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The Human Factor Podcast by SAP

The Human Factor Podcast by SAP

By: SAP SE
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Summary

The Human Factor Podcast series, hosted by Michael Esau (Global HCM Value Advisory) and Simon Humphreys (Global HCM Solution Advisory), explores human capital management topics, trends, challenges, and opportunities facing organizations today. Listen as Michael and Simon interview guests including HR leaders, influencers, experts, authors, and advisors from inside and outside of the SAP ecosystem about their insights, experiences, and guidance on relevant topics from the world of work. Each episode features detailed discussions on the topics and themes that challenge and inspire us every day and their impact on the success and sustainability of our organizations. All episodes are available via popular podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://www.sap.com/products/hcm.htmlSAP SE Economics
Episodes
  • The Human Factor Podcast Episode 72: From Core to Edge: How AI Is Expanding What Enterprise Systems Can Do with Ben Peters
    Apr 16 2026

    In episode 72 of The Human Factor Podcast, we explore how organisations can move beyond the limits of traditional enterprise systems and tackle the processes that still feel slow, fragmented, or broken.


    Joining us is Ben Peters, Co-Founder and CEO of Cogna. Together, we discuss how AI is enabling a fundamentally different approach - one where organisations can rapidly understand how work actually happens, generate working prototypes in real time, and iterate towards better solutions at speed.


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    Keywords: AI, Enterprise, systems, organisations, solutions, processes, digital transformation, future, work

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    57 mins
  • The Human Factor Podcast Episode 71: Executing Change in the Real World with Nick Francis
    Mar 18 2026

    In episode 71 of The Human Factor Podcast, we explore what it really takes to execute organisational change in the real world - beyond the frameworks, models, and tidy diagrams that often dominate the conversation.


    Joining us is Nick Francis, who has been at the centre of Decathlon’s transformation journey. Together, we discuss the realities of leading change inside a large organisation - building the case for change, securing senior sponsorship, aligning stakeholders, and maintaining momentum when the path forward is anything but straightforward.


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    59 mins
  • The Human Factor Podcast Episode 70: Navigating the Snakes & Ladders of Modern Leadership with Richard Jolly - Part 2
    Mar 2 2026

    In this episode of The Human Factor Podcast, we’re diving into the dynamic and unpredictable world of modern organisations, where leadership can often feel like a giant game of Snakes & Ladders.


    We’re joined by Richard Jolly, one of the most respected voices in organisational psychology and leadership development. Together, we explore how leaders can read their environment more effectively, build strong and supportive relationships, and lead with humanity in systems that are constantly evolving.


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    45 mins
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