Biz Bytes
Welcome to Biz Bytes, your go-to podcast for the latest insights in business and technology. Hosted by Anthony McMahon, we bring you engaging conversations with thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators who are shaping the future of business.
Each episode dives deep into critical topics such as digital transformation, productivity, leadership, and the latest tech trends. Whether you’re a business owner, a tech enthusiast, or someone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving business landscape, Biz Bytes offers valuable knowledge and practical advice to help you succeed.
Join us for honest, jargon-free discussions that empower you with the tools and strategies needed to drive your business forward. Plus, subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, including bonus episodes, in-depth articles, and behind-the-scenes insights.
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Episodes
69 episodes
AI's Impact on the Future of HR: Insights with Annie Johnson from Humaneer
Discover the future of HR through the lens of AI innovation with Annie Johnson, co-founder and chief product officer of Humaneer. Annie takes us on her incredible journey from a traditional HR role to spearheading AI-driven solutions that are r...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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56:22
Tech with Heart: A Human-Centered Approach to Innovation
In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Crawford, a visionary leader who bridges the gap between technology and human psychology. Melissa shares her insights on the future of work, the power of strategic foresight, and the importance of human-ce...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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48:53
Beyond the Hood: Business Insights from the Luxury Lane
In this episode, we’re joined by Tim Warren, an expert in luxury, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Tim takes us on a journey through the world of high-end cars, particularly the Rolls-Royce Spectre, and reveals how the lessons from this luxury...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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46:09
Navigating AI Adoption: From Experimentation to Implementation
In this engaging episode, Ant McMahon is joined by Asa Cox where they explore the critical transition from AI experimentation to full-scale production. They explore the hurdles businesses face, such as privacy, security, and govern...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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55:25
Fast Forward Aotearoa: Navigating New Zealand’s Future with Exponential Technology - A Conversation with Ben Reid
If you're interested in your own copy of Fast Forward Aotearoa, visit https://www.ffwd.nz. use BIZBYTES10OFF at checkout for a 10% discountIn this episode, I'm joined by Ben Reid, author of “Fast Forward Aotearoa", his late...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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Biz Byte short - Five ways TIMWOOD identifies where your organisation wastes time, money, and talent.
As outlined in our previous episode, productivity is one of three key levers in generating business success so it’s vital we take it seriously.One of the driving factors of sub-par productivity is waste. Waste can be found in both doing...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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6:50
Biz Bytes short - Fire on all three cylinders
Optimise Costs, Revenue, and Efficiency to drive positive change that sticks.In today's episode we focusing on three key areas. First, the core business levers: managing costs, growing revenue, and improving efficienc...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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6:41
Digital Transformation - The top 10 risks every business needs to be aware of
Digital transformation can open many doors – giving you an exciting pathway towards innovation, growth, customer and staff fulfilment, and that sought-after competitive edge. But like most things in business and life, risks lurk in the backgrou...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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6:55
S2.E22: How to leverage your existing data to improve your decisions
Do you find yourself in a state of decision paralysis because you feel you don't have all the data you need?Did you consider that by the time you have all the data, it might be too late?Especially if the data is coming from the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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48:47
S2.E21: Staying Sane in a Volatile World
The last 18 months have been notable for their volatility.Opinions have become currency, not always based on fact. We've seen that we're not that great at predicting the future and, as a result, are never fully prepared - t...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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49:45
S2.E20: AI won’t fix Diversity and Inclusion, but it may hurt it
When Joe Santana ran a recent survey on AI tools, 63% of HR professionals who responded thought that introduction of AI would make the organisation more balanced.But will it?Or could AI make a company less diverse if it’s not de...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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58:31
S2.E19: Goals That Matter – The Deceptively Simple System to Achieve Every Dream
As an entrepreneur, you know what it takes to get things done: finding a need and filling it, building a business from the ground up to do so. Unfortunately, for many entrepreneurs, their work becomes their life. When people talk about work-lif...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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40:19
S2.E18: The future of cyber security
Despite what we'll tell you, technology isn't the fastest-changing industry.That honour goes to Cyber Security.As we see new advances in technology we also need to keep up with protecting and securing the devices and systems we ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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36:03
S2.E17: Digitalise at the speed of Business
Heard of Low Code or No Code?A No-Code development platform provides the ability to create application software through a graphical user interface instead of traditional hand-coded computer programming.Used properly, it gives co...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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45:09
S2.E16: Onboarding as a superpower
What do the All Blacks, prenuptials and onboarding new clients all have in common?Culture.Businesses that want to start a successful relationship with a new client need to set expectations at the start.It doesn't hurt to a...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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40:54
S2.E15: Planning for the out before you go in
How are you going to manage it if the relationship breaks down? It's not necessarily something you consider when entering into a new business arrangement. Definitely something you need to think about if you want to avoid a lengthy and costly pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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43:41
S2.E14: Representing Culture in a Digital World
Digital has opened up a whole new world of possibilities.When new projects are being explored, who represents the needs of your culture?You... or is it a token effort?Regardless of what benefits technology brings, each c...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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46:06
S2.E13: Values Based Recruitment
Your business is taking off, you're hiring more people to meet the growing demand. The decisions you make now could have long consequences if you get them wrong.Hiring is costly, but attrition is expensive.If you get the hiring ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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34:30
S2.E12: Office culture vs Culture in the office
Over the last few years, companies have focussed on the concept of wholeness at the office, where we bring all the elements of who we are to work — our passions and strengths, our side projects and relationships, our partners and kids.L...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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49:29
S2.E11: From inception to exit - the commercial realities of running a Technology start up
Did you hear the one about the company that launched a product, went global, and sold for millions of dollars? Yes, everyone has heard that story.They make it all sound so easy, but the truth is they will have had some soli...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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51:36
S2.E10: Technology, Supply Chain Management and Sustainability
Is it possible that blockchain solutions are starting to reach what gartner refers to as the slope of enlightenment?Their practical uses in supply chain management are becoming more evident.And then there's smart c...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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46:31
S2.E9: Supporting customers during a global lockdown.
2020 was a good year to be a technology support partner.Not from a profit perspective (ok, it didn't hurt that)The events of 2020 raised the value of a good support partner and what they bring to an organisation.Like...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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47:25
S2.E8: Going global brings new challenges
So you're thinking of selling your products offshore.You've set up local distribution channels, got the manufacturing sorted, and your website is ready to go.What about tax? The indirect tax, like GST and VAT.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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45:00