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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
30/05/2025

The Estée Lauder Companies' VP Kalindi Mehta on Leveraging AI Agents for Consumer Insights

The beauty industry is massive, fast-paced, and hard to predict. There are 20,000 brands worldwide, and microtrends can spread around the globe in hours. That's the challenge facing Kalindi Mehta, Global VP for Consumer Foresight Strategy and Predictive Analytics at the Estée Lauder Companies. In the latest episode, she lays out how AI is transforming her industry, and explains how the technology can help all companies be more agile, improve their decision making, and reimagine their workflows. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft

30/05/2025

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20 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
19/11/2025 · VIDEO

Havard's Raffaella Sadun on why it's so hard to become a Frontier Firm

The journey to becoming a Frontier Firm requires leaders to reimagine every aspect of their organization—quickly and without a playbook. Harvard Business School's Raffaella Sadun joins host Molly Wood to explore what makes a Frontier Firm, why reskilling is so hard, and how leaders can build cultures that thrive on experimentation and human–AI collaboration. Discover actionable strategies for navigating uncertainty, driving transformation, and empowering every employee to become an AI-enabled inventor. WorkLab | Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter

19/11/2025 · Video

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33 min
29/10/2025 · VIDEO

Pascal Bornet on deploying agents to hone your competitive edge

Agents can become essential team members at any organization—if they're deployed thoughtfully. In this episode, Pascal Bornet joins host Molly Wood to share practical frameworks for helping leaders design and implement agentic AI, run high-impact pilots, and build the human skills—creativity, critical thinking, and social authenticity—that set Frontier Firms apart. Bornet is a coauthor of the recent book Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing AI Agents to Reinvent Business, Work and Life. Show Notes: WorkLab | Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter

29/10/2025 · Video

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40 min
17/11/2025

Copilot + OneDrive event recap & transfer ownership

Fresh off the biggest OneDrive moment of the year, Stephen and Arvind return with a full recap of the Copilot + OneDrive event—breaking down the announcements, the behind-the-scenes surprises, and the features that are already reshaping how we work. From personalized intelligence with the FAB button to the future of search, photos, and Researcher, the team walks through the four major themes of the show and shares what it was like to step on camera as part of the launch. They even react to the unexpected blooper reel that made its way into the final cut! This episode also features a special guest: Belle Podeanu, product manager behind the brand-new Transfer Ownership experience. Belle walks through how the team redesigned this critical workflow end-to-end—from modernized emails to shared-file filtering to smarter move-and-keep-sharing options—all built to reduce data loss and simplify transitions when employees leave.

17/11/2025

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39 min
27/02/2025

Post-publication impact of SharePoint pages

Take an audio tutorial tour that covers 10 ways to make a SharePoint page work for you, after you publish them! After your page looks great and is ready for your audience—make a plan to put that page as close to your reader as possible. Share it directly to them - intact - without requiring them to click away from where they are already focused and working. All are built-in features of SharePoint and related technology, geared to help you get the word out. It's not sorcery. It IS truly magical. Get ready to flex your post-publication page amplification! Read this episode's corresponding blog post. SharePoint | Facebook | @SharePoint | SharePoint Community Blog | Feedback Mark Kashman | @mkashman [host] Microsoft Learn - The home for Microsoft documentation for end users, developers, and IT professionals. Microsoft Tech Community Home Stay on top of Microsoft 365 changes Upcoming events: "SharePoint: From Concept to Creation to Impact + Live AMA" webinar with Jeff Teper | Jan. 29, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST Ability Summit | March 18, 2025 (Online) MVP Summit 2025 | March 24-27.2025 (Redmond, WA & online) Microsoft Fabric Community Conference | March 31 – April 2 (Las Vegas, NV) Microsoft's 50th Anniversary | April 4, 2025 (Worldwide) Comms vNext | April 15-16, 2025 (Denver, CO) Microsoft 365 Community Conference | May 5-8, 2025 (Vegas) Microsoft Build | May 19-22, 2025 (Seattle, WA | Online) SharePoint Intranet Festival (SWOOP Analytics) | May 21, 2025 (Online) European Collaboration Summit | May 26-28, 2025 (Düsseldorf, Germany) European Power Platform Conference | June 16-19 (Vienna, Austria) TechCon 365 - Seattle | June 23 – 27, 2025 (Seattle, WA) TechCon 365 - Atlanta | August 11-15, 2025 (Atlanta, GA) + always review and share the CommunityDays.org website Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts. Follow The Intrazone at aka.ms/TheIntrazone.

