Digital Culture Ideas with Hils Walton

Hilary Walton
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Technology and the Internet are significantly shaping the way we interact, behave, think, and communicate. This show helps people understand the biggest cultural shift that is happening right now – a move towards a more digital culture and a more digital nation. Join me as I talk to people who inspire me, and we learn about the impact of digital culture on our lives, leadership, business strategy and our careers.

  1. 3D AGO

    #44 Digital Labour & AI Agents: The Rise of the Frontier Firm /w Hils Walton

    In this video, Hilary Walton breaks down Microsoft’s frontier firm concept—next‑generation organisations powered by AI, digital agents, and human‑led orchestration. You’ll learn what makes frontier firms different, why they outperform traditional companies, and how AI transforms everything from workflows to organisational design. We explore: - What a frontier firm is and why Microsoft coined the term in 2025 - Human–agent teams and the shift to AI‑operated, human‑led organisations - How work charts replace outdated org charts, creating dynamic, customer‑centric teams - The three‑phase AI maturity journey, from AI assistants to agent‑run departments - How AI agents automate activities, processes, roles, and entire functions - Microsoft’s four pillars for building a frontier firm: Enrich employee experiences, reinvent customer engagement, reshape processes, and bend the curve on innovation - Why Copilot becomes the control plane for managing thousands of agents Powerful business impacts—flat headcount, rising productivity, and growing profitability If you want to understand how digital labour, agents, and AI‑driven operations are reshaping the future of work, this is your guide to what’s coming next—and how to get ready. 👉 Subscribe for weekly insights on AI, digital culture, and the future of business.

    29 min

  2. 05/25/2024

    #43 Navigating the Digital Landscape: A Conversation with Melanie Highet, Account Executive at Microsoft

    This is a special episode with my friend and work partner, Melanie Highet, Account Executive at Microsoft. Tune in to hear us discuss: - Mel's career path in Tech and Sales - Her guidence and top tips to businesses looking to embark on AI reinvention - How AI is impacting work and life, from personal experience

    43 min

  3. 05/19/2024

    #42 AI In Action: Scott McLiver, PwC Implementing a 6-Month AI Transformation

    Listen in to hear Hils Walton a Tech Strategist at Microsoft and Scott McLiver, Partner at PwC New Zealand AI and Web 3.0, discuss putting AI into action and implementing and AI business transformation in 6 months.Scott is also impressively an Asia Pacific Generative AI Leader and he sits on the Global Generative AI Leadership Council for PwC.They will discuss together:- Scott's background and career in tech- PwC's approach to implementing AI into a businesses in 6 months, brought alive through Scott's experience of doing it both at PwC and with customers- a view out to the future in terms of the impact AI will have on business.

    40 min

  4. 05/19/2024

    #41 Delivering unreasonable AI results w/ Matt Bain, Spark NZ & Hils Walton

    Tune in for a chat with Matt Bain, Marketing and AI Director at Spark, where we'll get into his journey, how AI is reshaping marketing, and what's next on the tech horizon. We're diving into real stories about implementing AI at Spark and peeking into the future of tech. Join us for some genuine insights and forward-thinking ideas.

    32 min

  5. 05/19/2024

    #40 From the catwalk to working at Microsoft | A candid chat with Lee Stevens host of the Time and Motion podcast

    In this episode, I am interviewed by Lee Stevens from the Time and Motion podcast about building my career, working for some of New Zealand's largest organisations. We talk about AI, building a personal brand, and how Microsoft is helping customers on their Digital Transformation journey. lee@leestevens.cohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leestevensnz/

    57 min

  6. 05/17/2023

    #39 How AI will disrupt the HR industry w/ Host Hils Walton and Olivia Dyet, Founder of Empathix HR Consultancy

    Are you ready for the AI revolution in the HR industry? As technology continues to advance, it's clear that the role of HR is undergoing a significant transformation. With the rise of AI, companies are beginning to think about now leveraging this technology to streamline recruitment, improve employee retention, and enhance their overall HR strategies. If you're interested in learning more about how AI is disrupting the HR industry, then you won't want to miss our upcoming session with Hilary Walton and Olivia Dyet, Founder of Empathix HR Consultancy! Olivia will share her insights on the latest trends and best practices in AI-powered HR. During this video podcast, we'll consider: - How AI is changing the recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to conducting interviews - The benefits of using AI to manage employee data and improve retention rates - Strategies for successfully implementing AI in your HR processes Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of HR!

    33 min
  7. #38 Upwards Interview about ChatGPT & security considerations | /w Hilary Walton CTO Microsoft

    03/21/2023

    #38 Upwards Interview about ChatGPT & security considerations | /w Hilary Walton CTO Microsoft

    Hilary joins Phil Howie from Onwardly on his podcast - Upwards!. Join us for the first episode with special guest Hilary Walton 🎙, Technology Strategist at Microsoft and host of the Digital Culture Ideas podcast, as we discuss #ChatGPT, the AI-powered language model everyone is talking about, and the impact it's having on the world of #cybersecurity. 👉 Learn about the potential of ChatGPT for automating customer service, improving chatbots and revolutionising the way we work. But with great power comes great responsibility… we'll also explore the #security and #privacy considerations that businesses need to keep in mind when using ChatGPT. 👏 https://www.onwardly.io/ Join Hils Walton's free text news service: Digital Culture Ideas & News Hub https://chat.whatsapp.com/LULdX7yAtPy37vLFiteXqW Hilary's Digital Culture Ideas Show: - YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dwoi3AqnpBmiaWvkac76w - Podcast on Spotify (and available anywhere else you listen to your podcasts) : https://open.spotify.com/show/3z4t5ZeAB4aSwr0ZeqtyaZ?si=b4a0a9a8894b43f5   Check Hilary out on the other social platforms:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilswalton/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilswalton/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilsWalton - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hilswalton - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HilsWalton

    28 min
  8. #37 Interview with digital artist Auspicious Victory - Pixel F*cker. Techno Prophet. Agitator.

    12/13/2022

    #37 Interview with digital artist Auspicious Victory - Pixel F*cker. Techno Prophet. Agitator.

    Wow, this is a fascinating interview with a difference, of a digital artist called 'Auspicious Victory' @ascpsvctry "Pixel F*cker. Techno profit. Agitator. Gender neutral, identity fluid. I am a mountain. #digitalart #futurism #acitivism" Auspicious Victory is an artist yes, but also an idea and a societal movement. To find out what all this means, you have to listen in . . .  We cover their: -Their background and how they discovered this persona - Art and early influences and inspiration - Future and the impact that emerging tech will have on what's next For all their links in one place visit here: https://linktr.ee/auspiciousvictory Website and how you can check out their art: https://auspiciousvictory.com/

    13 min
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Technology and the Internet are significantly shaping the way we interact, behave, think, and communicate. This show helps people understand the biggest cultural shift that is happening right now – a move towards a more digital culture and a more digital nation. Join me as I talk to people who inspire me, and we learn about the impact of digital culture on our lives, leadership, business strategy and our careers.

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