The Progress Report Kyndryl

There is no doubt of the opportunity modernizing technology and infrastructure can create for efficiency and growth, particularly in the world of banking. In this episode, our experts discuss the complex challenges of undertaking mainframe modernization and the risks involved, as well as the risk of not modernizing and what can happen if you don’t. How do you keep the business running during the transformation and work within the limitations of legacy apps that are not yet modernized? The ever-increasing data sovereignty and compliance concerns add another layer of complexity. And, with upcoming regulations on data and AI governance, like DORA and the AI Act, should banks be thinking about their own modernization journey?

As generative AI integrates into how business gets done, this discussion looks at how to ensure AI is being leveraged in responsible and ethical ways. Listen as our experts explore the challenges and opportunities of responsible AI, including the role of data and the challenges of ensuring diversity, trust, and quality and how to create frameworks for a cohesive strategy for generative AI across stakeholder groups.

The conversation will dive into insight for how organization should think about implementation of responsible AI practices and ethical principles and policies, including broader stakeholder representation.

It is estimated that 15-20% of people worldwide are neurodivergent. By leveraging a strengths-based approach to learning – focusing on what an individual can do best – leaders can embrace the power of their talent.​

Diverse teams boost creativity and innovation, create greater opportunities for professional growth, and make better decisions over time.1​

Companies that believe diversity strengthens their culture and create a flexible, agile and supportive work environment have become more successful at recruiting the right talent, particularly in tough-to-fill skills categories. And company output – including the bottom line – has profited from the lower attrition rates and higher productivity of a diverse workforce. ​

Listen in as our experts discuss how to show up authentically as a leader, best practices for harnessing the unique strengths of neurodiverse talent, and why the best teams are the most diverse. ​
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1 Source: “Neurodiversity at work: a biopsychosocial model and the impact on working adults.” NIH, 2020

Partnerships between large corporations and startups can be advantageous for every company involved. These partnerships can uncover the latest technologies, deliver the best outcomes for customers and transform and modernize business. And the benefits to startups is the opportunity to learn from large, established organizations. But what is the impact for the global community? ​

While large corporations have a duty to corporate responsibility, startups may not think about their global impact in the earlier series of the business. But what if a partnership with a large corporation included encouragement and guidance and required a commitment to think about their global footprint? What if a startup had to consider the circular economy and be purposeful in a meaningful dimension that has impact?​

Listen as our experts explore the importance of being purpose driven and making a positive contribution to our economies and our communities.​​

Over the next several years, the data landscape will undergo significant changes. As AI becomes more prevalent, businesses will become more reliant on applied analytics and machine learning. ​

These advancements bring up questions about strategies for maintaining ethical, trusted data, free from bias. And the application of this data to further the goals of purpose-driven organizations. ​

Listen as CDOs explore the critical role of data strategies in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, discussing topics from fueling innovation and transforming the business with data insights to preparing for and utilizing generative AI. This conversation will also touch on the importance of diversity, especially when it comes to data analysis and better decision-making.

Progress demands transformation. But in a digital-first world, with the velocity of change increasing every day, how do you know you're making the right kind of progress? How can you think big while juggling rising IT complexity, costs, and vulnerability?

Welcome to The Progress Report, a podcast brought to you by Kyndryl, your partner for continuous innovation. Join us as we sit down with thought leaders, technologists, and creative problem solvers. We’ll explore provocative ideas about to how to modernize IT for efficiency and growth, create differentiated experiences, secure a resilient business, and ensure you’re always ready for change.

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