Organizations want the speed that AI promises, but they also need judgment. In this episode, Earl Newsome, CIO at Cummins, and Viren Shah, Chief Digital and Information Officer at AGCO, join Sanjog Aul to discuss why the CIO should help guide ethical and responsible AI adoption. They share lessons on trust, safety, value creation, team readiness, and what leaders must do to make AI work for everyone. Topics Covered  00:00 – Introduction 02:45 – AI pressure vs leadership responsibility 06:30 – Balancing ambition with judgment 10:55 – What responsible AI really means 15:20 – The role of human guidance 19:40 – Empowering teams while protecting the enterprise 24:30 – Rethinking how AI value is measured 29:15 – Choosing when to say yes or no 33:40 – The evolving role of the CIO 38:10 – How organizations should structure AI ownership 42:00 – What leaders want to shape in the next few years Full transcript: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com Follow CIO Talk Network  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cio-talk-network X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ciotalknetwork Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com About CIO Talk Network  CIO Talk Network is a global community where business and technology leaders share experiences, challenge assumptions, and learn from each other. Every episode is designed to provide clarity, context, and real value without hype.
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Bridging the AI Readiness Gap I CIO Talk Network
Organizations are investing heavily in AI training and upskilling programs. Yet many still find that true capability is uneven. AI readiness is not just a list of tools or skills. It is the habit of thinking critically, questioning outputs, and learning continuously when solutions are not fixed. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Miro Humer, Vice President and CIO at Case Western Reserve University, joins host Sanjog Aul to explore how education systems and workplaces can work together to build real AI readiness that lasts beyond the classroom. Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction 05:12 Why traditional training falls short 11:30 The role of curiosity and judgment 18:40 Bridging education and work environments 27:15 Who should own AI readiness 38:00 Leadership takeaways Full Transcript and Episode Details: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/bridging-the-ai-readiness-gap/ About CIO Talk Network: CIO Talk Network is a global peer-led platform where enterprise leaders share experience-based insights without pitch or fluff. Follow CIO Talk Network: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cio-talk-network Twitter/X: twitter.com/ciotalknetwork Website: ciotalknetwork.com
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Reimagining the IT Team: People, Culture, Leadership | CIO Talk Network
The IT function is evolving fast. It's no longer just about maintaining systems but about shaping culture, driving innovation, and aligning technology with business goals. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Dominic Redmond, Chief Information Officer at PageGroup Business Technology, joins host Sanjog Aul to explore how CIOs can reimagine their teams to lead with agility, business fluency, and people-first leadership in an AI-driven world. Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction 06:30 – IT as cost center → value driver 14:45 – Fact, fear, and faith in IT investment 23:10 – Co-creation and cross-functional ownership 30:00 – Reskilling and navigating rapid AI adoption 38:20 – Business fluency for IT professionals 45:10 – Governance, agility, and architectural flexibility 53:00 – Leadership mindset shifts for the future Full Transcript & Episode Details: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/reimagining-the-it-team-people-culture-leadership/ Youtube Link : https://youtu.be/9imb5Plyz50 Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/1127461008?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci About CIO Talk Network: CIO Talk Network (CTN) is a global, peer-led platform where enterprise business and technology leaders share authentic, experience-driven insights. Hosted by Sanjog Aul, CTN sparks honest conversations that challenge conventional thinking and inspire leadership transformation. Follow CIO Talk Network: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cio-talk-network X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ciotalknetwork Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com
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How Risk Aware Leaders What Builds Lasts?
In an era of black swan events, economic volatility, and rapid technological change, leaders must balance growth with governance to build organizations that endure. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Dr. Ramesh Gopal, Chief Risk Officer for UAE & Saudi and Head of Credit Risk at CEEMEA for Deutsche Bank, joins host Sanjog Aul to share lessons from past crises, strategies for aligning agility with control, and ways to embed a risk-first mindset across the enterprise. Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction 02:49 – When assumptions fail: Lessons from 2008 07:12 – Thresholds, policing, and human bias in risk 10:09 – The biggest illusion of preparedness 13:05 – Appetite, tolerance, and execution 16:54 – Bridging the GRC–business gap 20:51 – Real-time, modern risk management 24:04 – Risk in the citizen development era 27:20 – Decentralizing risk ownership 33:29 – Challenges in building a risk-aware culture 36:08 – Blueprint for future-ready risk management 40:30 – An appeal to business & tech leaders 43:16 – G² + R²: Good growth and right risk About CIO Talk Network: CIO Talk Network (CTN) is a global, peer-led platform where enterprise business and technology leaders think out loud—without pitch or fluff. Hosted by Sanjog Aul, CTN delivers authentic, experience-driven insights that challenge conventional thinking. Follow CIO Talk Network: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cio-talk-network X (Twitter): twitter.com/ciotalknetwork Website: ciotalknetwork.com  #Leade#RiskManagementrship #BusinessResilience #CIOLeadership #CTNTalks Â
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How Risk Aware Leaders Build Lasts?
In an era of black swan events, economic volatility, and rapid technological change, leaders must balance growth with governance to build organizations that endure. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Dr. Ramesh Gopal, Chief Risk Officer for UAE & Saudi and Head of Credit Risk at CEEMEA for Deutsche Bank, joins host Sanjog Aul to share lessons from past crises, strategies for aligning agility with control, and ways to embed a risk-first mindset across the enterprise. Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction 02:49 – When assumptions fail: Lessons from 2008 07:12 – Thresholds, policing, and human bias in risk 10:09 – The biggest illusion of preparedness 13:05 – Appetite, tolerance, and execution 16:54 – Bridging the GRC–business gap 20:51 – Real-time, modern risk management 24:04 – Risk in the citizen development era 27:20 – Decentralizing risk ownership 33:29 – Challenges in building a risk-aware culture 36:08 – Blueprint for future-ready risk management 40:30 – An appeal to business & tech leaders 43:16 – G² + R²: Good growth and right risk 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1109100382 Full Transcript & Episode Details: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/how-risk-aware-leaders-build-what-lasts/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/how-risk-aware-leaders-build-lasts/id1089793150?i=1000722274046 About CIO Talk Network: CIO Talk Network (CTN) is a global, peer-led platform where enterprise business and technology leaders think out loud—without pitch or fluff. Hosted by Sanjog Aul, CTN delivers authentic, experience-driven insights that challenge conventional thinking. Follow CIO Talk Network: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cio-talk-network X (Twitter): twitter.com/ciotalknetwork Website: ciotalknetwork.com Guest Bio: Dr Ramesh Gopal Expert Insights and Contribution #RiskManagement #Leadership #BusinessResilience #CIOLeadership #CTNTalks
Today, Enterprise Technology is both Strategy and Global. On CIO Talk Network (CTN), Business IT Thought Leaders from around the globe share their experience and discuss how they are partnering with business to innovate and help grow the top line revenue, better care of customers, and improve the corporate bottom line. If you want to keep up with changes in technology and how it can be leveraged to maximize business potential, listen to CTN: CIO Talk Network