Coffee Break With Game-changers, Presented By Sap

The buzz: “Blockchain is much bigger than Bitcoin and its reach is far more holistic.” (forum.daohub.org) In search of the holy grail of a unified customer profile, marketers have built massive databases for up-sells, cross-sells, promotions, retention. But what if the customer forces you to PAY THEM to access and use their data, read your ad, view your video, attend your seminar? Welcome to the new reality of blockchain technology. Best known as the infrastructure for Bitcoin, blockchains are altering the marketer-customer relationship. The experts speak. Jeremy Epstein, Never Stop Marketing: “There’s something happening here, what it is ain’t exactly clear” (Buffalo Springfield). Amanda Gutterman, ConsenSys: “Never allow a person to tell you ‘no’ who doesn't have the power to say ‘yes’” (Eleanor Roosevelt). Joel Monegro, Union Square Ventures: “History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme” (Mark Twain). Join us for Blockchain Technology: Turning Marketing on Its Head?

The buzz: “Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping” (Bo Derek). Ongoing digital innovations in our hyper-connected world have dramatically impacted consumer buying behaviors and expectations, challenging retailers to change or become obsolete. Smart retailers are already taking action to avoid becoming dinosaurs. But is it too late for the laggards? The experts speak. Brian Kilcourse, Retail Systems Research: “Amazon and online sales is killing traditional retail, and what’s true there is going to be true throughout our economy” (U.S. President Barack Obama, Jan. 2017). Doug Stephens, Retail Prophet: “We try to rationalize why innovations from other sectors don’t apply to us, rather than focusing on why they do” (George Blankenship, Apple, Tesla, GAP). Greg McStravick, SAP: “There is nothing wrong with change if it is in the right direction” (Sir Winston Churchill). Join us for Retail in 5 Years: Digital Dinosaurs vs Survivors – Part 2.

The buzz: “The modern CFO is often the right-hand man or woman of the CEO” (Fox Business 10/24/13). Your Finance department is at a critical juncture. Gone are the days when CFOs just reported on past results. The modern office of Finance can help navigate your enterprise forward using Dynamic Planning and Analysis technologies to simulate in-the-moment complex scenarios, leverage advanced visualizations and simplify complex predictive analytics. The experts speak. Jeff Hattendorf, Macrospect: “A bad system will beat a good person every time” (W. Edwards Deming). Rob Ried, Deloitte: “Go out and collect data and, instead of having the answer, just look at the data and see if the data tells you anything. When we're allowed to do this with companies, it's almost magical” (Steven Levitt). Floyd Conrad, SAP: “The best way to predict the future is to create it” (Dennis Gabor). Join us for Finance Manager’s Guide to the Future: Dynamic Planning and Analysis.

The buzz: “People are hungry for stories. It’s part of our very being” (Studs Terkel). Everyone loves, craves, and has a story. But many companies approach prospects and customers with boring, crammed power point slides devoid of action, conflict and emotion. Did you forget that these people are human? Solution: Frame your information like an action movie–with a hero and a villain–that your potential buyer would watch in a theater, as they munch popcorn. Why? Powerful storytelling can propel your sales effort to a new level of trust and customer loyalty. The experts speak. Michael Margolis, Get Storied: “Those who tell the stories, rule the world” (Plato). Heidi Berenson, Berenson Communications: “Does anyone have questions for my answers?” (Henry Kissinger). Janis Fratamico, SAP: “When you slip on a banana peel, people laugh at you. But when you tell people you slipped on a banana peel, it's your laugh” (Nora Ephron). Join us for Tell Me a Great Story: Role of Storytelling in Sales.

The buzz: “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice” (T.S. Eliot). 2017 brings the opportunity to start with a clean slate, despite your mistakes last year. It’s also a time to pull on your “big girl (and boy) pants” and face the ugly issues you swept under the rug last year…and in years before. We invite small business owners to bravely look in the dark corners you’d prefer to avoid. Why? By shining the light, you’ll build a stronger, more prosperous business in 2017! The experts speak. Nina Kaufman, Esq.: “There are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going” (Beverly Sills). Nance L. Schick, Esq.: “A quiet conscience makes one strong (Anne Frank). Renée L. Duff, Esq.: “The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small, manageable tasks...then starting on that first one” (Mark Twain). Join us for Legal Lessons for Women Business Owners - Part 5: How to Clear Your Legal Clutter for the New Year.

