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Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. Delve into the future-focused topics every professional needs to know about, including AI, technology, data, cybersecurity and innovation.

  1. Bridging Gaps and Innovating Education: Aligning Curriculum with Industry Demands

    22/10/2024

    Bridging Gaps and Innovating Education: Aligning Curriculum with Industry Demands

    As industry demands shift, how do we align and bridge the gaps in curriculums to innovate the way we deliver education? In this episode, Professor Barney Glover AO, Commissioner for Jobs and Skills Australia, shares his journey from Vice Chancellor to Commissioner, discusses bridging gaps between government, industry, and academia, and explores the role of technology in innovative teaching. Join hosts Professor Belinda Tynan, Theo Psychogios and Katie Vainauskas for an insightful conversation with Professor Glover as he delves into the future of education in Australia.  Whether you're interested in the education sector, government policies, or tech advancements, this episode offers something valuable for everyone. Tune in to gain unique perspectives and actionable insights that are relevant for both your professional and personal growth. If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Host: Professor Belinda Tynan, Theo Psychogios and Katie Vainauskas Audio By: Adrian Chin Quan For enquiries about the series please contact innovation@deloitte.com.au  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES © 2024 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. DISCLAIMER: This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), its global network of member firms or their related entities (collectively, the "Deloitte organisation") is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No representations, warranties or undertakings (express or implied) are given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this communication, and none of DTTL, its member firms, related entities, employees or agents shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly or indirectly in connection with any person relying on this communication. DTTL and each of its member firms, and their related entities, are legally separate and independent entities.

    43 min
  2. Navigating Transformation: Building Future-Ready Strategies, Skills, and Learning Environments

    05/08/2024

    Navigating Transformation: Building Future-Ready Strategies, Skills, and Learning Environments

    Join hosts Professor Belinda Tynan and Matt Wright with guest speaker Professor Martin Bean CBE as they delve into the crucial strategies required to successfully navigate transformation in education and how leaders of today can build future-ready learning environments. We explore three pivotal topics: Building transformation into your strategy:Discover how to integrate transformation seamlessly into your organisation's strategy for tangible success. Future skills and AI: Explore the evolving landscape of AI, it's integration in the education sector and impact on the future skills of tomorrow's workforce. Hybrid and blended learning: Gain insights into optimising digital and physical learning environments to enhance flexibility and engagement for student success. Speakers: Professor Belinda Tynan, Matt Wright & Professor Martin Bean CBE    https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-tynan-77ba5056/?originalSubdomain=au https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-wright-6a27b4145/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-martin-bean-cbe-84655b1a2/ If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.   Audio By: Adrian Chin Quan   For enquiries about the series please contact innovation@deloitte.com.au    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES   © 2024 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.   DISCLAIMER: This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), its global network of member firms or their related entities (collectively, the "Deloitte organisation") is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser.   No representations, warranties or undertakings (express or implied) are given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this communication, and none of DTTL, its member firms, related entities, employees or agents shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly or indirectly in connection with any person relying on this communication. DTTL and each of its member firms, and their related entities, are legally separate and independent entities.

    47 min
  3. Skills intelligence: building organisations with a skills-first approach

    11/02/2024

    Skills intelligence: building organisations with a skills-first approach

    How might we make our work and our workplaces even more meaningful, impactful and achieve results faster? Reconfiguring our organisations with a skills-first approach may be the answer.    In this episode of Candid Conversations, you'll hear from Artie Gindidis, Deloitte Australia's Workforce Transformation Lead who interviews Stephen Lancaster-Hall, our US and a global leader of Skills-based organisations. In the episode, they: Deep dive into the concept of skills-based organisations Discuss the impact on teams, productivity and meaningful work, and Unpack where and how organisations can start the journey towards a skills-based approach. Keep an ear out for the fantastic client example, and some of the golden lessons learned from their journey.   If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.   Host: Artie Gindidis   Audio By: Adrian Chin Quan   For enquiries about the series please contact innovation@deloitte.com.au    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Building tomorrow's skills-based organization - Jobs aren't working anymore; By Sue Cantrell, Michael Griffiths, Robin Jones, and Julie Hiipakka  https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Deloitte-Skills-Based-Organization.pdf   © 2024 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.   DISCLAIMER: This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), its global network of member firms or their related entities (collectively, the "Deloitte organisation") is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser.   No representations, warranties or undertakings (express or implied) are given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this communication, and none of DTTL, its member firms, related entities, employees or agents shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly or indirectly in connection with any person relying on this communication. DTTL and each of its member firms, and their related entities, are legally separate and independent entities.