27/02/2025

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19 min
03/12/2024

SharePoint roadmap pitstop November 2024

This month's pitstop looks at everything that landed in November 2024: Viva Engage: Updates for the Copilot adoption community, Copilot Pages, Add Approvals to any SharePoint document library, Teams: New chat and channels experience, Teams: New calendar experience, and Windows Server 2025 (GA). Plus, we share highlights from Microsoft Ignite 2024 - Five announcements from across the Microsoft portfolio. You'll also hear a segment of audio from Maya Rodrig - from the Microsoft Loop team - summarizing Copilot Pages alongside BizChat. It's a busy pitstop to get up to speed AND look ahead. Read this episode's corresponding blog post. 01:24 Employee engagement 07:13 "Copilot Pages" by Maya Rodrig 11:17 Teamwork 13:23 Related technology 31:25 Teasers Maya Rodrig | LinkedIn SharePoint | Facebook | @SharePoint | SharePoint Community Blog | Feedback Mark Kashman |@mkashman [co-host] Microsoft Docs - The home for Microsoft documentation for end users, developers, and IT professionals. Microsoft Tech Community Home Stay on top of Office 365 changes Upcoming events: Microsoft Ignite 2024 | Now on demand (incl. SharePoint "event guide") ESPC | European SharePoint Conference | Dec 2-5, 2024 in Stockholm, Swede + always review and share the CommunityDays.org website Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts. Follow The Intrazone at aka.ms/TheIntrazone.

03/12/2024

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36 min
02/06/2025

Hybrid Work on Wheels

In this episode of The Intrazone, Chris and Mark sit down with Sascha Fredrich and Markus Etzel from Bechtle to talk about their unique approach to modern collaboration. And when I say unique, I mean Microsoft Teams Rooms inside Volkswagen ID.Buzz EV vans—yes, rolling collaboration hubs (with hub caps); meetings on the move, proving that hybrid work isn't just about where you work, but how fast you can get there ;). And don't miss the grand finale—a special piano performance by Sascha that celebrates the power of community and connection. So buckle up, because this episode is taking collaboration to the fast lane! Read this episode's corresponding blog post. Plus, click here for transcript of this episode. 00:00 - Introduction 03:34 - Conversation with Sascha Fredrich and Markus Etzel from Bechtle 23:45 - Sascha's community piano song 25:18 - Closing Markus Etzel | LinkedIn Sascha Fredrich | LinkedIn SharePoint | @SharePoint & @MSSharePoint.Bsky.social| SharePoint Community blog | Feedback Mark Kashman |@mkashman [co-host] Chris McNulty |@cmcnulty2000 [co-host] Ragnar Heil's related video from the Bechtle's event and his post on LinkedIn. Upcoming events: European Power Platform Conference | June 16-19 (Vienna, Austria) TechCon 365 - Seattle | June 23 – 27, 2025 (Seattle, WA) TechCon 365 - Atlanta | August 11-15, 2025 (Atlanta, GA) + always review and share the CommunityDays.org website Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts. Follow The Intrazone at aka.ms/TheIntrazone.

02/06/2025

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26 min
09/10/2024

How Can Leaders Invest the Time That AI Gives Back?

"If you want to really understand artificial intelligence, a good starting point is to get better at understanding human intelligence," says Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. He's a professor of business psychology, Chief Talent Scientist at Manpower Group, and author of several books on talent, leadership, and technology. He joins host Molly Wood to discuss how AI can help unlock greater performance, from improving recruiting and decision making to freeing up more time to apply our unique human skills. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter Click here to stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft

09/10/2024

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23 min

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