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Transformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and GrowthEpisode 8: Traditional education is falling short: why Next-Gen education is the key to change with Co-hosts Chamara Somaratne and Taural RhodenIn this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we explore how modern learning design is unlocking transformation in organisations. Our hosts Taural Rhoden and Chamara Somaratne, discuss why traditional education models are falling short - and what change leaders can do to rethink learning as a strategic driver of innovation, adaptability, and growth.From cognitive overload and box-ticking courses to AI-powered personalisation, this episode dives into the future of workforce learning and why curiosity, experimentation, and continuous adaptation are the new must-have capabilities.Whether you’re a transformation leader, L&D professional, or business strategist, this conversation will cha...2025-07-2253 minTransformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and GrowthEpisode 7: Designing for Neurodiversity: How Inclusive Operating Models Create Future-Ready Organisations with Laetitia AndracHow do we design workplaces where everyone can thrive, especially those who see and process the world differently?In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we sit down with Laetitia Andrac - strategist, social entrepreneur, and founder of Understanding Zoe - to explore how more inclusive operating models can unlock innovation, wellbeing, and performance by embracing neurodiversity.From recruitment practices to workplace environments, Laetitia shares her personal and professional insights on why our current systems exclude neurodivergent individuals – and how to redesign them to be not only fairer, but more effective.Whether you're a business lea...2025-07-0842 minTransformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and GrowthEpisode 6: How Objective Insights Transform Tech Strategy with Dane Eldridge & Andy GrahamForget compliance checklists. Today’s competitive advantage lies in understanding your tech function’s real health - and making it visible across the business.In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we sit down with Dane Eldridge and Andy Graham, co-founders of StackUp, a platform that’s redefining how technology leaders assess and elevate their teams.Dane and Andy reveal why traditional assessments fall short, the dangers of assumption-based leadership, and how objective benchmarking can unlock sharper strategy, faster execution, and smarter investments.If you’re a CIO, CTO, or transformation leader tired of slow discovery...2025-06-2340 minTransformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and GrowthEpisode 5: Innovation, Risk & Reinvention - Why Healthcare Needs a New Playbook with Stephan RanjanHow do you drive innovation inside one of the most regulated, complex industries in the world?In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we sit down with Stephen Ranjan - Global Head of Digital Health at Roche - to explore how the pharmaceutical industry is embracing (and resisting) change, why strategic partnerships matter more than ever, and how leaders can build learning cultures that enable real transformation.From accelerating R&D with AI, to navigating compliance and risk, to scaling ideas beyond pilot purgatory - this conversation unpacks the human and organisational shifts required to make innovation w...2025-06-0942 minTransformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and GrowthEpisode 4: Discomfort, Courage & Change – Why Transformation Starts With People | Chamara and co-host Taural RhodenHow do we lead real transformation, the kind that sticks, in organisations wired for comfort?In this special episode of Transformation 2.0®, we welcome strategy and transformation expert Taural Rhoden as a regular co-host. Together, Chamara and Taural dive into the uncomfortable realities of change, why organisations resist it, how leaders can navigate it, and why individual growth is the real engine of business transformation.From the boardroom to the front line, transformation isn’t just about new systems or strategies - it’s about helping people make sense of uncertainty and take action when the futur...2025-05-2753 minTransformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and GrowthEpisode 3: Fusion Strategy and the Industrial Future with Venkat VenkatramanHow can asset-heavy industries reinvent themselves in the age of AI and real-time data?In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we welcome back Professor Venkat Venkatraman to dive into his latest work, Fusion Strategy - a practical framework for navigating digital transformation in traditional, physical industries.Co-authored with Vijay Govindarajan, Fusion Strategy explores how companies can integrate digital and physical capabilities to unlock new value, rethink competitive advantage, and reshape their industries from the inside out.From manufacturing to healthcare to logistics, the message is clear: digital transformation isn’t just for tech companies. It’...2025-05-1351 minTransformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and GrowthEpisode 2: Competing in the Digital Matrix with Venkat VenkataramanWhy do some traditional businesses thrive in the face of digital disruption - while others fail to adapt?In this episode of Transformation 2.0®, we speak with Venkat Venkataraman, Professor Emeritus of Information Systems and renowned expert on digital transformation, about how incumbents can navigate the shifting business landscape.We explore key concepts from his influential book The Digital Matrix, including how companies can recognise new digital competitors, manage collisions between old and new business models, and reinvent themselves for a digital future. Whether you're leading strategy, transformation, or innovation, this episode will give yo...2025-04-2950 minTransformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and GrowthEpisode 1: Rapid Experimentation & Scaling in Enterprise Innovation with Peter RoeberHave you ever wondered why some companies can innovate at scale - while others get stuck in endless pilots and stalled initiatives?In this episode of Transformation 2.0, we speak with Peter Roeber, Strategic Growth & Innovation Leader at W. L. Gore & Associates, about what it takes to test new ideas inside a global organisation - and actually get them to market.We explore how W. L. Gore & Associates empowers teams to run rapid experiments, validate assumptions early, and make data-informed decisions about whether to kill, pivot, or persevere. Whether you’re leading innovation, managing a product te...2025-04-1446 minTransformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and GrowthEpisode 0: The Future of B2B Marketing: Content, Connection & Customer-Centricity with Mariah MacInnesHave you ever felt like your content marketing just isn’t landing the way it used to? Or wondered how B2B brands can stay relevant in a social media-driven world?In this episode of Transformation 2.0, we talk with content marketing strategist Mariah MacInnes about why content marketing is no longer optional for B2B brands - and why customer-centric storytelling is the future.We explore the shift in buyer behaviour post-COVID, the rise of authenticity over polish, and what metrics really matter in today’s content landscape. Whether you’re a founder, marketer, or busine...2025-04-0239 minTransformation 2.0 for Change Leaders: Insights on Transformation, Innovation and GrowthTrailer: Transformation 2.0Welcome to Transformation 2.0 – the podcast for change leaders.Hosted by Chamara Somaratne, this show brings you real conversations with executives, innovators, and industry experts who are shaping the future of business.Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a company, or navigating complex transformations, Transformation 2.0 is your go-to resource for insights, strategies, and inspiration.Join Chamara as he uncovers what it takes to lead, adapt, and thrive in an ever-changing world.Hit subscribe and start your transformation today!2025-04-0100 min