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The Ecommerce PractitionersE10: Building Digital Engines - From eBay To Healthcare UnicornsIn this episode of The eCommerce Practitioners Podcast, Vikram Saxena sits down with Joe Tarragano, a seasoned digital leader whose career spans finance, eBay, and pharmaceuticals, to explore what it really takes to drive transformation through product strategy, marketplace building, and AI-driven innovation.Joe shares hard-earned lessons from navigating customer readiness, managing large product portfolios, and creating commercial impact through technology—plus why quick wins, continuous learning, and surrounding yourself with smart people matter more than ever.From the complexities of supply-demand balance in marketplaces to the fundamentals of ex...
2025-06-0542 minThe Ecommerce PractitionersE09: Unlocking Growth Through Digital TransformationIn this episode of The eCommerce Practitioners Podcast, Vikram Saxena chats with David Williams, a digital transformation expert whose career spans fashion, medical supplies, and international markets. From scaling D2C operations to integrating AI in B2B workflows, David shares practical insights on building agile teams, optimizing customer experiences, and aligning tech with business strategy.What You’ll Learn:How B2B, B2C, and D2C differ operationallyKey tactics for successful digital transformationThe role of AI in driving business efficiencyBu...
2025-05-0745 minThe Ecommerce PractitionersE08: Navigating Digital Commerce - From Sports Travel to Fashion RetailIn this episode, Vikram Saxena sits down with Mark Kelly, Managing Director at SportsBreaks, to unpack the evolution of customer expectations, digital adoption in traditional sectors, and the challenges of managing eCommerce across industries like sports, fashion, and travel.Mark shares practical lessons on building customer loyalty, working with development teams, and navigating seasonal spikes in demand—plus his thoughts on why A/B testing, CRO tactics, and incremental change are key to digital success.From the emotional nature of fashion retail to the operational pressure of sports travel, th...
2025-04-3051 minThe Ecommerce PractitionersE07: PIM, Data, and Power Tools - PART 2: Lessons from Multi-Industry MasteryIn this episode, Vikram Saxena continues his conversation with Mark Ripley, diving deeper into the real-world impact of PIM and MDM—this time focusing on the unique challenges faced by power tools and construction brands managing large, complex product catalogs.They discuss the transition from spreadsheets to structured systems, the role of AI in automating data management, and why architectural decisions can make or break your PIM implementation. From managing supplier data to overcoming resistance to change, this episode is packed with practical advice for businesses looking to scale operations with cleaner, smarter data....
2025-04-2542 minThe Ecommerce PractitionersE06: PIM, Data, and Power Tools PART 1: Lessons from Multi-Industry MasteryIn this episode, Vikram Saxena sits down with Mark Ripley, a leading expert in PIM and data management, to explore the evolving role of product and master data in modern commerce.They break down the differences between Product Information Management (PIM) and Master Data Management (MDM), the common pitfalls during implementation, and what it really takes to define success in a data-driven world.From leveraging AI to improving content quality to the crucial role of stakeholder alignment and governance—this episode is full of insights for any business serious about scaling with clean, consistent, and ac...
2025-03-2148 minThe Ecommerce PractitionersE05: Driving B2B Excellence and Digital Innovation: Lessons from Multi-Industry LeadershipIn this episode, Vikram Saxena chats with Emma Hoten-Pool about the evolving landscape of B2B digital transformation. With a strong foundation in B2C, Emma shares her journey into the B2B world—highlighting the importance of customer-centricity, building internal alignment, and making a solid business case for technology investments.They dive into how content and social media are reshaping B2B marketing, the unique challenges of scaling operations, and the leadership mindset required to drive digital change.What you’ll learn:What B2B brands can borrow from B2CHow to align team...
2025-03-1340 min
Career and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveWhat are your lessons from changing roles and industries? |Sunil Bhatia| Mudit Saxena | Cxohive.comWhat are your lessons from changing roles and industries? |Sunil Bhatia| Mudit Saxena | Cxohive.com Hear from Sunil Bhatia who has worked in the corporate world with companies like Accenture, IBM and then plunged into Entrepreneurship. He was the CEO of Infogain before selling his stake and he is now an investor.Learn how he succeeded from a humble background to become an Investor.This could be your story too. Click on the link and unleash your potential to become a CXO! www.cxohive.com/midcareer/ I am an ICF PCC Coach. Trained by John Mattone (Coach to Steve Job...
2022-12-1202 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveWhat are your views on Self-Leadership? | Mudit Saxena | Gautam Khanna | CXOhive.comWhat are your views on Self-Leadership? | Mudit Saxena | Gautam Khanna | CXOhive.com
Gautam is an inspirational "Business Leader" with a rich experience of 32 years of successfully managing diverse businesses and creating sustainable shareholder value in challenging environments at Hinduja Hospital & 3M, leading/Influencing culturally disparate teams across APAC, Latin America based out of USA and in India. • He has been awarded ‘India’s Best Leaders in Times of Crisis 2021- Large Employers’ by GPTW for Exemplary Leadership. • Healthcare Leadership Award by ET Now & World Health and Wellness Congress 2020 Click on the link and unleash your potential to become a CX...
2022-12-0702 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveWhat were the turning points in your life? | Sandeep Ghosh | Mudit Saxena | CXOhive.comWhat were the turning points in your life? | Sandeep Ghosh | Mudit Saxena | CXOhive.com
Learn from Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country manager India and South Asia Visa.He has worked in various sectors like FMCG(Pepsi), Financial services(Citibank ), Insurance (Axa), and consulting (EY). With his wide experience across industries he brings a wealth of experience. Come and learn from him on his views on leadership, career management and what it takes to reach, operate and thrive at the C suite level.
Click on the link and unleash your potential to become a CXO! www.cxohive...
2022-12-0502 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveLife and Leadership Show | Manoj Gulati | Mudit Saxena | CXOhive.comLife and Leadership Show | Manoj Gulati | Mudit Saxena | CXOhive.com
Manoj Gulati who is the Regional Director, South Asia at Water.org. The South Asia Region has impacted over 23 million lives and catalyzed over $1.1 Billion of capital for water and sanitation (WASH). Manoj says “Our next focus is to scale financial solutions that support WASH enterprise, utilities, and infrastructure. We need more impact investors, climate funds, bank linkages and development partners to join, ensuring availability of finance for all. Long term WASH solutions need to be owned by the people, blended with government resources. The poor don’t ne...
