The Digital Transformation Journey

Latest Episodes:

Leadership & Inovation | Optimizing Leadership to Drive Innovation | Prof. David Niño Jun 08, 2022

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Led by MIT Professional Education faculty David Nino-Senior Lecturer of the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program-this podcast, ´Optimizing Leadership to Drive Innovation,´ guides us through the nuances of leadership, and how leadership inter-relates with innovation. Do you ever wonder what makes leaders stand out as exceptional? Do you ever consider how leaders inspire teams, organizations, and consumers to follow their direction? Have you ever wondered how tech leaders guide the complex technological evolutions of their organizations? Have you ever wondered how you could do the same...? These are the questions and topics that will be explored in this podcast, among others. Our goal is to educate and inspire those aspiring to lead, to adopt and integrate qualities of the top industry movers and influencers so that they can go on to accomplish similar goals.

Digital Platforms Ep. 1 | Interview with Morgan Blake from Etsy May 31, 2022

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In this episode, Interview with Morgan Blake from Etsy, MIT Professional Education’s Dr. Bruce Cameron converses with the Vice President of Payments. Etsy is a digital platform that has grown internationally for artisans to make and for customers to purchase unique goods. Discover how Etsy keeps human connection at the heart of its successful commerce.

Debunking Buzzwords | Luis Perez-Breva May 24, 2022

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In this episode, MIT’s Dr. Luis Perez-Breva explains common misconceptions about innovation and delves into debunking buzzwords. MIT Professional Education’s instructor, Luis Perez-Breva, holds a PhD, is an innovator, entrepreneur, educator, and author of Innovating: A Doer’s Manifesto. He is exploring the concept of innovation through a new lens, shattering misconceptions, debunking buzzwords, and inspiring listeners to take practical action on their ideas.

Intro: Digital Platform Series May 20, 2022

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Welcome to the latest episode series, Digital Platforms, from MIT Professional Education’s podcast, “The Digital Transformation Journey”. This series focuses on Digital Platforms and Two-Sided Markets, with guest speakers from successful two-sided organizations. The guests are interviewed by MIT´s Dr. Bruce Cameron, whose research focuses on system architecture and product platform management. We hope you enjoy and learn some new insights into these modern enterprises!

Mind The Gap Ep.3 | A recognition of women in STEM | Clara Piloto Apr 01, 2022

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In this podcast, we are speaking with Clara Piloto, Director of Global and Digital Plus Programs at MIT Professional Education, and passionate advocate of female participation in both STEM and our transforming professional landscape. Clara was born in Cuba and raised in the United States. Eventually she became involved with MIT to manage their digital education platform, and take it to new heights. In the podcast, Clara speaks about her childhood aspirations, her inspirations, and her views on the current situation for women in STEM. She encourages allowing girls to ‘tinker’ and be curious about science and technology, so that their potential can fully materialize.

Mind The Gap Ep.2 | A recognition of women in STEM | Suzanne Greene Mar 22, 2022

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Suzanne Greene is the Global Procurement Sustainability and Advocacy Leader for Dow Chemical. Her work focuses on sustainability and helping companies to improve the relationship between their supply chains and carbon emissions. In this episode, we speak with Suzanne about the origins of her curiosity, her inspirations, the details of her work, the most enjoyable aspects of working in the industry, and the current state of female representation in STEM. From an early interest in astronomy to initial career work in wetland restoration and ventures in the corporate sustainability world, Suzanne’s unique story and experience paint an inspiring portrait of what is possible when we put our minds to what we want to accomplish. The podcast ends on an inspiring note, encouraging those interested in STEM that now is one of the best times to get involved, with demand at unprecedented levels.

Mind The Gap Ep.1 | A recognition of women in STEM | Dr. Afreen Siddiqi Mar 15, 2022

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Siddiqi about her career, her motivations, and the challenges of working as a woman in STEM. She will also give some tips for young women looking to break into this field. Dr. Siddiqi is a seasoned research science and MIT alumni who specializes in systems modeling and analysis for large scale-engineered systems. Her work has informed public policy and achieved prestigious awards. She is a true exemplar of what it means to be an accomplished individual in the scientific community.

Intro: Mind The Gap Series Mar 15, 2022

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At MIT Professional Education we are committed to closing the existing gap between female and male representation within STEM fields. Therefore, we will be shedding light on the reasons for this disparity, promoting greater female participation in STEM, and celebrating the work of accomplished women in this industry with our #MindTheGap campaign. The views and opinions expressed by the guests and interviewees of this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the host or MIT Professional Education, nor of their respective organizations. The views expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of their ideas or any entity they may represent. The information and opinions expressed by the host and guest of this podcast do not reflect those of MIT Professional Education.

Gender and Leadership Mar 15, 2022

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In this Episode of ‘Persuasive Communication,’ Professor Edward Schiappa speaks with Valentina Oldrati about the myths and facts of female leadership. They talk about workplace sexism, double standards, and the future of leadership moving towards a more balanced and androgynous model.

Mission Impossible: The Toughest Persuasion Challenges Mar 09, 2022

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In this Episode of ‘Persuasive Communication,’ Professor Edward Schiappa shares four of the most difficult persuasion scenarios that you are likely to encounter on the road to persuasive excellence. Listeners will be properly equipped with strategies and toolkits for overcoming an array of obstacles, such as trying to win over a crowd of opponents, technical difficulties during public speeches, and even persuading people to act against their own core beliefs. At the end of the day, Professor Schiappa reminds us, nobody is perfect. It’s all about preparation and "Improving your batting average.”