Best The Hackett Group Podcasts (2025)

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Branding Global Business Services in the Gen AI Era 22:08

4d ago22:08

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On this episode of the "Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast", host Penny Weller speaks with Opella's Karan R Bhatia about the critical role of branding for Global Business Services (GBS) hubs in a world increasingly influenced by Gen AI. Tune in to get answers to strategic questions like – Why having a reputation as a GBS hub can be beneficial to a company…

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What Matters mini: ‘Predicting rain doesn’t count’. 18:09

10d ago18:09

18:09

On this mini edition of What Matters, Andrew Pridham AO talks with our Head of Global Credit Solutions Frank Danieli about his new quarterly private credit investor letter released in mid-April titled ‘Predicting rain doesn’t count’.  Frank dives into March quarter fund performance and explains why at MA Financial when it comes to investing in priv…

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AI's Impact on IT 20:48

10d ago20:48

20:48

In this episode of the "Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast", Kyle McNabb and Joe Nathan discuss how IT organizations are evolving to enable AI adoption across enterprises while transforming their own operating models. They explore the critical role IT plays in scaling AI responsibly, redefining governance, functions, and roles, and leveraging AI to enhanc…

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Mining on the Moon for Sustainable Energy 26:23

10d ago26:23

26:23

Helium-3 is an important isotope for technological and energy innovation driving the net-zero transition. It's very rare on Earth but found commonly on the Moon. In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer at BMO, catches up with Glen Martin, Chief Executive Officer of The Extraterrestrial Mining …

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2025 CHRO Agenda 15:51

18d ago15:51

15:51

In this episode of "The Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast", Jessica Haley and Amanda Newfield discuss the major challenges facing HR in 2025, including rising workloads, resource constraints, and persistent leadership gaps. They explore how strategic prioritization, HR tech optimization, and generative AI adoption can alleviate pressures and unlock capac…

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Strengthening Resilience in Los Angeles with Cleantech 26:05

17d ago26:05

26:05

In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Emily Hobbs, Senior Advisor with the BMO Climate Institute, sits down with Matt Petersen, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator. They discuss the role of startups and innovation in LA as communities rebuild after devastating wildfires. They also explored the importance of public-pr…

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas: business, housing and capital 40:14

22d ago40:14

40:14

In this of the What Matters podcast MA Financial Group Vice Chairman and Co-Founder Andrew Pridham AO is hosted by South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas in the Premier’s office. In an era of increasing political division, Premier Malinauskas has stood out—building broad bipartisan support through a focus on health, education, and housing refor…

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FP&A Meets AI: Skills That Matter 17:22

24d ago17:22

17:22

This episode of The Hackett Group’s Gen AI Breakthrough podcast explores the evolving skill sets finance professionals need to thrive in the age of generative AI. Hosts Kimberly Myers Dennis and Sherri Liao discuss the impact of AI on finance talent, emphasizing data literacy, ethical decision-making, and digital business partnering to ensure organ…

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2025 Global Business Services Agenda 28:00

26d ago28:00

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In this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast,” Siobhan Riggott, Vin Kumar and Martijn Geerling discuss the findings of The Hackett Group’s 2025 GBS Key Issues Study. Key topics include the top challenges facing global business services (GBS) leaders – cybersecurity threats, labor costs and employee turnover—along with strategies for cost lea…

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Talent Acquisition Matrix Study 11:59

29d ago11:59

11:59

In this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast,” Andy Warzecha, Jessica Haley and Matt Merker discuss The Hackett Group’s Talent Acquisition Digital World Class® Matrix Study. They explore how tech vendors are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance recruiter efficiency, reduce hiring costs, and improve candidate quality, while high…

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The CPO Agenda 2025 25:05

1M ago25:05

25:05

This episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast” explores findings from The Hackett Group’s 2025 Procurement Key Issues Study, focusing on top priorities like the scaling of Gen AI, cost reduction, supply continuity and the evolving procurement operating model. Hosts Vicky Kavan and Chris Sawchuk discuss the disruptive impact of generative AI, the…

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Breakthrough Energy: From Innovations to Investment 31:31

1M ago31:31

31:31

Identifying the most promising innovations in clean energy and turning them into commercially viable solutions are not easy to do. In the newest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer with BMO, sits down with Tyson White, Director of Partnerships at world leading venture and catalyst investor Breakthrough …

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The Future of FP&A with AI 18:20

