DigitalRosh CONNECT: 20-Aug-2023 (Y23W34)

This week in CONNECT: 

  1. Digital Leaders:Defining a Kodak Culture for the Future
  2. Case Study: Digital Transformation at IKEA – Reinventing a Legacy
  3. External Courses: Free Online Courses by Harvard University
  4. Report:The US Air Force is Testing AI Fighter Jets
  5. Events: 17-OCT-2023 DigitalRosh Community Meeting: The AGI Elephant Q3
  6. Jobs: R&D Team Leader at Maccabi Healthcare, CRM OS Analyst at Pelephone, and more.
Let’s Learn Together, 
 
Prof. Yesha Sivan 
and DigitalRosh Team 

DigitalRosh > Corpus > Function > Strategy

1. Digital Leaders: Defining a Kodak Culture for the Future

Kodak has undergone a profound cultural transformation orchestrated by Kodak CEO Jim Continenza. Taking the reins as executive chairman in 2019, Continenza pursued the redefinition of Kodak’s identity and resurgence.

This mission entailed fundamental shifts, consolidating divisions, and repositioning Kodak as an industrial B2B manufacturer.

By empowering frontline employees, prioritizing customer orientation, and overhauling leadership, the company underwent a startup-like cultural shift, fostering risk-taking and innovation.

Continenza’s collective leadership approach, highlighting the role of vision, cultural adaptation, and customer focus, is rejuvenating the company.

Read the full article on DigitalRosh.

DigitalRosh > Corpus > Library > Case Studies

2. Case Study: Digital Transformation at IKEA – Reinventing a Legacy

IKEA, a household name in home goods for almost 80 years, has undergone a significant digital transformation led by Barbara Martin Coppola, a veteran from Google, Samsung, and Texas Instruments.

This transformation included e-commerce sales which have tripled over a three-year period. Physical stores have been revamped to double as fulfillment centers, altering their flow of goods, supply mechanisms, and layouts.

The Digital Transformation Include:

  • A Focus on People and Data
  • Learning from Tech Giants
  • Incorporating New Technologies
  • Supporting Workers in a Digital Age

IKEA showed that digital transformation isn’t just about technology. It’s about reshaping business operations, customer interactions, and decision-making processes. Changing yet staying the same – the essence of the transformation lies in balancing innovation with the brand’s legacy. While IKEA seeks to reinvent itself, its core DNA remains intact, upholding the company’s culture, values, and vision.

Get the full scoop on DigitalRosh

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3. External Courses: Free Online Courses By Harvard University

Harvard University is offering free online courses in computer science including: Introduction to Databases, Understanding Technology, Introduction to Programming with Python, and more.

See the full list of available courses on DigitalRosh

DigitalRosh > Corpus > Industries > Defense

4. Report: The US Air Force is Testing AI Fighter Jets

The US Air Force has been testing AI systems for fighter jets using the VISTA X-62A training aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Calspan.

The goal is to enhance human pilots’ capabilities by enabling quick, informed decisions while maintaining human control.

This is part of the AFRL’s Skyborg program, which aims to develop unmanned combat aircraft that assist manned fighters, improving situational awareness and survivability in combat.

Similarly, countries like Israel have developed AI tools such as Fire Factory for military applications, demonstrating the increasing integration of AI in defense worldwide.

Read more on DigitalRosh

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5. Events:

17-OCT-2023 DigitalRosh Community Meeting: The AGI Elephant Q3

The world of AGI is buzzing with rapid advancements as new capabilities emerge practically every day. Circle October 17th on your calendar and be part of our upcoming community gathering. During this event, Prof. Yesha Sivan will take us through a comprehensive review of the Q3 updates that have taken place. 

Sign Up Here!

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6. Jobs Board: R&D Team Leader at Maccabi Healthcare, CRM OS Analyst at Pelephone, and more.

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