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The Human Aspect of Artificial Intelligence Apr 03, 2018

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In 1956, the term artificial intelligence was used at a conference at Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire, and in the years after that government, corporate and public interest had waned and risen until in 1997, IBM's Deep Blue became the first computer to beat a human at chess when it defeated world champion, Gary Kasparov. This brought to light the question of what else could we teach a computer to do? Voice-detection technology, suggestive searches, and autonomous cars are just a few of the ways that artificial intelligence has burrowed into our lives, and companies are quickly bringing AI to the next level. How is AI changing our lives and where lay the human aspects of AI? Do we really understand all the capabilities? This episode explores some of those questions with one of the top AI and Robotic experts and as part of our Women in Technology Series. Our expert is one of the leading women in the field of AI and Robotics, where women make up only around 20%.

Making Improvement Business Simple with EOS Mar 27, 2018

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There are hundreds of different management methodologies. Google management methods or leadership styles, and you'll get plenty of advice but little of which truly covers the entire spectrum of managing a business from A to Z. Business leaders come up with our own methods by based on our years of experience. Good business leaders can instinctively create a leadership and management system focused on deliverables and has a 360 view of the business and customers but it is very often easier to have a method you can follow. One method that is very popular is called the Entrepreneurial Operating System, which consists of a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that help managers and entrepreneurs run their businesses. It is not a magic system, rather a logical approach to business. If you are staring out, or transforming your business, you want to pay a little more attention to its framework and use it as a guideline for transforming or growing your business.

The secret of high performing teams Mar 13, 2018

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The value of a high-performing team has long been recognized. 90 percent of investors think the quality of the management team is the single most important non-financial factor when evaluating an IPO and this is why the value of high performing teams has long been recognized. Its importance is not about to diminish as digital technology reshapes the workplace. Teams look different than they did 10 years ago. They may be virtual and diverse as we focus on a global economy. The traditional type of employee contract has changed from permanent to temporary or freelance and partnerships have become more important in business. These all impact teams. These changes do not be obstacles to putting together high performing teams. Building a team is not only about finding energetic, ambitious and capable people. We are going to discuss what makes a high-performing team "click".

Helping sales teams bring top results Mar 06, 2018

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Sales used to be a structured approach and the heart of the approach was questioning, fact finding, reflecting back and closing. But today customer behaviours and demands have changed. Customers don't want to spend 40 minutes telling you about their problems and then listening to you while you tell them how you can help them. Customers are also much better-informed today. They research a lot more before they buy. They are more demanding and everyone wants the best value. Social media has also changed the landscape, by changing "word of mouth" to recommendations from strangers. All these changes now make what used to be a simple process-selling- more complicated what needs to change in the selling process to meet the needs of customers today. We will explore how the sales process has changed and how you can ensure your sales team will be successful.

Shawn Anderson talks about Going The Extra Mile Feb 27, 2018

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The expression go the extra mile. can be traced back to the New Testament injunction 'And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain' (Matthew 5:41). Today when we use this expression it generally means going above and beyond the call of duty or using your own efforts to reach beyond normal expectations. But going the extra mile also takes effort. It can mean stepping out of your comfort zone, it could mean giving a little more than you thought you could give and it could mean doing something you never thought you would do. Regardless if it is in your professional or private life, there are many ways you can go the extra mile, and this episode talks about how you can do that while contributing value and adding positive energy to almost everything you do.

Promoting African-American Leadership Feb 20, 2018

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Everyone agrees that the more diversity there is in politics the more innovative we will be and, the more likely we'll address the needs and challenges of the diverse communities that are emerging in this Global Economy. But the lack of progress in the representation of some groups, such as African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans and other minorities in many industries and in politics is particularly notable, especially in the United States and Europe. This episode celebrates minorities. We take a look at the contributions people of colour have made in the development of this world economy. In celebration of Black History Month, we recall the history of African-American contributions in the United States and we look at what we have to do today to ensure we have more minorities in both corporate and political leadership position.

Leading the Digital Transition Feb 13, 2018

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The digital transition has been going on now for over a decade and although we see it and live it every day we will not have made the transition to a fully digital life until the work flows and processes around new technology are modernized and adapted. This means that companies need to look at digital transition with a 360-degree view. They have to understand what digitalization means to sales, marketing, customer relationship management, recruiting and just about every process in their company. And leaders must understand their people. Even the clearest digital strategy will fail if your people are unprepared to embrace it. As critical as defining where you want to be is, setting up the capabilities and processes that will enable it are even more critical. This episode looks at digital transition as a whole, with a focus on what it means for sales, marketing and the people that are leading us into the next generation of business.

How can we increase the numbers of women in engineering? Jan 30, 2018

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Engineering continues to be a male dominated profession despite encouragement from women's groups and the fact that the career has real prospects for women. It is one of the most diverse areas to work in. and the numerous engineering careers offer variety and opportunity. Engineers find new ways of doing things, develop creative solutions for modern problems and help create a better world. So why are the number of women in this field so low? The low number of women in engineering is often attributed to the challenges women have historically faced in such male dominated careers, gender conditioning and stereotyping. So how can we encourage more women to enter engineering? What do we need to do to promote an engineering career among women, to help women succeed and help companies bring diversity to engineering? In this episode, we speaker with a successful female engineer about how women can succeed in engineering and how we can encourage more women to enter the field.

How to build a great Linkedin profile that can propel your career! Jan 23, 2018

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Now there is no debate that your professional image is important. Normally, when we think of professional image, we think about meeting or seeing someone in person, although in today's global marketplace we live in a world where contacts take place online. Images are built on social media and on professional online networks. There are many professional online networks where you can develop your professional image, but there is only one professional network that has 467 million members and that is Linkedin. With 87% of recruiters using Linkedin to find qualified candidates, this is the one place you need to portray your image and build your brand. A good Linkedin profile can propel your career forward, and if you have a profile that is not optimal you will just get lost in the crowd. This episode will give you tips on how to build a powerful Linkedin profile, what to pay attention to in your profile and how to use Linkedin to increase your future opportunities.

Turn Your Passion Into Your Career Jan 16, 2018

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Jobs, we need them and when you have one the golden rule has always been never quit a job before you have another job to go to!, but maybe this has now changed. Although this advice seems sensible, it is sometimes difficult to follow when you find yourself in a job or position that you really do not want to be in. Even if it is harder to get hired when you're unemployed, sometimes you reach a point where you can't force yourself to go a job you do not like. You sometimes find it hard to motivate yourself and it begins to effect your entire life. You want to find a job you love, and you can, there are many ways to combine your passions with your job. Entrepreneurship is on the rise, because todays employees what to "to be their own boss", and "manage their own time!". People also want to create businesses around their passions, and this is what this episode is about. How you can find your passion and then make that passion into a career?

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