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Inspiration4U is a podcast designed to enable and foster a culture of growth, knowledge building and information sharing across Unit4 and our wider networks through short, bite-sized, on-demand listening. These sessions can be based on subjects that range from our products, services and solutions, news, trends, and developments that are close to our customers and their industries to topics that you, our people, are interested in and passionate about. Inspiration4U enables you to find time to be inspired, listen and learn while we make our way through our busy lives. Let’s get inspired!
This International Women's Day, we, want to #InspireInclusion.
Lia Neves, Founder and Scientific Director of EITIC, joined Paula Villa Martin, Data Scientist at Unit4, on this special Inspiration4U episode to talk about Ethical AI, the main concerns AI raises, the challenges faced today, and how they can be overcome.
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In times of crisis, the first instinct for many is to retrench and cut costs. But, when it comes to digital transformation, this approach can often lead to costs spiraling as legacy systems struggle to support efficient and flexible working.
In this new episode of Unit4’s Inspiration4U podcast, our Senior Manager of Industry Solutions, Bryce Wolf, talks to Mickey North-Rizza, Group VicePresident of Enterprise Software at IDC, about how investments in tech can secure the future of organizations and, otherwise, why failing to invest can carry significant future costs.
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Our latest Inspiration4U podcast is all about #Community4U, our online community that aims to bring us closer to our customers and partners. In this episode hosted by Adriana Afonso, Community Officer at Unit4, the Community4U team, Filipa, Ricardo, and Mariana, explain the real value of having an online community and its importance in creating a better customer experience. Enjoy the episode!
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In honor of International Women's Day, we are celebrating the amazing women we have here at Unit4. Join our host, Kate Tanner, Senior Director of Global Communications at Unit4, in this special #Inspiration4U podcast as she discusses this year's theme of #embraceequity with our fabulous guests Antonella, Sara, and Irene. Enjoy!
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In this new episode of Inspiration4U (PSO edition), we are talking Digital Transformation. Our host Bryce Wolf, Senior Manager of Industry Solutions at Unit4, together with Eric Kimberling, Founder, and CEO of independent consulting firm Third Stage Consulting Group, are discussing how to avoid the common pitfalls PSOs face during the digital transformation process, how to take your people along the transformation journey, how to get started with the change journey and more. Enjoy!
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In this new Inspiration4U podcast, PSO edition, our very own Bryce Wolf, Senior Manager of Industry Solutions, sat with BPM Partners' President and CEO, Craig Schiff, to talk about the productization of Professional Services. Craig shares his experience and expertise on what is the productization of services, the benefits and competitive advantage it can bring, and the pitfalls to avoid.
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In this new Inspiration4U podcast (PSO edition), Bryce Wolf, Senior Manager, Industry Solutions at Unit4, sits down with Shawn Windle, Founder of ERP Advisors Group, to talk about PSO and M&A, the challenges that might be faced, as well as the keys factors of M&A within the professional services space.
Shawn has many years of experience working in the ERP industry as a business consultant and analyst focusing on ERP implementations and business process management technologies. In 2010, he founded ERP Advisors Group to provide software advisory services and assist clients with ERP implementations.
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In this episode, Julie Knight sits down with Dropbox CCO, Debbie Dunnam to talk about the cloud software industry and where it will move in the future, how companies have had to change their customer interactions from an "in-person" collaboration to one that is more virtual/hybrid
Additionally, Debbie covers women in tech and provides her tips and advice for the next generation of female sales leaders as well as learn how to "Build Your Own Boardroom".
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In this episode, Unit4 CMO, Julie Knight, sits down with Dropbox CCO, Debbie Dunnam to talk about the cloud software industry and where it will move in the future, as well as exploring how companies have had to change their customer interactions from being an "in-person" collaboration to a relationship that is more hybrid.
Additionally, Debbie discusses women in tech and provides her tips and advice for the next generation of female sales leaders, including how to "Build Your Own Boardroom".
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Welcome back to the #Inspiration4U podcast by #Unit4. This episode, #Unit4 Chief Technology Officer, Claus Jepsen sits down with Principal Architect, Mario Borbalás and Cloud Developer, Grzegorz Homoncik whose ideas were chosen as winners of Unit4's innovation event. We talk about the importance of innovation from within on the podcast.
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Welcome back to the #Inspiration4U podcast by #Unit4. This episode, #Unit4 Chief Marketing Officer, Julie Knight sits down with author of "What Next?: Your Five Year Plan for Life After College" and Staff Writer at Monster, Elana Lynn Gross.
