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AI and machine learning are transforming our world, but here's the catch: they can either enhance our best qualities or magnify our worst biases. Getting AI right is both exciting and scary and the big question is, can businesses just race ahead without considering the consequences? Hear how research and industry come together to discuss the natural tensions between rapid AI advancements and the n...

If you’ve opened your energy bill with a sense of dread in the last 12 months, you’re not alone. With energy prices soaring around the world, individuals and organisations alike have been left asking: how long can it go on like this? Reliable access to affordable, sustainable energy is nothing new. Whether it's future-proofing energy supply or calculating the impact of human-driven climate change,...

In wealthy countries, we tend to take for granted where our food comes from, taking comfort in the fact that our supermarket shelves will always be stocked – that is until potatoes become a scarce luxury and a head of lettuce nudges twenty dollars. Then, we might remember that political, environmental, social, and technological forces and disruptions to global supply chains all impact its supply....

From seedless apples to Apple iPhones, complex global supply chains give us access to products we didn’t even know we needed. But are they ethical? For many organisations the list of reasons not to meaningfully track suppliers and prove their commitment to ethical practices is rapidly dwindling, with fresh regulations and incentives being introduced every year. How do organisations stay committed...

Technology is no longer a thing that happens as a segment of a business, or the sole domain of the IT Department. Core functions of how a business runs are technology-based and rely on people, processes and systems being interlinked. But with rapidly evolving organisational needs and tech talent in high demand and short supply, how can today’s leaders prioritise skills development and innovation i...

A few years ago an hour-long commute in crawling traffic or on a crowded bus seemed like an inevitable part of working life. But today, lots of workplaces are spending millions setting up their workforce to complete their day to day from the comfort of their own homes. The benefits for workers are obvious - but does working from home actually work for business? Hear how a company with over 1000 em...

Since millions worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become clear that not everyone needs to work face-to-face in an office environment to be successful. Some companies – like global travel company Airbnb have gone as far as adopting a ‘work from anywhere policy’, piloting programs to attract digital nomads to their workforce. Is a work-from-anywhere approach a help or a hindrance whe...

At the latest UNSW Business School Meet the CEO event, Shemara Wikramanayake, Managing Director and CEO of Macquarie Group, joined UNSW Chancellor David Gonski in a wide-ranging discussion about the future of green investment, how to build diverse and high-performing teams and businesses, and how to lead a global workforce. Prefer video? You can watch the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube....

For art auction houses, in-person events are a central part of art buying. But during the pandemic, the industry had to quickly pivot to survive. In this episode, we investigate how online purchases and technology like NFTs is growing and opening the art market to a new generation of enthusiasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has a mega-reputation as a sporting nation but how does that global success play out locally? In this episode, we investigate the opportunities and challenges for sports to succeed on and off the field in Australia, where professional teams face a battle for the hearts and minds of fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode unpacks how mental health support services are evolving with technology. Lifeline International CEO Thilini Perera speaks with Professor Nick Wailes, Senior Deputy Dean and Director at Australian Graduate School of Management. We also hear from Professor Frederik Anseel, Senior Deputy Dean (Research & Enterprise) at UNSW Business School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

This episode explores how rapid advances in technology are creating new business opportunities while shifts in consumer behaviour demand ethical investment. Guests include Camilla Love, Managing Director at eInvest and Elvira Sojli, Associate Professor of Finance, School of Banking and Finance at UNSW Business School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode explores how climate change is impacting business, industry and global markets, and what we all can do to address it. Guests include Penny Joseph, Head of Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation at Sydney Water and Kingsley Fong, Associate Professor, School of Banking and Finance at UNSW Business School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode investigates how the food industry is responding to the sustainable food movement. Tristan Harris, Co-CEO of Harris Farm Markets speaks with Professor Nick Wailes, Senior Deputy Dean and Director at AGSM. We also hear from Nitika Garg, Associate Professor of Marketing at UNSW Business School, an expert on consumer behaviour trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode explores the rise of Indigenous tourism experiences and the opportunity they bring to Australia’s tourism industry. Phil Lockyer, Head of Indigenous Affairs at Tourism Australia speaks with Professor Nick Wailes, Senior Deputy Dean and Director at AGSM. We also hear a story from the AGSM New Tracks Indigenous Leaders Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode unpacks how business and government can better understand and implement AI. Dr Catriona Wallace, tech entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Ethical AI Advisory speaks with Professor Nick Wailes, Senior Deputy Dean and Director AGSM. We also hear from Dr Sam Kirshner, Senior Lecturer in the School of Information Systems and Technology Management at the UNSW Business School. See omnystu...

In this episode we explore what it takes to lead with purpose - from identifying the personal contribution you want to make to the world through your career, to purpose-driven business models. Guests include Victoria Momsen, Strategic Planning Manager at Lendlease Digital; Alison Harrington, CEO & Founder of Moove and Groove; and Leisa Sargent, Senior Deputy Dean and Co-Deputy Vice Chancellor...

In this episode we explore the business and societal impact of leading with purpose. Guests include Will Felps, Associate Professor at the UNSW Business School; Annie Parker, Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Microsoft for Startups; and Pete Horsley and Alan Jones, founder and entrepreneur in residence at disability tech accelerator, Remarkable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Our second episode on Transformational Leadership focuses on artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning and the implications they hold for the future of work. Host Emma Lo Russo is joined by Professor Toby Walsh (UNSW), Kristi Barrow (Kritikality) and Magnus Gittins (AGSM). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first episode on Transformational Leadership focuses on innovation and digital transformation in the ‘now of work’. Host Emma Lo Russo is joined by David Thodey (CSIRO), Deborah Young (RegTech Association) and Patrick Sharry (Program Director and Adjunct Faculty AGSM). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we look closely at the three key elements of inclusive leadership: equity, diversity and - of course - inclusion. Guests include Professor Eileen Baldry, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Equity, Diversity and Inclusion UNSW, Kristal Kinsela-Christie, Owner and Managing Director of Indigenous Professional Services, and disability advocate Mark Tonga. 747bbe79a797a7d7f7434cd570916e31a4afb9c0...

This episode of AGSM’s The Business of Leadership podcast examines inclusive leadership and how access to a diverse range of perspectives is critical for leaders to thrive in an accelerated world. Guests include Professor Nick Wailes, Belinda Sheehan and Quentin Masson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we speak to leaders from the financial services sector and explore how they’ve adapted and led through successive crises. Guests include: Rob Adams, CEO and Managing Director at Perpetual; Suzana Ristevski, Chief Marketing Officer at National Australia Bank; and Dan Peters, Chief Revenue Officer at fintech disruptor Limepay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two in our series on Adaptive Leadership focuses on transformation and how leaders can leverage complex change with a growth mindset. Host Emma Lo Russo is joined by Curtis Davies (KPMG), Adele Schonhardt (Melbourne Digital Concert Hall), and Greg Joffe (Nous Group). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode examines adaptive leadership through the lens of crisis recovery and the universal challenges business leaders face as a result of COVID-19. Guests include Phillipa Harrison, managing director at Tourism Australia, Quirin Schwaighofer, Co-CEO and Co Founder of MadeComfy, and Richard Holden, professor of economics at UNSW Business School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...