The battle to halt climate change is impacting most aspects of our day to day lives – right down to the cars we drive. But there’s a missing piece in motoring that could improve things – the electric vehicle industry. Manufacturers are making higher quality EVs than ever before, and more of them. At the same time, more Aussie drivers want their next car to be electric. So why is our country one of the slowest in the world in making the transition? More importantly – how do we get in the fast lan...
Nov 01, 2023•33 min•Ep. 31
The way we do business originates in the minds of great leaders, thinkers and doers. And that’s what we’re in the business of. From the art world to the world of artificial intelligence, The Business Of brings real-world lessons from industry leaders together with cutting-edge research coming out of the University of New South Wales Business School. You’ll hear host Dr Juliet Bourke speaking with people at the top of their fields as they grapple with the stickiest problems of the day. You’ll lea...
Oct 25, 2023•3 min
Over the last few years, Australia has seen its fair share of major data breaches, affecting more than 147 million individuals and shaking the trust people had in organisations responsible for safeguarding their data. There is no doubt that AI is now capable of performing tasks that were once considered science fiction just two decades ago. How can you know that your privacy and data is protected? Learn about the innovative AI solutions being developed by the UNSW Business AI Lab for the benefit...
May 30, 2023•36 min•Ep. 30
Imagine you're a radiologist with 500 scans awaiting your thorough review. Each scan demands your undivided attention, and the process is anticipated to span over a week. Now, consider the prospect of AI technology drastically shortening this time frame, potentially completing the same comprehensive assessments in a matter of just a few hours. What option would you choose? Hear how a ground-breaking healthcare technology company, harrison.ai, combines human intelligence with artificial intellige...
May 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 29
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 need for AI to be ethical as we work towards a brighter future. Guests: Professor Toby Walsh, UNSW Sc...
May 02, 2023•37 min•Ep. 28
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, access to affordable and sustainable energy has been a major issue for decades. So how can leaders ...
Mar 05, 2023•42 min•Ep. 27
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. So how can emerging technologies, like blockchain, biotech and digital sustainability make food supp...
Feb 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 26
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 to transparency when the social, human and environmental sides of supply chains are largely invisibl...
Feb 19, 2023•41 min•Ep. 25
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 in a rapidly changing workforce? Listen to one of the industry’s tech titans explain how the impact o...
Jan 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 24
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 employees manages remote work and what the UNSW Hybrid Leadership Lab has found about the most effecti...
Jan 29, 2023•40 min•Ep. 22
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 when it comes to teamwork, talent and culture? Hear from an industry leader who is part of a work-from-...
Jan 29, 2023•32 min•Ep. 23
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.com/watch?v=wxMxnacyit0 More details: The transcript and show notes can be found on our website: htt...
Dec 03, 2022•47 min•Ep. 21
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.
Apr 25, 2022•37 min•Ep. 20
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.
Apr 11, 2022•38 min•Ep. 19
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 information.
Mar 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 18
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.
Nov 14, 2021•41 min•Ep. 17
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.
Nov 08, 2021•38 min•Ep. 16
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.
Oct 05, 2021•37 min•Ep. 14
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 05, 2021•39 min•Ep. 13
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.
Oct 05, 2021•36 min•Ep. 15
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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UNSW Business School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Dec 15, 2020•54 min•Ep. 12
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 information.
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 11
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.
Nov 10, 2020•55 min•Ep. 10
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.
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 9
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 8
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.
Sep 10, 2020•55 min•Ep. 7
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.
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 6
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.
Aug 26, 2020•56 min•Ep. 5
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 information.
Aug 26, 2020•55 min•Ep. 4
This episode examines sustainable business models and a prevalent issue in global supply chains — modern slavery. Guests include Dr. David Cooke, departing Chairman and Managing Director at Konica Minolta Australia, UNSW Professor of Law Justine Nolan, co-author of the book Addressing Modern Slavery, and James Bartle, CEO and Founder of Outland Denim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2020•52 min•Ep. 3
