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JUN 18 · VIDEO

Microsoft EVP Rajesh Jha on leading with courage in the AI era

Rajesh Jha is Microsoft’s EVP of Experiences + Devices, which means he oversees a wide range of products, from Microsoft 365 productivity tools and Surface devices to Copilot. Jha played a pivotal role in integrating AI into the company’s offerings, and he joined the WorkLab podcast to share insights on navigating the complexities of becoming an AI-first organization. He also offers actionable advice on how leaders can adapt and compete while bringing their teams (and customers) along. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter Click here to watch and subscribe to WorkLab on YouTube. Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft

Jun 18 · Video

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39 min
MAY 14

Cassie Kozyrkov on How AI Can Be a Leadership Partner

Cassie Kozyrkov created the discipline of decision intelligence, combining the power of AI with data science to enable companies to make better choices. She’s now an AI advisor, and she writes the popular Decision Intelligence newsletter. Kozyrkov joined the WorkLab podcast to discuss how leaders can maximize the potential of AI and data, why having too many options is as unhelpful as having too few, and how to avoid falling prey to confirmation bias. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter

May 14

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24 min
APR 30

Intelligence on Tap Is a “Big Deal for Business,” says Microsoft’s Jared Spataro

AI has crossed an important threshold, says Microsoft CMO of AI at Work Jared Spataro: it now has remarkable abilities to think and reason. What does that mean for organizations? Intelligence is on tap. “You can now buy intelligence like you would purchase a commodity like electricity,” he explains. Spataro joined the podcast to discuss what it means for business, how he already sees agents transforming workflows and team structures, and why leaders need to “hire their first digital employee” now. WorkLab Subscribe to the AI at Work newsletter

Apr 30

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28 min
MAY 30

The Estée Lauder Companies’ VP Kalindi Mehta on Leveraging AI Agents for Consumer Insights

The beauty industry is massive, fast-paced, and hard to predict. There are 20,000 brands worldwide, and microtrends can spread around the globe in hours. That’s the challenge facing Kalindi Mehta, Global VP for Consumer Foresight Strategy and Predictive Analytics at the Estée Lauder Companies. In the latest episode, she lays out how AI is transforming her industry, and explains how the technology can help all companies be more agile, improve their decision making, and reimagine their workflows. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft

May 30

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20 min
FEB 18

Ask Me Anything with Microsoft CTO, Kevin Scott

In this AMA episode of "Behind the Tech," Kevin Scott and Christina Warren address a variety of listener questions, ranging from the impact of AI on learning and personal projects to the future of software development and AI regulation. Kevin shares his experience using AI for personal projects, such as making Japanese tea bowls, and discusses how AI has changed the way he approaches both work and hobbies. The conversation also touches on the potential for AI to reshape software development, with Kevin emphasizing the significant changes AI will bring to the field and the importance of adapting to these changes. The episode also explores broader topics, such as the regulation of AI, the challenges of scaling AI in regions with limited technological infrastructure, and the role of creative leaders in the era of AI. Kevin highlights the need for consistent and agile regulation to ensure the safe and beneficial deployment of AI technologies. He also discusses the democratization of AI tools and the importance of connectivity in enabling access to these technologies. The episode concludes with a discussion on the evolving definition of a technologist and the blurring lines between technology and creativity, emphasizing the importance of human involvement in AI-driven art and innovation. Kevin Scott   Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott   Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts.

Feb 18

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42 min
JUN 18

Microsoft EVP Rajesh Jha on leading with courage in the AI era

Rajesh Jha is Microsoft’s EVP of Experiences + Devices, which means he oversees a wide range of products, from Microsoft 365 productivity tools and Surface devices to Copilot. Jha played a pivotal role in integrating AI into the company’s offerings, and he joined the WorkLab podcast to share insights on navigating the complexities of becoming an AI-first organization. He also offers actionable advice on how leaders can adapt and compete while bringing their teams (and customers) along. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter Click here to watch and subscribe to WorkLab on YouTube. Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft

Jun 18

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38 min
12/19/2020

Strategy: Building a successful AI roadmap

To unlock the full potential of AI, leaders must paint a holistic vision that inspires the entire company, put steps in place to achieve that goal and then execute. Host David Carmona shares his own experience and speaks with global thought leaders that share best practices for companies to succeed in the long term. Click here for transcript of this episode. Microsoft AI Business School David Carmon | LinkedIn [host] Guests: Athina Kanioura, PepsiCo | LinkedIn Stephen Eyears, 7-Eleven Australia | LinkedIn Nick McQuire, CCS Insight | LinkedIn Deb Cupp, Microsoft | LinkedIn

12/19/2020

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25 min
APR 2

AI Is Lowering the Cost of Expertise. What Does That Mean for Business?

A core component of every company’s value proposition is its unique expertise. “But AI is lowering the cost of expertise,” says Harvard Business School professor Karim Lakhani, and that will require leaders to rethink every aspect of their organization. Lakhani has spent his career researching digital transformation, and he joins the WorkLab podcast to share insights on how leaders can avoid “falling asleep at the wheel” with AI, and what they can learn from the AI-native generation of MBAs. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter

Apr 2

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26 min
JUN 9

Behind the Scenes at the M365 Community Conference

Live from the M365 Community Conference in Las Vegas, Stephen and Arvind break down the biggest announcements in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365—from mind-blowing Copilot demos to Sync deployment best practices. Plus, guest Vlad Catrinescu shares insights on governance, Copilot readiness, and the power of community. Whether you’re an admin, end user, or AI enthusiast, this episode has something for everyone. Click here for this episode's transcript. Click here to Subscribe to SyncUp on YouTube. Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Vlad Catrinescu | Vlad Talks Tech | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-onedrive-blog/introducing-onedrive-customer-office-hours/ba-p/3741494 Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Podcasts & Shows – Microsoft Adoption Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube

Jun 9

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57 min
MAR 5

Azeem Azhar on How AI Agents Are Transforming Work

Azeem Azhar’s mission is to help leaders stay ahead of the curve at a time when technology, especially AI, is evolving at an exponential rate. He founded the Exponential View newsletter, which offers insights and advice to an eager audience of 116,000+ people who want to get ahead in a rapidly changing world. He joined us to discuss the potential for AI to help business leaders navigate uncertainty and describe some of the ways that AI agents and deep research will fundamentally change the way we work. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter

Mar 5

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24 min

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