In this episode, Julie chats with Elana to talk about recent surveys on how companies may be failing to alleviate burnout for their employees as well as what companies can do to keep an open dialogue with their employees so that managers can intervene and eliminate burnout.
About Elana Lyn Gross:
Elana is a journalist and author. Her writing has been published in Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Time, Entrepreneur, Insider, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Women’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Allure, Women’s Health, Teen Vogue, Well+Good, Monster, The Muse, Popsugar, Refinery29, and many more. Her first book, "What Next?: Your Five-Year Plan for Life After College," was published by Simon & Schuster and has been called “the book every twentysomething needs,” “the go-to guide for life after college,” and “basically the Google Maps for post-grad life.” She has a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and live in New York City.
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We have returned with a new episode of the #Inspiration4U podcast by #Unit4. In this #ProfessionalServices (PSO) edition, we are joined by Unit4 host, Mark Gibbison, and IDC Group VP of Enterprise Software, Mickey North Rizza.
In this edition, we draw on Mickey's knowledge and experience and ask her how she sees the professional services industry evolving over the next 5-10 years, the effects that working from home and the hybrid workplace have had on this industry, the gig economy and how the younger generation will adapt to this new reality.
About Mickey North Rizza:
Mickey North Rizza is Group Vice-President for IDC’s Enterprise Software. She leads the Enterprise Applications & Strategies research service, along with a team of analysts responsible for IDC’s coverage of next generation of enterprise applications such as digital commerce, employee experience, enterprise asset management and smart facilities, ERP, financial applications, HCM and payroll applications . In her role, Mickey and the team advise clients on these intelligent, modern, and modular enterprise applications for businesses of all sizes with an emphasis on the key trends, opportunities, innovation and the IT and Business Buyer concerns, requirements, and behaviors.
BACKGROUND
Mickey has over 20 years' experience as a practitioner in supply chain, sourcing and procurement. Prior to IDC, Ms. North Rizza worked as an award-winning analyst for AMR Research and Gartner and has several years of technology vendor experience aiding practitioners on their transformation journey and assisting with market messages. Ms. North Rizza is the founding member of the ISM Supply Chain Risk Management Group, which she chaired in 2015.
About IDC:
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets.
With more than 1,300 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC's analysis and insight helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and to achieve their key business objectives.
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In this episode, Jana and Paulina talk about a book called the five regrets of dying. Listen to hear interesting stories on things that are most important in life. Jana also recommends useful tools you can consider, when reflecting on your own life, goals, ambitions, relations.
Listen to this special episode where our Unit4 colleagues teamed up to reflect on what it is to be an active ally. Featuring Dmitri Krakovsky - Chief Product Officer, Cathy Balcer - Senior Customer Success Manager & Mariana Machado - Solution Designer.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, our very own Mental Health & Wellbeing panel takes time to recognize, raise awareness, and promote conversations around mental health.
Listen to this Special episode where our Unit4 colleagues teamed up to reflect on the different mental health needs of people, discussing how we can support those around us. Featuring Beata Wright - EVP/ Global Head of Partner Ecosystems at Unit4, Nicholaus Lamming - Digital Infrastructure Architect, Sandra Pickett - HR & Payroll Consultant, and Adriana Afonso - Online Community Officer.
When worlds meet: A subseries of episodes where our host Mehdi meets up with the people of Unit4, sharing interesting stories about their cultural experiences and the things that make them unique.In this episode, Camille shares with us her story of leaving her comfort zone and exploring different cultures around the world. She also explains the impact those different experiences had on the different phases in her life and an interesting and inspiring point of view on how her everyday job relates to her interests and values.
When worlds meet: A subseries of episodes where our host Mehdi meets up with the people of Unit4, sharing interesting stories about their cultural experiences and the things that make them unique.Here we go again! In this episode, Cathy Balcer takes us on her journey growing up in France, starting her career and moving to Ireland and then to Singapore. She exhibits her tips and tricks on how to live through and embrace cultural differences, local customs, and lifestyles.
In this special edition episode, we're listening to a Pride discussion featuring Pedro Carreira and Nuno Gonçalves, two members of ILGA Portugal: The largest and oldest association that fights for equality and against LGBTQI+ discrimination in Portugal. Listen to hear them share their thoughts on Unit4’s Pride initiatives, Stonewall Riots, the importance of the LGBTI+ movement, and Portuguese Pride History. Happy Pride!
In this special edition episode, we're listening to a panel discussion featuring Joel Brage - Lead Engineer at Unit4, Ebtisam Mohammedsalih - Project manager & Teacher at Kodcentrum, and Lisa Söderlund - Pedagogical management at Kodcentrum. In a conversation hosted by Joel, these talented professionals teamed up to share their thoughts on the future of coding, how we teach the next generation, ensure diversity, and how it is affected by globalization.
