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Candid Conversations

by Deloitte Australia Innovation

Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. Delve into the future-focused topics every professional needs to know about, including AI, technology, data, cybersecurity and innovation.

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  1. Bridging Gaps and Innovating Education: Aligning Curriculum with Industry Demands

    As industry demands shift, how do we align and bridge the gaps in curriculums to innovate the way we deliver education? In this episode, Professor Barney Glover AO, Commissioner for Jobs and Skills Australia, shares his journey from Vice Chancellor to Commissioner, discusses bridging gaps between...

  2. Navigating Transformation: Building Future-Ready Strategies, Skills, and Learning Environments

    Join hosts Professor Belinda Tynan and Matt Wright with guest speaker Professor Martin Bean CBE as they delve into the crucial strategies required to successfully navigate transformation in education and how leaders of today can build future-ready learning environments. We explore three pivotal...

  3. Skills intelligence: building organisations with a skills-first approach

    How might we make our work and our workplaces even more meaningful, impactful and achieve results faster? Reconfiguring our organisations with a skills-first approach may be the answer. In this episode of Candid Conversations, you'll hear from Artie Gindidis, Deloitte Australia's Workforce...

  4. The future of EVs is more than EVs - How electrifying your vehicle will electrify your energy ecosystem

    When we talk about EVs, the conversation is often just about batteries and charging, but what else does it mean for us? In this episode, we look at EVs as more than just EVs, but a way into an electrified energy ecosystem what will fundamentally shift the way we interact with energy and transport…

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  5. Killing Puppies and the Art of the Pivot

    What's one of the worst things in the world you could think of? Killing puppies – but in this case we're not actually talking puppies. In the latest episode of Candid Conversations, we get to hear from our Consulting Innovation Team about one of our own innovation stories, and how we applied our...

  6. Mining Mavericks: Uncommon Market Partnerships Driving the EV Era

    If creativity is connecting things, then how about market partnerships? The transition to a world filled with EVs is well underway but the challenges of accessing and securing the critical minerals for EV batteries at pace requires organisations in the supply chain to adopt new ways of operating…

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  7. Lessons from a data fluency journey with Transurban | Data Fluency Mini-Series

    When people talk about 'data fluency', some of the big questions in the room are "What does good like? How do I improve this capability? And what needs to be true?" Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In the latest episode of…

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  8. Setting the stage to fail with purpose and learn faster

    Failure is a big word in the innovation space - we talk about reframing it, learning from it and always here the phrase 'fail fast'. But how do you do it tactically and purposefully so that drives outcomes and impact? On this episode of Candid Conversations, we speak to Susanna Kass, Designer and...

  9. Leading in the Age of Climate: Embracing Ambiguity

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Alan Marshall and Katherine Wannan about: - The need for optionality in strategy development for it to survive implementation - The necessary role of ecosystems and...

  10. Deconstructing the myth of innovation immaturity in government and public sector HR with Isabeau Korpel and Carl Diggins

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Carl Diggins, Director in Consulting from Deloitte Australia and Isabeau Korpel, Executive Director People and Culture, Department of Transport, Western Australia...

  11. Leveraging AI to advance in the era of skills with Pip Dexter, Artie Gindidis and Kelley Steven-Waiss

    Globally, organisations are beginning to shift their attention away from an employee's 'job', focusing instead on the skills their workforce can provide. While many companies are seeing the benefits of this skills-based approach, the rapid shifts in technology (particularly with AI) are...

  12. Turning the tide by digitising water for customer experience and climate action with Amina Crooks and Sanj Perera

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Amina Crooks and Sanj Perera about: - The challenges the water sector faces towards digital transformation - The shifts in customer expectations and what it means…

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  13. Talk 'Data' to Me | Data Fluency Mini-Series with Lisa Lombardi and Thierry Lotrian

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we kick-off our Data Fluency Mini-Series where our host Maddy Anderson talks to Lisa Lombardi and Thierry Lotrian about: - Demystifying what Data Fluency actually means - What...

  14. Connecting Through Diversity: How Energy Innovation Can Bring People and Places Together with Carly Irving-Dolan and Alina Dini

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Carly Irving-Dolan, NRMA's CEO of Energy & Infrastructure Division and Dr Alina Dini from Deloitte Australia about: The shifts in EVs and the role they play in...

