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PwC Canada’s Shift, our podcast series digging into the key digital trends and topics that can help make your business transformation a reality.Hosted by Executive Creative Director, Jon Finkelstein, and featuring conversations with senior executives from Canadian private and public sector organizations around digital transformation, innovation and balancing customer experience with changing internal capabilities —people, process, technology. Find out more and contact us at www.pwc.com/ca/shift Learn more about PwC Canada’s services at www.pwc.com/ca/transformation This podcast has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only, and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this podcast, and, to the extent permitted by law, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, its members, employees and agents do not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it. "PwC” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, which is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member firm of which is a separate legal entity.
In this episode of Shift join Neil Parmenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA), as he speaks with PwC Canada’s Jon Finkelstein about the digital transformation of the financial services industry. Learn how customer’s expectations of their banking experience is evolving and influenced by efficiencies created by Big Technology in other aspects of their lives. Neil and John discuss the future of financial services, why Canada can take the lead in transformation and the need for greater innovation to meet escalating customer expectations.
The convergence of real estate and technology (proptech) is no longer a niche phenomenon. Though still dwarfed by its older cousin Fintech, investment in proptech has soared sky high. In the latest episode of Shift podcast we sat down with George Carras, Founder & CEO, R-Labs Canada Inc. to discuss the growing interest in proptech, how focusing on a problem not the technology is the way forward, and how R-Labs is working with real estate business owners, investors and startups to solve industry issues such as affordability.
In this episode of the Shift podcast join Pam Snively, the Chief Data and Trust Officer at TELUS as she sits down with host, Jon Finkelstein. The two discuss navigating the data driven landscape of today’s business climate in a way that maintains customer privacy as a top priority. Pam offers insights on how to remain agile in a digital landscape that continually evolves, adapting and innovating to new data regulations, and how to balance delivering on rising customer expectations with maintaining trust and transparency.
In this special episode of the Shift podcast we are joined by Shannon Salter, Chair at the Civil Resolution Tribunal in British Columbia. Salter sits down with Jon Finkelstein and breaks down how she and her team have revolutionized the way citizens interact with the legal system; becoming the first tribunal to go completely digital in Canada. The two discuss implementing a large-scale transformation while still keeping citizens at the core, governing change management and various stakeholders, and plans for scalability in the future. Plus, find out how this leading-edge transformation led to winning the V2R Award in the Accelerator category. To find out more about PCL Constructions winning innovation visit the V2R Awards website! Applications for the 2019 V2R Awards program are now open.
In this episode of Shift join CIO of PCL Construction and V2R Award winner Mark Bryant and PwC Canada’s Jon Finkelstein as they discuss becoming a digital-first business. Learn about PCL’s journey: eliminating data centres, delivering field-focused solutions that save time and enabling data-driven decisions on the job site. Plus, find out how this leading-edge transformation led to winning the V2R Award in the Reinventor category. To find out more about PCL Constructions winning innovation visit the V2R Awards website! Applications for the 2019 V2R Awards program are now open.
David Lloyd, CEO and Co-Founder of FREDsense Technologies, sheds light on the revolutionary science and technology he’s used to change the way water utilities and mining companies across Canada test their water resources. In this episode of Shift, David and Jon discuss driving innovation in the age-old mining and utilities sectors, the social impact of this progressive technology, and what David has to say about being the winner of this year’s V2R awards in “The Visionary” category. To find out more about FREDsense Technologies’ winning innovation, visit the V2R Awards website! Applications for the 2019 V2R Awards program are now open.
When it comes to smart cities, the City of Vancouver is leading the way by creating a citizen experience powered by digital. From offering the largest public wifi hotspot in Canada to creating an online portal for citizens and business, they are continuing to drive innovation the public sector. Chief Technology Officer, Jessie Adcock, sits down with Jon to discuss building a “connected” city, managing citizen trust in the process, and what the future of Vancouver and smart cities looks like.
