Process Transformers

Join Lukas Egger as he dives into a captivating conversation with Brian Ardinger, a leading figure in the world of innovation. This episode explores the transforming landscape of GenAI, the challenges and opportunities it presents for businesses, and the critical skills needed to thrive as an innovator. Tune in for inspiring stories and insights drawn from Brian’s diverse career experiences.

Guest:

Brian Ardinger 

Founder, Best Selling Author, Speaker, Angel Investor, Podcast Host, Community Builder, and Innovation Advocate

Brian Ardinger, Author of Accelerated, is the cofounder of Inside Outside Innovation, which is a community for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone interested in accelerating innovation ideas. Brian publishes a weekly podcast, newsletter, and annual event series.  He also serves as Director of Innovation at Nelnet. 

For over 25 years, he has been helping entrepreneurs and enterprises navigate and compete in a world of change and disruption. He has led efforts between start-ups and corporations to engage the latest trends, tools, and tactics to accelerate innovation, launch new ideas, and develop new products.

Previously, he founded the seed-stage accelerator NMotion and co-founded the corporate innovation consultancy Econic. He was Chief Marketing Officer at Nanonation, working with clients including Pepsi, Target, Nike, Mazda, Harley-Davidson, and Royal Caribbean. 

He built out the consulting arm in Asia for Gartner and worked with technology giants including Microsoft, IBM, and HP. Brian also led Asia’s first dedicated customer experience lab as head of research at Ion Global, a Hong Kong-headquartered technology firm.

He has been a champion of the Midwest startup and innovation ecosystem through his work with programs such as Startup Champions Network, gener8tor, Lean Startup Circle, PIPELINE Entrepreneurs, Startup Weekend, Nebraska Tech Collaborative, Rise of the Rest, Startup Week, UP Global, Nebraska Angels, and the JumpStart Challenge.

He is a regular contributor to industry publications, a public speaker, and quoted industry expert with over two decades of experience in digital media, marketing, consulting, and research. Brian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Nebraska–Omaha and an MBA from Penn State.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest Brian Ardinger: LinkedIn  | Website | X
• Inside Outside Innovation: https://insideoutside.io/
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

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In this captivating episode, our host Lukas Egger invites Henrik Leopold to delve into the revolutionary impact of Language Model Learning (LLMs) on business process management. They explore the intriguing nexus of AI, NLP, and process science, discussing its profound influence on corporate strategy, agility, and the future of academia-industry collaboration. Tune in for insights into the potential of LLMs and NLP to transform everyday business processes and revolutionize decision-making. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the transformative power of AI in business.

Guest:

Henrik Leopold  

Professor for Data Science | Scientist | Speaker | Expert in Process Mining and NLP-driven Process Automation

Henrik Leopold is a distinguished Full Professor for Data Science at the Kühne Logistics University (KLU) and a senior lecturer at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) at the Digital Engineering Faculty, University of Potsdam. With an impressive academic background, Henrik has held various prestigious positions prior to joining KLU/HPI in 2019. He served as an Assistant Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and WU Vienna, and as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Humboldt University of Berlin. Henrik obtained his PhD degree in Information Systems from the Humboldt University of Berlin, receiving accolades such as the TARGION Dissertation Award 2014 for his outstanding doctoral thesis in the field of Information Management.

Henrik’s research revolves around the intersection of information systems and business processes. He focuses on utilizing cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing to develop innovative techniques for process mining, process analysis, and process automation. His work has been widely recognized and published in esteemed journals such as IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, Decision Support Systems, and Information Systems. Henrik’s expertise in leveraging technology to optimize business processes makes him a highly sought-after authority in the field of data science and process transformation.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Henrik Leopold | LinkedIn, Henrik Leopold | Website, Henrik Leopold|Twitter
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

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Join our host Lukas Egger as he navigates the intriguing and complex intersection of human cognition and artificial intelligence with guests Helen & Dave Edwards in “The Complexity of Minds Meeting Machines”. Dive into thought-provoking discussions on change processes, the concept of the ‘jagged frontier’, the role of data in AI, and the expectations versus the reality of AI implementation. Listen in as they explore how AI is reshaping our minds and society, and the power of focusing on values over goals in managing these changes. Let’s dive right in!

