In 2018, he said “there is no such thing as a sexual harassment charge”.  January 2024, he called Foreign Minister Yōko Kamikawa, aged 70, an “obasan” or old lady, and commented that she was “not particularly beautiful”.  By the way, he is 83, light years distant from being handsome and grew up with a massive array of silver spoons stuffed into his mouth. Being male, his looks don't enter into any calculations. In that same speech, he also said she was a “new star and could inspire new stars to emerge in politics”.  Some serious mixed messaging going on there from Aso.  So should women in Japan even bother with public speaking, given the male dominance of business here?  There are many excellent foreign female speakers here like Helen Iwata, who is a friend and a graduate of our High Impact Presentations Course. She is really skilled and teaches public speaking for women.  What about skilled Japanese females?  I am sure they must be out there somewhere and maybe I have missed them over the last 39 years living here. In reality, I don't see many female executives giving public speeches and I am struggling to think of someone who would be a really good role model?   I quoted Raval earlier on the difficulties for women to navigate the right tone when speaking. Japan is no different and perhaps even less open to the idea and certainly less tolerant as well.  What we see in our classes, though, is that there is no problem for women to become excellent public speakers.  That, I believe, is the difference.  Regardless of gender, when we get the training, we know how to navigate all the obstacles to getting our message across.  What often happens, though, is women in business are left to work it out through trial and error.  In companies, men get the training quota, and the women don't. You need regular speaking spots to make that trial-and-error algorithm work.  Executives in Japan just don't get to give that many speeches in a year. Also, the number of speaking spots for women here is a lot less than for men.  It will take female executives a long time to work it out by themselves.  I suggest women in business (actually everyone!) get the training, so they can speed things up, improve the process and secure the needed outcomes.          

If you're thinking about expanding your business or personal brand globally then this episode is for you.  In Show Me The Way with Allyson Stewart-Allen, the woman dubbed the "muse of marketing" and author of "Working with Americans" talks about what you need to do to be successful when launching or expanding globally. Allyson's tips include:  bake a global strategy into your business from the outset  know the "smell of the place" before you market there  keep an naive eye to retain an edge don't forget qualitative analysis. Too much leadership and business direction is based on the quant We discuss how to lead in an age of the "disloyal worker" - those who work to live, no longer living to work. As well as her recommendation for Emmeline's bookshelf and her fascinating fact about the Guiness Book of World Records. About Allyson: Allyson is CEO of International Marketing Partners and associate fellow of Oxford's Said Business School. She is an expert in international marketing, branding, business expansion and localisation and has advised more than 260 businesses across 27 countries including Accenture, Burberry and HSBC.  Fans of Lord Sugar will know Allyson as one of the advisors for The Apprentice You're Fired.  Allyson's book "Working with Americans" here Books for Emmeline recommendation The Guinness Book of World Records  

Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Gary Officer, President & CEO of the Center for Workforce Inclusion.  CWI Labs is the largest and most experienced nonprofit dedicated exclusively to workplace inclusion and economic opportunity for low-income, older job seekers.In this episode: CWI Labs  Core aspects / programs of CWI Labs?AIThoughts on how it will affect work Professional BackgroundSuccessfully grew Rebuilding Together from an operating budget of $3.5 million to $23 millionWhat advice would he would give to other leads as they consider growth and fundraising? Affordable housing + Property valuesPromising solutions for affordable housingBio: Gary A. Officer is a seasoned social entrepreneur and Chief Executive. He is known for innovative, value-driven public-private partnerships that remove barriers to community development. In addition to founding CWI Labs, Gary is the President & CEO of the Center for Workforce Inclusion, the largest and most experienced nonprofit dedicated exclusively to workplace inclusion and economic opportunity for low-income, older job seekers.Gary previously served in senior executive positions at the Newseum and the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars in Washington, D.C. From 2006-2013; he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer at Rebuilding Together, Inc., the nation's most extensive volunteer-based homeownership preservation nonprofit, and fourth-largest remodeler. Under his leadership, Rebuilding Together grew operating income seven-fold and created award-winning partnerships with blue-chip corporate brands to support of the organization's mission.Gary has served as President of the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF), the national foundation supporting credit union development in the United States. As an affiliate of the Credit Union National Association, NCUF promotes and manages credit union development and consumer savings programs on behalf of CUNA and the US credit union movement. The Foundation also manages the National Development Education Volunteer Program. During his three-year tenure, NCUF successfully grew a community investment fund providing grants, loans, and secondary capital, to credit unions and related organizations throughout the United States.Gary earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) Political Science from the Manchester Metropolitan University and a Master of Science Msc (Econ) in International Relations from the London School of Economics. In 2012, he completed the Advanced Management and Leadership Program (OAMLP) at the Said Business School at Oxford University.Support the show

In our final episode, we speak with Rumaitha Al Busaidi, a marine scientist and the Business Development Manager at Hydrogen Oman. While Rumaitha completes a postgraduate degree in financial strategy at Oxford University's Said Business School, she also runs WomeX, a platform that mentors Arab women to help them meet and surpass their professional goals. Our beautiful conversation covers Rumaitha's love of sports, travel, and women's empowerment. Episode transcript available here: https://www.herroyalscience.com/post/44-finale

Nigel Tunnacliffe is the Co-Founder and CEO of Coastline Academy, a next-generation driving school on a mission to end all car crashes. In just six years, Nigel bootstrapped the company from a small startup into the largest driving school in the country and the 6th fastest-growing education company in America according to Inc.com. Nigel studied as a Skoll Scholar at the Said Business School at the University of Oxford and has founded numerous successful tech companies. A proponent of combining modern technology with rigorous standards for instructors, Nigel has used his passionate commitment to driver safety to architect the company and change the way we think about driving education. To date, Coastline has provided top-quality education to over 100,000 driving students across 500+ cities, with its DMV-approved courses and lessons receiving 55,000 5-star reviews.  

