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Episode #24: Dive into this exciting edition! Watch a powerful keynote from our CX Summit, explore how healthcare leaders are preserving the human touch in a tech-driven world, and uncover the key insights from our latest Banking Summit. Don’t miss out!

A huge shoutout to everyone in our Bristol office who joined this year's Movember efforts! ?? Stuart Heal, Charlie Thomas, Dominic Mackenzie, Nick Hammond, Ryan Minshull, William Braithwaite, Nick Millard and Ade Adeleye have been rocking some fantastic moustaches over the past few weeks. Meanwhile, Lizzie Moss and Robert Fairbrother have been pounding the pavement, clocking up the miles to support this incredible cause. Movember is all about raising awareness for men’s health, and we’re proud of the team for their amazing efforts. ?? A massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far. If you haven’t had the chance yet, there’s still time! Click the link below or scan the QR code to support the team. Let’s help make a difference together! ??????♀? https://lnkd.in/eXM8ypNZ

Working in isolation to achieve operational excellence leads to plateaued performance and a loss of leadership conviction. To truly excel, organizations must adopt a holistic approach—one that goes beyond setting the right goals to engage the entire workforce and build a culture of sustainable success. Last night, at Suesey Street in Dublin’s City Centre, we brought this conversation to life. Executives from Ryanair, Walgreens, and AstraZeneca joined our hosts Milliken & Company and Performance Solutions By Milliken for an evening of insights and collaboration, focused on: Enhancing operations with rapid process improvement for long-term excellence. The key to success? Gaining buy-in to core goals and developing the habits and systems needed to foster operational excellence that endures. As one thought leader shared, "Building a culture should outlive those who implement it." Thank you to David McGrath for leading the conversation and everyone who contributed to this powerful discussion. And a special shout out to the GDS Group team who made this evening a success, Oliver Smart, Zoe Nokes, Fiona Warburton, Jack Tottle, Elod Fazliu, Rob Tonge, Ewan Sinclair, Omar Shaker and Andrew Tonge #GDSGroup #OperationalExcellence #Leadership #Networking #ThoughtLeadership #MeetTheBoss

Our final European Summit of the year concluded in Dublin, and what an incredible two days it has been at the Security Summit! Day 1 set the tone with a thought-provoking keynote from Lee Whatford(Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate), who explored how CISOs can bridge the gap with the Board to better align security with business strategy. A dynamic panel featuring Nick Vinson (Snyk), Hassan M.(Moonfare), and Nnamdi Ozonma (Bilfinger) followed, diving into strategies for optimizing security investments while navigating AI, innovation, and risk management. Marc Lueck, CISO in Residence at Zscaler, delivered another standout session, challenging attendees to rethink how SOC targets are set in response to evolving threats. The day closed on a high note with CISO and comedian Ian Murphy, whose keynote brought both insights and laughs. Day 2 continued the momentum with an insightful panel discussion on building business resilience, featuring Linda A. (OKQ8), Riccardo Riccobene (DWS Group), and Uko V. (Eesti Energia). Future-focused talks from Aastha Sharotri Kloss (AssetMetrix GmbH) and Sergey Tairyan, Ph.D (Digitain) inspired conversations on fostering leadership communities that support innovation. The morning rounded off with a fascinating workshop led by Robert O Brien, Chief Evangelist & Founder at MetaCompliance, on the battle between AI and human hackers. Finally, Thomas B. Zuliani, Group CISO at Arla Foods, delivered a compelling closing keynote on Securing the Digital Frontiers with Artificial Intelligence. A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, partners, attendees, host Ben Thompson, producer Sam Lincoln, and the entire GDS team for making this summit a true success. #SecuritySummit #GDSGroup #Cybersecurity #Leadership #Innovation

Ready to future-proof your workforce and gain insights that drive organizational success? Time is running out to secure your spot at our upcoming CHRO Summit, happening this December! If you're ready to connect with top HR leaders, uncover actionable strategies for 2024, and tackle the pressing challenges shaping the future of work, this is your moment. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative experience. Join our host Kelley Iuele in San Diego this December - https://lnkd.in/eTyDhn6z #CHRO #HRLeadership #FutureOfWork #Networking #GDSEvents #GDSGroup #GDSSummits #HRInnovation

Wishing our colleagues and partners a very happy Thanksgiving! ????

Is your IT strategy driving measurable business value? In today’s fast-paced world, CIOs are tasked with aligning cutting-edge technology to meet business goals while keeping up with rapid innovation. At our upcoming CIO Summit this December, you’ll gain the insights you need to bridge that gap and create lasting impact. We’re excited to welcome an outstanding lineup of speakers who are shaping the future of technology and innovation: Sri Nagarajan, Digital & AI Strategist Mack Greene, SVP Solutions Engineering at IntelePeer Awah Teh, Chief Data Architect & Head of Privacy Engineering and Open Banking at Capital One Eric Howe, Vice President of IT at Sodexo Subhash Ramachandran, Senior Product Management Exeuctive, webMethods at IBM Don’t miss your chance to gain the tools and strategies to transform your IT roadmap. ?? Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/giS4MwGa #CIOSummit #GDSGroup #ITInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership

In a tech-driven era, how do we ensure healthcare stays personal? This week on Strategy for Breakfast, Rebecca Solomon spoke with David Weisman, PhD, CPXP, FPCC, Chief Experience Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals, to uncover how human connection remains at the heart of exceptional care. Key discussion points: ?? Balancing personalization with the rise of AI in healthcare ?? Generational shifts in patient expectations - Boomers vs. Millennials ?? Overcoming barriers to a truly customer - centric hospital experience Whether you're navigating healthcare transformation or curious about the future of patient experience, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss! Listen now and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ePw5GxsM #CustomerExperience #HealthcareInnovation #AIInHealthcare #StrategyForBreakfast #GDSGroup

If you missed our recent Digital Innovation Summit, you can catch Chris Brown's full keynote below!

What’s the secret to building a customer experience that drives loyalty AND revenue? At the CX Innovation Summit this December, we’re bringing together industry trailblazers who’ve cracked the code. Our fantastic speakers will share actionable insights on transforming CX strategy into measurable business outcomes. Joining us in San Diego are: Karen Stanton, VP, Chief Marketing Officer, Marketing Centre of Excellence at IFF Chris Paul, Vice President, Digital Channels & Experience at Verizon Business Jeffery Carson, Vice President of Journey Analytics & Operations at Synchrony Drew Lesicko, Head Digital Officer at SoulCycle Inc. Michael A., Principle Enterprise Architect at Boston Scientific Whether it’s leveraging AI for personalization or redefining the omnichannel journey, this is your chance to learn from the experts leading the way. Don’t miss out—join us and see how you can future-proof your CX strategy https://lnkd.in/eJr3GgfQ #CXSummit #GDSSummits #GDSGroup #CustomerExperience #CXStrategy