Being Business Savvy

Being Business Savvy

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Being Business Savvy episodes

  • Season 3 : Episode 7 - Meeting the CEO of Bonnier Books
    This week we meet the CEO of Bonnier Books UK, Perminder Mann.
    It was fascinating learning about the publishing process both traditional and eBooks, together with exploring if there is an opportunity for a more agile way to publish new work?
    We also covered understanding the current challenges of assuring diversity in the Publishing industry. 
    Bonnier Books UK published the outstanding book: The Tattooist of Auschwitz
    30 min
  • Season 3 : Episode 5 - Meeting Industry Leaders in UX & Customer-Centric Design techniques

    This week we meet The Singh Brothers, leaders in User Experience and customer-centric design techniques. Both are Directors of Enable Consulting, Executive Experience Directors at HSBC and Honorary Fellows at Brunel University.

    The Brothers were instrumental at SkyTV where they lead design initiatives with the original SkyTV set-up box and SkyQ.

    Together we explore: Nudge design/behavioural techniques, new innovations in retail and how large companies have managed to innovative amongst heavy competition.


    28 min
  • Season 3 : Episode 4 - Meeting Business Jewel - Ben Chai

    Born in East London, at the age of 21 Ben was not destined for success. He barely graduated with a degree in maths and computer science and for the first few years slept on his friend’s floor with several other people.

    Since then Ben has overcome many personal and business challenges to create multi-million companies in technology, security, property, hospitality, media, education and training.

    He became one of the first technologists to obtain the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer qualification and the Microsoft Certified Trainer award. He has held most of the C-level positions in Marketing, Finance, Editorial, Technology, Security and Risk.

    Dr Savi discusses how the world has changed since the inception of tech and explores a variety of leadership techniques.

    49 min
  • Season 3 : Episode 3 - Apollo 13 - A Successful Failure
    Famously described as a "successful failure," the Apollo 13 mission almost ended in complete and utter disaster. However, while the astronauts never made it to the moon's surface, their very survival serves as a testament to the human spirit and incredible ingenuity.
    In this documentary style episode we explore how innovation can be realised through collaboration, lateral thinking and applying effective agile techniques.
    13 min
  • Season 3 : Episode 2 - Making Friends with Speedboats

    Is there a way for large companies to realise innovation with confidence.

    In the past IBM, BMW and other giants have developed some incredible products via new team methods.

    This documentary style episode explores a variety of ways that start-ups can support the hunger of large firms to survive and adapt. 

    10 min
  • Season 3 : Episode 1 - Introduction to our new season

    Welcome to the Being Business Savvy Show

    Dr Savi is an award winning documentary maker and presenter. He has a Post Graduation in Management, an M B A, a PhD and is currently C E O for Cast lab, a leading podcast production company for corporations and charities.

    This podcast series aims to share best practice in the arenas of effective Programme and Change management via relevant tools and techniques, all compiled to help you achieve effective organisational Digital transformation.

    Tune in to listen to exciting guests with incredible business insights and innovative ideas.

    Dr Savi is a pioneer of Digital media, especially from the inception of podcasting back in 2004. In the past he hosted the Corporate Podcasting Show and the video podcast series entitled the Best Practice Project Management show.

    Whilst head of the projects division at both Computacenter and Unisys he helped grow these companies in to multi-million dollar service organisations.

    His digital consulting experience spans over 40 years and includes advising and leading programmes at Sky TV, Vodafone, O2, 3, Microsoft and a number of Health, Pharma and Motor industry giants.

    He pioneered the National Learning Management System for the UK National Health Service, UK Department of Health and Medical health regulatory authority.

    As the world changes with new innovations and challenges in the fields of home working, Data being considered as the new oil, AI, Privacy laws, C R M, online retail and motor vehicle technology, this podcast will help you become more confident in tried and tested methods with real world immediately applicable examples. 

    We hope you enjoy each documentary style show. We believe it will help make knowledge sharing more fun, dynamic and engaging.

    If you would like to be featured on the show, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]. 

    We look forward to hearing from you.

    3 min

About Being Business Savvy

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With over 40 years of senior management / board level experience at leading TelCos, Pharma, Health, Tech and Motor industries, Dr Savi brings you some of the best tools, transformation techniques and thought leaders.