Welcome back to another episode of the Superstar Communicator podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of cross-cultural communication. In today's episode, our hosts, Susan Heaton-Wright and Nick Simon, are joined by special guest Michael Gates, a renowned authority on understanding different cultures. Michael brings over 30 years of experience in the field of cross-culture, and in this episode, he shares valuable insights on mastering cross-cultural communication. Throughout the episode, Michael shares two real-life examples related to air travel that highlight the challenges and nuances of intercultural communication. From a delay caused by bad weather to a situation involving a Russian and a German passenger, these stories provide a glimpse into the complexities of cross-cultural interactions. But it's not just about air travel; Michael takes a deeper dive into the various cultural communication styles and how they impact our interactions. From linear professions like engineering and accounting to multi-active professions such as sales and marketing, he explores how different cultural backgrounds shape our communication strategies. Furthermore, Michael delves into the dangers of stereotyping and generalizations, recounting personal experiences teaching about India and challenging prevailing misconceptions. He emphasizes the importance of cultural assessment, teamwork, and effective communication in international projects. Join us as we explore the intricacies of cross-cultural communication and learn valuable strategies for navigating diverse cultural landscapes. Get ready for an enlightening conversation filled with practical tips and captivating stories. Let's dive right in!   Michael Gates is owner of Michael Gates CrossCulture and an associate fellow at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. He has been in the field of cross-culture for more than 30 years, following 5 years in radio in Manchester, and a couple of years teaching communication skills.     Key points from the interview [00:00:02] Welcome to the Superstar Communicator podcast. [00:05:08] Culture: collective programming of the mind, experiences, parents, history, language, religion. [00:07:18] Dangers of stereotyping; limited personal experience. [00:11:10] Flight delay blamed on bad weather in Munich. [00:14:28] Stereotypes impact international team dynamics greatly. [00:18:04] Multi active professions include sales and marketing. Multi active leaders are good at emotionally persuading people but may be disorganized or break rules. Reactives focus on listening and promoting harmony, especially in Far East cultures. [00:20:53] Misunderstood ideas about Southeast Asia's communication style. [00:24:14] Building trust through cross-cultural workshops and communication. [00:29:50] Using AI for short answers in intercultural questions [00:33:03] Culturally attuned language program in multiple languages. [00:35:02] Keep it simple, no idioms, adapt style. [00:40:18] Person considered proposal, hesitated due to grammar fears. [00:41:04] Adapting to cultural differences: talk or observe.   Download the transcript of the interview   SuperStar Communicator   Here at SuperStar Communicator HQ Susan and Nick love sharing great content. If you like our podcast why not buy us a coffee SuperStar Communicator Is a multi award winning international company empowering emerging leaders to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility and influence. We deliver: ·      masterclasses, ·      facilitate workshops, ·      deliver speeches – ·      face to face and virtually ·      coach individuals. Our focus is on emerging leaders to ensure they progress in their careers. If you would like more details of our work email hello@superstarcommunicator.com look at our website http://superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call Purchase a copy of the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here We have a lovely gift for you: Grab your 10 top tips to presenting here Thank you for listening!

With the pace of technological advancements accelerating at an unprecedented rate, join Professor Pinar Ozcan from the Said Business School as she explores the balancing act between innovation and entrepreneurship. Along with discussing how disruptive technologies are causing the boundaries between industries to disappear, Pinar answers one of the biggest questions right now: does global AI regulation ever stand a chance?Discussions in the episode:The growth of data-driven entrepreneurshipHow to regulate the next wave of technological advancementsThe ‘Curse Of First'Using technology to solve real world problemsClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

With a potential $1 trillion value tag by 2030, the “space renaissance”—a period when technological innovation is significantly reducing costs, creating major scientific advances, and forging groundbreaking joint ventures—has well and truly taken off. But as distant as the space sector may seem, it's not only a growth area in itself, but also a key enabler of growth and innovation in other sectors closer to home, driving major developments across diverse industries, including energy, telecommunications, aviation, and agriculture, among many others. Tech advances in the space domain have also reshaped our view of the world, providing greater transparency and an unparalleled view from above of everything from geopolitical conflicts to climate change. In this episode, FFWD's Lee Brailey talks with Michele Scataglini, partner at Silicon Foundry and associate fellow at Said Business School at the University of Oxford, to discuss the latest “space for space” and “space for earth” tech trends, collaborations, and deployment tactics that are accelerating growth within the sector. They also highlight how these developments are transcending industry boundaries to create new business models that can be adopted by earth-bound organizations to advance their own innovation agenda. 

On this episode we're diving into the mental health conversation, and we hope it's only the beginning. Our guest is Jonathan Wilson, a former Navy SEAL with multiple deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. His transition journey included an MBA from University of Oxford's Said Business School and working as an equity trader at Goldman Sachs. While it all looked great on paper, he still found himself struggling with his own mental health. This led him to founding the SEAL Future Foundation in 2012. Our focus in this episode though is his role as CEO and Founder of INVI Mindhealth. They are leveraging some interesting technology to monitor physiological indicators of distress, but more importantly they're combining the tech with human to human interaction. In what is starting to becoming a theme with our favorite episodes, we threw the plan for this conversation out the window almost immediately. So join as we go down many of the rabbit holes involved in military and veteran mental health.

   I speak with Jonathan Wilson, husband and father of 5 and Navy SEAL who after completing 16 years of military service, earned his MBA from the Oxford University, Said Business School and began working as a trader with Goldman Sachs.  But, Jonathan struggled with this new integration into civilian life and fought major battles with imposter syndrome, PTSD, substance abuse and severe depression.  After a frustrating journey and failed conventional care with antidepressants, antianxiety medications and a congested VA medical system, he was ultimately, successfully treated with a combination of integrated therapy and the psychedelic, Ibogaine.  Jonathan then used his business and military background to co-found the Seal Future Foundation and INVI Mindhealth to help treat veterans suffering from depression and addiction.  We discuss the compelling evidence-based potential of psychedelic assisted therapy and his new INVI project which synthesizes connectivity and individual biometrics to track mental health and help guide therapy for men and women suffering from treatment-resistant deprerssion.  Jonathan's story is one of resilience and the imperative of always striving to do purposeful work. Thanks for listening to and supporting our podcast!  Please reach out to with any feedback to: @drben0636,  and please follow the podcast in Instagram: @thegritwithdrbenpeery Information about INVI Mindhealth, their mission, app and the 2023 Monster Mash fundrasing event can be found at: https://www.invimh.com/ Follow INVI Mindhealth on Instagram: @invimindhealth                