1M ago18:20

18:20

In this episode of The Hackett Group’s “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast,” Sherri Liao and Kimberly Myers Dennis of The Hackett Group explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping financial planning and enterprise advisement. From centralized service delivery models to the democratization of data science, the discussion highlights how finance pr…

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2025 Investment Outlook – Real Estate, Equities & Macro (Part 2) 40:28

1M ago40:28

40:28

In the first two episodes of our What Matters podcast for the year, our Vice Chairman @Andrew Pridham AO alongside our investment professionals discuss their insights from our recently released 2025 Investment Outlook. In episode two Andrew is joined by our Joint CEO @ Julian Biggins and Managing Director @ John Garrett who offer their insights int…

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The CFO Agenda 2025 16:11

1M ago16:11

16:11

In this episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast,” Kyle McNabb and Vince Griffin discuss findings from The Hackett Group’s 2025 Finance Key Issues Study, highlighting the evolving role of finance as a valued business partner. They explore major challenges, including AI adoption, while also addressing priorities like cash flow optimization, cost-…

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The Role of Innovation in the Energy Transition 33:23

1M ago33:23

33:23

It might seem obvious to say that the energy transition will require a lot of innovation to happen. But it's anything but obvious how a combination of technology, new thinking, and hard work will address our present-day energy challenges. In the newest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer, BMO hosts Denv…

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The Business Importance of Water Scarcity and Stewardship 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Melissa Fifield, Head of the BMO Climate Institute, discusses escalating water-related risks for businesses and the importance of public-private partnerships for water stewardship. She is joined by Jason Morrison, President of the Pacific Institute and Head of the CEO Water Mandate, an initiative of …

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The Enterprise Agenda 2025 13:54

2M ago13:54

13:54

This episode of the “Gen AI Breakthrough Podcast” explores findings from The Hackett Group’s 2025 Enterprise Key Issues Study, with a focus on the rapid adoption of generative AI. Hosted by Andy Warzecha – with insights from Kyle McNabb, Vince Griffin and Harry Osle – the discussion covers AI-driven transformation, workforce skill gaps, and the cha…

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2025 Investment Outlook – Private Credit (Part 1) 32:16

2M ago32:16

32:16

In the first two episodes of our What Matters podcast for the year, our Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO alongside our investment professionals discuss their insights from our recently released 2025 Investment Outlook. In episode one out now, Andrew takes a deep dive into the US$2.8 trillion asset class that is private credit with our Head of Global…

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Stopping and Preventing Wildfires with Technology 22:33

2M ago22:33

22:33

Addressing the increasingly complex problem of wildfires that threaten people, communities and economic assets, requires new ways of thinking and new technologies. That is the premise of Convective Capital, California-based venture capital firm that invests in companies trying to solve the global wildfire crisis. Jay Ribakove, Principal at Convecti…

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Agrivoltaics: A Water Conservation Solution? 20:33

2M ago20:33

20:33

Agrivoltaics is an innovation in which land is simultaneously used for farming and solar energy production. The aim is to increase land use efficiency, produce income, and generate environmental and social value. In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Melissa Fifield, Head of the BMO Climate Institute, sits down with Kathryn Beroš, Founde…

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Metals & Mining: Shedding Light on a Sustainable Future 29:43

2M ago29:43

29:43

How is the metals and mining industry driving sustainable development? Rohitesh Dhawan, CEO and President of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), and Camilla Sutton, BMO’s Head of Equity Research for Canada and the UK, explore the industry’s progress, key achievements, and what’s next. During this 30-minute episode, they discuss t…

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Critical Minerals Investment Outlook 26:07

2M ago26:07

26:07

Critical minerals are essential inputs in modern energy and high-tech applications, including batteries, energy storage and infrastructure, and national security. They also play an important role in the global energy transition, where demand is expected to necessitate significant investment in order to develop new mines, downstream processing capac…

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Opportunities in California's Energy Transition 27:52

3M ago27:52

27:52

In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Jonathan Hackett, Managing Director and Head, Sustainable Finance, BMO Capital Markets, sits down with Francisco Leon, President and CEO, California Resources Corporation (CRC), the state's largest oil and gas production company. CRC is focused not only on meeting the present energy needs of the worl…

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Opportunities to Accelerate Building Decarbonization, Part 2 18:54

3M ago18:54

18:54

In this two-part episode of Sustainability Leaders, George Sutherland, Senior Advisor of Climate Change & Sustainability, hosts a conversation about the state of building retrofits, parallels between retrofits and future climate objectives, and potential opportunities. Our guests on the show include Bryan Flannigan, Executive Director, Building Dec…

