Radio Episodes
12/21/2022
Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
The Buzz: Favorite quotes from Back to the Future, 1985–1990 American science fiction film movie trilogy
– “Nobody calls me chicken.”
– “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.”
– “1.21 Gigawatts!?!”
– “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet. Listen Now
12/7/2022
Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
The Buzz: Favorite quotes from Back to the Future, 1985–1990 American science fiction film movie trilogy
– “Nobody calls me chicken.”
– “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.”
– “1.21 Gigawatts!?!”
– “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet. Listen Now
11/1/2022
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz 1: “Purposeful storytelling isn’t show business, it’s good business.” [Peter Guber, CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, co-owner of NBA’s Golden State Warriors and MLB’s LA Dodgers]
The Buzz 2: “Good stories surprise us. They make us think and feel. Listen Now
10/4/2022
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The soccer great Pelé [the all-time leading goal scorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games] famously and wisely observed, “No individual can win a game by himself.”
Pelé’s words stand true beyond the soccer pitch. Listen Now
6/14/2022
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz 1: “Tasked with guiding the growth of companies, building digital organizations, and transforming the finance function, CFOs must first identify their objectives and then decide whether they will lead with people, process, or performance. Listen Now
4/12/2022
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz 1: We’ve all heard these 'old saws' and know they're true: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” “Plan your work and work your plan. Listen Now
4/5/2022
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz 1: We’ve all heard these 'old saws' and know they're true: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” “Plan your work and work your plan. Listen Now
2/22/2022
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz: “Data is now more valuable than oil” a popular business sentiment.
* In 2006, British mathematician and Tesco marketing mastermind Clive Humby shouted from the rooftops, “Data is the new oil.”
* Now “Data Isn't The New Oil — Time Is”. Listen Now
12/15/2021
Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
Buzz 1: “Fasten your seatbelt. It’s going to be a bumpy night. Listen Now
12/14/2021
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz: The CFO role has expanded beyond financial duties to encompass strategic responsibilities across the company. Listen Now
6/15/2021
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz: “I’m not paid or evaluated on the accuracy of my crystal-ball predictions. Listen Now
12/30/2020
Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
“If you focus on what you left behind, you will never see what lies ahead!” (Gusteau, played by Brad Garrett in Ratatouille, 2007 computer-animated comedy film)
“Your problem is not technology. The problem is you. You lack the will to change. Listen Now
12/9/2020
Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
“If you focus on what you left behind, you will never see what lies ahead!” (Gusteau, played by Brad Garrett in Ratatouille, 2007 computer-animated comedy film)
“Your problem is not technology. The problem is you. You lack the will to change. Listen Now
10/6/2020
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz X 9: We’ll ask finance experts Birgit Starmanns, Pras Chatterjee and Kevin McCollom at SAP to share their POV on the real stories behind nine recent business, media and popular press headlines:
* Is Working Remotely the Future of Finance? (cfo. Listen Now
6/16/2020
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The buzz: “Unlocking the potential of machine learning for the office of finance remains a hot topic for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) leaders….” (financialexecutives. Listen Now
6/10/2020
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
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4/21/2020
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The buzz: “Creating a strong FP&A team comes down to two things: innovation and engagement” (Nevine White). Amid global uncertainty, new pressure is on your Finance Department’s Planning & Analysis resources to go beyond budgets. Listen Now
1/28/2020
Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
Integration, big data, in-memory, ML and AI are a few of the disruptions that dominated FP&A professionals’ tech conversations in the 20-teens. Despite geopolitical and economic uncertainties, tech innovation and growth are certain to continue. How should your FP&A team prepare to navigate what could be another decade of big change? Listen Now