How do you navigate a transition from a career in banking to enabling capital flows into underserved markets in Africa? That's exactly the story that Wanji Ng'ang'a, Regional Manager (East Africa) for Shell Foundation, tells. In this episode, we delve into more than just her driving forces and journey into the realm of clean energy. We uncover how the Shell Foundation, the power of impact investing, and robust multi-stakeholder collaborations are delivering far-reaching impact across sub-Saharan Africa, fueling advancements in electrification, mobility, and productive use.Shell Foundation (SF) is a charity and impact investment vehicle that creates and scales business solutions empowering low-income underserved populations by providing access to clean energy products and services. Shell Foundation seeks to deploy capital and resources by backing early-stage entrepreneurs working in clean energy, sustainable mobility, and productive use; forging partnerships with other funds and sector actors to accelerate deployment speed and scale-ups of nascent technologies, and de-risking opportunities to unlock new mechanisms of finance.This episode was recorded in July 2022Recommended Reading SF and BII sign MOU to work in partnership to increase access to finance for clean energy businesses in Africa and South AsiaPortfolio Learnings: Aggregated procurement for Nigerian mini-grid developers delivers 40% cost savingsEnergy access program with USAID and Power Africa ends with 15 million lives improvedGuest Bio:  Wanji Ng'ang'a currently serves as the Regional Manager for Shell Foundation covering East Africa. She began her career in the banking sector, from where she transitioned to heading accounts for Greenlight Planet, leading sales for BioLite, and managing access to finance programs for GOGLA. Wanji has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the United States International University, Africa, as well as a Master's of Commerce from the University of Cape Town. She is an alumnus of Said Business School's Impact Investing Program and an alumnus of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management's Climate and Sustainability Energy Finance program.Learn more about Shell FoundationConnect with Wanji on LinkedinSubscribe to our newsletter

Welcome to episode #894 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #894. When you live in a city like Montreal, you often get introduced to people who have both "done the work" and are eager to stay connected. A long while back, I had the pleasure of meeting Professor Karl Moore. And, over the years, we have become friends who often run into one another on the streets of Montreal. With a distinguished position at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management and over 25 years as a Fellow at the University of Oxford, Dr. Karl Moore is no stranger to the leadership pulse of today's world. His interaction with CEOs and the new-gen leaders, the millennials and Gen Zs, is not just cursory — it's insightful. Karl's exploration into the world of CEOs started with his Ph.D., leading him to study leadership dynamics and strategic evolution. His McGill MBA course, CEO Insights, has become a unique conduit for 31 CEOs to share wisdom each fall, morphing over eight years into the highly-acclaimed The CEO Series on Bell Media's CJAD radio station. These engaging one-on-one interviews with prominent CEOs find their way into Forbes and Les Affaires, magnifying his reach and insight. Having collaborated with the legendary Henry Mintzberg for two decades on various leadership programs and having seasoned his expertise with eleven years at IBM and Hitachi, Karl's journey into academia reflects depth and innovation. His five-year faculty stint at Oxford's Said Business School adds another rich layer to his profile. Karl recently published his tenth book, Ok Boomers - Working with Millennials and Zs - a discerning look into the dynamic between generations in leadership. His subsequent work, We Are All Ambiverts Now, based on over 750 interviews with C-suite executives, promises to continue the conversation. His recent talk at Harvard and annual teaching at Stanford stand as testimonials to his profound impact on business thinking. Karl's nomination for the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Awards in the Leadership Category acknowledges him as a leading thinker in his field. In the panorama of business leadership and academia, Karl stands as a thought leader, bridging generational insights and pioneering change. Let's dig deep into the world of business, our economy and culture. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:00:06. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Professor Karl Moore. Ok Boomers - Working with Millennials and Zs. We Are All Ambiverts Now,. The CEO Series. Follow Karl on LinkedIn. Follow Karl on Twitter or X. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

In the backdrop of the Network Readiness Index (NRI) Report, this episode will explore governments' role in an effectively integrating AI to optimize both country (case study: Switzerland)  and business processes.  Our distinguished speakers include: Soumitra Dutta, President of Portulans Institute and Dean of Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford [moderator], Thomas Schneider, Ambassador and Director of International Relations at the Swiss federal Office of Communication (OFCOM) and Mauricio J. Vianna e Silva, CEO of MJV Technology and Innovation. This two-part mini-series was organized in partnership with the Portulans Institute. Soumitra Dutta is President of the Portulans Institute and is Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Management, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a Fellow of Balliol College, OxfordBefore joining the School in 2022, he was Professor of Management and the former founding Dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, New York. He received a B. Tech. in electrical engineering and computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, an MS in both business administration and computer science, and a PhD in computer science from the University of California at Berkeley.Soumitra is the founder and co-editor of fourteen editions of the Global Innovation Index which is published with the World Intellectual Property Organisation and is leading global assessment of national innovation capabilities. He has co-edited sixteen annual reports of the Global Information Technology Report for the World Economic Forum on the impact of information technology on development and national competitiveness. The Global Information Technology Report has been rebranded and published as the Network Readiness Index since 2019 by Portulans Institute. Thomas Schneider, Ambassador and Director of International Relations at the Swiss federal Office of Communication (OFCOM) and represents the Swiss Govt. on Internet Governance and IT/Digital society at UN, ITU, OECD - and Chair of Committee on AI at the Council of Europe He represents the Swiss government on Internet Governance and Information/Knowledge/Digital Society at UN IGF, UN CSTD, ITU, UPU, UNESCO, WSIS Follow-Up, OECD, Council of Europe, OSCE, etc. In addition, he serves on the Council of Europe as Chair of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) and a Member of the Bureau of the Committee on Media and Human Rights in the Information Society (CDMSI). Mauricio J. Vianna e Silva, CEO, MJV Technology and InnovationComputer Engineer at PUC-RJ (1990), MSc. in Computer Science at IIT - Illinois Institute of Technology (1992), and Ph.D. in Computer Science at IIT (1995).As a consultant he has worked for: Chicago Board of Trade Clearing Co.(USA), Performance Computing Inc.(USA), Miller&Fairchild Inc.(USA), R&R Donnelley(USA), Boavista Bank, Secretaria Municipal da Fazenda of Rio de Janeiro, Telefonica Celular, Claro, Vivo, Oracle and Bradesco Seguros.He has published several articles at international conferences of IEEE and ACM about Software Engineering and Active Databases. Currently, he is working in projects in the areas of Bank Innovation, Mobile VAS, Auto/Health Insurance Innovation, Social Systems Innovation and Pharmaceutical. Thanks for listening! Please be sure to check us out at www.eaccny.com or email membership@eaccny.com to learn more!