The buzz: Crystal ball for 2017. If #1 on your business wish list is to know what 2017 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we’ve got insightful predictions from more than 75 thought leaders about the technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete in 2017 and beyond. Pour a cup of Joe, Earl, or Dom, and join us for SAP Game-Changers Radio 2017 Predictions – Part 5 live. Hear our complete 5-part special on-demand at Coffee Break with Game-Changers Radio. Featured guests: Larry Stolle, SAP; Marisa Kopec, SiriusDecisions; Sheila McGovern, IBM; Tamara Schenk, Miller Heiman Group; Dave Duggal, EnterpriseWeb; Maria Haggen, SAP; Elvia Novak, Deloitte; Christopher Carter, Approyo; Carlos A. Russell, Ternium; Vic Briccardi, RTS Consulting; Rich Seltz, SAP; Matt Donovan, GP Strategies Learning Solutions; Sherryanne Meyer, ASUG; Sathish Gajaraju, Sensify; Ken Redler, cSubs; Padman Ramankutty, Intrigo. Happy new year from SAP Game-Changers Radio!

The buzz: Crystal ball for 2017. If #1 on your business wish list is to know what 2017 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. We’re bringing you insightful predictions about the technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete in 2017 and beyond, from more than 75 thought leaders. Pour a cup of Joe, Earl, or Dom, and join us for SAP Game-Changers Radio 2017 Predictions – Part 4 live. And tune in Jan. 18 for the final segment of this 5-part special. Featured guests: Jason A. Shepherd, Dell; Bridget E. Karlin, Intel; Jeff A. Goldberg, Accenture; Jeff Doneghue, BUNN; Fred Yentz, Telit; Tanguy Caillet, EY; Lil Mohan, University of Chicago; Barbara Giamanco, Social Centered Selling; Charlie Cole, TUMI; Thomas Foley, LenovoHealth; David Fowler, SAP; Srikanth Tamma, Deloitte; Linda Hamilton CPA LLC; Janaki Kumar, SAP; Tony Cusat, ADP; Robert Kugel, CFA, Ventana Research. Happy new year from SAP Game-Changers Radio!

The buzz: Crystal ball for 2017. If your #1 business wish this holiday is to know what 2017 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. We’re bringing you insightful predictions about the technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete in 2017 and beyond, from more than 75 thought leaders. Pour a cup of Joe, Earl, or Dom, and join us for SAP Game-Changers Radio 2017 Predictions – Part 3 live. Tune in Jan. 11 and 18 for the rest of our Special. Featured guests: Hilary Carter, InTune Communications; Surendra Reddy, Quantiply; Bryan Mattimore, Growth Engine Company; Frank Diana, TCS; Charlotte Bui, SAP; Robin Kearon, Kore; Alan Mendel, LeverX; Sharon Cook, Hypercision; Laz Uriza, SAP; Mario M. Martinez Jr., M3Jr Growth Strategies; Michael Maniccia, Deloitte; Dror Orbach, Illumiti; Stephanie Huber, Deloitte; Bill Jensen, Mr. Simplicity; David Axson, Accenture; Shannon Platz, SAP. Happy holidays from SAP Game-Changers Radio.

The buzz: Crystal ball for 2017. If your #1 business wish this holiday is to know what 2017 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. We’re bringing you more than 70 thought leaders’ insightful predictions for the technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete in 2017 and beyond. Pour a cup of Joe, Earl, or Dom, and join us for SAP Game-Changers Radio 2017 Predictions – Part 2 live. And tune in Jan. 4, 11, and 18 for the rest of this special feature. Our featured guests: Timo Elliott, SAP; Nance L. Schick, Esq.; Mal Poulin, ANCILE; Bryan Hicks, SAP; Jerry Silva, IDC; Sanjay Kumar, Hortonworks; Nicole Sahin, Globalization Partners; Jim Fields, SAP; Jeff Hattendorf, Macrospect; Sandi Webster, Consultants 2 Go; Sudha Jamthe, IoT Disruptions; Richard McCammon, Delego Software; Heather Ashton, IDC; Fabiana Lacerca-Allen, Ethiprax; Pieter van Schalkwyk, XMPro; John Sullivan, SAP. Happy holidays from SAP Game-Changers Radio!