  15. Art of the Possible - Predicting or preparing for an ecosystem-led future with Giselle Hodgson and Peter Evans-Greenwood

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Giselle Hodgson and Peter Evans-Greenwood about: The evolution of the ecosystem in the modern firm and how organisations can respond The need to actively…

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  16. The State of AI in Australia with Kellie Nuttall and Erica Dodd

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Kellie Nuttall and Erica Dodd about: - The State of AI in Australian Enterprises - Key areas to think about to effectively scale AI and leave PoC Purgatory - How to...

  17. Experimentation - a process, mindset & culture with Stacey Isaac and Nima Yassini

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Stacey Isaac and Nima Yassini about: - Experimentation and the need for organisations to embed it into their culture - How experimentation directly contributes to...

  18. How regulation enables innovation in the energy sector with Sandra James, Angela Jaric and Struan Buchanan

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Sandra James, Angela Jaric and Struan Buchanan about: - Understanding regulation and regulatory frameworks within the energy ecosystem and its relationship to...

  19. Why digital transformation for mid-enterprise doesn't have to be hard - Deloitte x SAP StartSuccess with Todd Slatter and Kent Lawrence

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Todd Slatter and Kent Lawrence about: - 'Start anywhere, go anywhere', How Deloitte x SAP StartSuccess is making Digital Transformation for Mid-Enterprise agile and...

  20. The World Wide Web in 3.0 with Emad Tahtouh and Alex Winiarski

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Emad Tahtouh and Alex Winiarski about: - What Web 3.0 actually is and the underlying technology - How Web 3.0 is unlocking opportunities to innovate in every sector…

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  21. Is it really necessary to disrupt or be disrupted?­­ — Deloitte x SAP AppHaus with Nicola Dorling and Des Fisher

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Nicola Dorling and Des Fisher about: - The difference between sustaining and disruptive innovation and how businesses can strike a balance - The approach that the...

  22. Energy and Climate - How customer behaviours are reshaping the energy network - Sanj Perera and Laura Foo

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Sanj Perera and Laura Foo about: - The role of customer behaviours and mindsets in reshaping the energy network - How businesses and organisations are shifting and...

  23. Ecosystems of Innovation - Taking the 'Ego' out of Ecosystems - Andrea Culligan, Yann Pastor and Rob Price

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Andrea Culligan, Yann Pastor and Rob Price about: - What ecosystems are and the innovation opportunities they bring to organisations - The different roles within an...

  24. Transforming to the Circular Economy - Georgine Roodenrys and Alina Dini

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Georgine Roodenrys and Alina Dini about: - What the circular economy is and is not - Rethinking perceptions about value - How organisations need to innovate to…

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  25. AI & Blockchain in Investment Management - Neil Brown and Karti Mahendran

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Neil Brown and Karti Mahendran about: - Current challenges in the Investment Management (IM) Industry - Where technology is helping IM post pandemic - How AI and...

  26. From Virtual to Realising the 'Metaverse' - Leigh Mannes and Emad Tahtouh

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Leigh Mannes and Emad Tahtouh about: - The 'Metaverse' and what it might be - Current technology landscape as building blocks for the 'Metaverse' - The relationship...

  27. The Problem with Problem Solving - Alice Bell and Deen Sanders

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode, hosted by Alice Bell, we talk to Deen Sanders about: Problem Solving vs Problem Defining Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Systems Thinking A relational approach to problems…

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  28. Climate Action & Net-Zero Ambitions - Claire Ibrahim and Will Rayward-Smith

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Claire Ibrahim and Will Rayward-Smith about: - Strategies to achieve Net-Zero Ambitions - Risks and opportunities for transition - Innovation and beyond net-zero If...

  29. Creativity and the Power of Constraints - Lauren Tan and Liz Soutar

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Lauren Tan and Liz Soutar about: - Role of creativity in business - Making space for creativity - Creative constraints If you haven't already, follow Candid...

  30. Innovation - A Year in Review 2021 - Jessica Mansur and Jason Bender

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we reflect on a year of innovation and then talk to Jessica Mansur and Jason Bender about: - Convergence of Technology - Opportunities in Asia-Pacific - Australian Growth If…

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  31. Artificial Intelligence Part Two - Ethics and Regulations with Chatterbox Labs - Scott Jermy and Dr Stuart Battersby

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Scott Jermy and Dr Stuart Battersby about: - Ethical concerns with AI - Regulations with AI - Bias and Data If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or...

  32. Artificial Intelligence Part One - AI 101 with the Deloitte AI Institute Australia - Kellie Nuttall and Erica Dodd

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Kellie Nuttall and Erica Dodd about: - What is AI? - Challenges and fears around AI - Daily life with AI If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or...