Part II of this mini-series on the Network Readiness Index (NRI) Report, in partnership with the Portulans Institute, will explore the interplay between country's readiness in the cybersecurity and data privacy/protection space (case study: Estonia). Our distinguished speakers include: Soumitra Dutta, President of Portulans Institute and Dean of Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford [moderator], Tõnu Tammer, Executive Director of CERT-EE at the Estonian Information Systems Authority (RIA) and Bob Gardner, Founder & Executive Director of NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS.Soumitra Dutta is President of the Portulans Institute and is Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Management, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a Fellow of Balliol College, OxfordBefore joining the School in 2022, he was Professor of Management and the former founding Dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, New York. He received a B. Tech. in electrical engineering and computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, an MS in both business administration and computer science, and a PhD in computer science from the University of California at Berkeley.Soumitra is the founder and co-editor of fourteen editions of the Global Innovation Index which is published with the World Intellectual Property Organisation and is leading global assessment of national innovation capabilities. He has co-edited sixteen annual reports of the Global Information Technology Report for the World Economic Forum on the impact of information technology on development and national competitiveness. The Global Information Technology Report has been rebranded and published as the Network Readiness Index since 2019 by Portulans Institute. Tõnu Tammer, Executive Director of CERT-EE at Riigi Infosüsteemi Amet | Estonian Information Systems Authority. A dedicated IT Professional highly skilled in IT security, strategy and policy development with skills in interpersonal communications. Possessing excellent foresight and the ability to plan ahead and assess and identify problems and find innovative solutions.Currently working as an Executive Director of CERT-EE Estonian Information System Authority Cyber-security incident resolution and prevention in Estonia Coordinating, solving and preventing cybersecurity incidents in Estonia and internationally and building resilience and cyber-skills Ensuring safe and secure elections and e-Voting Ensuring security of e-Gov infrastructure: x-Road & EID.Bob Gardner, Principal, NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSRobert formed New World Technology Partners (NWTP) in 1977 as a technology incubator to cultivate Strategic technologies and entrepreneurial ventures for National Security and Critical Infrastructure. Through NWTP, he managed/participated in the launch of several technology startups, including August Systems, Verdix, Meiko Scientific, Cryptek, Phoenix Numeric and Probity Labs. He is helping launch a Cyber Enterprise Risk Management Tradecraft for NSA and mentors their Service Academy interns on the topic.  As guest researcher for the Department of Commerce NIST, he developed methods for integrating the NIST Cyber Security Framework with Enterprise Risk Management for Industry and Government. He writes and trains company executives and public officials about the Enterprise impact of Cyber Risk and has prepared briefings and testimony for the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate committees and Industry forums. Prior to forming NWTP, he held senior engineering positions for Burroughs CorporatThanks for listening! Please be sure to check us out at www.eaccny.com or email membership@eaccny.com to learn more!

Dr. Andrew White directs the Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at Oxford University's Said Business School, is an accredited business coach and leads academic research on leadership and transformation. In his position as Senior Fellow in Management Practice, his academic research focusses on transformational leadership. More specifically, what it means to lead successfully in today's world, given the risks and opportunities that leaders face. This research is demonstrated in articles that he has written in publications such as Harvard Business Review, and via his podcast series and LinkedIn Newsletter, entitled Leadership2050. His previous academic positions at Said Business School include Associate Dean of External Relations and Associate Dean for Executive Education and Corporate Relations. As a business coach, he works with 80 global leaders every year, guiding them on how they can transcend the modern challenges of delivering sustainable high performance. His top accreditations include the qualification of Professional Executive Coach from the Association of Coaching, having trained with Meyler Campbell, one of the world's most prestigious executive coach training organisations. His private coaching company Transcend.Space has worked with senior executives at Unilever and Gulf International Bank. He is also a certified meditation teacher and has developed a toolkit of meditations tailored to the different situations leaders face. Andrew, 47, lives in Oxfordshire with his wife, a palliative care doctor, and two adult daughters. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Dr. Andrew White: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAndrewWhite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrew-white/

Nozipho (Mbanjwa) Tshabalala is a conversation strategist moderating global conversations that are designed to have measurable outcomes. She is in demand for her unique and insightful ability to facilitate difficult conversations with courage, depth and breadth. As an internationally acclaimed conference moderator and Human Capital Advocate for The World Bank and Global Citizen, she has successfully moderated conversations for global and African institutions including, leading listed and unlisted multinational corporations, business schools, and civil society organisations that seek to leverage conversations for change. Nozipho is also an award-winning financial markets broadcaster lifting the African business story through the lens of leadership, performance, the political economy, development finance, gender mainstreaming, and youth development. Nozipho is an executive director at LRMG, supporting the LRMG transformation journey, a faculty member for Duke Corporate Education in Africa, a fellow of the Gordon Institute for Business Science's Centre for African Management and Markets (CAMM), a Tutu fellow, and in 2019 was named one of 2019 100 Most Influential Young Africans. She is an alumni of the following academic institutions: • Said Business School, Oxford (Tutu Fellow) • University of London (Masters in International Studies) • Stellenbosch Business School (|Masters in Development Finance – cum laude), • University of Pretoria (Hons: International Relations)

