Saying 'Yes, and': How Modern CIOs Are Changing the Game

The GBS Masterminds Podcast

• CIOs as Collaborative Innovators
  Modern CIOs are redefining their roles from gatekeepers to collaborative innovators. Filippo Catalano's "Yes, and..." approach demonstrates how they engage in dynamic conversations to drive innovation, transform company culture, and deliver value beyond technology implementation.
  
  
• GBS - Office of the Fairytale?
  Delve into the world of Global Business Services (GBS) leadership as Lars Hölzer discusses the perception of GBS as the "Office of the Fairytale." Learn how GBS leaders navigate the balance between seeking technological advancements and aligning with IT strategies for tangible business outcomes.
  
• RPA Realities and ROI
  Gain insights into Robotic Process Automation (RPA) from Filippo and Lars. Discover the real-world effectiveness of RPA, its inherent challenges, and the critical importance of evaluating Return on Investment (ROI) to determine its suitability for process optimization.
  
  
• Strategies for Smart Budgeting
  Delve into the complex realm of budget allocation strategies within large enterprises. Explore how technology leaders make informed decisions on prioritizing projects, managing massive technology transformations, and ensuring that every budgeted dollar contributes to the company's growth and long-term success.
  
  
• Navigating the Partner Ecosystem for Success
  Explore the intricate dynamics of managing vendor relationships and the partner ecosystem. Learn how to balance the interests of technology vendors with the unique needs of your organization while fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term success.
  

Quotes

1. “People come and invent RPA bots for meaningless tasks. We should fully avoid these type of bots, especially when it comes to some changes a bot has to be adjusted. It just give me a headache and it's why I don't want them anymore.”
   - Lars Hölzer, Head of Business Services & Digital, Fresenius Kabi
   
2. “I have a motto, that is, basically the best automation is the one that you don't need, because things already work.”
   - Filippo Catalano, Chief Information and Digitisation Officer, Reckitt

Episode resources

• Filippo Catalano on LinkedIn
• Lars Hölzer on LinkedIn
• Sashi Narahari on LinkedIn
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