Transform NOW

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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News stories covered in this episode:

The first wave of AI innovation is over. Here’s what comes next https://www.fastcompany.com/91159180/the-first-wave-of-ai-innovation-is-over-heres-what-comes-next

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More accountants are leaving the field than joining. What’s going on?

https://bigthink.com/series/great-question/accounting-dying-profession/

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Tesla sells ‘Self-Driving’ cars. Is it fraud? 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/tesla-sells-self-driving-cars-is-it-fraud/ar-BB1pNvLI?ocid=BingNewsVerp

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On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Darshan Shah, Director of Automation at ISG, who explains how his company has developed an end-to-end intelligent automation solution for supplier onboarding that enables their customer to overhaul this process faster and more efficiently.

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Here’s what we talked with Darshan about: 

*Why ISG targeted supplier onboarding

*How the process was automated and enhanced

*What made process orchestration a necessary part of the solution

*Other automation capabilities utilized in this solution

*How process governance and benefits tracking are addressed

*How to sum up the overall value proposition of this solution

*ISG and GenAI

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On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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News stories covered in this episode:

The AI Revolution Is Meeting Reality

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-ai-revolution-is-meeting-reality-commentary/ar-BB1qaQhD

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Can Universal Basic Income Save Us From The Destabilization Of AI And Automation? - https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyrubin/2024/07/17/can-universal-basic-income-save-us-from-the-destabilization-of-ai-and-automation/

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AI Will Shrink The University

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryancraig/2024/06/28/ai-will-shrink-the-university/

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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Tonille Miller (author of "The Flourishing Effect") and Juliette Powell (author of "The AI Dillema", about the changing workplace and the impact of technology, particularly AI, on organizations and individuals. They explore the concept of purpose in the digital transformation efforts and how AI can automate mundane tasks, freeing up humans for more meaningful and creative work. We also discuss the need for organizations to embrace change and empower employees to use technology to optimize their work. The conversation touches on the importance of personal branding, building relationships within organizations, the role of young graduates in revitalizing the energy and culture of companies, the importance of self-identity and aligning personal values with professional roles and a whole lot more!

Here’s what we talked with Tonille and Juliette about: 

-Technology, particularly AI, has the potential to automate mundane tasks and free up humans for more meaningful and creative work.

-Organizations need to embrace change and empower employees to use technology to optimize their work.

-Personal branding and building relationships within organizations are important for career development and success.

-Young graduates can bring fresh ideas and energy to companies, but it is important to create an environment that allows them to thrive. Aligning personal values with professional roles leads to a sense of fulfillment and self-actualization.

-Constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries is essential for personal growth.

-Visionary leadership inspires and motivates employees to be their best.

-Creating an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and psychological safety is crucial for employee engagement and productivity.

-Treating employees as human beings, understanding their needs, and empowering them leads to a more fulfilling and productive work environment.

Check out the books from today's episode:

Tonille Miller's "The Flourishing Effect" - https://www.amazon.com/Flourishing-Effect-Unlocking-Performance-Competitive/dp/B0CF3PM1SD/

Juliette Powell's "The AI Dilemma" - https://www.amazon.com/AI-Dilemma-Principles-Responsible-Technology/dp/1523004193/

Juliette Powell's "33 Million People in the Room" - https://www.amazon.com/Million-People-Room-Successful-Networking/dp/0137154356/

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On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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News stories covered in this episode:

-Hollywood stars’ estates agree to the use of their voices with AI https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hollywood-stars-estates-agree-to-the-use-of-their-voices-with-ai/ar-BB1plYdP?ocid=BingNewsSerp

-Gen Z's turning more and more to skilled trades; here's why https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/gen-z-s-turning-more-and-more-to-skilled-trades-here-s-why/ar-BB1p9CWs?ocid=BingNewsVerp

-We spent nearly a year building a generative AI tool. These are the 5 (hard) lessons we learned https://www.fastcompany.com/91138609/we-spent-nearly-a-year-building-a-gen-ai-tool-these-are-the-5-hard-lessons-we-learned 

