CEO Viewpoints Episode 7: Leveraging people and agility for digital transformation

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Shift podcast: Helping you rethink business transformation

PwC Canada

56 episodes

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Successful business transformation is taking on the demands of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. In each episode of Shift, we amplify the voice of leading industry experts, to share their unique perspectives on what it takes to transform. Listen in to learn how these leaders are approaching and executing on their transformation journeys. And for more insights on the key issues facing top executives, join us for CEO Viewpoints, a Shift podcast series exploring Canadian CEOs’ perspectives on what it takes to succeed in today’s complex business environment.

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CEO Viewpoints Episode 7: Leveraging people and agility for digital transformation

Shift podcast: Helping you rethink business transformation

14 minutes 17 seconds

3 years ago

CEO Viewpoints Episode 7: Leveraging people and agility for digital transformation

In this episode, host Keegan Iles, the national insurance consulting leader for PwC Canada, leads a discussion with Rowan Saunders, the President and CEO of Definity Financial Corporation, about how CEOs can leverage their people and agility for transformation, and ultimately create more sustained outcomes for their organizations.

Show Notes:

(00:00)- Keegan’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Rowan Saunders
(00:55)- Rowan shares more about his journey as CEO of Definity Financial Corporation
(04:07)- Rowan explains the role of corporate culture when it comes to enabling a successful transformation
(05:33)- Rowan shares his perspective on some of the other factors that have contributed to the company’s rapid transformation
(05:51)- Rowan elaborates on why it’s important for leaders to reimagine their organizations to prepare for the future
(09:58)- Rowan shares some of the company’s plans for operating within the ecosystem in the near future
(12:01)- Rowan shares some final advice for listeners to consider when it comes to their own successful business transformation
(13:39)- Keegan’s closing thoughts and conclusions