Technology is no longer a thing that happens as a segment of a business, or the sole domain of the IT Department. Core functions of how a business runs are technology-based and rely on people, processes and systems being interlinked. But with rapidly evolving organisational needs and tech talent in high demand and short supply, how can today’s leaders prioritise skills development and innovation in a rapidly changing workforce? Listen to one of the industry’s tech titans explain how the impact of technology acceleration is changing organisations and their employees, alongside academic commentary on how technologies like AI and blockchain can be used to enable – or weaken – successful connection in workplaces and beyond. Guests: Professor Barney Tan, Head, School of Information Systems and Technology Management, UNSW Business School Lee Hickin, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft ANZ Find out more about Professor Barney Tan’s research here. Read: Digital disruption: how can traditional businesses thrive? Read: What will Australian regulation mean for cryptocurrency? Read: Can cryptos like Bitcoin ever be sustainable? Read: Why Southeast Asia is the next hotspot for fintech The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow us on LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.