2022-11-1551 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveLife and Leadership Show | Kala Subramanian | Mudit Saxena | CXOhive.comLife and Leadership Show | Kala Subramanian | Mudit Saxena | CXOhive.com
Kala Subramanian Director & COO ENAM Asset Management - Singapore
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2022-11-1555 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveLife and Leadership Show | Mainak Dhar | Mudit Saxena | CXOhive.com Life and Leadership Show | Mainak Dhar | Mudit Saxena | CXOhive.com
Mainak Dhar is a business leader by day and an author by night. He has worked at Procter & Gamble, General Mills and Kimberly-Clark with a record of transformational leadership and business acceleration. Led teams and businesses across diverse markets, having lived in India, Singapore and Thailand. Author of over 20 books and a black belt in Karate. Hear and meet Mainak Dhar, MD & CEO, Kimberly- Clark, India & South Asia.
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2022-11-1559 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveHow important is Executive Presence? | Barnik Chitran Maitra | Mudit Saxena | CXOhive.comHow important is Executive Presence? | Barnik Chitran Maitra | Mudit Saxena | CXOhive.com
Hear from Barnik Chitran Maitra, Managing Partner, Arthur D. Little India & South Asia. Earlier he was a partner with McKinsey & Company where he expanded their global footprint in Asia and Africa. Over the years he has counselled CEOs and senior executives of Fortune 500 companies, set up/running early stage VC funds and invested in and scaled early-stage technology start-ups in India/US, authored numerous articles and served on the boards of several non-profit organizations. Come and learn from him on his views on leadership, career...
2022-11-1004 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveLife and Leadership Show | Sandeep Ghosh | Mudit SaxenaLife and Leadership Show | Sandeep Ghosh | Mudit Saxena
Learn from Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country manager India and South Asia Visa. He has worked in various sectors like FMCG(Pepsi), Financial services(Citibank ), Insurance (Axa), and consulting (EY). With his wide experience across industries he brings a wealth of experience. Come and learn from him on his views on leadership, career management and what it takes to reach, operate and thrive at the C suite level.
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2022-09-091h 06Career and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveHow do you deal with employees who do not meet GOALS/KPI's ? |Manoj Saxena| Life and Leadership ShowAs a leader how do you deal with team members who don’t achieve their goals? Do you understand their reasons for not achieving them or do you look at numbers only? Do you let them know of their performance at the end of the year or regularly? Hear from Manoj Saxena, MD South Asia, Bayer, on how he deals with these issues.
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2022-07-1401 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveHow do you display COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP? | Manoj Saxena | Mudit SaxenaHow important do you think is Compassion in leadership?
As a business leader you have to deliver on Goals and numbers but how important is putting people before numbers, specially in times of adversity?
As a leader do you have a transactional style towards getting your team to deliver on goals OR do you have a buy in based on personal commitment that is borne out of compassionate leadership.
Listen to Manoj Saxena, MD South Asia, Bayer, his views on compassionate leadership.
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2022-07-0602 min
Career and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveHow do you display COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP? | Manoj Saxena | Mudit SaxenaHow important do you think is Compassion in leadership?
As a business leader you have to deliver on Goals and numbers but how important is putting people before numbers, specially in times of adversity?
As a leader do you have a transactional style towards getting your team to deliver on goals OR do you have a buy in based on personal commitment that is borne out of compassionate leadership.
Listen to Manoj Saxena, MD South Asia, Bayer, his views on compassionate leadership.
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2022-07-0502 min
Mera PannaMrityudand- Dr. Chandresh Kumar ChatlaniListen to this heartwarming conversation of Lord Krishna-Guru Dronachaya-Bhishma Pitamah in heaven. A story written by Dr. Chandresh Kumar Chatlani and Narrated by Priyanshu Saxena only on Mera Panna with Priyanshu Saxena.
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2022-05-1904 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveTransformation workshop | Meditation | Mudit SaxenaTransformation workshop | Meditation | Mudit Saxena
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2022-04-1006 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveMindfulness Masterclass | Mudit Saxena | Divya ShlokamMindfulness Masterclass | Mudit Saxena
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2022-04-1051 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveTransformation workshop | Gratitude Presentation | Mudit SaxenaTransformation workshop | Gratitude Presentation | Mudit Saxena
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2022-04-1020 minCareer and Leadership advice to help leaders become CXO's | CXOhiveLife and Leadership Show | Episode 2 | Manoj Saxena | Mudit SaxenaLife and Leadership Show | Episode 2 | Manoj Saxena | Mudit Saxena
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Feeding The FamilyIs Breastfeeding Best?As the internet will tell you, breastfeeding vs formula fed is one of the most debated topics for moms - but what does the actual data show us to be true? Dr. Kristin Saxena walks us through her own personal experience with breastfeeding and formula fed babies, as well as through the hard facts on just how much breastfeeding and formula feeding impact our babies' lives. This is especially important for new mothers, who are already facing enough stress and pressure on this topic as it is - so this episode is for you, with the clickbait headlines stripped a...
2022-02-2826 min
Ambuj SaxenaWhat is a False-Passion? How to Identify your False/Pseudo-Passion? | Ambuj SaxenaWhat is a False-Passion? How to Identify your False/Pseudo-Passion? | Ambuj Saxena
2022-02-2408 minAmbuj SaxenaHow to CHOOSE (not 'make') FRIENDS in College? | Biggest Mistake People Do! | By Ambuj SaxenaHow to CHOOSE (not 'make') FRIENDS in College? | Biggest Mistake People Do! | By Ambuj Saxena
2021-09-0106 min
Ambuj SaxenaWhy I Left IIT for BITS Pilani | IIT v/s BITS Pilani | by Ambuj SaxenaWhy I Left IIT for BITS Pilani | IIT v/s BITS Pilani | by Ambuj Saxena
2021-08-2211 minAmbuj SaxenaFORBES Teenpreneur'20 shares How to Grow an NGO from Scratch | In Conversation w/ Akarsh Shroff | Ambuj SaxenaFORBES Teenpreneur'20 shares How to Grow an NGO from Scratch | In Conversation w/ Akarsh Shroff | Ambuj Saxena
2021-08-2040 minAmbuj SaxenaIntroduction to Digital Marketing for Beginners | Traditional v/s Digital Marketing | by Ambuj SaxenaIntroduction to Digital Marketing for Beginners | Digital v/s Traditional Marketing | by Ambuj Saxena
2021-08-1807 minAmbuj Saxena#1 Thing to do in COLLEGE | Important Advice for College Students | by Ambuj Saxena#1 Thing to do in COLLEGE | Important Advice for College Students | by Ambuj Saxena
2021-08-1807 minAmbuj SaxenaQuick Way to Develop a Habit of Reading | Episode 1 | What did I Learn today by Ambuj SaxenaQuick Way to Develop a Habit of Reading | Episode 1 | What did I Learn today by Ambuj Saxena
2021-05-1805 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Farm Laws 2020 ExplainedHappy Kisan Diwas!
