Transformation Every Day

• Episode 5: Executive AI Briefing - Andreas Welsch

  Guests: Andreas Welsch - SAP Alumni, Top 10 AI Advisor, Author of the bestselling "AI Leadership Handbook"Host: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsn this episode, join Alexander Greb in an exceptional conversation with Andreas Welsch. They talk about: - Why real AI leadership is about 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 - How 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐈 is reshaping the business landscape - Why it's not about "adding AI" — it's about 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 -The biggest mistakes companies make when adopting AI  and The future skills everyone should start building today  Whether you're in tech, consulting, or leadership — this 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 will change how you think about innovation, strategy, and what’s next. On this episode of Transformation Every Day.  All this and more, exclusively here on Transformation Every Day.Follow Andreas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasmwelsch/His website: https://join.intelligence-briefing.com/Follow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma

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• Episode 4: From the invention of SAP HANA to Clean Core in 42 minutes - Emma Qian and Prof. Alexander Zeier

  Guests: Prof. Alexander Zeier - "The inventor of SAP HANA" formerly reporting to Hasso Plattner, CTO Accenture and Professor at MIT, now Chief Scientist and co-founder Novasoftware.AIEmma Qian - Formerly Google DeepMind and Meta AI, now CEO Novasoftware.AIHost: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsIn this episode, join Alexander Greb in an exceptional conversation with two outstanding tech visionaries: Professor Alexander Zeier, inventor of SAP HANA, and Emma Qian, co-founder of Nova AI and alumna of Google DeepMind and Meta AI.In this episode, Alexander Zeier shares the gripping story behind SAP's most transformative innovation—SAP HANA—from its inception as Hasso Plattner’s visionary idea to becoming the backbone of modern SAP technology. Discover fascinating insights from the pioneering days, unexpected challenges, and groundbreaking decisions that shaped enterprise technology as we know it today.Prof. Zeier has 30+ years of experience in SAP, is the co-inventor of SAP HANA, the „New Architecture“ powering S/4HANA, and served as Global CTO for SAP at Accenture over a decade to deliver many of the most complex S/4HANA Transformations, before he joined as a Co-Founder Nova AI. Emma Qian then introduces us to Nova AI's revolutionary Agentic AI, designed to accelerate SAP optimization dramatically. Experience firsthand the astonishing power of this innovation, capable of condensing tasks that typically require years of consulting into mere minutes.Explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping the role of SAP consultants and learn about the tremendous opportunities—and responsibilities—this brings for professionals and businesses alike.All this and more, exclusively here on Transformation Every Day.Follow Alexander Zeier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azeier/Follow Emma Qian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eqian99/https://www.linkedin.com/company/nova-ai-software?trk=blended-typeaheadFollow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma

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• Episode 3 - Enterprise Architecture: Strategy to Reality - Whynde Kuehn

  Guest: Whynde Kuehn - Bestselling Author, Global Leader in Strategy Execution + Business ArchitectureHost: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsIn this episode of the Transformation Every Day podcast, Alexander Greb and Whynde Kuhn explore the critical role of enterprise and business architecture in successful digital transformations. They dive into the architect’s essential function in guiding organizations through high-risk transitions and ensuring strategic alignment with technological capabilities.Alexander emphasizes internal capacity building and maintaining a strategic balance with technology, advocating simplicity as fundamental to effective architecture. Windy contributes her expertise on business architecture, providing practical strategies that drive tangible value and concrete outcomes.Together, they identify common architectural pitfalls, such as overly complex systems, misalignment between strategy and execution, and missed value-creation opportunities. The conversation highlights the necessity of adopting a value-driven, outcome-focused approach that genuinely supports organizational objectives, beyond mere technological implementation.Listeners gain actionable insights into how architects can proactively manage change, navigate complexities, and foster internal capabilities for sustained transformation. This engaging dialogue offers practical guidance for leaders and architects seeking to simplify their processes, align strategic vision with practical execution, and ensure their architectural efforts produce measurable, impactful results.Follow Whynde: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whynde-kuehn/Websites: https://strategyintoreality.com/https://www.s2etransformation.com https://www.bizarchmastery.comFollow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma

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• Episode 2: From Lenny Kravitz To Transforming Business with SAP Technology - Paul Saunders

  Guest: Paul Saunders -  Global Vice President and Advisor to Muhammad Alam, SAP Product & Engineering - SAPHosts: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsJohannes Langguth - Head of Business Transformation and Architecture - SAPIn this engaging episode, Paul Saunders shares his compelling journey from aspiring rock musician to influential leader in the SAP technology landscape. Drawing parallels between his early passions for music and computing, Paul highlights how technological advances have revolutionized music production, laying a foundation for his transition into the tech industry.The conversation explores valuable insights into the critical role of customer feedback within the SAP ecosystem, addressing the complexities businesses encounter in process standardization and the growing focus on cash flow and profitability. Paul emphasizes the fundamental importance of data quality, trust, and ownership for successful AI and SAP implementations.Furthermore, the episode delves into the accelerating adoption of cloud technology, emphasizing the necessity for organizations to undergo genuine operational transformations rather than simply migrating legacy processes. Paul underscores the importance of clearly articulating a company's unique value proposition to differentiate effectively in a competitive marketplace.Follow Paul Saunders here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapstrategysaunders/Follow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma

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• Episode 1: Your New Podcast Journey Through the SAP Universe with Alexander Greb & Johannes Langguth

  Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Transformation Every Day podcast! We are Alexander Greb (Consulting Director @ cbs – Corporate Business Solutions) and Johannes Langguth (Head of Business Transformation & Architecture @ SAP).  In this first episode, we share our personal journeys and outline the vision for our podcast. We emphasize the importance of authentic, insightful conversations around digital transformation, reflecting on our own extensive experiences in the industry. Together, we explore the rapidly evolving technology landscape, the strategic value of enterprise architecture, and the essential roles that SAP and ecosystem collaboration play in successful transformations. Throughout the discussion, we highlight the crucial intersection between theory and practice, encouraging organizations to embrace technology as a powerful driver of transformation, not merely efficiency. We also touch on the growing impacts of AI, mobile technologies, and the increasingly strategic relationship between business and IT.Chapters00:00Introduction to Transformation Every Day Podcast02:46The Need for Real Talk on Transformation06:05Understanding the Ecosystem of Transformation08:51Personal Journeys in Transformation12:09The Role of Technology in Transformation15:03Empowering Users Through Technology18:08The Academic Perspective on Transformation23:01Navigating Academic and Professional Paths24:10Experiences in University Life26:23The Disconnect Between Theory and Practice27:32The Evolution of Academic Approaches29:27The Role of Architecture in Business Strategy30:34Demystifying Architecture as a Strategic Domain31:55The Importance of Business-Driven Technology34:11The Impact of AI on Future Technologies36:57The Role of Mobile Technology in Daily Life39:11AI: Efficiency vs. Transformation41:17Behavioral Science in Business and IT Interaction43:09The Emancipation of Business from IT44:47Recommended Reading: Pivot to the FutureFollow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma

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