Strategy for Breakfast

Episode Description:

What if you could take a selfie to know whether you're healthy? Fitness Trackers, Alexa, Siri, TikTok -- The digital age has ushered in unprecedented access to health information, empowering patients to take control of their well-being, and tech is only getting smarter. In this episode we discuss how stepping on your bathmat can give your vitals or a smart mirror can detect cancer. However, digital redlining and the abundance of misinformation pose significant challenges to healthcare delivery. Dr. John Whyte from WebMD explains the risk and rewards of using smart tech for health diagnosis.

Discussion points:

• Data-driven diagnostics from the comfort of your home and how technologies are empowering patients. 
• The biggest concerns from healthcare providers as it relates to self-diagnosis and how to protect yourself. 
• Bridging the gap between technology and human connection to create a healthcare ecosystem that educates patients, improves outcomes, and strengthens the patient-provider relationship.

Get in touch

• Connect with Dr. John Whyte
• Connect with Tim Cassidy
• Or email [email protected]

Resources:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Episode Description:

How is an elite sport redefining modern sports? SailGP is revolutionizing sailing by blending cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and strategic global growth. From real-time data overlays to their unique "Impact League," Chief Marketing Officer of SailGP, Leah Davis, says the league delivers a fan-first approach that marries entertainment with purpose. As they expand internationally, SailGP is balancing tradition and modernity, the importance of data and technology, and the league's commitment to sustainability through initiatives like the Impact League. Listen to learn more on how they are measuring success, and the exciting future developments for SailGP.

Discussion points:

• Data-driven storytelling extends to social media, podcasts, and their app, combining education with entertainment for a modern sports audience.
• How to encourage sustainability efforts while aligning with outside expectations and setting a benchmark for accountability.
• How to attract top talent and deliver a high-quality product ensuring an organizations positioning as a premium brand.

Get in touch

• Connect with Leah Davis
• Connect with Ben Thompson
• Or email [email protected]

Resources:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Episode Description:

How do we keep healthcare personal in a tech-driven world? This week, we’re joined by David Weisman, Chief Experience Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals in Queens, to explore why a human-centered approach is critical to the future of healthcare. David shares how the pandemic reshaped the patient experience, why personal touch still matters, and where AI can enhance but never replace human connection in healthcare.

Discussion points:

• Ensuring personalization remains a priority while AI become more popular in healthcare
• Notable differences in the adoption and acceptance of Customer Experience among different generations, from Baby Boomers to Millennials
• The roadblocks standing in the way of a customer-centric hospital experience

Get in touch

• Connect with David Weisman  
• Connect with Rebecca Solomon
• Or email [email protected]

Resources:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Episode Description:

How is AI is transforming the modern workplace and challenging tradition 9-to-5 norms? From reducing mundane tasks to sparking creativity, host Amanda and guest Sky Kelley discuss how technology can redefine productivity and even open doors to a 4-day workweek. Technology is allowing us to "cut through the noise". Hear insights on overcoming challenges in legacy organizations, leveraging AI for better work-life balance, and reimagining what the workday could look like in the future.

Discussion points:

• How AI can reduce mundane tasks and enable workers to focus on more strategic and creative work.
• The realistic potential of AI to support a more flexible workweek without sacrificing productivity and allow for a greater work-life balance.
• How to overcome the obstacles companies face when adopting AI, like communication issues and customer experience.

Get in touch

• Connect with Sky Kelley
• Connect with Amanda Brilhante
• Or email [email protected]

Resources:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Want a resilient organization? Focus on your people! Our guest is the Global Financial Services Digital Transformation Lead at Red Hat, and while she does indeed help companies leverage technology, including the power of open source and AI, at the center is always PEOPLE. Welcome to the latest episode of Strategy for Breakfast! Let us know what you think at [email protected]

Discussion Points:

• How leading organizations are strengthening operational resilience
• The importance of representation on teams and this key equation: Diversity, Openness and Transparency = Resilience
• How to properly leverage open source

Get In Touch:

• Connect with Monica Sasso
• Connect with Kelley Iuele
• Or email [email protected]

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here:  The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Episode Description:

How can we begin to recognize neurodiverse traits as strengths in the workplace? Our guest breaks down how leaders and organizations can be more understanding of neurodiverse talent. An inclusive work environments recognizes and embraces neurodiverse traits as strengths, particularly in high-demand fields like cybersecurity.

Discussion points:

• Creating a safe space where neurodivergent individuals can thrive and contribute their unique skills.
• Breaking away from rigid organizational structures.
• How someone with neurodiverse traits can communicate

Get in touch

• Connect with Randy Raw
• Connect with Amanda Brilhante
• Or email [email protected]

Resources:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Episode Description:

It's not just the right thing to do. It's not just about mitigating legal risk. Digital accessibility is good for business. But as our guest discusses, current RTO mandates might be blocking progress! Welcome to this critically important episode of Strategy for Breakfast! Let us know what you think at [email protected]

Discussion points:

• What is the state of accessibility in the digital world (websites, apps, software) – how are we doing?
• What barriers prevent work or digital experiences from being accessible to all users, including those with disabilities? 
• What's the risk of widespread return-to-office mandates?

Get in touch:

• Connect with Dana Randall
• Connect with Kelley Iuele
• Or email [email protected]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

While digital shopping gets ever more pervasive, with endless options at our fingertips, our guest says consumers today ALSO want that in-store experience. How can retailers cater to shoppers' whims, and how can AI really help? 

Welcome to the latest episode of Strategy for Breakfast, where we talk with a retail expert, straight off a speaking gig at our big Retail Summit! Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]

Discussion points:

• Where is AI and other emerging tech helping retailers, and where is the human touch more important than ever?
• What are the invaluable insights marketers gain by visiting stores (spoiler: traffic metrics don't tell the full story)
• What retail trends are important now?

Get in touch:

• Connect with Ron Thurston
• Connect with Kelley Iuele
• Or email [email protected]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Episode Description:

In a jobs market that has many feeling insecure, what does it take to secure that next promotion or land your dream gig? Our guest is the author of "The 2-Hour Job Search" and he teaches people how to turn strangers into advocates to get ahead at work. 

Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]

Discussion points:

• How can we get people to advocate for us in our careers, even if we're not natural-born networkers?
• What's the science behind finding effective supporters, and who should we not waste time with?
• What are the smartest ways to use AI for career advancement?

Get in touch:

• Connect with Steve Dalton
• Connect with Kelley Iuele
• Or email [email protected]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we’re talking to an expert in AI implementation about how to have quicker growth, better productivity, and employee satisfaction. Rujuta Singh, the founder of Solved Together, shares neuroscience-backed methods and cost-effective strategies like design sprints, highlighting the importance of staying ahead in the AI landscape. Tune in to discover actionable insights for leveraging AI and staying competitive in today's fast-paced world.

Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]  

Discussion points:

• Solving the complex issue of collaboration and AI implementation
• Practical solutions to overcome AI issues and maximize efficiency
• Keeping pace with evolving technologies and executing “super actions”

Get in touch:

Connect with Rujuta Singh

Solved Together : Transformation Growth Partner in AI and more

Join “Madness In Business” community 

Connect with Amanda Brilhante

Or email [email protected]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

GDS Group – Meet the Boss Roundtables

GDS Group – Events 

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