The recent controversy surrounding the BJP government regarding Farm laws 2020 has erupted and refuses to die! News channels are full of opinions of different hues and it is difficult for an IAS Aspirant to take a holistic view of things!
Dr GG Saxena has been patiently observing the landscape and took his time to compile his thoughts holistically on the topic. Finally, he has come out with a historical view on the Farm Laws 2020 and how the current farmer's demands scale up against Government stand.
These 30 minutes...
2020-12-2336 min
Social Buzz PodcastRedefining success in a Digitally Connected world: In conversation with Ms Masha PavlovaHow do you define success? Has the definition of success changed for you over the years? Is success a direct correlation between the money you have or the smiles you bring about on others faces? To give a fresh perspective on success, we have a wonderful guest with us, Masha Pavlova.
Masha Pavlova is Wisconsin based entrepreneur who was born and brought up in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She is the founder and CEO of MDP Studio and The You Brand. Her mission is to challenge what most entrepreneurs consider normal - the life of overwhelm, struggle, wearing...
2020-12-0924 min
Social Buzz PodcastGuest podcast with Nitu Sharma: Digital Tools you cant afford to missIf you are looking to build your business and looking for the right Digital tech tools to make use of, you are in the right place! Ms Nitu Sharma, Marketing Manager with TATA Consultancy Services, possessing 13+ years of experience in Marketing and IT consultancy, converses with Mr Ambuj Saxena, Co founder of Social Buzz e-Learning. Nitu has recently founded www.haltandthink.com and she helps in simplifying the understanding and usage of widely available tech tools available in the market.
About Social Buzz e-Learning
Social Buzz e-Learning is the educational arm of Social...
2020-11-2112 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS gyaan by Dr GGS- Things to keep in mind before attempting UPSC PrelimsUPSC Prelims is here! You cant run away from it anymore...
May be you are feeling nervous or anxious or a bit of both.
Don't worry! In this episode, Dr GGS shall answer all your last minute questions and setup your To-Do list for UPSC Prelims. You will get an answer right from how to sleep well to how to read the question well and apply your mind while answering the MCQs.
About Dr GG Saxena
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from...
2020-10-0200 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS Anti Defection Law and the power of Whip!The Indian political scenario has witnessed rapid transformation in the recent past. Be it, Jyotiraditya scindia in MP or Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan, defection has been a point of conversation amongst one and all.
Is Defection from one party to another so easy? Has the weapon of Whip lost its firepower?
In this episode, Dr GG Saxena, IAS Retd shall take you through the Anti Defection law and the power of Whip.
About Dr GG Saxena
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch...
2020-09-2125 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS gyaan by Dr GGS- Sure-shot way to crack UPSC Prelims!Do you think Tina Dabi and such toppers, cracked UPSC exams without a well thought out strategy for Prelims, Mains and Interviews?
Do you think all the candidates who clear UPSC exams are super intelligent with very high IQ? May be, many of them are intelligent but most of them possess above average intelligence and have diligently executed a carefully planned strategy!
Prelims is the first hurdle towards becoming a UPSC topper. A strategy will take you through.
In this episode, i'll do the homework for you as i crack...
2020-09-2120 min
Social Buzz PodcastHow to build Total Online Presence: Book ReadingIn this episode of Social Buzz podcast, Ambuj Saxena, co founder of Social Buzz, shall do a book reading from the book titled Success Secrets of the Online Marketing Superstars by Mitch Meyerson and published by Entrepreneur Press.
The chapter to be read is titled "'Total Online Presence: The Seven Essential Stages", authored by John Jantsch. The chapter author is a
Marketing Consultant, award-winning social media publisher and authors of the best-selling books Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling,
The Commitment Engine and the The Referral Engine.
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2020-09-1124 min
Social Buzz PodcastCreating your Social Media Strategy- Book ReadingIn this episode of Social Buzz podcast, Ambuj Saxena, co founder of Social Buzz, shall do a book reading from the book titled Success Secrets of the Online Marketing Superstars by Mitch Meyerson and published by Entrepreneur Press.
The chapter being read is titled 'Creating your Social Media Strategy', authored by Ms Kim Garst. The chapter author is a
an award-winning, internationally recognized founder and CEO of Boom! Social, a leading social media marketing firm headquartered in
Tampa, Florida. Kim built her company around helping business owners harness the power of...
2020-09-0821 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS Citizen Charter and Rehabilitation issues due to Land AcquisitionUPSC GS IV Ethics paper has a surprise up its sleeve! Usually the questions asked test the imagination of a prospective civil servant.
In this episode, I, Dr GG Saxena, shall apprise you on how to answer the 2019 question related to Citizen Charter and 2016 question related to Land Acquisition and the issue of Displacement of Adivasis.
UPSC GS IV Ethics 2016 Question: Explain the basic principles of citizens charter movement and bring out its importance. (150 words)
UPSC GS IV Ethics 2016 Question: Land needed for mining, dams and other large-scale projects is acquired mostly from Adivasis, hill dwellers and rural communities. The di...
2020-07-2619 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Ethical dilemma and consequences of bonafide mistakes by civil servantsDo you think being a Civil Servant job is just about benefitting the community? Do you think that civil servant is only supposed to carry out order by the book and seniors? In your opinion, is civil service an easy profession to maintain?
Well, if your answer to any of the above questions is a Definite YES, then, you need to go through this episode!