In this episode of the Shift podcast, host Jon Finkelstein is joined by Cody Green, Founder of Canada Drives, who is transforming the way Canadians get car loans. The two discuss the growing pains and lessons learned of a start-up, creating a culture of customer centricity from the ground up, and remaining agile in the ever-evolving world of emerging technologies. Listen and subscribe here.
Data breaches and cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been all over the news, elevating these issues in the mind of organizations and consumers. When it comes to cyber threats and attacks it’s not a question of “if” but “when” they’ll happen. Being prepared for evolving threats is a must to stay in business and establish customer trust. In this episode of Shift Sean Joyce, PwC US Cybersecurity and Privacy leader offers insights into how organizations can better prepare outlining steps they can take today to improve their cybersecurity readiness and response capabilities.
How does a crown corporation remain agile through change? In this episode of Shift, LCBO’s Chief Executive Officer George Soleas shares how the LCBO is driving innovation in the way it operates and delivers its products and services. From digital adoption and creating narratives for the customer, to leveraging data to transform the customer experience and improve operations across the supply chain, we examine the LCBO’s evolution into an ambidextrous, digitally enabled, organization.
Being one of the largest municipal utility providers in Canada can prove to be a challenge. Jon Finkelstein sits down with Eileen Campbell, VP of Customer Service for Alectra Utilities, which is using new technology to better equip energy producers and consumers in making informed energy decisions. They talk about balancing emerging technology with quality customer care, and what the future of utilities looks like.
Equipping the largest Canadian enterprise to thrive in a digitally disrupted world is complex and challenging. In this episode, Jon Finkelstein and Alex Benay CIO of the Government of Canada talk about the steps to create a digital government and fundamentally change how the government operates balancing technology, policy, and legislation, with the need to be more collaborative and more open to the innovation ecosystem..
In this episode of Shift join #movethedial CEO Jodi Kovitz as she speaks with PwC Canada’s Jon Finkelstein about how #movethedial is changing the landscape for women in technology. Learn about her journey in creating an organization dedicated to improving gender diversity in tech, why it’s critical to business imperatives and innovation to have greater gender representation at the table, and the tactical steps you can take today to move your organizations dial in the right direction. Visit the website: www.movethedial.ca to find out more on #movethedial, and to check out the report!.
In this episode of Shift, Councillor Michelle Holland, Chief Advocate for the Innovation Economy, joins Jon Finkelstein to discuss building Toronto as a city of innovation and a global technology hub. They examine the challenges that come along with building an innovation ecosystem, attracting investment and talent, transforming to a smart city, and why Toronto is a prime tech destination.
In this episode of Shift, guest Brice Scheschuk, CEO at venture capital firm Globalive speaks with PwC Canada’s Jon Finkelstein about the innovation ecosystem in Canada. They discuss what differentiates successful start-ups, the opportunities and challenges that organizations face to realize innovation, including new funding mechanisms and the bright prospects for the innovation economy in Toronto. This podcast has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only, and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this podcast, and, to the extent permitted by law, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, its members, employees and agents do not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it. “PwC” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, which is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member firm of which is a separate legal entity.
In this episode of Shift, guests Jimmy Bremner, Innovation and Transformation Executive at Salesforce and Christine Robertson, Senior Marketing Director at PwC Canada speak with PwC Canada’s Jon Finkelstein about enabling a successful digital transformation. They offer insights and lessons learned from leading a 100 year old organization’s transformation, and discuss the importance of thinking differently, user adoption and leadership buy-in. This podcast has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only, and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this podcast, and, to the extent permitted by law, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, its members, employees and agents do not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it. “PwC” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, which is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member firm of which is a separate legal entity.
In this episode of Shift, guest Claire Bara, Vice President Strategy & Business Intelligence at Lowe’s Canada speaks with PwC Canada’s Jon Finkelstein about the journey to omni-channel, the need for each organization to define what it means, align teams to the overall vision and balance performance with innovation to deliver differentiated experiences to consumers. This podcast has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only, and does not constitute professional advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this podcast, and, to the extent permitted by law, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, its members, employees and agents do not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it. “PwC” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, which is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member firm of which is a separate legal entity.