Helen has spent her career at the edges of chaos: where technological innovation collides head-on with traditional ways of doing things. She is described as being able to “link the un-linkable,” to see new counter-intuitive outcomes, and having a knack for spotting the signal in the noise. Helen has written extensively on responsible AI as well as coached executives from Fortune 500 companies on how to adopt AI that’s good for humans. Her field guide to AI bias (published in Quartz) remains a widely read and relevant piece. Helen now advises senior leaders on how to use technology to hone their decision-making skills and leverage their intuitive strengths using data.

As well as being a successful entrepreneur, Helen has been a venture capitalist and technology executive. Helen was the CIO of Transpower, New Zealand’s National Grid, where she oversaw procurement and vendor program management for the IT and communications network, including SCADA and control, security, financial, and business systems. She oversaw the Y2K transition and managed major grid control and security upgrades which utilized many international and local vendors. She was also an executive at PG&E with responsibility for all customer-facing systems beyond the smart meter, including dynamic pricing, green button (customer data access), solar, electric vehicle, and home area networking. Helen was also head of corporate venturing for Meridian Energy and an executive at Fonterra.

Dave is a trend-spotter, designer, and storyteller. He has spent his career distilling and advancing big technology trends like AI, the internet, and cleantech. His brain is split in two with half dedicated to creatively designing consumer experiences while the other half has an uncanny ability to find the right metric to measure and build upon. Dave is a trusted advisor and an expert at delivering the moment of clarity that empowers executives to make challenging decisions in the face of complexity.

At Apple, Dave was head of software application product marketing, where he absorbed Steve Jobs’ product ethos that design isn’t just what something looks like and feels like—design is how it works. Dave was responsible for products for consumers and professionals including iTunes, iPhoto, Keynote, GarageBand, Logic, and Final Cut Pro. Dave was also a lead technology research analyst at Morgan Stanley covering groundbreaking sectors including the internet and cleantech. His research helped investors, corporate executives, and federal government officials make challenging decisions about how to best use and plan for major technology transitions. Dave was also a product manager at Macromedia, head of consumer strategy at SunPower and a partner at Charles River Ventures and ThinkEquity Partners.

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

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Discover insightful strategies for business success in this episode titled, “Bad Strategy, Bad Execution: Understanding the Downstream Impact of Strategy”. Lukas Egger engages Juuso Hämäläinen in a thrilling conversation on the importance of clear, aligned strategies and execution. They delve into the pitfalls of bad strategies, the importance of adaptability in operating models, and how leadership culture influences a company’s efficiency. Revel in their discussion of “Playing to Win” principles, learning from historical business failures, and the difference between output and outcome. Tune in for these and much more!

Guest:

Juuso Hämäläinen   

Founder & CEO of Tangible Growth 

He is driven by improving the leadership culture and efficiency of companies globally – and hopes to also impact positively the lives of employees as autonomy and self-management skills grow in the process. 

He is an experienced transformation and business leader and executive coach. He has productized a leadership methodology and built a SaaS product to help companies fast track their transformation capabilities, improve business agility, and build a high execution culture. 

He acted as a mentor and advisor for various sized companies helping with board and executive teamwork emphasizing purpose & impact driven strategies, customer centricity, strategy and transformation execution and culture transformation. 

He has experience in team and organizational development globally, mentoring, coaching, M&A – especially successful post-merger integrations, company restructuring, building customer driven organizations, service culture, public speaking. 

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Juuso Hämäläinen | LinkedIn 
• Our host: Lukas N.P.Egger | LinkedIn
• Tangible Growth: Tangible Growth 
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com 

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Tune in for a captivating episode where we explore the world of process mining, and understanding why “We need to address real problems, even if they’re messy and complex” with Jana Rebecca Rehse.

In this riveting episode, Lukas Egger converses with Jana Rebecca Rehse about the interplay between academia and business. They navigate through topics like process mining, business value co-creation, and strategies for CIOs and CxOs. Tune in to explore how process mining and academic research can translate into tangible business value.