Christine's guest in this episode is Michael Gates, an experienced negotiation and cross-cultural communication facilitator and trainer, who has provided cross-cultural training in over 40 countries to corporations such as Nokia, Microsoft and Bytedance (TikTok). Skilled in teaching, writing and facilitating intercultural and negotiation training, Michael, a former radio producer, is also the mind behind the world's first online cross-cultural assessment and training database. Based in Finland, Michael divides his time between teaching at Said Business School, Oxford and delivering training across the globe. Christine and Michael talk about approaching communication in a cross-cultural setting, the nature and nurture of cross-cultural communication, and the changing nature of connection. CHRISTINE AND MICHAEL REVEAL:Finnish telepathy!The power of thought and pause.The advantage of understanding culture and meeting your audience halfway.The connection between adaptation and trust.The Queen's changing English!The seduction techniques of Tony Blair.How a full stop can be considered aggressive to some.BEST MOMENTS“The first stage in any cultural intervention is to understand your own culture.”-Michael"Silence speaks a thousand words." - Christine"Turn taking in Finland and Japan is not the way it is in Western Europe or the US. When you analyse Americans speaking, there's a lot of interruptive speech. Silence can mean different things." -Michael"Elon Musk takes at least 30 seconds to respond. You could almost hear his mind thinking." - Michael"What we also need in pause is time to assimilate what's been said. I have two episodes on this about pause and turn-taking, which go into more detail on what you've just said." - Christine  “I would argue that in communication if you come at least halfway towards the other person's style, you've probably got a better chance of getting them to understand and persuading them.”-Michael“If you heard the late Queen talking shortly before she died compared to how she was in the early 1950s, it's a very different pronunciation and accent.”-Michael"Harry uses a mix of Estuary English and Californian, which Tony Blair, which is often associated with the lower classes." - Michael GUEST RESOURCEShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgatescrossculture/CONTACT METHODEmail: christine@languagecouragecoaching.comInstagram: connected_communicationWebsite : www.languagecouragecoaching.com Training: www.phenomenalpresenters.com DISCOUNT CODE: Welcome50ABOUT THE PODCASTCultivate confident English-speaking skills with Connected Communication, the podcast series for anyone communicating in English as a global lingua franca. Join host Christine and expert guests as they explore effective cross-cultural communication, vocal mastery, and the intriguing interplay between communication and the brain. Transform your career with unique tricks and techniques. New episodes, challenges and quests every Tuesday. Listen on any device, and rate and review if you enjoy it. Communicate to connect today!ABOUT THE HOSTChristine Mullaney is a TEDx speaker, certified brain-based conversations and English neurolanguage® coach, cross-cultural trainer, and the founder of Language Courage Coaching, offering services in Neurocultural Communication, Public Speaking & Presentation, English Pronunciation and Career Development Coaching. Her content blends over 25 years of training and practice in speech & drama, Englishteaching, public speaking, and customer service with her new-found love, neuroscience. It is designed to pump your dopamine, unblock fear and shatter shame, while nurturing natural confidence, courageous beliefs and new behaviours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megaprojects are what take society forward, whether building new transport infrastructure, creating new technology networks or decarbonising the energy system. However, according to this month's guest on The Engineers Collective, across sectors and around the world, megaprojects almost always overrun their budgets and timescales. In this episode, NCE editor Claire Smith is joined by NCE reporter Rob Hakimian as they speak to Bent Flyvbjerg, the first ET professor of major programme management at Oxford University's Said Business School and professor of major programme management at IT University of Copenhagen. He is the most cited scholar in the world on megaprojects, having authored and edited 10 books, including his brand new one, How Things Get Done, which was co-authored with Dan Gardner. Having amassed a database of over 16,000 megaprojects of 25 types and from 130 countries, Flyvbjerg has found that only around 8.5% successfully meet their time and cost projections. He tells us about the most common failures, which often happen in the earliest stages such as planning and picking the right team. He also pinpoints the factors that drive success for megaprojects, such as governance and modularity. Bent explains the challenges using projects such the Elizabeth line and High Speed 2 in the UK. The conversation also touches on decarbonising the energy system, which Flyvbjerg considers the most important megaproject in the world. Finally, we ponder whether assessing megaprojects on how they match up against their time and cost projections is as important as judging them based on their outcomes. Listen now to hear about the best practice when approaching a big project – which Bent believes can also be applied to smaller schemes, as well as home tasks such as remodelling your kitchen.

Adam Shaw peeks behind the curtain of the consultancy industry. Worth hundreds of billions of pounds, consultants stretch across almost every industry, government department and international border. Since the pandemic there's been an unprecedented demand for their services and many believe our future is determined by what they think and do. Yet little is known about these largely hidden influencers. They are magnetic and mesmerizing yet, to many of us, shrouded in mystery. Adam asks who these wizards, what do they do and how much do they influence our lives. On the one hand, they're talked of as genius solvers of the world's greatest problems and masters of the machinery of management. On other, some think of them in more shadowy terms, whispering their guidance into the ears of the rich and powerful. Adam sets off with missionary zeal to detangle two very different stereotypes. Across the series he hunts for the first ever consultant, finds out how they shape our language and politics and discovers how they bounce back from appalling scandals. He joins a consultancy fair to meet aspirant consultants, hears stories from the glass towers of late nights and rewards, explores FOMO and addition, turnarounds and triumphs. In this first episode he asks what value do consultants add and why are they seemingly opaque. And he pulls out his wand and performs a rather impressive magic trick of his own. With contributions from: Tamzen Isacsson, CEO of the Management Consultancies Association, Andrew Sturdy, Professor in Management at The University of Bristol, Dr Chris McKenna, Reader in Business History and Strategy at the Said Business School, Rosie Collington, co-author of The Big Con, author Eric Edstrom and broadcaster Paddy O'Connell. Producer: Sarah Bowen

Robert Eccles describes himself – in a nutshell – as a dedicated weightlifter, capital markets activist and professional committed to improving corporate reporting and enhancing ESG integration by companies and investors. He is the Founding Chairman of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, one of the founding members of the International Integrated Reporting Council and a Visiting Professor of Management Practice at the SAID Business School of Oxford University. Our conversation is wide-ranging, so our attention to Robert's background is brief.  We touch on his storied long-term tenure as a professor at Harvard, where he spent 37 years, and describe how he came to the cause of sustainability and his own roots in sociology. This background in sociology is relevant as so much of the journey of "ESG" as well as sustainability investing has been about human behaviour, biases, and fears of complexity and large, lofty goals, all of which relate to essentially human conditions. We begin by unpacking ESG, whether it is currently "fit for purpose" and discuss the polarization that has occurred on both sides as the concept has become politicized.  Robert advocates for a more commercially driven middle ground and an abolition of the term.  We move then to a discussion of standards, and how they have evolved and improved over the past few years. We learn that, like accounting standards, sustainability standards are a construct that will always be debated, rather than set in stone. Looking to the future, and the evolution of the ESG debate, we look at the relevance of corporate law, and how that will be a new frontier for debate and change.We finish with some of Robert's reflections - including the need to be passionate in one's career, to persist and to never forget the importance of networking and moving forward. We touch then on his passion for weightlifting and how Covid contributed to his sustained commitment to a deadlift goal (300 lbs, but then moved to 400 lbs) and how breaking the goal up into small increments was the mental and physical strategy that he needed to achieve this goal.  This is not unlike an ideal approach to the enormous goals that sustainability initiatives present. An analogy for the ages indeed. Series 3 of the 2023 Fiftyfaces Podcast is supported by Eagle Point Credit Management. Eagle Point Credit Management is a specialist investment manager principally focused on income-oriented credit investments in niche and inefficient markets. Founded by Thomas Majewski in partnership with Stone Point Capital in 2012, Eagle Point currently manages over $7.8 billion in AUM. Investment strategies pursued by the firm include collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), portfolio debt securities, and other opportunities across the credit universe.  Currently, we believe that Eagle Point is the largest investor in CLO equity in the world and one of the largest non-bank lenders focused on providing financing solutions to credit funds. Learn more about Eagle Point at http://eaglepointcredit.com/

