Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy Smedley and Rob Tiffany, research director, IDC, talk about the IoT (Internet of Things) in manufacturing and beyond. He says the IoT is not an industry, it is a collection of enabling technologies—sensors, devices, etc.—to solve a problem.  They also discuss: Examples of collecting data and taking action. How to identify how to secure the IoT in manufacturing. Who gets in trouble after a cy...

Peggy talks about the medical robots' market, looking at how this market has evolved in the past several decades. She says, today, we have an aging population, we are seeing more chronic diseases that need to be treated, we have a shortage of healthcare professionals, and the robotic technology is advancing, creating a perfect storm of opportunity. She also discusses: The estimated revenue that wi...

Peggy Smedley and Corinne Koppel, global Oracle practice lead, IBM Consulting, discuss the strategy behind IBM Oracle services and the value it provides companies. She says gen AI (artificial intelligence) is disrupting everything and it is critical to prioritize and focus on what will bring value. They also discuss: How much gen AI could rise the global GDP in the next 10 years—and the impact thi...

Peggy Smedley and Peter Lasensky, CEO, Command Post, talk about the challenge behind software silos in construction and how technology can help. He shares the challenges he had trying to run his construction company—and why he needed a dashboard. They also: Discuss how much time is wasted reentering data and how workers can save time by improving cross-functional collaboration and alignment. Break...

Peggy talks about the role of technology in healthcare today, narrowing in on AI (artificial intelligence). She explains how we can improve patient care while addressing healthcare's biggest challenges today, like the workforce shortage. She also discusses: How Americans feel about a healthcare provider relying on AI in their own healthcare. Examples of how AI can help in healthcare. Steps healthc...

Peggy Smedley and Rob Tiffany, research director, IDC, talk about the IoT (Internet of Things) evolution and how everything unfolded from M2M to IoT. He explains how his early experiences led him to be a contrarian in the IoT space.  They also discuss: How the power of the IoT is remotely knowing something. Industries that have seen success with the IoT. The rise of Gen AI, if it is all hype, and...

Peggy Smedley and Josh Harbert, president, SustainableIT, discuss the rising importance of sustainability in IT (information technology). He says IT leaders should be centric in the sustainability discussion, but they appeared to be absent roughly three years ago. They also discuss: Four pillars for how IT should operate. How sustainability in IT differs from other sustainability efforts. The bigg...

Peggy Smedley talks about what needs to happen next in order to move to a more autonomous future. She says there is a lot of investment, research, and development that still needs to be done before we reach Level 5, but we have a real opportunity to make our roads more efficient and safer. She also discusses: The five different eras of autonomous vehicles. How many cars on the roads will be autono...

Peggy Smedley and Simon Floyd, GM, manufacturing and mobility, Microsoft, talk about the current state of AI (artificial intelligence) in the manufacturing industry. He says we simply cannot have a conversation without AI at the moment, and it is something that manufacturers are asking for. They also discuss: How quickly it is being implemented and the barriers to adoption. 7 steps companies can t...

Peggy digs into an interesting topic as it relates to EVs (electric vehicles)—that multiple industries are critical for their success. She shares her candid thoughts on some bold predictions for this space. She also discusses: New research about electric vehicles and how different industries fit. Five of the biggest hurdles multiple industries need to work through together. How AI (artificial inte...

Peggy Smedley and Ani Aprahamian, Frank M. Freimann professor of physics, University of Notre Dame, talk about her research, energy conversion, and how nuclear energy fits into the equation. She says energy is essential to our lives and we have seen increased use of energy in the last 200 years. They also discuss: How we can reach carbon goals. The process of changing energy from one form to anoth...

Peggy Smedley and Ben Rau, director of digital platforms, Twisthink, talk about what is holding industries back from achieving the full potential of the IoT (Internet of Things). He says there has been incredible advancement with technology, but scale can be a challenge. They also discuss: Specific applications for the Internet of Things. How technology can help solve problems for industries. The...