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Opportunities to Accelerate Building Decarbonization, Part 1 22:31

3M ago22:31

22:31

In this two-part episode of Sustainability Leaders, George Sutherland, Senior Advisor of Climate Change & Sustainability, hosts a conversation about the state of building retrofits, parallels between retrofits and future climate objectives, and potential opportunities. Our guests on the show include Bryan Flannigan, Executive Director, Building Dec…

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Sustainable Procurement 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Angela Adduci, Senior Advisor, BMO Climate Institute, hosts a conversation with two complementary perspectives on sustainable procurement. Nathan Cummins, Global Lead for Renewable Energy Markets at The Nature Conservancy, shares insights from a toolkit to help corporate buyers with clean energy proc…

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2024 Digital Awards Winner – IBM, Plan-to-Results – AI-Driven Insights for Enterprise Performance Management 32:01

4M ago32:01

32:01

In this episode of the Business Excelleration® podcast, Vin Kumar speaks with IBM about their new transformative strategy. Learn how data is the “secret sauce” behind AI-powered insights and how to get it right for meaningful outcomes. The conversation also explores strategies like fostering cultural adoption, empowering teams with self-service too…

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The Path to Low-Carbon Buildings 25:42

4M ago25:42

25:42

In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, host Caroline Donlin leads a panel of experts in exploring the future of sustainable construction. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the adoption of low-carbon building practices, the impact of tax credits on sustainable development, and the challenges facing the industry. Panelists James …

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Validating Breakthrough Energy Concepts, a Discussion with George Hathaway 26:14

5M ago26:14

26:14

A sustainable energy transition and growing demands for energy will require creative and novel ideas in energy science to become reality. How should we evaluate novel claims? What are some of the most promising areas of research in breakthrough energy? George Hathaway is an experimental scientist and engineer whose career has focused on how to expe…

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SG&A Cost Survey 2024 32:51

5M ago32:51

32:51

In our latest “Business Excelleration® Podcast,” we share insights from The Hackett Group’s 2024 SG&A Cost Study, exploring how European companies reduced costs while North American companies saw increases. To thrive, companies must assess performance, prioritize actions and align artificial intelligence (AI) with business goals. This episode hoste…

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ORO Labs: Solving Procurement Operation Challenges from the Ground Up 35:20

5M ago35:20

35:20

Solution design experts at ORO Labs share their experiences of how they have addressed their biggest challenges through building resilient orchestration solutions via the ORO platform.By B2e Media Ltd

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From Farm to Future: How Funding Solutions are Shaping Agricultural Emissions 25:19

5M ago25:19

25:19

In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Alma Cortés-Selva, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute, is joined by Nicole Rojas, CEO of Lasso Solutions, to explore the transformative funding solutions that are helping the beef and dairy sectors cut down on carbon emissions and embrace more sustainable practices.…

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2024 Digital Awards Winner: 3M – Order-to-Cash 31:25

5M ago31:25

31:25

The Hackett Group’s “2024 Digital Award” winners are transforming complaint management with artificial intelligence (AI). On this episode of the “Business Excelleration® Podcast,” The Hackett Group’s Vin Kumar discusses the award-winning AI project from 3M. He is joined by Josh Bodine and Michael Boba. The project was aimed at revolutionizing the e…

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The Business of Pubs with Chris Unger 37:50

5M ago37:50

37:50

In the latest episode of What Matters, Andrew Pridham AO, MA Financial Co-Founder and Group Vice Chairman chats with Chris Unger, Managing Director of MA Financial’s hotel management business Redcape Hospitality. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Chris shares insights into the commercial pub landscape and the strategies behind running Re…

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The Future of Infrastructure 26:00

5M ago26:00

26:00

Infrastructure is a vital driver of environmental sustainability and social resilience. Recorded at the Toronto Global Forum in 2024, this discussion on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable infrastructure was moderated by Karen Mazurkewich, Vice-President, Stakeholder Relations and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA…

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Digital World Class® Contract Life-Cycle Management Matrix 20:01

5M ago20:01

20:01

New insights reveal powerful trends in contract life-cycle management (CLM). On this episode of the “Business Excelleration® Podcast,” Andy Warzecha – with Chris Sawchuk and Rick Gardner – dive into The Hackett Group’s latest CLM study. CLM solutions are enhancing contract management with artificial intelligence (AI) for data extraction and seamles…

