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The Business Value Implications of ESG – Part 1

mike — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:16:50 +0000

Arie Polichuk, digital advisor at Microsoft, talks to us about the business value of ESG. He gives a background on this topic and why it is important today. He provides details on typical benefits and costs to be expected along with some illustrative returns in key industries. He also discusses best practices for companies just beginning their sustainability program.

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Business Value Modeling

mike — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:23:48 +0000

In today’s episode, guest host Andrew Wolff is switching places with Sree Sundaram to ask him about his perspectives on value focused outcomes and how he goes about realizing it. We discussed the difference between a business value model and a business case. We talked about how to develop value propositions in the face of incomplete information especially for innovative initiatives. We also talked about the difference between a good and poor business case. Finally, we talk about future trends especially if Gen AI can mitigate some of the challenges typically faced by value practitioners.

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From Engineering to Expresso – Part 1

mike — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:47:32 +0000

In this episode, which is the first of two parts, we delve into the personal stories of the two young women entrepreneurs who transitioned from engineering careers to the coffee business. Transcendence coffee was founded by two women engineers who met working as baristas in college. Derived from their caffeine addiction and love for specialty lattes, their philosophy is to build stronger human connection through the universality of coffee. We explore their value motivations behind pursuing a path different from their academic backgrounds. We discuss their passion for coffee, their inspiration behind the unique flavorings they offer, and the role their engineering knowledge plays in their business.

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Navigating The Future of Retail Through Business Value

mike — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:02:45 +0000

In this episode, we navigate the future of the retail industry through the lens of business value. We dive into the emerging trends in retail and their business value motivations. We also look into examples of successful strategies that have created sustainable business value opportunities for retail organizations. We also probe a little of the influence of ESG in retail.

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How ChatGPT Delivers Business Value

mike — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:58:07 +0000

In today’s episode, we investigate the current uproar that has enveloped the business world since late last year. Yes, you guessed it right. We are referring to ChatGPT and how it has upended business value conversations for the past several months. In today’s panel discussion, industry experts Mike Sternberg, David Catzel and Andrew Wolff dive into what ChatGPT is all about and more broadly, about Large Language Models (also called LLMs). They explore the key business value levers that make ChatGPT such an attractive proposition to businesses. They discuss some potential downsides of relying on AI based business operations. The panel also analyzes key industry trends that have become more relevant due to the advent of ChatGPT.

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

mike — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:25:15 +0000

In this episode, we talk about the power of visual storytelling. How successful visual storytelling campaigns have led to some greater successes in business campaigns. In today’s discussion, guest Kevin Brown dives into what Visual Storytelling is and the different visual media used to tell these stories. He explores the key business value levers that make Visual storytelling effective in business campaigns. He looks at a few successful visual storytelling campaigns that have resonated with audiences.

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Ensuring Adoption of Business Value

mike — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:31:45 +0000

In a conversation with economist Bill Hubbell, he gives us an understanding of business value analysis and why it needs to be iterative. We then delve into why, despite being straightforward, leaders are hesitant to use the analysis to assist them in making their decisions.

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Digital Transformation Renaissance

mike — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:20:18 +0000

In today’s episode, we will discuss the nexus and influence of AI technologies such as ChatGPT, Bard, LLMs, etc. on accelerating digital transformation (or DT) in an enterprise. ChatGPT and Bard are the new rage these days and they have certainly seen their place with end users but can organizations gainfully use AI technologies to digitally transform themselves faster? Today, we have an industry leader, Eric Chaniot, in this conversation who has been doing this for many years and I am excited to hear his points of view

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Good for the Planet. Good for the Business – ESG Part 2

Sree Sundaram — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 18:53:51 +0000

In this episode, which is second on the topic of ESG, we discuss how it is good for the planet and good for the business. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It is a framework that helps stakeholders understand how an organization is managing risks and opportunities related to environmental, social, and governance criteria. We look at how metrics and KPIs are critical to ensuring ESG success. We also explore if these metrics needed to be looked at from multiple perspectives within the company to allow for greater adoption.

https://theholistyxgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Audio_EP6.mp3

The YouTube video is available here:

Good for the Planet. Good the Business – YouTube

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