A civil servant's job is full of comprehensive thinking about an issue, facing dilemmas and still taking tough decisions! Some decisions need to be taken that may be...
2020-07-1916 min
Social Buzz PodcastDecoding the Millionaire Mindset: Guest podcast with Ms Stephanie MearseBuilding businesses worth millions might seem like a normal feat! However, rising up from the ground zero and building a business that is worth a million is a rare achievement!
All it takes is a Millionaire mindset!
Mr Ambuj Saxena, Co-Founder of Social Buzz e-Learning, engages in a short and crisp conversation with Ms Stephanie Mearse, Vice President at Desert Capital Management Group. The conversation involves interesting anecdotes from Stephanie's tough childhood and how she grew up to be a millionaire and a mom of 2 lovely kids!
Wanna grow your business to dizzying heights? Dont miss this episode!
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2020-07-1321 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Right to Information Act 2005- ExplainedWho is Vijay Kumbhar? How much information do you have about Chubatangit Jamir? Here is a clue... they have something in common with Subhash Chandra Agrawal, who had filed an RTI that led to the unearthing of the 2G scam! RTI 2005 has brought many scams to light in India. Prominent among them are the Adarsh Society Scam, 2G Scam, Commonwealth Games scam etc.
What makes RTI so important and powerful? To what extent can you use RTI and how can a civil servant distinguish between a genuine RTI and a non genuine RTI? Here is...
2020-07-1222 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS Drunk worker death in factory (2017) and other DefinitionsAs an HR, how would you respond if a worker dies in the factory and it is revealed that he was drunk as well. Such a situation is good enough to put you through emotional and moral dilemma!
UPSC GS IV Ethics 2017 question was based on this situation:
You are the head of the Human Resources department of an organization. One day one of the workers died on duty. His family was demanding compensation. However, the company denied compensation because it was revealed in investigation that he was drunk at the time of...
2020-07-1212 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS Emotional Intelligence and Rakesh Healthcare scheme for Senior citizensDo you feel elated on hearing a good news and react with the same emotion?
Do you feel utterly disappointed when somethings dont happen the way you wanted them to happen?
If your answer to the above two is a no, then you are high on the quotient of Emotional Intelligence.
However, you still need to answer a question on Emotional Intelligence adequately during the UPSC Mains examination.
“Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you.” Do you agree with this view? Disc...
2020-07-0510 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Ethics questions on Probity in Governance and Dam in mountain valleyProbity is an important attribute of a civil servant. A man with probity is a man who is revered and remembered. In 2019, UPSC GS IV paper, an important question related to Probity was asked and the answer can put you in a dilemma of sorts. I, Dr GG Saxena, shall help you navigate through the dilemma and help you answer the question.
Another question that is worth throwing light on UPSC GS IV question building a dam in an area inhabited by ethnic communities. The question probes the aspirant for a rational policy for dealing with unforeseen...
2020-07-0515 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS UPSC Ethics 2019 Questions on Means versus Ends and SP Intoxication issuesUPSC GS IV Ethics 2019
Whom do you follow? Mahatma Gandhi or Machiavelli
Do you think Means justifies the ends or only the end is important but not the means of achieving the ends?
This moral debate has gone on for the longest time and it never seems to end. However, as a civil servant you have to take a stand that is dotted with values and culture. Based on the values, you shall be evaluated.
In this episode, I, Dr GG Saxena, IAS Retd, shall take you how to answer...
2020-06-2814 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS UPSC Ethics 2019 Question on Sexual Harassment in Apparel Manufacturing companyUPSC GS IV Ethics 2019
Sexual Harassment is considered a serious crime and comes under No Tolerance zone in reputed organisations. Female workers safety, security and the perception of their safety and security are of paramount importance. In this episode, I, Dr GG Saxena, IAS Retd, shall help you navigate the important keywords that formed a part of Ethics 2019 question on Sexual Harassment in an Apparel Manufacturing organisation. This perception shall help generate awareness on how to tackle the question in Interview or mains examination or in life as well.
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2020-06-2814 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Question on Edward Snowden and Public MoralityLife has a funny way of soliciting answers to the most pressing questions. UPSC exam follows the same pattern. So, when faced with the UPSC Ethics 2018 question on Code of Ethics versus Code of Conduct, one should know how to differentiate the two concepts in definition and application. In this episode, I shall help you decode and appreciate the 2 concepts.
Distinguish between “Code of ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable examples.
Another UPSC Ethics 2018 question on Edward Snowden, former CIA representative and Whistleblower, presents to every aspirant a moral dilemma that man...
2020-06-2112 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Striking a balance between Development and EnvironmentDoes technology play a big role in our lives? May be yes.
Does environment take a backseat in the face of Economic, Technological development?
In this episode, I shall give you a perspective on a wonderful question asked in UPSC GS IV Ethics 2018 paper, which goes as follows:
Q. A big corporate house is engaged in manufacturing industrial chemicals on a large scale. It proposes to set upon the additional unit. Many states rejected its proposal due to the detrimental effect on the environment. But one state government acceded to...
2020-06-2114 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Ethical dilemma resolved- Political Interference and committed bureaucracyEthical dilemmas are never over for a righteous public servant. In this episode, I shall take up another question from Ethics paper in order to drive you out of a dilemma you may face while answering this question when you step in to the shoes of a civil servant.
Question from UPSC 2019 GS IV Ethics
In a modern democratic polity, there is a concept of the political executive and permanent executive. Elected people’s representatives form the political executive and bureaucracy forms the permanent executive. Ministers frame policy decisions and bureaucrats execute these. In the initial decades after independence, the rela...
2020-06-1112 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Ethics question- Violation of building bye laws and corrupt practicesAs a civil servant, you would be faced with unusual circumstances and situations that no book or teacher can prepare you for. Ethics question paper in 2017 has a similar question that you can only guess an answer for but never be prepared. Your personality traits and instinct is your answer however, how to get those traits out for application? In this episode, I, Dr GG Saxena IAS (retd) shall give you a holistic perspective.
Question from UPSC 2017 GS IV Ethics :
A building permitted for three floors, while being extended illegally to 6 floors by a...
2020-06-1111 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Leadership qualities during a disasterLeadership qualities matter the most during a crisis.