Peggy Smedley looks at sustainability at the summer Olympics 2024. She says we all had a front row seat to some of the greatest athletic achievements and some of the greatest innovations of our time—and even if we didn't know it, we were watching sustainability at work. She also discusses: The irony considering Paris was home to the 2024 Olympics and is the place where the Paris Agreement was brou...

Peggy Smedley and Jasna Jankovic, professor, University of Connecticut, talk about what is considered clean energy. She says we need to consider how much energy we really spend and global use of energy, giving a perspective by the numbers and talking about how we must first address waste. They also discuss: Trends related to materials science, engineering, and technologies. The role of education a...

Peggy Smedley and Ryan Chacon, president and co-founder, PowerShades, talk about how automated shades have evolved in the past decade. He says one thing is it is becoming much more mainstream and there is more opportunity for DIY (do it yourself). They also discuss: How automated shades integrate with other parts of the home like a smart thermostat. The benefits of automated shades. What makes thi...

How has sustainability changed in the past 12 months? Peggy answers on The Peggy Smedley Show.  She urges that we need to look at sustainability more practically and we need to develop practical business strategies that are good for business and good for sustainability. She also discusses: If sustainability investments have grown in the past two years—or remained flat. Examples of successful susta...

Peggy Smedley and Brett Shively, CEO, ACI Learning, talk about where the IT training, learning, and development landscape is heading. He says it comes down to finding a delivery modality that works for the end user; you must meet the learner where they are. They also discuss: The approach organizations must take to upskill their employees and how to invest in employee education. How employees lear...

Peggy Smedley and Rachel Salamone, chief people officer, Boston Dynamics, talk about the hiring process and what it looks like for candidates. She says the company is not unique in what it looks for in candidates, rather it is universal, which is part of what makes the competition for talent so challenging. It looks for ability, aptitude, and attitude. They also discuss: If Boston Dynamics use AI...

Peggy talks about some of the top workforce trends companies need to keep an eye on today—and she highlights how technology fits into the equation. She journeys back to the year 2019, looking at remote trends before the pandemic and highlights how trends have unfolded in the past five years. She also discusses: Six trends that leaders should being paying attention to. How to achieve greater employ...

Peggy Smedley and Irena Grugulis, chair of work and skills, University of Leeds, U.K., talk about a worrying trend in work and training—and some alternatives. She talks about how many employers are limiting or narrowing jobs and, as a result, narrowing training for those jobs, which leads to training without much learning—and why this can be both successful and counterproductive. They also discuss...

Peggy Smedley and Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor professor of management and director of the center for human resources, The Wharton School, talk about valuing employees and what employers need to do. He says most companies are service companies and the most important assets in companies are human assets. They also discuss: Why white-collar work is facing a fundamental inflection point for the f...

Peggy talks about how we must prepare for what the next generation of work will look like. She says the worker is key to ensuring successful digital transformation in the future and highly engaged individuals enjoy excelling at their roles and helping companies achieve their objectives. She also discusses: Who Gen Z is and their role in the workforce. What Gen Z wants and how Gen Z will impact the...

Peggy Smedley and Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor professor of management and director of the center for human resources, The Wharton School, talk about how we are shifting away from practices that seem to produce good results and instead are focusing on optimizing cost reduction. He says something that is not happening—but we think is—is fundamental attribution error, which is the assumption tha...

Peggy Smedley and Martin Moore-Ede, director, Circadian Light Research Center, talk about how we spend 90% of our time indoors and the impact this has on our health. He says for generations our ancestors lived under bright daylight and now we live indoors, and we live in the virtual twilight. Our internal clocks have drifted apart and that has huge health consequences. They also discuss: The impac...

Peggy talks about the state of women at work and if participation is increasing. She says women are in a perfect storm in the workplace, citing several new reports that are out and explaining what she believes will come next for women in the workplace. She also discusses: If a shattered glass ceiling is enough or if we also need to be talking about the broken rung. If the gender pay gap is widenin...