Β PALS PodcastsποΈ
Welcome to the Strategic Business Innovation and Technology Playbook podcast series. Designed to complement the PALS simulations, these 17 episodes bridge classroom concepts with real-world business perspectives. Each episode explores the key technology and innovation themes you'll encounter in the simulations, helping you build a stronger foundation for strategic decision-making.
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Data-Information-Knowledge Continuumπ§
Businesses are often overwhelmed by data, but turning it into valuable insights doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode, we explore the clear path from raw data to actionable knowledge, showing how modern organizations can make their information drive real results.
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Ethical Guidelines for MISπ§
When information systems lack ethical guardrails, organizations risk their reputation, compliance, and stakeholder trust. We'll walk through the essential principles and practical strategies that help businesses protect themselves while building lasting credibility.
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Capitalizing on Disruptive Innovationπ§
While Large Language Models make headlines, few organizations understand how to translate the hype into real competitive advantage. Explore how these powerful tools reshape industry dynamics and learn practical strategies to position your business ahead of the curve.Β
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Invent a Deviceπ§
From smart speakers to AI assistants, successful LLM-integrated devices share a common blueprint for innovation. Discover the critical technical, ethical, and market considerations that separate groundbreaking products from expensive failures.
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Managing Your Company's Dataπ§
Smart products generate massive data streams - but most organizations aren't ready to handle them. Step through the essential elements of a modern data management system that can turn overwhelming information flows into strategic gold.
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Visualizing Data with Dashboardsπ§
Decision-makers stare at spreadsheets and reports but struggle to extract meaningful insights. See how well-designed dashboards cut through the noise, transforming complex data streams into clear visual stories that drive better business decisions.
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Developing CRM-GPTπ§
Customer service teams juggle rising expectations with limited resources, creating a perfect storm of frustration. Discover how CRM systems enhanced with Large Language Models can transform customer interactions without sacrificing the human touch.
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Digital Presence Auditπ§
Your digital footprint speaks volumes before you say a word - but what message is it really sending? Learn how to audit your online presence like a pro, spotting the subtle strengths and hidden weaknesses that shape your competitive edge in the digital landscape.
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Digital Problem Solvingπ§
Modern business challenges rarely have simple solutions - they demand the clever combination of multiple technologies working in harmony. Explore how forward-thinking companies weave together IoT sensors, AI systems, and crowd wisdom to solve problems that once seemed impossible.
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Hands-on Forecastingπ§
Sales predictions are too often based on gut feelings and wishful thinking - leaving companies vulnerable to costly surprises. Step into the world of modern forecasting, where data analytics and smart modeling replace guesswork with strategic foresight.
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Spot the Biasπ§
When expanding into new markets, even the most sophisticated data analysis can lead you astray if bias lurks in your datasets. Uncover the hidden prejudices that could be sabotaging your strategic decisions, and master the techniques to ensure your insights truly reflect reality.
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Emulating Company Cultureπ§
Physical distance threatens to erode the shared values and connections that make company cultures thrive. Learn how thoughtful integration of collaborative technologies can bridge the gap between remote and office life, turning a potential cultural crisis into an opportunity for deeper connection.
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Knowledge Management & e-Learningπ§
Every time a veteran employee leaves, they take irreplaceable knowledge with them - creating gaps that take years to fill. Discover how smart organizations are using AI and e-learning platforms to capture, preserve, and democratize their most valuable asset: institutional knowledge.
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Ethical Review of AIπ§
As AI systems make increasingly important business decisions, the line between innovation and ethical risk grows razor thin. Navigate the critical balance between AI advancement and ethical responsibility, ensuring your organization builds trust while pushing technological boundaries.
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Agile T-shirt Designπ§
Creative projects often collapse under rigid planning and endless revision cycles - but there's a better way. See how a simple t-shirt design project reveals the power of Agile methodology to transform creative chaos into collaborative success.
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Make-or-Buy?π§
The 'build vs. buy' software dilemma keeps technology leaders awake at night - one path risks wasting millions, the other risks missing market opportunities. Explore a strategic framework that cuts through the complexity, helping you make confident decisions that align with your business goals.
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Strategic Project Planningπ§
In the rush to modernize, companies often mistake buying new technology for true digital transformation. Unpack a comprehensive five-year roadmap that goes beyond just upgrading systems, showing how sustainable innovation demands the thoughtful evolution of both technology and culture.
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