The buzz: Crystal ball time! If your #1 business wish this holiday is to know what 2017 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. On Dec. 7, 14, and Jan. 4, 11 and 18, we’ll bring you more than 50 thought leaders’ insightful predictions for the technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete in 2017 and beyond. Pour a cup of Joe, Earl, or Dom, and join us for SAP Game-Changers Radio 2017 Predictions – Part 1 live! Featured guests: Gray Scott, SeriousWonder,com; Otto Schell, GM; Jonah Manning, PeopleOps Consulting; Shaun Stüger, BoodsKapper LLC; Dr. Steven Hunt, SAP SuccessFactors; Guillermo B. Vazquez, Deloitte; Jeremy C. Thomas, Carom; Sam Parikh, Deloitte; Rick Varner, Gartner; Alon Kantor, Check Point; Simon Bain, SearchYourCloud; Prof. Rajeev Srinivasan, Indian Institute of Management; Todd Asevedo, SAP SuccessFactors; Barbara Ocain, SAP SuccessFactors, Mark Noronha, SAP Startup Focus. Happy holidays!

The buzz: “Impossible is not a fact. It is an opinion” (Muhammad Ali).A unique clustering of inventions in the century after the U.S. Civil War improved the American and European standard of living – human well-being – more than any period before or after, with advances in everything from food and energy to health and work. Can our current innovation explosion have a similar impact despite unintended consequences? Three futurists speak. Frank Diana, TCS: “I cannot discover that anyone knows enough about anything on this earth definitely to say what is and what is not possible” (Henry Ford). Gerd Leonhard, Futurist: “In dealing with the future, it is far more important to be imaginative than to be right” (Alvin Toffler, Future Shock). Timo Elliott, SAP: “The real problem of humanity is that we have paleolithic emotions; medieval institutions; and god-like technology. And it is terrifically dangerous” (E. O. Wilson). Join us for The Innovation Explosion: Replicating a Special Century?

The buzz: “I want to be around people that dream…and do things” (Amy Poehler). Forty-six percent of US privately held firms are at least half owned by women and represent ~16 million jobs. But while female entrepreneurship is rising, male-owned businesses are 3.5 times more likely to reach $1 million in annual revenues. With just 2 percent of US women-owned businesses earning $1M a year, what resources, leadership skills and strengths do female startups need to scale to their full potential? The experts speak. Kerrie MacPherson, EY: “Women are powerhouse entrepreneurs. The research shows that when women entrepreneurs succeed, they drive economic growth and invest more back into their families and communities” (President Barack Obama). Kat Vorotova, Try The World: “Teach girls bravery, not perfection” (Reshma Saujani). Dr. Patti Fletcher, SAP SuccessFactors: “I’m unstoppable because I don’t know how to stop” (Tina Fey). Join us for Female Entrepreneurs: Overcoming Hurdles to Success.

The buzz: “Cities are never random.” (Neal Shusterman) Cities around the world are on a mission: maintain a safe, clean, well-oiled, inclusive urban environment for residents, businesses, and visitors. The key is to perform mundane tasks more efficiently than ever. But how to automatically clear storm drains in a downpour, repair street light outages, keep traffic flowing efficiently 24/7? The solution: real-time IoT sensors. The experts speak. Meghan Cook, Center for Technology in Government, SUNY: “The power of storytelling is exactly this: to bridge the gaps where everything else has crumbled” (Paulo Coelho). Dina Dayal, SAP: “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” (Will Rogers). Saj Kumar, SAP: “I don't think of myself predicting things. I'm expressing possibilities. Things that could happen. To a large extent it's a question of how badly people want them to” (Freeman Dyson). Join us for Smart Cities, Smart Streets: IoT to the Rescue –Part 3.

The buzz: “Shall we play a game?” -WarGames, 1983 film. Successful Fortune 500 companies anticipate—and often invent—the future before their competitors do. Why? They know that anticipating industry disruptions is predominantly a creative act. Their secret weapon? Competitive “war gaming” exercises that produce solid defensive strategies and innovative offensive growth strategies to help them proactively foresee new services, products, and business models. Whatever your company’s size, maturity and industry, you, too, can benefit from designing, running and experiencing a disruptive war gaming session. We’ve got insider tips for you. Ready? The experts speak. Bryan W. Mattimore, Growth Engine Company: “Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas” -Erwin Rommel. Christopher Bishop, improvising careers: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic” -Arthur C. Clarke. Join us for Disruptive War Gaming: A Critical Tool for Today’s Innovators – Part 2.