London, United Kingdom-based Elizabeth Solaru is a Speaker, Business Coach author, international keynote speaker, and an award-winning entrepreneur. Formerly a Scientist and Headhunter, she has honed her expertise in luxury selling, having successfully set up and run the world-renowned and multi-award-winning atelier Elizabeth's Cake Emporium and the Luxury Business Emporium. Author of the best-selling book OPULENCIA, Elizabeth is the founder of the Luxury Business Podcast and co-host of the Luxury News Weekly Podcast, a humorous and informative news commentary podcast focusing on luxury news and the business of luxury. She is an international speaker who has spoken in 30 cities around the world. Charming and engaging, she is able to impart her content to her clients with a unique style that is remembered long after the event. She is widely regarded as one of the few people to truly articulate the psychology and buying habits of high-end clients, and she is currently writing her second book LUXCELERATE on buying and selling in the luxury space. Elizabeth has been invited to speak to business schools and organizations across the world, including JP Morgan, Ernst and Young, the NHS CEO Development Programme, the ACEVO Leadership Development Programme, Leaders Unltd at the Cabinet Office, GTBank, Bridelux, Wedx Italia, Said Business School, Warwick Business School, Ashridge Business School, and Strathclyde Business School. She has been featured on the BBC, Sky TV, and Channel 4. Learn more about Elizabeth at https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ A few other featured guest spotlights Elizabeth has secured: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/triumph-over-adversity-with-elizabeth-solaru/id1455240825?i=1000525512765 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3uY8_ZssbQ https://www.hannahgwilliams.com/elizabeth-solaru https://iamazeemdigital.com/blog/elizabeth-solaru-podcast-interview/ GO BE GREAT! WITH COACH KARENA PODCAST Ready to be a guest on the show? We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us! Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording. If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready. Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast. Not all of them were approved. To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident. Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We're here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity. Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She's learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams. And now she wants to share. Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gobegreat/message

Dr. Andrew White directs the Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at Oxford University's Said Business School, is an accredited business coach and leads academic research on leadership and transformation. In his position as Senior Fellow in Management Practice, his academic research focusses on transformational leadership. More specifically, what it means to lead successfully in today's world, given the risks and opportunities that leaders face. This research is demonstrated in articles that he has written in publications such as Harvard Business Review, and via his podcast series and LinkedIn Newsletter, entitled Leadership2050. His previous academic positions at Said Business School include Associate Dean of External Relations and Associate Dean for Executive Education and Corporate Relations. As a business coach, he works with 80 global leaders every year, guiding them on how they can transcend the modern challenges of delivering sustainable high performance. His top accreditations include the qualification of Professional Executive Coach from the Association of Coaching, having trained with Meyler Campbell, one of the world's most prestigious executive coach training organisations. His private coaching company Transcend.Space has worked with senior executives at Unilever and Gulf International Bank. He is also a certified meditation teacher and has developed a toolkit of meditations tailored to the different situations leaders face. Andrew, 47, lives in Oxfordshire with his wife, a palliative care doctor, and two adult daughters. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Dr. Andrew White: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAndrewWhite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrew-white/

On this episode, I spoke to the delightful Aiwanose Odafen about her debut novel, Tomorrow I Become a Woman. We talk about love, complicated relationships, the societal pressures on women and finding hope. We also talk about female friendships, love in absence and writing. This was such a fun and lively conversation, despite the difficult topics we discuss! I hope you enjoy it :)Aiwanose was born in Lagos, Nigeria. As a high school student, she was a gold and silver medalist in the National Mathematics Olympiad Competition. She graduated top of her class with a first-class degree in Accounting and is certified with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom. She holds an MBA from the Said Business School, University of Oxford and was the youngest graduant in her class at 21.Prior to becoming a writer, Aiwanose worked as a consultant across industries, most recently, in the public health sector with an international NGO, helping to save lives.She has contributed to published non-fiction works and participated in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Purple Hibiscus Trust Writing Workshop. She was longlisted for the 2020 Commonwealth Writers Short Story Prize. Tomorrow I Become a Woman is her first novel.If you enjoyed this episode, please do leave a review, and connect with me on social media.www.instagram.com/readwithsamiawww.instagram.com/thediversebookshelfpodSupport the show

Bent flyvbjerg is a Professor and Chair of Major Programme Management, Said Business School; Fellow of St Anne's College. Professor Flyvbjerg's research focuses on the better management of megaprojects, including the Olympic Games, and cities. He is the most cited scholar in the world in megaproject planning and management, and among the most cited in social science methodology. He is the author or editor of 10 books and more than 200 papers in professional journals and edited volumes. His publications have been translated into 19 languages. In this conversation today, we discuss Prof Flyvbjerg's latest book: How Big Things get done. Buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Big-Thin... Connect with Bent: https://twitter.com/BentFlyvbjerg Connect with us: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod

