IMI Talking Leadership

What skills do IT leaders need to develop, to move from an individual contributor to a management role? How can leaders in the IT sector get buy-in from senior stakeholders, and efficiently manage transformation projects? Is it possible to keep remote IT teams engaged? We met up with Margit Takacs to discuss.

How can AI be leveraged in different areas of the organisations? How can companies retain talent in an age of AI? How can leaders manage risks associated with bias and data protection?

How can leaders leverage paradoxes? How can we prepare for unforeseen circumstances? And why is carving out time for deep thinking so important? All this and more with leadership and strategy expert, Kriti Jain.

How has the workplace changed over the past several years? What challenges do organisations face when trying to pivot away from a remote working model? What role does AI play in the Future of Work? Kevin Empey discusses all of these topics.

Why is embedding sustainable change - not just any kind of change - so important? How can leaders get buy-in from employees and stakeholders? And what are the risks of not implementing change in a sustainable way? This episode of the Talking Leadership podcast discusses all of this and more.

Why skills are more important than software, how you can keep stakeholders and teams on the same page, and essentials project management tips from The Jungle Book. James Louttit explores all of this and more.

Will generative AI become as ubiquitous as wifi? How can we hire people for potential, rather than skills? And what would happen if Spotify started automating their artists? Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic dives into all of this and more.

How can you create a compelling strategy story? And why is storytelling so important in business? Most important of all, what can kids tell us about being strategic? All this and more with Padraig Hyland.

Enda Campbell of Irish Life Wellbeing discusses why workplace wellbeing initiatives are so important, how employees can advocate for their mental and physical health, and how we can get fit this April. Register to take part in the Workplace Fitness Challenge: https://mylife.irishlife.ie/wfc-2024/early-registration

How will the convergence of technology disrupt all industries? What do you need to know about deepfakes? And why do so many digital transformation projects fail? All this and more with Kamales Lardi.

What do HR professionals need to know about AI? How can you help to future-proof your organisation? Is the Four Day Work Week the future? Marianne Roux dives into all this and more.

How is hybrid working impacting your mental health? Why did we get PTSD symptoms from COVID-19? How can leaders foster a environment where people want to go to work? All this and more with business psychologist, Alan Lyons.

How curiosity help with internal communications? When might best practice be the worst ideas? Are AI selfies the future? Internal comms expert Joanna Parsons dives into all of this and more.

Futurist Gerd Leonhard gives some insights into future trends like proactive healthcare, the importance of sustainability, and AI in the workforce.

From AI baristas to holograms and health tech - Tony Moroney shares the most impressive technology and innovation from this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

How does Netflix use customer data to commission new content? How is AI impacting the world of human workers? What can we learn from a fish farm in Sweden? All this and more with futurist Bernard Marr.

We look back on some of our best moments of 2023, from AI to innovation, to creating workplace culture. Hear from guests like Bruce Daisley, Ian Kierans, Marianne Roux, Sinead Kane, and others.

HR expert and analyst Mervyn Dinnen shares insights into how to create an effective talent management strategy, how flexibility is key to recruitment, and how you can win the talent relay race.

Did you know that having a friend at work helps with staff retention? Have you thought about how remote work is a diversity & inclusion issue? Are you aware of the connection between health and social groups? Bruce Daisley sheds light on all of this and more.

What is Transformational Leadership, and how can leaders inspire teams to exceed all expectations? How you you foster a culture of psychological safety? Roger Delves explores all this and more.

How can leaders build trust in a team? How can we strengthen social connections? How can leaders get off the dancefloor and onto the balcony? Leadership Coach Colette Cahalane shares her insights.

We met up with Malene Rydahl to discuss the values of effective leaders, how you can promote wellbeing and performance in your team, and and how we can all be a little more Danish.

Why is humility so important in leadership? How can you lead with compassion? What does it mean to achieve "radical candor"? Executive coach Paula Mullin builds on insights from her recent webinar, in this edition of the podcast.

Applying 20% of the innovation tools and techniques available will probably give you 80% of the results. The big question is: which 20% of the tools and techniques should you apply? We dive into innovation in business with Ian Kierans.

What can our kids teach us about creativity? Why can't we put seats on the wings of planes? We dive into the meaty details with Jay Chopra.