As a Civil servant, there are ways to understand your powers and responsibilities during a crisis! This episode gives you a specific path to come out with flying colors.
About Dr GG Saxena Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might! Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends...
2020-06-0809 min
Social Buzz PodcastHow to Monetize a podcast: Guest podcast with Ms Agnes BilikPodcasting is a relatively new concept in many economies like India. According to one study, there are currently 850,000 active podcasts and over 30 million podcast episodes with more than 65 percent of podcast listeners tune in using portable devices such as smartphones and tablets.
For a business standpoint, more than half of listeners are at least somewhat more likely to consider buying from a brand after hearing its advertisement on a podcast. Moreover, Podcast advertising revenues are expected to surpass $1 billion in 2021. Thus, podcast is the new Digital marketing tool that is reserved for subject area experts with commendable c...
2020-06-0420 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Basics of GS IV ETHICSGS IV paper of Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude is not as easy nut to crack as it seems to be. Since it is broad in scope and dimension and case based questions are frequent, thus, this paper requires different intellectual arsenal to succeed. Answering ethics related questions in Mains and Interviews is different so I shall help you in understand the pattern of Ethics paper and how to answer its questions.
About Dr GG Saxena Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil...
2020-05-3111 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Journey of Indian Constitution part 3 Decoding the Basic StructureIndian Constitution, by far, has the most intriguing story among all Constitutions of the world! In the part 3 of the Journey of the Indian Constitution, Dr GG Saxena, shares with you the most important cases related to Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution during and after the period of Emergency. You would get answers to many questions such as: 1. How did Naini Palkhivala prevent review of Basic Structure of Indian Constitution? 2. Why is Raj Narain case counted as a landmark case? 3. Which case is also referred to as the Ninth Schedule case? and many more...
2020-05-2914 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Journey of Indian Constitution- 2: Evolution of Basic Structure of ConstitutionIndian Constitution has an interesting history and in this second part of the journey of Indian Constitution, you would see the dynamics of Indian Parliament change swiftly and many contentious issues after independence like Right to Property, Privy Purses, etc being contested and brought to a logical and legal conclusion.
In this episode, we would answer some interesting questions like:
1. How did Late Ms Indira Gandhi transform into a strong leader
2. What was so special about Keshavananda Bharti
3. How did Nani A Palkhivala play...
2020-05-2514 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: How to answer "Tell us about yourself" question in UPSC interviewInterview is a grand stage where every step taken, every body movement, every spoken word matters... It has been seen that 'Tell us about yourself' usually stumps candidates and the ruins the first impression stage of the panel. Dont let one question ruin your hardwork instead let that question drive the interview in your favor as I share tips on how to ace the UPSC/State PCS interview.
About Dr GG Saxena
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre...
2020-05-1106 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSDilemmas faced by an IAS/IPS/IRS/IFS officer (part 2)Cracking the UPSC or state PCS doesn't mean that your struggles are over. New struggles and dilemmas await you. As a righteous officer, what do you do in the following cases: 1. When an old friend offers you a bribe and vital information, how should you react? 2. Hon'ble court asks you to update it with information on an ongoing investigation, that is under public scrutiny. Would you reveal all details? 3. As a returning officer responsible for smooth conducting of Elections, would you call it a day, if all registered voters in the unsafe district have...
2020-05-1115 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: First hand account Problem solutions part 1What happens when a foreign traveler gets raped in a district and the State police is under tremendous pressure to find the culprit and in the haste that ensues, the identity of the rapist is revealed to the media without following procedures like Identification parade. How did Police handle the situation?
As an IPS, if you have to conduct a raid on a famous confectioner who is reportedly not paying his taxes on time, how will you conduct the raid on a particular day, without affecting the sales of the shopkeeper?
These are some...
2020-05-0907 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Evergreen Questions asked in IAS/UPSC interviewIAS Interview is an opportunity to let your hard work and long hours of preparation reach the finish line. You can ill afford to let it go waste!
You need to be prepared for the human element of surprise during such an interaction. If you are well prepared, aptly guided and open in your views, you wont face many problems but reaching to such stages of preparation require grooming!
In this episode of IAS Gyaan by Dr GGS, we place in front of you a perspective on the most frequently asked questions or...
2020-05-0312 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Basic Approach to IAS and other Civil Service examinationsCivil Services examination requires many months of preparation and in order to cover the huge course for the 3 stage UPSC examination, a candidate has to stay focussed around a few tips during the preparation. There are many questions that pop up in a candidate's mind, some of them are: 1. How should one revise the topics studied on previous day? 2. How many hours in a day should a candidate devote to reading newspapers? 3. Should a candidate study one topic from multiple sources? 4. How can a candidate fit answer writing in the daily schedule? ...
2020-04-2910 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS Detailed Interview tips for Civil Services ExaminationsThere are a lot of pressure situations that a candidate goes through before and during a Civil Service interview. It is important to stay calm and composed but well prepared for anything that comes your way when you are just one step away from achieving your dream.
In this episode, Dr GG Saxena shall take you through his important drawn out observations post his meticulously researched previous year Topper interviews and his own experience. His words shall give you a gist of what all you need to do in order to prepare yourself for the interview...
2020-04-2612 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: How to choose the right IAS Coaching instituteThere are plethora of Coaching institutes for IAS spread across the length and breadth of India with major concentration in north India.
When 11 lakh candidates fill up IAS prelim form, there is a small pie that each student can have in order to prepare better than the others. The turning point is by choosing the right institute that is suited to your needs and fits in your budget.
In this episode, your friend and guide, Dr GG Saxena, helps you recognise the parameters for choosing the right coaching institute that gives you adequate...
2020-04-2309 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Important judgements by Hon'ble Supreme Court in 2019 and 2020This is a very important video for all IAS aspirants and specially IAS interview givers. In this video, a few important Hon'ble Supreme Court judgements are discussed and the threads emanating from each of these that impact society at large, are discussed.
The following Supreme Court judgements discussed are:
1. Ayodhya Case verdict
2. Sabarimala case verdict and its implications on Indian society at large.
3. Rafale case verdict and that RTI act supercedes Official Secrets act
4. Electoral Bond case and the accompanying hue...
2020-04-2310 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Abrogation of Article 370Was the conflict in Jammu and Kashmir, India's internal matter? To what extent was Jawaharlal Nehru responsible for the poor state of Jammu and Kashmir? Will the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Indian Constitution make things better for Jammu and Kashmir?
