DEEPER DIVE: Recent Episodes

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In the initial five-part series, Amit Majithia, Vice President and Country Head, Wipro Limited Canada, provides some case study examples.

We explore (deeply) strategy options with experts using real-world case studies. You’ll also find episodes that investigate the tips, tools, trends, and insights that help leaders solve the digital transformation challenges preventing their organization from reaching their full potential.

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In this final episode we take a look at how businesses are already planning for what’s to come in 2030.

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We look at a real-life example through the eyes of one of the early participants in Second Life.

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In this episode we map out the current Metaverse - who are the contenders, who are the early players.

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In this episode we discuss some models that we can use to understand how the metaverse will play out - including some ideas that are influencing Mark Zuckerberg.

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We take a look at what “a” metaverse is. Although Mark Zuckerberg might like to think he is the future of the metaverse, the reality is that there are a number of future incarnations that are vying to deliver a metaverse experience.

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We begin our series by examining the real benefits of 5G and why the hysteria about the negative impacts is not founded in science.

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We look at 5G for what it is - an enabling technology that has some real promise and some real problems.  And yes, as promised, Doug really will talk about the real way to make a tin foil hat. 

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In this episode, we look at 5G through the lens of the Gartner model on Technology Adoption.   This famous framework, called the Hype Curve, has predicted the path of adoption for every major technology innovation - including 5G

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In this episode we discuss 5G in practice with some practical, real world examples of how it is making a difference now.

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In the final episode of this series we look at how you can take some early steps to understand how 5G can benefit your company. 

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A recap of the concepts and a roadmap to move forward. This episode gives you the start of a plan to explore scenario planning on your own.


About the Deeper Dive: Scenario Planning Series
In a five-part series, ITWC CIO Jim Love and Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business lecturer Doug Sparkes discuss the challenges of planning for uncertainty. Amit Majithia, Vice President and Country Head, Wipro Limited Canada, provides some case study examples.

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For scenario planning to work, organizations have to be free to consider unexpected developments. Not surprisingly, imagining a different future can be a challenging task, even when the evidence is there. We explore BackCasting and other techniques to help organizations refocus to see a possible future.


About the Deeper Dive: Scenario Planning Series
In a five-part series, ITWC CIO Jim Love and Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business lecturer Doug Sparkes discuss the challenges of planning for uncertainty. Amit Majithia, Vice President and Country Head, Wipro Limited Canada, provides some case study examples.

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This episode explores how companies develop the actionable scenarios they require. Jim and Doug explore what it is and some practical tools for researching and leading discussions. Amit Majithia, Vice President and Country Head, Wipro Limited Canada provides a case study of a rapid change in real time.


About the Deeper Dive: Scenario Planning Series
In a five-part series, ITWC CIO Jim Love and Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business lecturer Doug Sparkes discuss the challenges of planning for uncertainty. Amit Majithia, Vice President and Country Head, Wipro Limited Canada, provides some case study examples.

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You need a proven set of tools for dealing with uncertainty. This episode explores what scenario planning is, its history, and its components. The world has seen "Black Swan" events before: some companies have survived and thrived after leaning in to scenario planning.


About the Deeper Dive: Scenario Planning Series
In a five-part series, ITWC CIO Jim Love and Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business lecturer Doug Sparkes discuss the challenges of planning for uncertainty. Amit Majithia, Vice President and Country Head, Wipro Limited Canada, provides some case study examples.

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The uncertainty and unpredictability of our world is not new. We've been in a period of accelerated change for decades. What is new is the velocity and impact of change. As a result, companies need to adopt more agile planning and governance.


About the Deeper Dive: Scenario Planning Series
In a five-part series, ITWC CIO Jim Love and Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business lecturer Doug Sparkes discuss the challenges of planning for uncertainty. Amit Majithia, Vice President and Country Head, Wipro Limited Canada, provides some case study examples.