In this edition of #TheBestRun Podcast hosted by SAP ANZ, Rushenka speaks with James Veale, Co-Founder of GreenToken who provides supply chain solutions that offer companies a new level of transparency in their complex raw material supply chain.

Highlights: 

2:00 - An Introduction to GreenToken. 

6:00 - Helping businesses to innovate around their sustainability goals. 

13:00 - Advice for setting up a successful startup. 

15:30 - The future growth for GreenToken

In this episode Rushenka speakers with Ziena Jalil who is an Independent Director, Inclusion Advocate, Strategic Advisor & Commentator on what makes a good leader during challenging times and the role diversity and inclusion plays.

Highlights in this episode:

2:00 - Career background of Ziena Jalil.

In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Nic Gill, Strength & Conditioning Coach, New Zealand All Blacks about preparing professional athletes to perform at their best and what are some of the innovative ways he deploys as part of coaching in professional sports.

Highlights in this episode:

1:00 - Background into the career of Nic Gill.

Learn more about the new partnership between SAP and New Zealand Rugby https://news.sap.com/australia/2022/06/01/sap-scores-transformation-and-sponsorship-deal-with-new-zealand-rugby/

In this episode Rushenka speaks with Mike Vorias, Regional Director, Office of CFO Solutions, SAP APJ and Swapnil Narkhede, Program Director, NSW Dept of Customer Service to learn all about e-invoicing and what it means for Australian businesses.

Highlights in this episode:

1:50 - What is e-invoicing and what do businesses need to know?

8:10 - How to get started with e-invoicing?

14:00 - The Benefits to the Australian economy with e-invoicing.

20:30 - Changing the Game for Australian business.

22:00 - How SAP is helping businesses transition to e-invoicing.

Notes:

Learn more about e-invoicing Week 2022

SAP e-invoicing resources

Host Rushenka speaks with Dr Amantha Imber who is an organisational psychologist and Founder & Chief Maker at Inventium and Des Fisher, Head of Innovation, SAP ANZ to discuss the business case for curiosity and how SAP can help them. 

The discussion was off the back of a new study released by SAP called Capitalising on Curiosity that has found Australian companies that foster a more curious culture experience major competitive benefits, including up to twice the levels of employee engagement, and up to three times the turnover growth of organisations with a less curious culture. 

Access the report here.

Topics of discussion in this episode include:

In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Environmentalist and Sustainable Living Advocate Tanya Ha to talk about how disruptions can be an opportunity for change in the way we live, and what actions both businesses and individuals can take for a more sustainable future.

Tanya will also be our keynote speaker at Effect Melbourne on 30th November, 2021. Learn more about Effect https://events.sap.com/au/effect2021/en/melbourne 

Highlights in this episode:

1:00 - Introduction to Tanya Ha.

Follow the conversion at social media at #InnovateWIthEffect

In this episode Rushenka speaks with International Speaker & Storyteller Tom Nash who at the age of 19 lost both his hands and both of his legs to a deadly disease. Since then he has rebuilt his life, using prosthetics to master tasks that many able-bodied individuals often take for granted.

Tom's story inspires and amuses while leading audiences down a path of lateral thinking, problem-solving, and self-reflection. Tom will be the keynote speaker at Effect Sydney being held on Thursday 2 December.

Highlights in this episode:

1:00 - A look into the life of Tom Nash.

In our new Effect podcast mini-series, Rushenka speaks to Effect Brisbane keynote speaker Tim Kastelle who is an Associate Professor of Innovation Management at the University of Qld Business School.

Tim shares what sparked his interest to become a thought leader on innovation that also led him to share his expert knowledge on his very popular blog site 'The Discipline of Innovation'

Highlights in this episode:

1:00 - Introduction to Tim Kastelle.

In this episode Rushenka chats with Michelle Perera, Chief Product Owner, BFS Platforms, Macquarie Bank to talk about some of the business challenges Macquarie Bank needed to solve by finding the right technology solution, and how innovation has driven positive outcomes for the business.

Macquarie Bank is also a finalist in The Best Run Awards 2021 that recognises leading businesses across Australia and New Zealand that are using SAP products to turn insight into action, drive innovation, and transform their businesses. You can view their submission here.

Highlights in this episode include:

1:30 - An introduction to Macquarie's Banking and Financial Services Group.

In this episode Rushenka speaks with Lizzie Creed, People Manager, NTT DATA Business Solutions, Evan Mantis, Executive General Manager – Consumer, Finance & Service Industries, SAP ANZ and Kylie Preisig-Toro, Head of Enablement for Supplier Services, SAP ANZ on how organisations can best develop and foster an inclusive workplace for LGBTIQ+ employees and what it means for these employees to be well supported by leaders within their business so they can build and develop their careers.

Highlights in this episode include:

2:15 - The importance of building an inclusive workplace.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion at SAP https://www.sap.com/australia/about/company/diversity.html