Dr GG Saxena is your friend and your guide as he takes you through the checkered history of Jammu and Kashmir and how it culminated in the Abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A on 5th Aug 2019 by the Narendra Modi Govt.
Watch out for the unbiased and fact-based view...
2020-04-2307 min
Social Buzz PodcastSocial Buzz e-Learning Ambuj Saxena in conversation with Dr Arpit Sharma: Wellness sector in COVID19Dr Arpit Sharma is a young, and vibrant entrepreneur running "Seven Seas spa" across 5-Star hotels and resorts in India. Apart from brilliant dance moves, he is a Hospitality guy at heart. In a freewheeling conversation with Ambuj Saxena, co founder of Social Buzz, Dr Arpit reveals his predictions in the aftermath of Covid 19 and how the Hospitality sector will be back with a bang!
2020-04-2115 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Writs of the Indian ConstitutionWrits are a form of Constitutional Remedy in the Indian Constitution.
They form an important of Judicial and Quasi judicial processes. In this episode, Dr GG Saxena places before you the Constitutional articles under which Supreme Court and High Court may issue writs and explains the concept behind all the 5 types of Writs.
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with...
2020-04-1410 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Life Beyond UPSC IAS preparationLife seldom goes as per the plan!
Usually, destiny has its own plans and executes those plans without mercy! Thus, if you put in all the hardwork and prepare for UPSC, touted as the toughest exam in the world, yet do not achieve success, do not lose heart! Life is bigger than any goal.
Life is all about living everyday as it comes. Just like in cricket, you play every ball on merit. Similarly, in life, you need to take everyday as it comes and every success and failure in your stride!
2020-04-1407 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr. GGS: Principles of Natural JusticePriniciples of Natural Justice is an extremely important concept to understand and reproduce in the UPSC and State level PCS examinations. Since it does entail a few threads, so Dr. GG Saxena, explains the Principles of Natural Justice with appropriate examples and in a way that will be hard for you to forget.
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might...
2020-04-1107 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: Sexual harassment at workplaceSexual harassment has been, is and will be an important question in UPSC IAS preparations. Sexual harassment borders on the subject of Morality, women empowerment, power equations and is a really important for debate and raising awareness about. In this episode, Dr GG Saxena takes you though a few IPC laws that determine Sexual harassment, case of KPS Gill, and how private sector has also implemented rules, regulations and strong committees that prevent sexual harassment. Take notes as Dr GGS shares his thoughts for your benefit....
About Dr GGS: Dr GG...
2020-04-0808 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr. GGS How to plan your day in the preparation for Civil servicesThe UPSC examination is the greatest test of intelligence and perseverance! In my experience of IAS candidate mentoring, I have observed that initial enthusiasm that comes with new books and new concepts soon gives way to lethargy or business-as-usual approach on part of the candidate which leads to low chances of clearing the examination. Patience and Methodical approach to the exam is the name of the game. In this video, i shall help you plan out your day for a long innings and this is a technique that i have seen and adhered to. ...
2020-04-0409 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS Exercising powers under Disaster Relief Act during COVID 19The times of natural or man made emergency bring the power of Governance to the fore. Public servants are at the cutting edge of exercising such powers. Corona Virus 2019 has brought with it a slew of dilemmas that a public servant has to face in order to discharge his duties in a righteous manner.
While migrant labourers were left stranded, how could have a public servant exercised his powers under Disaster Relief and other such acts to alleviate the problems faced by the common man? I have a perspective for you to ponder...
2020-04-0406 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS Under utilisation and Mis utilisation of funds PLUS Where will you do?In first of the 2 segments of the exciting podcast, IAS Gyaan by Dr GGS brings to you a probable answer to the UPSC IAS 2019 Ethics question on Under utilisation and Mis utilization of Public funds.
The podcast has practical and academic points to keep in mind while answering the question.
In second of the 2 segments, IAS Gyaan by Dr GGS helps you ponder and think on how to answer a tough UPSC interview question.
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a...
2020-04-0411 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS Friendly tips to face Civil Services interviewCracking the IAS interview is not an easy task! Many deserving candidates may not even reach that coveted stage. However, if one manages to reach the Civil Services Interview, the blessed opportunity must not be missed! Here are some friendly tips and Do's and Dont's from my experience as a retired IAS that you can follow and improve your chances at aceing the IAS interview.
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to...
2020-03-2711 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS: How to handle politically sensitive mattersAs a Civil Servant or as a Civil Service aspirant, you need to imagine situations and form your perception for handling such situations. As a mentor of many IAS aspirants and an IAS retired, here are the uncomfortable situations that i faced while in service and how I handled those situations. These are lessons for you how to conduct / how not to conduct yourself in a given situation!
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants...
2020-03-2706 min
IAS Gyaan by Dr. GGSIAS Gyaan by Dr GGS Tips for being articulate in an interviewInterviews are stressful because you are being judged for your knowledge and wit and you know that you cant gather knowledge about everything. However you can gather an appropriate answer for a question you know nothing about! Dr GG Saxena, IAS Retired, has been on interview panel of IAS coaching classes and has mentored many IAS aspirants. Here, he shares tips on how to handle questions that may be tricky for you and how to come out with flying colors!
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil...
2020-03-2705 min
Social Buzz PodcastOnline consumption trends: Global and in IndiaThere are roughly 7.7 billion people in the world. All are unique in their own ways. However, there are somethings that bind them together- Technology. As Information Technology has taken over, majority of the world has adopted its consumption in various ways and on various devices. While some have a habit of finding daily dose of entertainment on the internet, others would be more interested in finding out world news.
In this episode, Ambuj Saxena, Co founder of Social Buzz, takes you through the online consumption pattern observed across the globe and in the podcast, he takes you t...
2020-03-2506 min
Social Buzz PodcastSocial Buzz podcast: How to spend time at home during Corona CrisisCorona Virus has created a havoc among all strata of global society. People are in lockdown and spending time at home and are clueless on how to spend time at home! But is corona virus lockdown such a liability or can it be an opportunity for learning new things or pursuing new hobbies?
