Byte Sized

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In just 20 minutes, explore the most exciting innovations and pressing challenges across business, technology, and leadership. Byte Sized is hosted by Bella Thornely, Accenture's UK and Ireland Centre for Advanced AI lead. Join Bella as she delves into game-changing findings from Accenture research, gleans insights from leading industry brands and unravels stories of reinvention. Subscribe now to dive into the essentials of business and technology leadership - all in the time it takes to enjoy your coffee break!

  1. Lloyd's of London: Culture & Constructive Conflict

    JAN 19

    Lloyd's of London: Culture & Constructive Conflict

    Inclusion is more than friendliness; it's built on psychological safety and a culture of open, honest feedback. Mark Lomas, Head of Culture, Talent & Communities at Lloyd's, shares how true inclusion empowers people to perform at their best and feel valued — even in times of conflict.

    18 min
  2. Nationwide: The Secret Sauce for Perfect Payments

    JAN 5

    Nationwide: The Secret Sauce for Perfect Payments

    Otto Benz, Customer Technology and Payments Director at Nationwide Building Society, shares how the organisation has modernised its payments infrastructure through dual‑cloud technology, strengthened resilience in the face of outages, met evolving regulatory demands, and adapted to society's changing relationship with cash.

    18 min
  3. Retail Rewired: From Trolleys to Tech

    12/15/2025

    Retail Rewired: From Trolleys to Tech

    Retail mogul Roger Burnley sits down with Bella Thornely to discuss steering digital transformation, tackling the challenges brought on by COVID-19, and exploring how a strong customer focus and AI are shaping the future of retail.

    17 min
  4. VMO2: Customer Obsession Meets Innovation

    11/25/2025

    VMO2: Customer Obsession Meets Innovation

    Rachel Barrass, Director of Customer Service at VMO2, reveals how together agentic AI and human agents have slashed complaints by 60%! Dive into tech, transformation and the power of truly knowing your customer.

    20 min
  5. AI Genies: From Health Cures to Cookbooks

    10/27/2025

    AI Genies: From Health Cures to Cookbooks

    Can AI genies help us live longer and better lives? Prof. Mihaela van der Schaar, leader of the van der Schaar Lab at Cambridge University, shares with Bella Thornely the far-reaching potential of this next development in AI.

    23 min
  6. Noli: Beauty Decoded

    08/11/2025

    Noli: Beauty Decoded

    Mark Farbrace interviews Maëlle Gasc, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of Noli. They explore how Noli uses AI to tackle the challenge of overwhelming choice and conflicting advice, revolutionising the way consumers shop for beauty products.

    20 min
  7. Sports & Business Performance: Fit to Lead

    07/21/2025

    Sports & Business Performance: Fit to Lead

    Joe Garner, former CEO of Nationwide Building Society, HSBC UK and Openreach, joins Emma to share how sport, sleep, and self-awareness fuel leadership - offering practical tips for staying balanced, focused, and above all, human at the top.

    20 min
  8. AI, Microsoft & Movement to Work: Levelled Up, Not Left Out

    06/30/2025

    AI, Microsoft & Movement to Work: Levelled Up, Not Left Out

    How can we level the playing field for all jobseekers? Microsoft's Charles Eales and CEO of Movement to Work, Sareena Bains, discuss the untapped potential of AI for young people not in employment, education or training (NEET).

    16 min
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In just 20 minutes, explore the most exciting innovations and pressing challenges across business, technology, and leadership. Byte Sized is hosted by Bella Thornely, Accenture's UK and Ireland Centre for Advanced AI lead. Join Bella as she delves into game-changing findings from Accenture research, gleans insights from leading industry brands and unravels stories of reinvention. Subscribe now to dive into the essentials of business and technology leadership - all in the time it takes to enjoy your coffee break!

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  • Creator
    Accenture
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
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