    24 min
  4. The future of EVs is more than EVs - How electrifying your vehicle will electrify your energy ecosystem

    07/12/2023

    The future of EVs is more than EVs - How electrifying your vehicle will electrify your energy ecosystem

    When we talk about EVs, the conversation is often just about batteries and charging, but what else does it mean for us? In this episode, we look at EVs as more than just EVs, but a way into an electrified energy ecosystem what will fundamentally shift the way we interact with energy and transport - for massive benefits. You'll hear from Andrew Moore – Director in Deloitte Mobility Insights & Solutions, and Alina Dini – Director in Energy and Climate Advisory as they: Look at 'a day in the life of' in a future electric ecosystem  Highlight what needs to be true for this future What it means for both businesses and individuals If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Host and Audio By: Adrian Chin Quan For enquiries about the series please contact innovation@deloitte.com.au  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/Industries/government-public/perspectives/finding-australias-spark-electric-vehicle-revolution.html © 2023 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. DISCLAIMER: This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), its global network of member firms or their related entities (collectively, the "Deloitte organisation") is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No representations, warranties or undertakings (express or implied) are given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this communication, and none of DTTL, its member firms, related entities, employees or agents shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly or indirectly in connection with any person relying on this communication. DTTL and each of its member firms, and their related entities, are legally separate and independent entities.

    22 min
  5. Killing Puppies and the Art of the Pivot

    02/11/2023

    Killing Puppies and the Art of the Pivot

    What's one of the worst things in the world you could think of? Killing puppies – but in this case we're not actually talking puppies.  In the latest episode of Candid Conversations, we get to hear from our Consulting Innovation Team about one of our own innovation stories, and how we applied our structured approach to de-risking an idea. You'll hear from the horse's mouth, snake through their journey, and even hear about zombies, between: Maria Kudrina, Senior Manager and Human Capital Innovation Lead, Greg Newman, Director in Human Capital Consulting, Analytics and Insights and, Pavlo Plastovets, Senior Manager in Consulting Innovation Accelerator and former Innovation lead at Deloitte Ukraine They also discuss: What a rigorous, data-driven and customer-centric innovation process looks like How the insights gathered de-risked and provided certainty Getting the balance between an engaging and structured process What new products or services would you like to interrogate through a rigorous innovation process? Reach out to our Human Capital team to learn more about our innovations in this space and how they can benefit your organisation!  If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Host: Maria Kudrina Audio By: Adrian Chin Quan For enquiries about the series please contact innovation@deloitte.com.au  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES © 2023 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. DISCLAIMER: This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), its global network of member firms or their related entities (collectively, the "Deloitte organisation") is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No representations, warranties or undertakings (express or implied) are given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this communication, and none of DTTL, its member firms, related entities, employees or agents shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly or indirectly in connection with any person relying on this communication. DTTL and each of its member firms, and their related entities, are legally separate and independent entities.