Dr GG Saxena, IAS Retd, mentor of BnBNation and a book author of "Indian BnBs: An emerging disruptor in the Hospitality sector" talks to Ambuj Saxena, co founder of BnBNation and Social Buzz about to how spend time constructively. The likely activities could be...
2020-03-2117 minSocial Buzz PodcastHuman Resource recruitment trendsHuman Resource is a critical skill set that every Entrepreneur is assumed to have. However, we see many startups fall apart due to lack of team skills or team bonding or belongingness to the organization.
Dr GG Saxena, IAS retired and currently Sr Vice President, TSCPL asks Mr Ambuj Saxena, co-founder, Social Buzz, some pertinent questions on current recruitment trends. During the candid discussion, there are pertinent points of discussion that revolve around the current recruitment trends and tapping digital marketing channels for building a positive candidate profile that speaks out before the candidate utters the first word. Tune into...
2020-02-1717 minSocial Buzz PodcastHow to motivate your employeesRecruiting the best talent in the industry is one challenge however, motivating your employees and getting the best out of them without fail is a different challenge altogether. Ambuj Saxena, co-founder of Social Buzz discusses with Dr GG Saxena, IAS retired and currently Senior Vice President, TSCPL, how to categorize employees in an organisation and how to get the best out of them through positive reinforcements in the long term.
2020-02-1711 minSocial Buzz PodcastHow to recruit the best candidateTeam is the biggest weapon of an entrepreneur!
Out of a global population of 7.8 billion as on date, there are only a select few whose achievements matter to you especially if you are sitting on the recruitment side of the table. Welcome to the next podcast by Social Buzz on how to evaluate a candidate on certain parameters and how to ascertain the marks on those parameters before taking an informed decision.
With an experience in public dealing as a retired IAS, Dr GG Saxena shares secrets with Mr Ambuj Saxena, Co founder of Social Buzz on how to recruit th...
2020-02-1718 min
Dive With DataDive With Data: Season One Recap, with Asha SaxenaIn this first season finale of Dive With Data, Asha Saxena discusses the exciting new technologies and possibilities powering data analytics. Asha recaps what we’ve learned through season one of the podcast and shares her thoughts on how data is being used by corporate and industry leaders to drive a modern business revolution. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Dive With Data is an important platform for Asha to explore the power and potential of data How today’s top businesses are using data as the fuel to drive their explosive growth Why ar...
2018-10-3105 minDive With DataHow Deep Learning is Changing the World of Sports Medicine, with Adam KieferAsha Saxena talks with Adam Kiefer, Director of TEAM VR (Training Enhancement and Analysis of Movement Virtual Reality) Laboratory at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, about the emerging use of Artificial Intelligence in sports medicine. Deep learning is rapidly becoming an indispensable data tool in the world of sports. Deep Learning, a subset of AI focused on recognition and reinforcement learning, is being used in athletics to gather valuable information that can be used by medical experts to better understand sport-related injuries and develop new therapies. Deep Learning applications are being trained on large sets of da...
2018-10-2428 minDive With DataThe Multifaceted Role of Analytics Governance, with Isaac Wagner Asha Saxena explores data and analytics governance with Isaac Wagner, Director of the Strategic Analytics group at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility using cutting-edge innovations to treat all kinds of cancer. In this episode, Isaac Wagner discusses the importance of having a solid governance structure, the difference between data groups and analytics groups, and how data can be utilized to inform decision-making and problem-solving within a business. Governance is all about behavior. Workforce skills, technology, and organizational models are aligning to ensure that the data available to...
2018-10-1730 minDive With DataPractical Applications of Game Theory in Business, with Boris KerzhnerAsha Saxena speaks with Boris Kerzhner, the Chief Data Scientist at BookXchange, a business specializing in purchasing and sales of textbooks to students and wholesalers worldwide. Boris was tapped to run the retail arm of the business, and he uses game theory and data to help make buying and selling decisions to dramatically increase the profitability of BookXchange. Game theory deals with the understanding of strategic situations. Its purpose is to find an optimal solution to a given situation. Game theory can be used for investing, customer engagement, product placement, and many other varied business applications across...
2018-10-1022 minDive With DataLooking at Data From a Different Perspective, with Diwakar GoelAsha Saxena speaks with Diwakar Goel, Chief Data Officer for GE Digital. Diwakar has been with GE for thirteen years, through eight different positions within the organization. Through all his varied roles at GE, he has experienced firsthand the power of data management in transforming his business to meet the challenges of the modern, information-driven technological era. In this episode, Diwakar Goel discusses navigating and leveraging the immense amounts of data available to companies today and understanding how the data sets interact and overlap to drive profitability and solve problems. Data management is one of...
2018-10-0326 minDive With DataHow Data Analytics Can Be Used in the Healthcare Industry to Improve Patient Care, with Vijay VenkatesanAsha Saxena discusses the importance of data in the rapidly changing healthcare industry with guest Vijay Venkatesan, Chief Analytics Officer of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. In this episode, Vijay Venkatesan discusses how consumer expectation of healthcare is shifting, why the relationship between providers, patients and payers needs to evolve, and how advances in technology have the potential to reshape healthcare to the benefit of everyone involved. New technologies in computer science and data analytics can be powerful tools, but only if they are used to answer the right questions. ...
2018-09-2622 minDive With DataBusiness Transformation Using Data as an Asset, with Sandeep KatarnavreAsha Saxena explores the power of business transformation with Sandeep Katarnavre, CIO and VP of IT of Saint-Gobain, world leader in the habitat and construction markets, design, manufacture and distribution of building and high-performance materials. In this episode, Sandeep Katarnavre discusses business transformation and how thinking big can help businesses unlock the value of transformation, find hidden opportunities, and generate new value. Data is at the heart of business transformation, informing efforts to optimize customer engagement, achieve efficiencies and cost savings, and scale digital offerings. Learn more on today’s podcast. What you’ll l...
2018-09-1920 minDive With DataThe Roles of CDOs and How Anyone Can Make Waves in the World of Modern Technology, with David MathisonAsha Saxena explores the vital role chief data officers play in businesses with CEO and founder of CDO Club and CDO Summit, the world’s first, largest, and most powerful community of C suite and digital leaders, David Mathison. In this episode, David Mathison discusses the roles of chief data officers, what it takes to earn top marks as a CDO, and how ordinary people can affect huge technological advances through open-source technology and massive data sharing. With great strides happening every day in the world of technology, there are abundant opportunities for people from al...
