Bots & People

🚨 The EU AI Act is here — What does it mean for your company? The EU AI Act is the first major regulation on artificial intelligence, and it’s going to impact almost every company—not just AI developers.  If your business uses AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, or automated HR systems, you need to be prepared. Nico Bitzer talks with Tea Mustać, AI & Legal Expert at Spirit Legal. Tea explai...

In this episode, Nico chats with Verena Weber, AI Strategy Consultant, and ML Scientist. They talk about: 💡 The biggest misconceptions about women in tech and leadership 🧠 Unconscious bias and how it shapes our careers 🔄 How hyper-masculine work cultures affect everyone ⚖️ What companies can do to make tech more inclusive It’s a must-listen for anyone passionate about diversity, leadership...

This week on the Bots & People Podcast, Nico talks with Jean Enno Charton, Director of Digital Ethics & Bioethics at Merck Group. They discuss: What are ethical frameworks and how do they actually work? Why ethical challenges in AI aren’t always about the tech—they’re about the people using it Why long-term thinking is crucial when dealing with the fast-moving world of AI This episode tack...

Stacy Hubiak is a veteran in Learning & Development with 25+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently the Head of R&D Learning and Development at Organon, Stacy chats with Nico and shares her insights on: Building intuitive, role-specific learning ecosystems. How generative AI is revolutionizing training and upskilling in pharma. Lessons from successful L&D project...

We talk with Andreas Welsch —author of AI Leadership Handbook and What’s the Buzz podcast host— about actionable AI adoption strategies for enterprise organizations. Nico and Andreas discuss: How to align AI projects with real business problems and goals. The synergy between process automation and AI. How to overcome resistance to AI in large organizations. Avoiding common pitfalls in AI projects....

We sit down with Frank Giroux, Manager of Digital SCM Transformation at Bayer, a global leader in pharmaceuticals. Frank reflects on his 24-year journey at Bayer, highlighting what keeps him engaged and motivated. He shares how Bayer is integrating generative AI into its supply chain processes and discusses strategies for balancing long-term digital transformation goals with rapid adoption of new...

We sit down with Dr. Sven Bettermann, Global Head of Digitalization at Evonik, a worldwide leading company in specialty chemicals. Sven shares his journey from a plant management role to leading the company's digital initiatives, highlighting how digitalization is crucial in optimizing Evonik's chemical processes and driving innovation across the business. Key topics discussed are: Transitioning t...

Join us in this episode as Thomas Tillmann, co-founder of LernHacks, delves into the transformative power of cultivating a strong learning culture within organizations. Continuous Learning: Discover actionable strategies to embed ongoing education seamlessly into your company’s daily operations. Employee Engagement: Learn how to enhance career growth, making employees eager to develop their skills...

In this german-speaking episode, our guest Leo Marose shares his open secret on how his company achieves an impressive 90% completion rate in its learning programs. He also discusses the strategies that make Stackfuel a leader in the digital education landscape and lets you know how your organization can benefit from these approaches. Key insights are: Success Formula for High Completion Rates: Un...

"We must think about adoption in a broader sense; it's not only about usage but also about impacting our business models, processes, and roles." SAP's Thomas Jenewein dives in on why your digital adoption strategies are failing. And, if you're on the wrong track, how to correct the course. Here's what you can expect from this episode: SAP Training Insights : Explore effective strategies for SAP ad...

This episode with Sarah Lawton-Duma, CEO of kloeckner.ci asks the question: Digitalization is running - are you keeping up? A must-listen for those looking to accelerate digital transformation effectively. Key highlights include: Rapid Transformation : Sarah shares her strategies for quick digital integration, focusing on incremental changes that align with long-term goals. Key Tactics : Learn abo...

In this episode, CIO & CDO Ales Drabek unveils the essence of steering digital transformation and L&D. From his transition from nuclear physics to CIO, Ales discusses balancing innovation with foundational tech, leveraging AI for efficiency, and the critical skills for future leadership. Dive into Ales's strategies for modernizing tech landscapes and fostering a culture of continuous learn...