The buzz: The Electric Slide. News flash for Utilities: You can no longer be profitable on a one-sided business model providing power to customers. Enter the prosumer. While the consumer is utility-dependent and generates revenues, the prosumer and utility are interdependent. The utility needs the prosumer’s commitment to reduce electricity use or supply it to the grid at specified times, and the prosumer needs the utility’s kilowatts and gets a new omni-channel experience. The experts speak. Robert Thiele, OpenText: 'We used to live in a world where there are people, private citizens, a world where there are businesses, and now…people can become businesses in 60 seconds' -Brian Chesky, Airbnb. Jacqueline Robinson, DTE Energy: 'Restlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress' -Thomas Edison. James McClelland, SAP: 'Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake' -Napoleon Bonaparte. Join us for New Energy Era Prosumers: Utility-Customer Partnership.

The buzz: “Change is the law of life…those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future” -JFKennedy. The term “digital transformation” is ubiquitous, but what does it really mean? Easy answer: software and technology adoption. Not! Digital transformation is about changing everything else – business activities, models, activities, processes, competencies, organizations, operations. It requires deeper thought about strategic topics, plus even deeper commitment to adopt, innovate and achieve continuing success. Is your company on the right path? The experts speak. Jeremy C. Thomas, Carom: “If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original” -Sir Ken Robinson. Jennifer Ford, SAP: “Don’t loaf and invite inspiration: light out after it with a club” -Jack London. Charlotte Bui, SAP: “Success is most often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable” -Coco Chanel. Join us for The Future of Designing Innovation: Part 2.

The buzz: 'The unicorn is noble' -German folk song. Wow! Companies led by EY Entrepreneur Of The Year winners are among the most successful in the world, generating 3T dollars in revenue, creating 13M jobs, outperforming the US market in stock returns and longevity. The majority go public at 300 percent the rate of US private companies. How did EY identify these 'unicorns'? What entrepreneurial lessons can your company learn from them about managing risk, finding talent, balancing growth with social purpose? The experts speak. Herb Engert, EY: “The greatest leader…is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things” -R. Reagan. Steve Strauss, USA Today: “Thinking about what one little man could do. Think of the Queen Mary…there's a tiny thing at the edge of the rudder called a trimtab…call me ‘Trimtab’” -R. B. Fuller. Steve Peck, SAP: “And, in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make” -The Beatles. Join us for Learning from The Unicorns: EY Entrepreneur Of The Year.

The buzz: 'I’m gonna tell Mom on you.' Women remain under-represented in government, boards, C-suite and influential business roles, often due to unconscious bias. A man named John or David is more likely than a woman to be on a board. But the unintentional blame-and-shame messages in workplace diversity and inclusion programs often leave many men feeling excluded and alienated. How can we get past the gender-divide to value the entire workforce? The experts speak. Tinna C. Nielsen, Move The Elephant: “I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear: knowing what must be done does away with fear” -R. Parks. Nicole McCabe, SAP: “One of the greatest needs of mankind is to be lifted above the morass of false propaganda” -M.L. King, Jr. Dr. Patti Fletcher, SAP SuccessFactors: “Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward” -N. Mandela. Join us for Diversity and Inclusion Minus the Blame and Shame.

The buzz: Mom, are we there yet? We’re seeing a ground-swell of policy and practice discussions and activities about the under-representation of women in the boardroom, C-suite and high-growth entrepreneurship. The Lean-In Revolution has brought men into the conversation and spurred women’s power networks. More venture capital firms, angel investment groups, and accelerator programs are aimed at female-founded high-growth startups. Have women in business arrived? The experts speak. Nicole Sahin, Globalization Partners: “I just love bossy women…To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody’s passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn’t mind leading” -Amy Poehler. Tanya M. Odom, Global Consultant: “In a gentle way, you can shake the world” -Gandhi. Dr. Patti Fletcher, SAP SuccessFactors: “The doing is the thing. The talking and worrying and thinking is not the thing” -Amy Poehler. Join us for Gender Equity in Business: Is It the Age of the Woman Yet?

The buzz: 'Welcome to the future' -B. Paisley. Move over, 4th Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the 5th Industrial Revolution with intelligent robots, 3D-printed human organs, drones fetching warehouse orders, and driverless cars. Bhaskar Chakravorti describes it as 'the fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres.' The experts speak. Jason Coffman, Deloitte Consulting: 'If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious s--t' -'Doc', Back to the Future, 1985. Sean Molloy, itelligence, Inc: 'I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance' -J.D. Rockefeller. David Parrish, SAP: 'The last time the Cubs won the World Series was 1908. The last time they were in one was 1945. Hey, any team can have a bad century' -T. Trebelhorn. Join us for Digital Manufacturing Part 3: Powering the 5th Industrial Revolution.