Tom Davenport is the President's Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management at Babson College. He is also a Visiting Professor at Oxford's Said Business School, a Fellow of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, and a Senior Advisor to Deloitte's AI practice. He is a widely published author and speaker on the topics of AI, analytics, information and knowledge management, reengineering, enterprise systems, and electronic business. Tom has written, co-authored, or edited 23 books, including the first books on business analytics, enterprise AI, business process reengineering, knowledge management, attention management, and enterprise systems. He recently published “Working with AI,” and “Advanced Introduction to AI in Healthcare.” And just published “All in on AI: How smart companies win big with artificial intelligence” He has written over 300 articles for such publications as Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, California Management Review, the Financial Times, and many other publications, and has been a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Information Week, and CIO. He has been named one of the world's top 25 consultants by Consulting magazine, one of the 100 most influential people in the IT industry by Ziff-Davis magazines, and one of the top 50 business school professors by Fortune magazine. In this podcast, he shares:Operational transformation to maximize the use of AINew products and services made capable by AIUsing AI to change customer behavior 5 levels of analytics organization _________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Highlight from today's episode1:17—Introducing Tom + The topic of today's episode3:25—If you really know me, you know that...4:59—What is your definition of strategy?6:00—How does competitive advantage change with the adoption and evolution of AI?7:13—What are the different ways in which companies are thinking about using AI?10:15—Could you elaborate on the idea that you don't have to be a digital-first company to be an AI-fueled one?11:17—What advice do you have for overcoming barriers to implementing AI?13:04—Do you have any lessons form companies that were able to make a successful cultural shift to AI?15:11—Could you talk about the different levels of tech or data maturity that companies fit into?18:10—Where do the teams that work on AI sit within a company?19:33—Is there a particular model or framework that you found particularly helpful that you'd like to share with us?21:26—How can people learn from you and connect with you?__________________________________________________________________________________________Additional Resources: Personal Page: https://www.tomdavenport.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davenporttomTwitter: https://twitter.com/tdav

Host Katherine Dellar discusses all things trash, garbage and rubbish with Oxford MBA classmate Ryan Caplin. Drawing on his experiences and research in both developing and developed country environments, Ryan debunks commonly-held assumptions about waste management and reveals a fascinating, albeit kind of gross, circular economy solution to organic waste. The episode gives an overview of best practices in waste management and promising trends in private and public approaches to waste. Featuring: Ryan Caplin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancaplin/ Katherine Dellar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-dellar/ Resources: Ryan's research on black soldier flies - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ryancaplin_business-models-for-organic-waste-and-bsf-activity-6988508871459766272--5KL?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Link to the Said Business School website - https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/ Link to the podcast - https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/about-us/school/our-community/future-business-podcast/season-five

The behavior of business practitioners is often driven by the defunct theories of economists. But to some extent all theories and models come with limitations and both the financial crisis of 2008 and the recent pandemic have made those limitations hard to ignore.Sir John Kay is one of Britain's leading economists. He was the first dean of Oxford's Said Business School and has held chairs at the London School of Economics, the University of Oxford, and London Business School. His interests focus on the relationship between economics and business. His career has spanned the academy and think tanks, company directorships, consultancies, investment companies and media. For twenty years, he wrote a regular column for the Financial Times and has authored an astonishing number of books. He was awarded a knighthood in the Queen's 2021 Birthday Honours List for services to economics, business and finance.Greg and John discuss how to navigate a complex environment, which we can only imperfectly understand, why we should embrace uncertainty and how to create strategies that are resilient to unpredictable events.Episode Quotes:On why we're not going to get predictability in economics10:02: The world we're dealing with, in economics, business, and finance is not stationary. There are not underlying models in the way we talk about the motion of the planets, which has remained unchanged for several centuries. And not only has it remained unchanged for centuries, but actually we know what these equations are, and they're not affected by what we do or think about them; Venus does not care what we think about its equations of motion. But the people who work in organizations and financial markets do care what we think about. And that world is affected by our interaction with it.Why you shouldn't take models too seriously05:01: To understand economics, to understand social science, we absolutely need models. The mistake is to think that the models we're building are true descriptions of the world. And they're not. I think models and economics are best regarded as parables; they're stories.An observation on how people use models14:07: You can use models to say, "This is what might happen to an unchecked pandemic." You can use a model to say, "This is an indication of the effect we might have if we introduced lockdown measures or vaccinations of the like." You can use models to illustrate scenarios and tell stories. If you think you can use models to predict, then I think you are attempting a kind of pseudoscientific position that is simply not available.Show Links:Recommended Resources:George E. P. BoxJohn Maynard KeynesBlaise Pascal“The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?” by Michael SandelGuest Profile:Professional Profile at London School of EconomicsFaculty Profile at St. John's College, Oxford UniversityProfessional Profile on Financial TimesJohn Kay's WebsiteJohn Kay on LinkedInJohn Kay on TwitterJohn Kay on FacebookJohn Kay on Talks at GoogleHis Work:Greed Is Dead: Politics After IndividualismRadical Uncertainty: Decision-Making Beyond the NumbersThe Long and the Short of It: A guide to finance and investment for normally intelligent people who aren't in the industryOther People's Money: The Real Business of FinanceObliquity: Why Our Goals Are Best Achieved IndirectlyThe Truth About MarketsThe British tax system

Dr. Andrew White directs the Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at Oxford University's Said Business School, is an accredited business coach and leads academic research on leadership and transformation. In his position as Senior Fellow in Management Practice, his academic research focusses on transformational leadership. More specifically, what it means to lead successfully in today's world, given the risks and opportunities that leaders face. This research is demonstrated in articles that he has written in publications such as Harvard Business Review, and via his podcast series and LinkedIn Newsletter, entitled Leadership2050. His previous academic positions at Said Business School include Associate Dean of External Relations and Associate Dean for Executive Education and Corporate Relations. As a business coach, he works with 80 global leaders every year, guiding them on how they can transcend the modern challenges of delivering sustainable high performance. His top accreditations include the qualification of Professional Executive Coach from the Association of Coaching, having trained with Meyler Campbell, one of the world's most prestigious executive coach training organisations. His private coaching company Transcend.Space has worked with senior executives at Unilever and Gulf International Bank. He is also a certified meditation teacher and has developed a toolkit of meditations tailored to the different situations leaders face. Andrew, 47, lives in Oxfordshire with his wife, a palliative care doctor, and two adult daughters. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Dr. Andrew White: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAndrewWhite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrew-white/