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Optimizing Workforce Resources With AI 16:08

6M ago16:08

16:08

In this episode of the “Business Excelleration® Podcast,” Kyle McNabb interviews technology experts from The Hackett Group – Michael Fuller and Vladimir Petreski – as they dive into how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is transforming managed services. AI is enabling managed services providers to deliver customized, real-time solutions –…

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Unlocking the Carbon Management Value Chain 19:24

6M ago19:24

19:24

In this episode of Sustainability Leaders recorded on location at Climate Week NYC, Jonathan Hackett, Managing Director and Head, Sustainable Finance at BMO, sat down with Justine Fisher, CFO at Svante, to discuss the state of carbon solutions, regulations, and carbon credit markets.By BMO Financial Group

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Digital World Class® Procurement: Latest Benchmark Metrics and Key Findings 22:32

6M ago22:32

22:32

What are Digital World Class® procurement organizations doing differently and better? What type of savings are they achieving and in what areas? How are they harnessing AI? In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, The Hackett Group’s Kavan, Jamila Williams and Kurt Albertson take the listener through some of the most valuable insight…

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Building for Tomorrow: Real Estate, Construction, and Sustainability 22:18

6M ago22:18

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This episode explores why real estate owners and developers are increasingly committing to sustainable practices, and how builders are supporting these initiatives.By BMO Financial Group

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management 25:50

7M ago25:50

25:50

In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, BMO’s Alma Cortes-Selva leads a roundtable discussion on supply chain management and sustainability.By BMO Financial Group

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Digital World Class® Finance: Bridging the Performance Gap With Gen AI 19:05

7M ago19:05

19:05

In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, Jim O’Connor and John O’Mahoney discuss why certain finance organizations outshine the competition. Drawing insights from The Hackett Group’s latest Digital World Class® research, they unlock key factors behind success. Their conversation highlights how investments in cutting-edge technologies…

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Australia's residential real estate market 42:44

7M ago42:44

42:44

Join Andrew Pridham AO, Vice Chairman and Co-founder of MA Financial Group, for a deep dive into Australia's residential real estate market. Andrew is joined by highly regarded industry experts, Andrew Parkinson, Director at independent, specialist property valuation and consultancy firm, Pontons and Darren Mills, Director and Co-founder of one of …

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Digital World Class® HR: Bridging the Performance Gap With Gen AI 22:04

7M ago22:04

22:04

In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, host Tony DiRomualdo talks with Jessica Haley and Amanda Newfield about how HR organizations can achieve operational excellence while reducing costs. They also share insights from The Hackett Group’s latest Digital World Class® research, including how leading teams are transforming data into a…

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The Economics of Carbon Removal: A Conversation with Deep Sky 26:12

8M ago26:12

26:12

Grégoire Baillargeon, President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec, and Fred Lalonde, co-founder of Deep Sky, discuss why carbon removal technology solutions are urgently needed and the opportunities to scale them.By BMO Financial Group

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Sustainable Packaging: Eco Guardian in Conversation 17:15

8M ago17:15

17:15

In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Issam Majeed, Managing Director of Diversified Industries, BMO Corporate Finance sat down with Anil Abrol, Founder and CEO of Eco Guardian. Eco Guardian has been helping lead the way in sustainable packaging for the last 20 years and is at the forefront of the fight against environmental degradation, speci…

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Digital World Class® Technology: Bridging the Performance Gap With Gen AI 15:54

8M ago15:54

15:54

What distinguishes Digital World Class® technology organizations from their competitors? In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, Kyle McNabb and Mike Fuller tackle this question, drawing from The Hackett Group’s recent research. They reveal that the key lies in providing high-value services, while aligning closely with business obje…

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Building a Case for Zero-Carbon Construction in Canada 23:28

8M ago23:28

23:28

Zero-carbon construction is not just important for greenhouse gas emissions reduction—it can also be a smart investment for asset owners. Angela Adduci, Senior Advisor, Policy, BMO Climate Institute, sat down with Kathleen Beaumont, Director, Impact & ESG, Forum Asset Management, and Paul Morassutti, Chairman, CBRE Limited, to discuss new insights …

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Generative AI: Fundamentals for Finance 19:23

8M ago19:23

19:23

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is revolutionizing financial reporting processes, streamlining operations and empowering finance teams to make more informed, strategic decisions. In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, Shawn Fitzgerald and Jim O’Connor discuss the transformative impact of AI in finance. They explore how …

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