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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Transformation Every Day podcast! We are Alexander Greb (Consulting Director @ cbs – Corporate Business Solutions) and Johannes Langguth (Head of Business Transformation & Architecture @ SAP). In this first episode, we share our personal journeys and outline the vision for our podcast. We emphasize the importance of authentic, insightful conversations around digital transformation, reflecting on our own extensive experiences in the industry. Together, we explore the rapidly evolving technology landscape, the strategic value of enterprise architecture, and the essential roles that SAP and ecosystem collaboration play in successful transformations. Throughout the discussion, we highlight the crucial intersection between theory and practice, encouraging organizations to embrace technology as a powerful driver of transformation, not merely efficiency. We also touch on the growing impacts of AI, mobile technologies, and the increasingly strategic relationship between business and IT.Chapters00:00Introduction to Transformation Every Day Podcast02:46The Need for Real Talk on Transformation06:05Understanding the Ecosystem of Transformation08:51Personal Journeys in Transformation12:09The Role of Technology in Transformation15:03Empowering Users Through Technology18:08The Academic Perspective on Transformation23:01Navigating Academic and Professional Paths24:10Experiences in University Life26:23The Disconnect Between Theory and Practice27:32The Evolution of Academic Approaches29:27The Role of Architecture in Business Strategy30:34Demystifying Architecture as a Strategic Domain31:55The Importance of Business-Driven Technology34:11The Impact of AI on Future Technologies36:57The Role of Mobile Technology in Daily Life39:11AI: Efficiency vs. Transformation41:17Behavioral Science in Business and IT Interaction43:09The Emancipation of Business from IT44:47Recommended Reading: Pivot to the FutureFollow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma
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