Terri Duhon is an award winning educator, TEDx speaker, Board Director and speaker, who has over 25 years of experience in financial markets. She wrote the book "How the Trading Floor Really Works", founded her own financial markets firm, and is an Associate Fellow at the SAID Business School in Oxford. She sits on the Board of Morgan Stanley International, which she is Chair of the Risk Committee, and also holds a number of additional independent director roles. She is now based in London but hails from the New Orleans area originally.Our story starts there - with Terri's upbringing in Louisiana, in the South of the US and how this was an additional reason that she felt like an "other" when she came to studying math at MIT and then Wall Street and a career on the trading floor of a major investment bank. This sense of being from a different socio-economic group was more visceral than being one of few women on the floor.  She spent close to 10 years in similar roles, and describes herself as mastering the art of reinvention - in that to date she has reinvented herself approximately every 10 years.Terri moved from the trading floor to founding her own firm, and then to her current chapter, which is in a series of board and committee roles.  She explains how challenging it was to break into this field initially, and how she almost gave up hope, and then experienced a breakthrough.  We spend some time on the question of what makes an effective board member and chairperson, and Terri delivers a mini-masterclass in the art (listen in particular from 6.21 to 9.09). Our conversation then turns to the industry and its "brand" and how it doesn't always appeal to a diverse set of candidates, sometimes because it emphasizes traits that aren't universal. Terri uses her vantage point in a business school to give insights into the current priorities of graduates entering the field.  She shares stories of her failures, and her triumphs, but always her humanity, and stresses how it is always our humanity we must stress in order to demystify the world of finance and make it more accessible. 

With all of the recent advances in machine learning, what's left for us humans to do? Well, according to Ken Cukier, there is plenty: humans have not and may not ever be matched when it comes to thinking thru frames and models, using imagination to think through what is not in the data as much as what is in the data. Ken Cukier is a Senior Editor at The Economist, and host of its weekly podcast on technology. He is also an associate fellow at Said Business School at Oxford, researching artificial intelligence. His most recent book is, “Framers: Human Advantage in an Age of Technology and Turmoil,” c0-authored with xxxx which is a follow up to the earlier book “Big Data: A Revolution That Transforms How We Live, Work, and Think” he co authored with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger. He is also the author of “Learning with Big Data: The Future of Education.”Listen as Ken and Greg discuss framing, re-framing, learning by teaching, and the educated elite. Episode Quotes:Fundamental difference between AI & humansHuman beings are able to visualize things that don't exist. We don't have to run the experiment, we can run it in our minds in our imaginations. The computers cannot do that. Artificial intelligence has no ability to conceptualize information that it doesn't have. It can only rely on information that it does have. That is the fundamental difference: that we are able to see things that are not there.Liberal perspectivismIsn't it interesting that people are bristling in 2022 of trying to adopt the position of other people to walk in their shoes, to see things through their lens. You wouldn't have expected that. Encouraging reframingBy the time you're in your late thirties, and you've touched a little bit of authority and responsibility and a little bit more income and business class lounges, what's the likelihood that you're going to risk that by coming up with a new idea? I mean, unless you're already in a venture backed startup, probably not. So we do such a terrible job as a society at encouraging that reframing and that fresh thinking, we need to get better at it.Cognitively lazy peopleI think some people are more primed to being more dynamic. Stand up comedians are probably the least cognitively (or good ones at least), are probably the least cognitively lazy in the world. They thrive on newness of changing their act, developing things. Show Links:Recommended Resources:Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World by Matthew BishopTheodore Levitt - WikipediaWhat Business Are You In?: Classic Advice from Theodore LevittFosbury Flop - WikipediaTania LombrozoJoel M. Podolny - WikipediaCal NewportDavid Foster Wallace - WikipediaGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at Saïd Business SchoolProfessional Profile at The EconomistSpeaker Profile at TEDTalkKen Cukier's WebsiteKen Cukier on LinkedInKen Cukier on TwitterKen Cukier on TEDSalon BerlinHis Work:Former Host of the Babbage PodcastKen Cukier on MediumFramers: Human Advantage in an Age of Technology and TurmoilLearning With Big Data: The Future of EducationBig Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think

In this episode of Purpose-Driven Wealth, your host Mo Bina talks with the CEO & Founder of AKRU, Mohsin Masud, about the future of commercial real estate investing in the age of blockchain evolution. Blockchain and tokenization are everywhere. Here, Mohsin explains the tokenization of real-world assets, how investors benefit from integrating blockchain and real estate investing, and how blockchain's internet-like evolution will influence the future's financial systems and let go of the traditional system's inefficiencies. In this episode you will learn: Mohsin Masud on merging blockchain and real estate What is tokenomics? The six major benefits for investors who invest in real estate through blockchain AKRU's goal to open to ‘all' types of investors Mohsin Masud on the future of investing in commercial real estate and so much more! About Mohsin Masud:   Mohsin is the CEO & founder of AKRU, a He is an expert in real estate development & tokenomics, specifically utilizing dual and three token blockchain architecture for the tokenization of real-world assets.   Mohsin has over a decade of experience in Real estate investments and development & having run a successful Investment company. He has studied at York University, Harvard Business School, Graduate school of Design at Harvard University, and most recently at Said Business School at the University of Oxford with a focus on finance, real estate development, urban design & blockchain.   Follow Mohsin Masud on:   Website:          https://www.akru.co/ LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/mian-masud/ Email:              mmasud@akru.co   Connect with Mo Bina on:   Website:          https://www.high-risecapital.com/ Medium:          https://mobina.medium.com/   For more information on passive investing in commercial real estate, please check out our free eBook — More Doors, More Profits — by clicking here: https://www.high-risecapital.com/resources-index      

Dr. Andrew White is an experienced programme director, teacher and researcher at the Said Business School at Oxford. Andrew's areas of expertise include innovation management and leadership development. Andrew is a Senior Fellow in Management Practice, and was previously the Associate Dean of External Relations (2020-2021) and Associate Dean for Executive Education and Corporate Relations (2010-2020) at Saïd Business School. This was very enjoyable discussion that covers a lot more than just leadership and modernizing business education. Andrew was an absolute pleasure to chat with and shares lots of insights into the leaders of today and research he and his team are coming out with soon. Thank you for a great discussion, Andrew! This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals and Diabolical Coffee!

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