    24 min
  6. Mining Mavericks: Uncommon Market Partnerships Driving the EV Era

    20/09/2023

    Mining Mavericks: Uncommon Market Partnerships Driving the EV Era

    If creativity is connecting things, then how about market partnerships? The transition to a world filled with EVs is well underway but the challenges of accessing and securing the critical minerals for EV batteries at pace requires organisations in the supply chain to adopt new ways of operating to meet the needs of consumers. Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode you'll hear from Carrie Grimes and Alex White, Partners in Deloitte Australia's Climate and Engineering and Mergers and Acquisitions practice respectively, as their unique partnership has brought new ways of thinking about the very ways mining organisations and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) operate and align to overcome these challenges. They deep dive into: The complexities and challenges of turning critical minerals into EV batteries How strategic solutions are a must in ensuring a sustainable supply chain for critical minerals The role of M&A and business model transformation for mining and OEM organisations Why market partnerships and strategic alignment between diverse organisations is key to transitioning to net zero and beyond. To read Carrie and Alex's latest thought leadership, see the links below Critical Minerals - Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/Industries/energy/blogs/critical-minerals-nothing-ventured-nothing-gained.html Critical Minerals - Be Patient & Think Long  https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/Industries/energy/blogs/critical-minerals-be-patient-think-long-term.html *NEW* Critical Minerals - Accelerating the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/Industries/energy/blogs/accelerating-electric-vehicle-supply-chain.html?nc=42 If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Host and Audio by: Clea Halliday For enquiries about the series please contact innovation@deloitte.com.au  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES © 2023 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. DISCLAIMER: This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), its global network of member firms or their related entities (collectively, the "Deloitte organisation") is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No representations, warranties or undertakings (express or implied) are given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this communication, and none of DTTL, its member firms, related entities, employees or agents shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly or indirectly in connection with any person relying on this communication. DTTL and each of its member firms, and their related entities, are legally separate and independent entities.

    28 min
  7. Lessons from a data fluency journey with Transurban | Data Fluency Mini-Series

    06/09/2023

    Lessons from a data fluency journey with Transurban | Data Fluency Mini-Series

    When people talk about 'data fluency', some of the big questions in the room are "What does good like? How do I improve this capability? And what needs to be true?" Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In the latest episode of the Talk Data to Me Mini-series, our special host Anna-Marie Tolic speaks to Amanda Princi and Neil Coulson from Transurban, to walk us through their journey of innovating and transforming their organisation to build data fluency for everyone. They speak about: The importance of enabling everyone to read, write and communicate with data, tailored to their roles 'Data Day' and their other successful initiatives used engage and educate their people The key ingredients for a successful data fluency journey If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Host: Anna-Marie Tolic and Maddy Anderson Audio By: Adrian Chin Quan For enquiries about the series please contact innovation@deloitte.com.au  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES © 2023 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. DISCLAIMER: This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), its global network of member firms or their related entities (collectively, the "Deloitte organisation") is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser.

    19 min
  8. Setting the stage to fail with purpose and learn faster

    22/08/2023

    Setting the stage to fail with purpose and learn faster

    Failure is a big word in the innovation space - we talk about reframing it, learning from it and always here the phrase 'fail fast'. But how do you do it tactically and purposefully so that drives outcomes and impact? On this episode of Candid Conversations, we speak to Susanna Kass, Designer and Culture Strategist who co-created the Epic Fail Game and Jason Bender, Deloitte Australia's Head of Innovation and Space where they explore: - How failure is critical to creativity and innovation - Reframing our mindset about failure (in business and beyond) - Tactical examples, tools and strategies to implement in our lives & organisations If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Host and Audio By: Adrian Chin Quan For enquiries about the series please contact innovation@deloitte.com.au  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Learn more about the Epic Fail Game: http://www.theepicfailgame.com.au/ © 2023 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. DISCLAIMER: This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), its global network of member firms or their related entities (collectively, the "Deloitte organisation") is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No representations, warranties or undertakings (express or implied) are given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this communication, and none of DTTL, its member firms, related entities, employees or agents shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly or indirectly in connection with any person relying on this communication. DTTL and each of its member firms, and their related entities, are legally separate and independent entities.

    28 min
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Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. Delve into the future-focused topics every professional needs to know about, including AI, technology, data, cybersecurity and innovation.

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  • Creator
    Deloitte Australia Innovation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    62
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    © 2024 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
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