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. . 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  To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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: 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/ . 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 . 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/  . 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 . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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. To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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 To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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. . 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 . 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. . 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. . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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 To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Andrew Einhorn, CEO of Levelfields.ai, to discuss the impact of AI on the financial services marketplace, particularly in identifying tradable events and predicting stock movements. He highlights the use of AI to level the playing field for individual investors and the potential disruption of traditional financial analysis methods. The conversation explores the risks and benefits of leveraging AI in finance, as well as the opportunities it presents for uncovering market manipulation and identifying valuable investment opportunities. Here’s what we talked with Andrew about:  -AI in finance levels the playing field for individual investors. -AI has the potential to disrupt traditional financial analysis methods. -AI presents opportunities for uncovering market manipulation and identifying valuable investment opportunities. To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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: Apple Intelligence: every new AI feature coming to the iPhone and Mac https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/10/24175405/wwdc-apple-ai-news-features-ios-18-macos-15-iphone-ipad-mac . Cramer (that is, Jim Cramer of Mad Money – not Kramer from the sitcom Seinfeld) explains why some are skeptical of Nvidia’s ballooning market cap https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/29/cramer-on-why-some-are-skeptical-of-nvidias-ballooning-market-cap.html?recirc=taboolainternal . AI Systems Are Learning to Lie and Deceive, Scientists Find https://futurism.com/ai-systems-lie-deceive . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk chats with Juliette Powell, author of the AI Dilemma. Juliette shares her unique journey from television to AI expertise and discusses the responsible use of technology. The conversation explores the impact of AI on data privacy, ethics, and the future of education and organizations. Juliette emphasizes the need for responsible technology and the importance of human involvement in AI decision-making. Here’s what we talked with Juliette about:  - The impact of AI on data privacy and the ethical considerations of data usage are critical topics for discussion. - The future of education and organizations will be shaped by the responsible use of AI and the need for human involvement in decision-making. - The intersection of technology and humanity requires a balance between innovation and ethics, with a focus on creating value for the majority of people on the planet. To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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: -Automation in employee benefits: a necessity for today's workforce - https://www.benefitspro.com/2024/05/29/automation-in-employee-benefits-a-necessity-for-todays-workforce/?slreturn=20240606100607 -If A.I. Can Do Your Job, Maybe It Can Also Replace Your C.E.O. - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/technology/ai-chief-executives.html -Microsoft's Phi-3 Mini AI Is Small Enough to Fit on Your iPhone -https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/microsoft-s-phi-3-mini-ai-is-small-enough-to-fit-on-your-iphone/ar-AA1nvA6z To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!