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On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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News stories covered in this episode:

How the EU AI Act and Privacy Laws Impact Your AI Strategies (and Why You Should Be Concerned) - https://www.unite.ai/how-the-eu-ai-act-and-privacy-laws-impact-your-ai-strategies-and-why-you-should-be-concerned/

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AI automation in the workplace is about to reach a major tipping point - https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/ai-automation-in-the-workplace-is-about-to-reach-a-major-tipping-point/ar-BB1oI7uL

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From AGI to ROI: The 6 AI debates shaping enterprise strategy in 2024 - https://venturebeat.com/ai/from-agi-to-roi-the-6-ai-debates-shaping-enterprise-strategy-in-2024/ 

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Why are 25% of Gen Zers bringing their parents on job interviews with them? Experts weigh in https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/other/why-are-25-of-gen-zers-bringing-their-parents-on-job-interviews-with-them-experts-weigh-in/ar-BB1o5mg0?ocid=BingNewsSearch

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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Michael Wulff, RPA Lead for the Odense Kommune in the Netherlands. Michael Wulff shares how his "small but mighty" RPA team is making a big difference in their organization by prioritizing relationships with stakeholders, focusing on understanding their needs, and building trust.

The team operates with a lean and mean philosophy, aiming to solve small problems quickly and efficiently. They embrace innovation and experimentation, creating a culture where it's okay to try crazy things and learn from failures, which is supported by management who provide space for creativity and sets the direction for automation efforts. Michael's team prioritize tasks based on potential impact and balance management expectations with feasibility.

Here’s what we talked with Michael about: 

-Building relationships with stakeholders is crucial for successful automation projects.

-Embracing innovation and experimentation can lead to new and valuable ideas.

-Management support and a culture that allows for failure are important for fostering creativity and growth.

-Prioritizing tasks based on potential impact and balancing management expectations with feasibility is key.

-Generative AI has the potential to enhance automation by understanding text and improving efficiency.

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On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

-Why You Must Twist Your Data Scientist's Arm To Estimate AI's Value https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsiegel/2024/06/11/why-you-must-twist-your-data-scientists-arm-to-estimate-ais-value/

-Professors Ask: Are We Just Grading Robots? https://www.chronicle.com/article/professors-ask-are-we-just-grading-robots?bc_nonce=eweo3w55t8sabxdxl9fczn&cid=reg_wall_signup

-Majority of consumers prefer human-generated movies and TV, survey say https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/technology/2024/06/04/majority-of-consumers-prefer-human-generated-movies-and-tv--survey-says

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On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with John Rossman, author of the book Big Bet Leadership, who explains why every company in the digital era is making big bets and how leaders can increase the likelihood of success of those big bets.

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Here’s what we talked with John about: 

*Why the book Big Bet Leadership was written

*What “big bets” look like in most companies

*The most significant leadership challenges when driving digital transformation initiatives

*Overcoming analysis paralysis

*The importance of strategic communication

*High-impact experimentation and its benefits

*Emerging trends that will shape the next phase of digital transformation and AI adoption

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More on John Rossman:

John Rossman is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation including the best seller The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. He is an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Today he is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. John is an operator and builder whose love is diving into business problems and customer needs designing innovative solutions and business models and creating durable enterprise value. He has served as the senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile.

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John's new book, Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era, is an actionable playbook for senior leaders to succeed at complex transformations.

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On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

-Why You Must Twist Your Data Scientist's Arm To Estimate AI's Value https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsiegel/2024/06/11/why-you-must-twist-your-data-scientists-arm-to-estimate-ais-value/

-Professors Ask: Are We Just Grading Robots? https://www.chronicle.com/article/professors-ask-are-we-just-grading-robots?bc_nonce=eweo3w55t8sabxdxl9fczn&cid=reg_wall_signup

-Majority of consumers prefer human-generated movies and TV, survey say https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/technology/2024/06/04/majority-of-consumers-prefer-human-generated-movies-and-tv--survey-says

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