Guest:

Jana Rebecca Rehse

Juniorprofessor bei Universität Mannheim  

She is currently working as a junior professor of Management Analytics at the Business School of the University of Mannheim, researching process mining, machine learning and business process management. She is particularly interested in applying data-driven techniques to solve practical business problems to improve processes and foster the digital transformation. In her former position at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, she gained a lot of experience in conducting applied research projects and collaborations with industry.  

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Jana-Rebecca Rehse | LinkedIn, Jana-Rebecca Rehse | Universität Mannheim 
• Our host: Lukas N.P.Egger | LinkedIn
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com 

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Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation where Lukas N.P. Egger and our guest Valeria Sadovykh talk about the intersection of AI and human cognition, exploring the impact on our decision-making, memory, emotional intelligence. They also dicsuss the potential of emotional AI and the ethical considerations that come with it.

This episode will challenge your perceptions and inspire you to think critically about the AI revolution. Let’s dive right in!

Guest: Valeria Sadovykh, Ph.D.  

AI Thought Leader @ Microsoft | Driving Sales, Transforming Tech | University of Auckland 40 under 40 

As a Technology Strategist at Microsoft, she consults US High Tech Enterprises and direct technology transformation projects with MSFT AI and Cloud solutions. With more than a decade of experience in emerging technology and digital transformation, she has shaped the business decisions of various multinational corporations across a range of industries. She has also established thought leadership and driven sales, adoption, and successful deployment of Microsoft AI products and service offerings. 
 
She is passionate about solving societal challenges with innovative and responsible AI. As a scholar, speaker, and author, she has researched and educated on socially responsive AI, decision-making and decision intelligence, using AI for good and social innovation. She has been conferred the status of an “Individual with Extraordinary Ability” by the US Government for her work and achievements. She thrives on meeting people and engaging in discussions that challenge norms and foster diverse perspectives.  

She considers herself to be a “Pracademic,” as she is both an active practitioner and an academic within her subject area. She offers this piece of advice: “Do your job well and love what you do. Being diverse is an advantage, [and] good leaders understand and nurture it.” 

Host: Lukas N. P. EggerHead of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Valeria Sadovykh | LinkedIn, Valeria Sadovykh | Twitter, Valeria Sadovykh | Medium 
• Our host: Lukas N.P.Egger | LinkedIn
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com 

If you have questions or comments: email [email protected]

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Get ready for an insightful conversation, where Lukas Egger and our guest Amy MacDougall explore the balance between technology and execution in successful transformations, and the impact of Generative AI.

Discover key indicators signaling the need for transformation and gain valuable insights into making lasting changes and promoting organizational learning. Don’t miss out on this thought-provoking discussion on driving successful transformations as Amy shares her profound insights. Dive right in!

Guest:

Amy MacDougall, PhD Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 

Amy is a core member of BCG’s Corporate Finance & Strategy, Transformation, and Healthcare practice areas. In her role, Amy advises large corporations on topics related to value creation, growth & innovation, and the strategy + execution of transformations. She supports clients across industries, with specific expertise in MedTech and BioPharma, as well as Health Care & innovation ecosystems more broadly. 

Amy is a co-author of BCG’s Most Innovative Companies report, which is the firm’s most widely read publication each year. Her approach to corporate innovation focuses especially on how strategy informs innovation priorities, translates to execution, and is supported by external ecosystems.  

Before joining the firm, Amy studied Translational Biology & Molecular Medicine as a Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine. She was also a founder and board member of Enventure, a non-profit organization that empowers life science entrepreneurs with educational and networking resources. 

Host:

Lukas N. P. EggerHead of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Amy MacDougall | LinkedIn  | Twitter | BCG 
• Our host: Lukas N. P. Egger | LinkedIn
• Business Transformation: 
  • BCG’s Business Transformation Practice 
  • How to Create a Transformation That Lasts  
  • Boards Can Make or Break a Transformation  
  • Why Leaders Can’t Let Up in Transformations 
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com 

If you have questions or comments: email [email protected]

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Prepare for a journey through our guest’s diverse career, from shaping change in early roles to leading innovation in life sciences. Exploring learnings from Philips to Huawei, Lukas and Vincent uncover universal principles driving transformation across industries.

Meet Vincent Vaucelle, the driving force behind OceanVega, with a background in industrial design and a passion for operational excellence. With Vincent, we’ll delve into the secrets of innovation and design.

