The Best Run Podcast by SAP ANZ

Host Rushenka speaks with Dr Amantha Imber who is an organisational psychologist and Founder & Chief Maker at Inventium and Des Fisher, Head of Innovation, SAP ANZ to discuss the business case for curiosity and how SAP can help them.  The discussion was off the back of a new study released by SAP called Capitalising on Curiosity that has found Australian companies that foster a more curious culture experience major competitive benefits, including up to twice the levels of employee engagement, and up to three times the turnover growth of organisations with a less curious culture.  Access the report here. Topics of discussion in this episode include: Curiosity to attract and retain talent Curiosity to make sense of data Barriers to cultivating a curious culture

In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Environmentalist and Sustainable Living Advocate Tanya Ha to talk about how disruptions can be an opportunity for change in the way we live, and what actions both businesses and individuals can take for a more sustainable future. Tanya will also be our keynote speaker at Effect Melbourne on 30th November, 2021. Learn more about Effect https://events.sap.com/au/effect2021/en/melbourne  Highlights in this episode: 1:00 - Introduction to Tanya Ha. 4:15 - The experience of being a delegate at the Australian 2020 Summit. 6:30 - How disruption such as the pandemic can be an opportunity for sustainability. 9:00 - How organisations can contribute to a greener future. 11:00 - The role innovation can play for a more sustainable future. 12:30 - What Tanya will be speaking about at Effect Melbourne. Follow the conversion at social media at #InnovateWIthEffect

In this episode Rushenka speaks with International Speaker & Storyteller Tom Nash who at the age of 19 lost both his hands and both of his legs to a deadly disease. Since then he has rebuilt his life, using prosthetics to master tasks that many able-bodied individuals often take for granted. Tom's story inspires and amuses while leading audiences down a path of lateral thinking, problem-solving, and self-reflection. Tom will be the keynote speaker at Effect Sydney being held on Thursday 2 December. Highlights in this episode: 1:00 - A look into the life of Tom Nash. 4:00 - Life lessons when faced with adversity. 10:30 - Having a distributed workforce. 13:20 - How leaders can best navigate their businesses in today's current challenges. 15:30 - The link between Disability and Innovation.

In our new Effect podcast mini-series, Rushenka speaks to Effect Brisbane keynote speaker Tim Kastelle who is an Associate Professor of Innovation Management at the University of Qld Business School. Tim shares what sparked his interest to become a thought leader on innovation that also led him to share his expert knowledge on his very popular blog site 'The Discipline of Innovation' Highlights in this episode: 1:00 - Introduction to Tim Kastelle. 7:00 - What is the definition of innovation? 15:00 - Common questions about innovation from business leaders. 17:30 - The importance of innovating for businesses during the pandemic. 22:00 - Examples of business innovation best practices. 26:00 - Event details for Effect Brisbane featuring Tim Kastelle.

In this episode Rushenka chats with Michelle Perera, Chief Product Owner, BFS Platforms, Macquarie Bank to talk about some of the business challenges Macquarie Bank needed to solve by finding the right technology solution, and how innovation has driven positive outcomes for the business. Macquarie Bank is also a finalist in The Best Run Awards 2021 that recognises leading businesses across Australia and New Zealand that are using SAP products to turn insight into action, drive innovation, and transform their businesses. You can view their submission here. Highlights in this episode include: 1:30 - An introduction to Macquarie's Banking and Financial Services Group. 2:40 - Finding the right technology solutions to meet Macquarie Bank's business challenges. 4:20 - Key outcomes achieved through Macquarie Bank's innovation journey. 7:00 - Future technology implementation plans. 8:30 - The importance of an innovative mindset at Macquarie Bank.