  33. Setting the Stage for Creative Performance - Rob Hillard and Robbie Robertson

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Rob Hillard and Robbie Robertson about: - What is Creativity? - Balancing Creativity - Creative Collaboration If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or...

  34. Digging deeper for Innovations in Mining - Steve Walsh, Andrea Culligan and Mike Bellemore

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Steve Walsh, Andrea Culligan and Mike Bellemore about: - Digital innovation in the mining sector - Appetite for risk & change - Making mining greener If you haven't...

  35. Energy and Climate - Michael Rath and Sandra James

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Michael Rath and Sandra James about: - What's driving the energy transition - Biggest challenges in the industry - Winners and losers in the energy transition If…

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  36. Digital Innovation at Officeworks - Damien Ballesty & David White

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Damien Ballesty & David White about: - Shifts in retail - Key trends - What they don't know how to solve If you haven't already, follow Candid Conversations or...

  37. Trends and Innovation in Insurance; a global study, a local perspective - Arthur Calipo and Berin Wallace

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Arthur Calipo and Berin Wallace about: - Trends and Innovation in Insurance - What's happening Globally - How that's affecting us locally If you haven't already,...

  38. GRAVITY Challenge - Pete Williams and Rosie Jonas

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Pete Williams and Rosie Jonas about the GRAVITY Challenge, a space technology innovation program, and how it grew to a global challenge. If you haven't already,...

  39. Past, Present & Future of Digital Payments - Rajat Jain

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Rajat Jain about: - Transformation in Digital Payments - How Digital Payments are impacting the consumer and business? - What will Digital Payments look like in the...

  40. Health: Facing a paradox of uncertainty and disruption - Dr Stephanie Allen and Luke Baxby

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Dr Stephanie Allen and Luke Baxby about: - What's happening globally in healthcare - Changes that we have seen in the Australian healthcare system - Technology...

  41. Monetisation of Women's Sport - Jeremy Smith and Josh Cutter

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Jeremy Smith and Josh Cutter about: - The growing popularity in Women's Sport - How sport consumption is changing - Sponsorship deals in Women's Sport If you…

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  42. Sustainable Tech Transformation - Liz Douglass and Saul Caganoff

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Liz Douglass and Saul Caganoff about: - Avoiding a Big Bang Tech Transformation - Where you should start a Tech Transformation - The role of COVID-19 If you haven't...

  43. 5G - Peter Corbett, Karl Linhart & Amrit Singh

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Peter Corbett, Karl Linhart and Amrit Singh about: - What even is 5G and what to expect in Australia - The future of connectivity and what does it look like. If you...

  44. Cloud Enabled Digital Transformation - Yun Zhi Lin

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Yun Zhi Lin about: - Digitalisation compared to digitisation - Benefits of the cloud - Deeper digital - Job disruption due to cloud technologies If you haven't...

  45. Space is for everyone - Alisa Starkey

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Alisa Starkey about: - What Space looks like on Earth - Getting large companies to embrace Space technologies - Accessibility of space for students and industry If...

  46. Electric and Autonomous Vehicles - Dr Riccardo Pagliarella

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Dr Riccardo Pagliarella about: The rise in affordability and use of EVs The policy implications of EVs and AVs His career in the auto industry, including the early...

  47. Education, Future Skills and Better Outcomes for Humanity: Polly O'Keeffe and Christina Gerakiteys

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Polly O'Keeffe and Christina Gerakiteys about: Sustainable Development Goal 4 Lifelong learning Future skills Innovation in education models If you haven't already,...

  48. The Economics of Social Impact: Lisa Andrews and Nicki Hutley

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Lisa Andrews and Nicki Hutley about: Economic trade offs for social impact Technology for economic productivity Encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship The role...

  49. Solving Space Problems: Geraldine Baca Triveno and Jason Held

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Geraldine Baca Triveno and Jason Held about: The challenges facing the Australian space ecosystem Saber Astronautics and Deloitte shared purpose Upstream and...

  50. Public Sector Innovation during COVID-19: Ellen Derrick

    Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. In this episode we talk to Ellen Derrick about: Trends since COVID-19 outbreak Breaking down red tape and enabling innovation Collaboration between organisations GovLab Innovation offering If...

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Here on Candid Conversations we talk to changemakers about what is happening in their industry right now. Delve into the future-focused topics every professional needs to know about, including AI, technology, data, cybersecurity and innovation.

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Produced by Jason Bender

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