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19/12/2020

Strategy: Building a successful AI roadmap

To unlock the full potential of AI, leaders must paint a holistic vision that inspires the entire company, put steps in place to achieve that goal and then execute. Host David Carmona shares his own experience and speaks with global thought leaders that share best practices for companies to succeed in the long term. Click here for transcript of this episode. Microsoft AI Business School David Carmon | LinkedIn [host] Guests: Athina Kanioura, PepsiCo | LinkedIn Stephen Eyears, 7-Eleven Australia | LinkedIn Nick McQuire, CCS Insight | LinkedIn Deb Cupp, Microsoft | LinkedIn

19/12/2020

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25 min
18/06/2025 · VIDEO

Microsoft EVP Rajesh Jha on leading with courage in the AI era

Rajesh Jha is Microsoft's EVP of Experiences + Devices, which means he oversees a wide range of products, from Microsoft 365 productivity tools and Surface devices to Copilot. Jha played a pivotal role in integrating AI into the company's offerings, and he joined the WorkLab podcast to share insights on navigating the complexities of becoming an AI-first organization. He also offers actionable advice on how leaders can adapt and compete while bringing their teams (and customers) along. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter Click here to watch and subscribe to WorkLab on YouTube. Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft

18/06/2025 · Video

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39 min
SEASON 9 TRAILER · VIDEO

How to turn AI-first vision into business reality

The AI-first future of business is coming into focus, and it's time for every firm to become a Frontier Firm—a human-led, AI-operated org that buys intelligence like it's electricity, deploys it across workflows, and compounds it like interest. The burning question for leaders: How do we get there? The latest season of the WorkLab podcast will light the way, kicking off on October 29 with Pascal Bornet, coauthor of Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing AI Agents to Reinvent Business, Work and Life. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter

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1 min
07/10/2025

THE Voice of Retail

Join Shelley as she talks with President and CEO of the National Retail Federation (NRF), Matt Shay. Listen in as Matt charts his journey from early career to joining the NRF in 2010 which he has since helped transform into Washington's most powerful voice supporting the retail industry. Matt also shares his thoughts on the big challenges and opportunities facing the retail industry at large as well as leadership principles and lessons learned over the years. Learn More: https://msft.it/6057spRkJ

07/10/2025

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35 min
7 JAN · VIDEO

Economist Tyler Cowen on the positive side of AI negativity

Economist and public thinker Tyler Cowen joins host Molly Wood to explore why AI adoption is so challenging for many employees, organizations, and educational institutions. As he puts it, "This may sound counterintuitive, but under a lot of scenarios, the more unhappy people are, the better we're doing, because that means a lot of change." Listen in for unvarnished insights on what leaders can expect as they push their organizations to reinvent how they operate and create value with AI. Show Notes: WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab Newsletter

7 Jan · Video

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29 min
19/12/2020

Culture: the value of being data-driven

Undergoing an AI transformation requires an AI-ready culture. Host David Carmona and his guests will share insights on topics such as what it means to be data-driven and how organizations should align internal resources to ensure that subject matter experts are empowered and can more effectively work with data scientists. Click here for transcript of this episode. Microsoft's AI Business School David Carmona, Microsoft | LinkedIn [host] Guests: Stephen Eyears, 7-Eleven Australia | LinkedIn Amy Hood, Microsoft | LinkedIn Gretchen O'Hara, Microsoft | LinkedIn Mohanbir Sawhney, Kellogg School of Management, LinkedIn Andrea Temporiti, ABB | LinkedIn

19/12/2020

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22 min
19/12/2020

Empowerment: Bringing AI to every employee

At Microsoft, we believe that AI's full potential is reached when you enable everyone in your organization with AI: helping employees automate repeatable tasks, enabling them to discover new insights, augmenting their business acumen and creating and innovating with the use of AI. David Carmona and his guests discuss learnings on how you can how to make it happen. Click here for transcript of this episode. Microsoft's AI Business School David Carmona, Microsoft | LinkedIn [host] Guests: Andrea Temporiti, ABB | LinkedIn Angela D'Orazio, Mackmyra | LinkedIn Saqib Shaikh, Microsoft | LinkedIn

19/12/2020

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15 min
10/12/2025

EY's Dan Diasio: AI is driving the biggest revolution in management ever

EY's Global Consulting AI Leader Dan Diasio joins host Molly Wood to discuss the future of work and how companies can reinvent themselves as AI-first Frontier Firms. Learn how AI is disrupting the consulting industry, why investing in upskilling your employees is now mandatory, and why the right combination of mindset, skill set, and tool set matters more than ever. Listen in to discover practical strategies for leaders to drive transformation and compete with AI-native disruptors. WorkLab | Subscribe to the WorkLab Newsletter

10/12/2025

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30 min
18/02/2025

Ask Me Anything with Microsoft CTO, Kevin Scott

In this AMA episode of "Behind the Tech," Kevin Scott and Christina Warren address a variety of listener questions, ranging from the impact of AI on learning and personal projects to the future of software development and AI regulation. Kevin shares his experience using AI for personal projects, such as making Japanese tea bowls, and discusses how AI has changed the way he approaches both work and hobbies. The conversation also touches on the potential for AI to reshape software development, with Kevin emphasizing the significant changes AI will bring to the field and the importance of adapting to these changes. The episode also explores broader topics, such as the regulation of AI, the challenges of scaling AI in regions with limited technological infrastructure, and the role of creative leaders in the era of AI. Kevin highlights the need for consistent and agile regulation to ensure the safe and beneficial deployment of AI technologies. He also discusses the democratization of AI tools and the importance of connectivity in enabling access to these technologies. The episode concludes with a discussion on the evolving definition of a technologist and the blurring lines between technology and creativity, emphasizing the importance of human involvement in AI-driven art and innovation. Kevin Scott   Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott   Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts.

18/02/2025

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42 min
19/12/2020

Innovation: Becoming a business priority

Innovation is instrumental in creating long-term customer value. But an innovative organization needs a safe environment to allow employees to take risks, train its employees to innovate with AI, and engage the right managers to balance competing interests. Host David Carmona is joined by industry experts to discuss how organizations can prioritize AI innovation. Click here for transcript of this episode. Microsoft's AI Business School David Carmona, Microsoft | LinkedIn [host] Guests: Deb Cupp, Microsoft | LinkedIn Mohanbir Sawhney, Kellogg School of Management | LinkedIn Andrea Temporiti, ABB | LinkedIn Bertrand Bodson, Novartis | LinkedIn

19/12/2020

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22 min

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