It Transformation

Tonja Ashley Reflects on Collaboration, Growth, and Standout Leadership at the IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026

Global sales meetings are often measured by numbers—targets hit, pipelines filled, strategies refined—but their real value lies in the human connections and shared perspective they create across an organization. When teams from different functions come together, especially customer service and sales, they begin to see not just metrics, but the full customer journey,…

AI Is Reshaping Hiring Strategy And Critical Roles Are Shifting to Permanent Talent

Organizations are shifting hiring priorities as AI adoption accelerates, favoring permanent staff over contingent workers

HR at a Crossroads: Navigating Culture, AI, and the Future of Work

The modern workplace is at a crossroads, shaped by the rapid rise of AI, shifting cultural expectations, and increasing pressure on leaders to balance efficiency with humanity. Organizations are being forced to make intentional choices about how they operate, how they lead, and how they invest in their people — choices that will define…

Crafted Journey How To: Turning AI Ambition into a Real Data Strategy with Arvind Mozumdar

As AI adoption accelerates across industries, leaders are under growing pressure to “do something” with data—often before they’re sure what meaningful action looks like. Research shows that while a majority of executives believe AI will transform their business, far fewer feel confident in their organization’s data readiness or governance to support it responsibly. This gap…

Turning Loss into Light: Linda Shively’s Mission to Help Others Heal

Sometimes life changes us in ways we never expected. Moments of loss, challenge, or transition can leave us wondering who we are now and what comes next. This episode of Crafted Journeys is about that quiet, powerful process of finding our way back to joy—one thoughtful step at a time. How do we begin…

Coupa and UPS Showcase AI-Driven Innovation at Topgolf Atlanta Customer Event

Two industry leaders demonstrate how AI-native platforms are transforming supply chain operations in real time

From Procurement to AI: Coupa’s London Stop Charts the Future of Business Agility

Digital transformation is forcing enterprises to rethink how procurement, finance, and supply chain intelligence work as one unified system

The Ethics of Innovation: How Nonprofits Can Harness AI Without Losing Their Mission

Nonprofit leaders discover how to adopt AI tools while keeping community impact at the center of every decision

The Automation Revolution: How Leading IT Teams Are Transforming Operations

The Automation Revolution: How Leading IT Teams Are Transforming Operations Driving Digital Excellence Through Strategic IT Adaptation At Apps Associates, we’ve witnessed firsthand how organizations across industries are reimagining their IT operations to meet today’s complex challenges. In an era where cyber threats evolve daily, systems grow increasingly complex, and business demands never stop…

How AI and Digital Platforms Are Transforming Work at EY: Insights from Industry Leaders

Major professional services firms are leveraging AI and digital tools to fundamentally reshape team collaboration and client delivery models

From Bitter to Better: The Necessary and Difficult Journey to Second Chances (Ep. 1)

Some moments in life alter the course of who we are. For Ron J Stefanski, that moment came with the heartbreaking loss of his grandmother—a Polish immigrant who had stepped in to raise him after his mother passed, giving his childhood a foundation of love, steadiness, and strength. She was his anchor, his safe…

What I Hate About Purpose Factory

Growth in business rarely comes from easy conversations. The most transformative insights often surface when leaders are forced to sit with uncomfortable questions—the kind that strip away polished answers and demand real reflection. These moments, though unsettling, act as a crucible where clarity and focus are forged. While it’s tempting to avoid them, the discipline…

Balancing Innovation and Mission: Navigating the Security Industry Transformation Amid Risk and Growth

Leaders in physical security must balance rapid technological adoption with core mission values while navigating shifting buyer dynamics

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in the Security Industry

Despite growing gender diversity in many industries, the security field continues to be largely male-dominated. However, that landscape is evolving as more women in security step into leadership roles, challenge long-standing norms, and contribute to a more inclusive culture. Through mentorship, development programs, and increased visibility, this shift is not only empowering individuals but…

Innovations in Healthcare: Utilizing AI and Partnerships for Success

Healthcare leaders are discovering how collaborative strategies and emerging technologies are reshaping patient outcomes and operational efficiency

From Planning to Performance: Mastering Contract Intelligence Implementations

Organizations risk wasting resources on contract intelligence tools without a structured implementation strategy that bridges planning and measurable business o

Reimagining CLM: Alistair Maiden on Human-Centered Contracting in the Age of AI

AI-powered contracting tools promise efficiency, but success depends on designing systems that actually engage the people using them

Unlocking the Full Potential of Business Relationships with AI-Powered Contracts

Contracts hold hidden business intelligence that most companies fail to leverage for competitive advantage

Empowering Enterprises with Responsible AI and Contract Intelligence

Organizations are discovering how AI-powered contract management drives compliance and operational efficiency at enterprise scale

Unpacking Practical Applications for AI in Utilities with IBM

Energy leaders are moving beyond AI hype to unlock tangible returns in decarbonization and grid modernization

Security Integrators at a Crossroads: Adapt to AI, Cloud, and Talent Gaps or Fall Behind

The security industry's rapid shift toward cloud and AI is forcing integrators to choose between evolving their capabilities and losing market relevance

Mentorship, Training, and Culture Shifts to Boost Workforce Development in the Security Sector

Security leaders are rethinking talent strategies as mentorship and cultural change become competitive advantages in a tight labor market

Mobile Credentials Are a Journey, Not a Jump

Organizations must build mobile credential strategies incrementally, aligning technology adoption with operational readiness and user acceptance

Leveraging Cloud Technology to Revolutionize Hotel Operations

Hotels that centralize operations through cloud technology can reduce labor costs while delivering the personalized experiences guests now demand

Opportunity Is Knocking, Small Towns Must Answer

Rural communities are discovering that strategic positioning and local leadership can transform economic momentum into lasting prosperity

Tailoring Innovation: Paving the Path to the Future with Applied Digital

Enterprise leaders are reshaping industry standards by building custom infrastructure solutions that anticipate tomorrow's technological demands

A Testimonial from Volker Kull: Transforming Networking with Extreme Networks

A German IT leader reveals how cloud-based networking tools and intelligent analytics transformed operational efficiency and security across his organization

Improvements Made in 2024 with Suchi Reddy, CIO

A hospitality tech leader shares how cloud migration and operational modernization drove competitive advantages in 2024

Adopting AI is Not a Marketing Strategy

Marketing leaders must align AI tools with concrete business objectives rather than treating adoption as an end goal itself

How do you handle customer feedback?

Leaders in hospitality transform guest complaints into competitive advantages by treating feedback as a roadmap for operational excellence