In this (german-speaking) episode, Stefan Latuski, CIO of Bundesagentur für Arbeit, unveils the strategic initiatives propelling the public agency toward becoming one of Europe's most modern public service providers in the labor market. Tune in to witness: - a candid discussion on the balance between innovation and human-centric change management - The future skills required in the evolving job ma...

Join Nico Bitzer and Dr. Matthias T. of FIEGE in their journey to explore leadership. Find out what makes a great leader and how to foster a leadership culture in your company. Learn how to create a strong team that is ready to weather any storm!⛈️ Check out more insights from Bots & People:  Subscribe to the monthly Automation Mag: https://www.botsandpeople.com/automation-magazine Discov...

Join Nico Bitzer and André Borchert to look behind the scenes of SAP.  Learn what makes SAP so unique among other solutions. Find out how they collaborate with other automation companies. Discover their unique approach to citizen development. Unveil the potential future of process automation. Check out more insights from Bots & People:  Subscribe to the bi-weekly Automation Mag: http...

Learn how to not be a headless chicken🐔 in the world of AI and automation in this light-hearted talk with Caroline Kleist and Nico Bitzer. Join us and learn about automation strategies that big and small companies use and how you can implement them for your own enterprise. Discover potential use cases for AI and sustainability concerns of automation. Check out more insights from Bots & People...

Discover the pivotal role of Procure-to-Pay processes in large enterprises. Join Dario Kulić and Nico Bitzer as they discuss key efficiency drivers and strategies to ensure seamless adoption of P2P. Uncover the ways automation and action bots revolutionize procurement practices. Peer into the future, envisioning a dynamic landscape shaped by innovation and efficiency in procurement. Check out more...

What is the enterprise approach in change management?  In today’s episode of New Work Compass, Nico Bitzer, CEO of Bots & People, and guest Klaus Lichtenauer solve the change management puzzle, talking about different approaches and the importance of team culture in digital transformation.   They discussed many topics, including: 💫 Centralized vs. decentralized approach — which...

Our latest podcast series—‘The New Work Compass’—is out now 🥳 Today, Nico Bitzer and Andi Zehent take a deep dive into the captivating subjects that are reshaping the modern work landscape. In this episode, we'll uncover: Balancing Life and Work The power of changing your workplace Navigating the waves of job flexibility  Freedom and the New Work Paradigm Join us as we uncover the secrets to...

Tune in for an in-depth AI language model discussion with Data Science expert Bogdan Pirvu. In today’s episode, we: Unveil the secret sauce behind GPT's success Share insider knowledge about how to escape the limitations of ChatGPT Find the biggest differences between two AI Titans — Bard vs. OpenAI Navigate enterprise AI automation strategies  Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion t...

We’re thrilled to introduce “The New Work Compass,” a new podcast series by Bots & People.  In this new season, we are extending our horizons beyond automation and AI technologies to unpack topics like the future of work, change management, and most importantly, how to put people first in your digital transformation journey.  You’ll get insights on the latest tech trends and learn ab...

Are you looking for some expert advice in robotic process automation and citizen development? Meet Anssi Talarmo, Head of Intelligent RPA at Elisa, who is here to share valuable insights from his experience in scaling RPA and citizen development. Anssi has an extensive background in engineering and currently spearheads all aspects of robotic process automation at Elisa—the Finnish market leader in...

Today Nico takes over the podcast hosting and welcomes two process excellence experts from Sanofi: Nikolay Goldovich, Head of Data, Process Automation CoE, and Christian Müller, Head of Process Intelligence. In this episode, we discussed a super interesting use case for process mining. Specifically, the business team learned how to add process mining to the job change process and predict difficult...

In this episode, Nico and Andreas discuss the basics behind Chat GPT as a technology, what the Turing test is, how statistics play into it, and much more! This episode was recorded back when ChatGPT 4 was not yet released and it's a talk for anyone out there who feels like they are yet to catch up on the most important developments. We've got you! To get 10% off on your ticket to the 7th Intellige...

Today Louise welcomes Caroline Heide, Senior Program Manager Robotic Process Automation at Levi Strauss & Co. Caro shares with us why effective change management makes any automation initiative a success, what tools are needed to achieve this, and why change must always go hand in hand with company culture. Caro is also a proponent of the human-first approach. Every technology, strategy, and c...