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449. The Future of Organizational Structure and Talent Development

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk welcomes Richard Skellett, Chief Analyst for Research and Design at Bloor Research. Richard discusses the transformative impact of AI on organizational structures and talent management, emphasizing concepts like fusion work, digital operating models, and the importance of a mutable operating model. He highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, including the need to integrate AI into human roles and rethink labor dynamics to enhance both employee and organizational productivity. Through examples and detailed analysis, Richard provides a roadmap for businesses to navigate the digital revolution successfully.We talked about a lot with Richard, including:-Impact of AI on Business Models-Challenges in AI Implementation-Four-Dimensional Thinking in AI-Economic Models and AI Integration-AI in Product and Outcome Transformation-Human and AI Operating Models-Digital Workers and Future Resource Planning-The Role of AI in Workforce Transformation-Employee and Employer Perspectives on AIVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

448. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. News stories covered in this episode:• The quiet unease beneath an AI-led hiring boom: Why 80% of people feel unprepared for work in 2026 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/careers/news/the-quiet-unease-beneath-an-ai-led-hiring-boom-why-80-of-people-feel-unprepared-for-work-in-2026/articleshow/126409323.cms • U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/us-economy-s-secret-weapon-surges-in-third-quarter-raising-hopes-of-ai-payoff/ar-AA1TOSmV • Utah launches first-in-the-nation trial that lets AI renew your prescription https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/utah-lets-ai-refill-chronic-prescriptions-in-state-backed-pilot-program • Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jv1vd571wo • 'Done with human hirings, going to...': 'Godfather of SaaS' Jason Lemkin has replaced most of his sales team with AI agents https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/done-with-human-hirings-going-to-godfather-of-saas-jason-lemkin-has-replaced-most-of-his-sales-team-with-ai-agents/articleshow/126370245.cms Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

447. Agentic AI Goes Mainstream in 2026 - Rob Stone

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Rob Stone, GM of the Intelligent Automation & Analytics business unit of SS&C, who shares his thoughts on where things are headed with agentic automation in 2026 and how Blue Prism's latest release, WorkHQ, fits into that.What we discussed with Rob:* Observations on 2025 – shifting customer needs and market dynamics* Obstacles to AI adoption* SS&C Blue Prism WorkHQ – why this is a gamechanger*Types of companies with whom WorkHQ will resonate* How agentic automation is changing/elevating the types of customer sponsors* The tipping point that makes agentic automation feel indispensable rather than optional * Where a lot of companies will likely begin their agentic automation journey* Rob’s predictions for 2026.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!Show LessTask dates and constraint

446. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. News stories covered in this episode:.Meta Snaps Up Manus for $2B, Bet on AI Agents Heats Up https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/meta-snaps-up-manus-for-2b-bet-on-ai-agents-heats-up .Nimitz-Class Supercarrier Nuclear Reactors Could Power AI Data Centers https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2025/12/29/nimitz-class-supercarrier-nuclear-reactors-could-power-ai-data-centers/ .Are more U.S. companies using AI as an excuse for layoffs? Goldman Sachs: Investors are no longer buying it!https://news.futunn.com/en/post/66657585/are-more-us-companies-using-ai-as-an-excuse-for?level=1&data_ticket=1767115488926929 .I've Spent 18 Years Covering Autos at CES. Flying, Thinking, Autonomous Cars Are Closer Than Everhttps://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ces-2026-automotive-predictions-flying-cars-ai-and-more/ .AI Code is a Bug-Filled Messhttps://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-code-bug-filled-mess .Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

445. Revisiting our 2025 Predictions - How did we do?

In this episode, Brad Hairston, Michael Marchuk and Dr. Lou Bachenheimer regroup to talk about how their individual 2025 predictions about automation and AI turned out. To keep things fair and square, the group utilizes the help of a LLM (Claude) to assess their results. All in all, it's a fitting end-of-year episode!.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!