When worlds meet: A subseries of episodes where our host Mehdi meets up with the people of Unit4, sharing interesting stories about their cultural experiences and the things that make them unique.In this episode, Helen Aivazian shares with us her story of growing up in a dichotomy between a conservative family culture and a modern society. She tells us about how this impacted her in the different parts of her journey and the learning she harvested all along.
In this episode, Adriana and Yasmin share their opinions on imposter syndrome as young professionals. They explore how it is so entwined with company culture and discuss mechanisms on how to cope with these thoughts.
When worlds meet: A subseries of episodes where our host Mehdi meets up with the people of Unit4, sharing interesting stories about their cultural experiences and the things that make them unique.In this episode, Konrad shares his passion for the "nomad life", and working on the road. He also gives us a glimpse of the cultural differences between the 3 countries where he worked and lived, and the advantages of being an ex-pat.
When worlds meet: A subseries of episodes where our host Mehdi meets up with the people of Unit4, sharing interesting stories about their cultural experiences and the things that make them unique.
In this episode, Frederik gives us a hint of how it is like for a Dane to move to Singapore at the doorsteps of a global pandemic. He also shares with us his story about how simply bumping into people changed his life and career.
When worlds meet: A subseries of episodes where our host Mehdi meets up with the people of Unit4, sharing interesting stories about their cultural experiences and the things that make them unique.In this 2nd episode, Mehdi receives Shler Shukur, who tells us the story of how she switched worlds at the age of 11 and dove into a completely different culture. She also shares about her passion for water and energy and how she believes that those are the basis of our self-confidence and inner strength.
When worlds meet: A subseries of episodes where our host Mehdi meets up with the people of Unit4, sharing interesting stories about their cultural experiences and the things that make them unique.
Episode 1. Work like a German and live like a Mexican:
Our first guest, Miguel, is a Mexican living in Munich. A light conversation about cultural differences, similarities, and what immersion in a foreign culture teaches us. Miguel shares with us his perspective of how a new culture affects life and work.
In this episode of the Inspiration4U podcast, we are aiming at deconstructing preconceived ideas about disability. Ana Duarte and Mariana Machado explore the concept of ableism – discrimination against people with disabilities – and how every one of us has a role to play in advocating for disability rights.
In 2020 we launched our Diversity4U program - bringing together initiatives across the business to educate, address and celebrate our diversity. Diverse backgrounds and identities make up our global culture. Lisa Dodman & Rachel Chung tell us more about why this program is so important to them.
The skills needed to solve a problem are often standard regardless of the problem. Some problems are obviously more severe or complex than others, but the right mindset will surely help you along the way. In this episode of our Inspiration4U podcast, Christophe Haugen and Manav Singh share their minds on what they think makes an effective problem solver. Happy listening!
In this episode of the Inspiration4U podcast, Savana ter Burg & Konrad Pitala explore the very topic of our series – inspiration itself. How to get inspired? What does it even mean? How can it affect our lives? Tune in for their insights, personal stories and some tips to get your daily inspiration flowing. Dare to be inspired!
Working on your personal brand has become more important than ever, particularly now as almost everybody is working from home. Recruiters comment on the increasing value of social media during the hiring process, reflecting trends which are important to be aware of when developing your professional self. In today's episode our own Josh Taylor, Recruiter UKI, DACH & Benelux, and Roel Haanappel, Director of digital growth, share their thoughts and best tips on the topic of personal branding in a virtual word for both work and personal purposes. Happy listening!
In this special edition episode, we're heading back a few months to our very first Linkedin live, featuring Mike Ettling - CEO Unit4, Jimmy Wales - Founder if Wikipedia and Lady Mariéme Jamme - Founder of IAMTHECODE. In a conversation hosted by Mark Jeffries, these leaders teamed up to share their thoughts on the power of community building in their people centric industries.
In this episode of Inspiration4U we invite Michel Visser and Adam Hale to give us some tips and tricks on how to transform into a people centric business. When you really care about the people, it changes your whole business, and flips marketing on its head. Listen for extraordinary stories and strategies on how to find success, while putting people first.
In this first episode of Inspiration 4U we invite Lisa Dodman and Jeremias Jansson to talk to us about our first and most important business principle and value: what it means to put people first [in our people-centric organization].
Nobody will admit that its ever people-next or people-last but how do we make this more than a catch phrase and give it real meaning?