Join us as we talk about the evolving landscape of innovation and industry expertise. Let’s dive right in!

Guest:

Vincent VaucelleAs a founder and member of OceanVega, he helps clients bring their strategy to life through our unique know-how in tech and innovation. He has over 20 years of experience in creating and delivering innovative products and services, applying user-centred design to various domains and challenges. 
 
Before joining OceanVega, he designed and facilitated corporate innovation programs for global and regional organizations at WHub, leveraging WHub’s network of innovators and entrepreneurs, as well as the investment expertise of their sister company AngelHub. He also led the innovation team at Fung Group, where he co-built Explorium HK, a landmark innovation hub in the ecosystem of Hong Kong. His background in industrial design and product management has enabled him to work across the verticals of consumer electronics, domestic appliances, fashion, and digital services. He is passionate about expanding my horizons and applying his expertise in design, innovation, and operation excellence in new environments. 

Host:

Lukas N.P. EggerHead of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Vincent Vaucelle | Linkedin 
• Our host: Lukas N.P.Egger | LinkedIn
• Ocean Vega: OceanVega 
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com  

If you have questions or comments: [email protected]

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Prepare for a compelling investigation into how AI holds the potential to revolutionize solutions for complex challenges, accompanied by necessary warnings. This episode assures a detailed exploration of the intricate world of AI and its implications for the future. Meet Christoph, one of the three founders and CEO of TLGG Group, a German agency and boutique consultancy for digital business. He also serves as the President of Digital Strategy, Business Development & Growth in Germany at Omnicom Group. With a wealth of experience in advising international companies, innovating with digital technologies, and authoring essays on digital change, Christoph is a true visionary in the field. 

Join us for a captivating conversation as Christoph shares his profound insights into AI, digital transformation, and the evolving landscape of business and innovation. Let’s dive right in!  

Guest:

Christoph BornscheinPresident at Omnicom, Chairman TLGG Group, Investor, Author, Board Member, YGL 

Christoph is one of the three founders and CEO of the German agency and boutique consultancy for digital business TLGG Group with offices in Berlin and New York.  

He is also the President of Digital Strategy, Business Development & Growth in Germany at Omnicom Group, which is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. 

He and his team counsel international companies and brands in the strategic use of digital technologies, building out new organizational innovation infrastructures and the development of new business models. Even public authorities and NGOs seek the expertise of Christoph in dealing with the digital change around topics like single market integration, investment taxation, education and else.  

He has authored numerous essays and articles on digital change and is a renowned speaker at global conferences and board meetings. Christoph is actively facilitating change as a mentor and investor to start-ups around the world.

Host:

Lukas N.P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Christoph Bornschein | LinkedIn 
• Our host: Lukas N.P.Egger | LinkedIn
• TLGG: TLGG Consulting 
• Omnicom Group: Omnicom Group
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com  

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In this episode of Process Transformers, Lukas N.P. Egger talks with Sebastian Westphal, a veteran of process transformation, who shares hands-on experiences. Sebastian explains why so many companies struggle with the “supreme discipline of bringing together all … processes, systems, and data.” Hear his take on how to drive tight, excellent program management without creating separate organizational structures. Sebastian provides experience-based guidance and shares his vision of an environment where “every employee has a user experience that is close to the individual user experience on your smartphone.” Don’t miss this insider view on securing organizational buy-in, avoiding missteps, and crafting a compelling vision to enable transformation success.

To learn more about process observability, download the thought leadership paper Business Process Observability: A Collaborative Approach to Transformation Enablement, from analyst firm IDC.

Guest:

Sebastian WestphalHead of Digitalization, Processes and Systems Finance at Deutsche Bahn 

20 years experience in elevating and transforming Finance Organizations – including SAP (S/4) implementations 

Sebastian has many years of experience in commercial management functions, management of digital transformation and innovation programs, more than 20 IT system introductions and migrations to SAP, international project experience, execution of company acquisitions including share&asset deals, and management responsibility at group level and in medium-sized companies. 

Host:

Lukas N.P. EggerHead of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Sebastian Westphal | LinkedIn 
• Our host: Lukas N.P.Egger | LinkedIn
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com  

If you have questions or comments: [email protected]

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