Navigating the Human Asset: Beyond Technology & Strategy
Release Date: 09/16/2024
Bridging the AI Readiness Gap I CIO Talk Network
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Organizations are investing heavily in AI training and upskilling programs. Yet many still find that true capability is uneven. AI readiness is not just a list of tools or skills. It is the habit of thinking critically, questioning outputs, and learning continuously when solutions are not fixed. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Miro Humer, Vice President and CIO at Case Western Reserve University, joins host Sanjog Aul to explore how education systems and workplaces can work together to build real AI readiness that lasts beyond the classroom. Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction 05:12 Why...
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Reimagining the IT Team: People, Culture, Leadership | CIO Talk Network
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The IT function is evolving fast. It’s no longer just about maintaining systems but about shaping culture, driving innovation, and aligning technology with business goals. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Dominic Redmond, Chief Information Officer at PageGroup Business Technology, joins host Sanjog Aul to explore how CIOs can reimagine their teams to lead with agility, business fluency, and people-first leadership in an AI-driven world. Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction 06:30 – IT as cost center → value driver 14:45 – Fact, fear, and faith in IT investment 23:10 –...
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How Risk Aware Leaders Build Lasts?
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In an era of black swan events, economic volatility, and rapid technological change, leaders must balance growth with governance to build organizations that endure. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Dr. Ramesh Gopal, Chief Risk Officer for UAE & Saudi and Head of Credit Risk at CEEMEA for Deutsche Bank, joins host Sanjog Aul to share lessons from past crises, strategies for aligning agility with control, and ways to embed a risk-first mindset across the enterprise. Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction 02:49 – When assumptions fail: Lessons from 2008 07:12 – Thresholds, policing,...
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Stitching Seamless Digital Journeys in a Minefield of Threats
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The surge in digital transformation initiatives has brought forth many cybersecurity challenges. Businesses are under pressure to offer seamless digital experiences, which often means integrating multiple platforms and technologies. Yet, each integration point is a potential vulnerability. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, how can businesses ensure robust security without hindering the user experience or compromising the operational flow? Guest: Prasanna Kumar Burri, Group Chief Information Officer, Dangote Industries Guest Bio: More on this Episode: More on Security: More on...
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Low-Code AI Apps- Enabling Innovation, Ensuring Control
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Low-code systems democratize artificial intelligence tools, allowing nontechnical staff members to produce data-driven apps independently. This movement creates questions about governance, security, and quality control even while it gives innovators agility and speed. How can companies enable low-code tool-equipped business units to provide strong security and governance? Are there best practices for juggling autonomy with control in democratized AI systems? What unanticipated difficulties might result from this move toward general AI availability? Guest: Udit Pahwa, Chief Information Officer...
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The Paradox of Speed : Scaling Innovation Without Losing Control
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Leaders today face growing pressure to move faster. They’re driving digital transformation, adopting AI, and launching new business models at record speed. But when speed goes unchecked, it can cause chaos, from strategic drift to operational risk. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Alejandro Martinez Galindo, Chief Information Officer at Fortrea, joins host Sanjog Aul to explore how to build momentum without losing control. Drawing from real-world experience, including lessons from a fast-paced cloud ERP rollout, Alejandro shares practical ways to balance speed with structure. He...
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The Metabolism of Knowledge in Agentic AI: Governing AI Before It Governs US
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Enterprise AI is shifting from assistive to autonomous. Like human metabolism regulates energy for balance, AI now has a metabolism of knowledge that constantly consumes, transforms, and acts on data. Without strong governance, this evolution can amplify bias, create opaque decision loops, and introduce systemic risk. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Vince Kellen, Chief Information Officer at the University of California San Diego, joins host Sanjog Aul to unpack a practical governance playbook for agentic AI. They explore multi layer controls, probabilistic self regulation, internal and...
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Steps Boosting Business Agility
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Business agility is more than speed. It is the discipline of aligning people, processes, data, architecture, security, and customer community so the enterprise can adapt with clarity and control. Too often, organizations pursue agility in silos and miss the compound benefits of a single operating approach. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, John Lambeth, Chief Information Officer at PAE, joins host Sanjog Aul to outline a practical playbook for end-to-end agility. They cover executive-level governance, shared data definitions, hybrid technical architecture, cloud selection and change...
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Decoding Complexities and Forging Ahead in a Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Era
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As 2024 unfolds, the cloud landscape is rapidly changing. Organizations are operating across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, introducing new challenges for control, cost, and coordination. At the same time, AI adoption is accelerating, raising serious questions about governance, privacy, and ethical responsibility. And as sustainability becomes a core business priority, leaders are rethinking how cloud decisions impact the planet. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, global CIOs explore what it takes to deliver innovation responsibly while ensuring resilience, trust, and value for the...
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Redefining Retail Amidst Global Disruptions
CIO Talk Network Podcast
The retail sector is in flux in an era reshaped by global disruptions and digital acceleration. The need to refine omnichannel strategies meets new consumer expectations for real-time, personalized experiences across touchpoints. At the same time, a growing focus on privacy, driven by stricter regulations and consumer consciousness, demands careful navigation between data-driven personalization and privacy assurance. Lastly, the imperative to quickly adopt and integrate emerging technologies intensifies the race to stay competitive. How are leading retail business and IT executives navigating...
info_outlineThe advent of AI, machine learning, and automation has fundamentally changed workplace dynamics. The challenge for modern organizations is ensuring their human workforce complements these technological advancements rather than competes with them. How can businesses harmonize their approach to maximize technical and human potential, especially when employees seek purpose and meaningful engagement in an increasingly automated world?
Guest: Riaz Yusuff, Chief Information Officer, Harper College
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