2018-09-1226 minDive With DataMoneyBall Medicine: What it Means and How it’s Changing Healthcare as We Know It, with Harry GlorikianAsha Saxena explores trends and VC investments in healthcare with Harry Glorikian, who wears many hats including investor, entrepreneur, board member of many healthcare ventures, and author of MoneyBall Medicine: Thriving in the New Data-Driven Healthcare Market. In this episode you will learn about the many ways data is driving healthcare technology and the money that funds it as well as how data impacts how medicine is practiced today. Technology has certainly changed medicine, but data is changing the way medicine is being practiced by large and small healthcare providers throughout the country. This episode e...
2018-09-0522 minDive With DataThe Critical Roles of Cognitive Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Diversity in Business Today, with Tracy Ring CryderAsha Saxena explores cognitive technologies and artificial intelligence with Deloitte Consulting cognitive analytics and RP alliance portfolio leader, Tracy Ring Cryder. In this episode we explore how businesses are taking a second look at cognitive technologies thanks to wide advancements in these technologies in recent years and the type of impact we can expect from more businesses adopting these technologies. Technology is evolving all the time and the better industry leaders, in all business sectors, understand the technology available to them, the wiser decisions they can make about investing in these technologies. What...
2018-08-2925 minDive With DataUsing Big Data To Drive Entrepreneurship Goals, with Manoj MadhusudananAsha Saxena explores using AI and machine learning to help new business owners achieve their goals with Manoj Madhusudanan, founder of the AI driven B2B sales targeting platform Ziligence. In this episode, we go into the different ways data helps drive the results companies are looking for. Many entrepreneurs have little knowledge of different data tools on the market to use in shaping different aspects of their company. AI and machine learning developments progress at a rapid pace. We go over the different ways new businesses could benefit by adapting at least some of...
2018-08-2220 minDive With DataThe Future of Cyber Security, with Ray RothrockAsha Saxena explores cyber security and the future of Big Data with venture capitalist Ray Rothrock. In this episode, we’ll talk about how Big Data is impacting cyber security and how businesses can overcome the common challenges associated with Big Data, from keeping sensitive information to finding the right talent to process and analyze the data. Without a doubt, Big Data is here to stay, which is why all businesses should focus on learning how to effectively use it. What you’ll learn in this episode: How businesses can effectively use the large amou...
2018-07-2522 minDive With DataUsing Data to Drive Business Strategy, with Doug SchmidtAsha Saxena discusses the important topic of building business value using data as a core element with Doug Schmidt, a Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and an entrepreneur. In this episode, we ask a very important question: can we lead with innovation using data strategy to drive business strategy? Company leaders put a lot of emphasis on business strategy and not enough on data strategy. Even when leaders track key metrics, they often measure the wrong ones when they lag data strategy behind their decisions. How can we use data to drive...
2018-07-1823 minDive With DataBig Data, AI, and the Power of Cross-Company Consolidation, with Nick MinaleAsha Saxena discusses the importance of healthcare leader cohesion with Chief Data Officer at John Hopkins Healthcare, Nick Minale. In this episode, we explore the emergence of coordinated, mutually aligned partnerships created to maintain constant healthcare for the entire population. From the care continuum of care data to the role of facility standardization, the episode will pinpoint the uses—and risks—of our ever-growing information world. Data, today, drives everything. Let us equip you with the modern knowledge you need to understand the healthcare world’s newest opportunities—as everything from AI to data governance suites a...
2018-06-2723 minDive With DataCompanies Can Learn from Big Data, with Dr. Anthony Scriffignano Asha Saxena explores big data and how companies can use it to their benefit with Dun & Bradstreet’s Senior Vice President and Chief Data Scientist, Dr. Anthony Scriffignano. In this episode, we uncover the fears that so many people and companies share with regard to big data. In our culture, we value privacy, and people feel as though with big data, nothing is sacred anymore, nothing is private anymore. Dr. Anthony Scriffignano explores this notion and provides insight into how big data is not scary but useful if curated to be used strategically. Big data is...
2018-06-2027 minDive With DataData Disruption in HealthcareAsha Saxena examines transitions in how the healthcare industry manages and uses data during her conversation with Richard Cramer, the chief healthcare strategist at Informatica. Richard offers his perspective on changes in how healthcare providers gather and analyze data, as well as trends we should expect in the future. This data disruption in healthcare will continue in dramatic fashion, allowing us to improve delivery of services at lower costs. Join us as we discuss how this disruption will occur and what type of players will lead the disruption. What you will learn about...
2018-05-0920 minDive With DataThe Role of Big Data & Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Trials for CancerAsha Saxena speaks with Ari Caroline and Issac Wagner about their progress with artificial intelligence and big data in clinical trials at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In this episode, the role of big data and artificial intelligence and its impact on cancer patients who participate in clinical trials is discussed candidly and pragmatically. Big data and artificial intelligence are changing the way we think about healthcare and altering the way it is applied to patients. With big data and artificial intelligence, healthcare will never be the same again. These things are transforming healthcare into a...
2018-04-1128 minDive With DataData Ethics: The Grey World Of Your Healthcare Data & PrivacyAsha Saxena takes a deep look at what data privacy and ethics means in the world of healthcare with Darrell Walter of Penn State Health. Data privacy and ethics in healthcare is a big deal, because it affects all of us on at least some level. From health insurance premiums, healthcare access, employment, and even on a personal level of not wanting all our personal health information being made available to anyone who wants it. So why is this worth a discussion? We have data protection laws, right? Well, this is where we step into...
2018-03-2826 minDive With DataWhat Is Telemedicine?Asha Saxena explores telemedicine and the future of healthcare with NewYork-Presbyterian CIO, Daniel Barchi. In this episode we explore what telemedicine is, how big data is impacting healthcare and how virtualization of healthcare is transforming the industry from the ground up. Everything from access to physicians, reduced costs and improved health outcomes. Healthcare is changing at an astounding rate and what you know today will be out of date before you know it. Let us provide you with a framework for understanding telemedicine and its impact on healthcare and patients alike. What you...
2018-03-1332 min