SUGTalks
SUGTalks is the official UKISUG Podcast, aimed at driving success and making your job easier, providing an independent channel for all of your SAP needs. Hosted by Craig Dale, alongside our special guests, SUGTalks takes a look at the opportunities and challenges facing SAP users today.
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Episodes
99 episodes since 2020
An Interview with Amanda Gardiner from SAP
In our latest senior leader interview, Craig is joined by Amanda Gardiner, Customer Advisory Manager, UK&I for S/4HANA & BTP at SAP.Amanda shares how she ended up working at SAP, the challenges of being a good leader and the imp...
September 18, 2024
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Season 16
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Episode 3
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36:06
Making the most of change
In this week's episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Founder and CEO of Thrive, Simon Nichols, to discuss how we can make the most of change.Simon shares his tips on how to ensure change is a benefit in our lives rather than a negativ...
September 04, 2024
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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34:03
Demystifying SAP Clean Core
In our latest episode, Craig is joined on the SUGTalks podcast by Bert Schulze and Lars Rueter from SAP, to take a deep dive on SAP's Clean Core concept. Together they discuss what a Clean Core is, the benefits, and how SAP users c...
August 21, 2024
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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42:54
Mental Health Focus - Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace
In this week's episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Founder and CEO of Thrive, Simon Nichols, to discuss how to overcome negativity in the workplace.Using the example of the negativity faced by the men's England squad during the rece...
August 07, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 12
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40:46
A Deep Dive on SAP Data Strategy and Management
In our latest episode, Craig is joined on the SUGTalks podcast by Tina Rosario, Head of Data Innovation, Chief Data Officer, Europe at SAP.Together they discuss best practice when it comes to data management in SAP, including the impact...
July 24, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 11
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41:49
SAP Sapphire Update
In our latest episode, Craig is joined on the SUGTalks podcast by Iver van de Zand, CTO & Vice President Business Technology Platform, EMEA at SAP. Together they discuss the main takeaways from SAP's recent Sapphire event, including...
July 10, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 10
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38:01
The Future of Rise with SAP - Part 2
This week’s episode of SUGTalks, is the second part of a two-part discussion on the future of RISE with SAP, Craig is joined by David Robinson, President Cloud ERP – RISE with SAP. This episode covers SAP’s Clean Core ap...
June 26, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 9
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32:52
The Future of Rise with SAP - Part 1
In this week’s episode of SUGTalks, which is the first part of a two-part discussion on the future of RISE with SAP, Craig is joined by David Robinson, President Cloud ERP – RISE with SAP. Together they discuss how RISE with SAP has...
June 12, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 8
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26:09
Using AI to drive business success
In this week's episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Katie King, published author and CEO of AI in Business. Together they discuss whether AI is an opportunity or a risk to businesses, the need for regulation and what the next ma...
May 29, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 7
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32:23
Using positive mental health practices to thrive at work
In this week's episode of SUGTalks Craig is joined by Simon Nichols, Founder and CEO of Thrive to discuss how we can apply positive mental health practices to help us thrive at work. To see upcoming UKISUG mental health session clic...
May 15, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 6
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38:00
A deep dive on AI and the Business Technology Platform
In this week's episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Marc Geall, Head of Product & Technology Office, Data & Analytics, at SAP.Together they discuss AI and the SAP Business Technology Platform, with Marc outlining how users ca...
May 01, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 5
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32:44
UKISUG Update: In conversation with Paul Cooper & Conor Riordan
In this week's episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Paul Cooper and Conor Riordan. Together they look back on Paul's experiences and achievements as UKISUG chair, and discuss Conor's aims as he takes over the reins.To learn mor...
April 17, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 4
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45:03
An interview with Martin Taylor, SAP ERP Project Lead at NATS
In our latest senior leader interview, Craig is joined by Martin Taylor, SAP ERP Project Lead at NATS. Together they discuss Martin's career, how he ended up working in the world of SAP as well as touching on NATS upcoming SAP upgrade. &nbs...
April 03, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 3
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47:31
A deep dive into the data challenges facing SAP users
In this episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Chris Gorton, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA from Syniti. Together they discuss the data challenges facing SAP users and touch on the findings of a new Syniti...
March 20, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 2
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31:26
UKISUG Women in SAP events and initiatives for 2024
In this week’s episode of SUGTalks, we are joined by the co-chairs of the UKISUG Women in SAP community: Fiona Warburg and Emma Chambers to discuss what the community has planned for the year ahead. Emma and Fiona discuss the risks of bias intr...
March 06, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 1
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30:57
How to better support people suffering from depression in the workplace
In this week's episode of SUGTalks Craig is joined by Simon Nichols, Founder and CEO of Thrive to discuss how we can better support those suffering from depression both in our professional and personal lives. To see upcoming UKISUG ...
February 21, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 6
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40:08
A deep dive on the RISE with SAP Migration and Modernisation Programme
This week our guest is Dr. Uwe Grigoleit, Senior Vice President, SAP Customer Evolution at SAP. Together we will take a deep dive on SAP's recently announced
February 07, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 5
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38:24
How to leverage Digital Twins in SAP
Our latest episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by John McNiff, VP Global CoE for Supply Chain Operations at SAP and Ian Mallinson, IT Director at Warburtons.Together they discuss the concept of Digital Twins, what they are and how they...
January 24, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 4
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47:19
The impact of kindness on our personal and professional lives
Our latest episode of SUGTalks, recorded at UKISUG CONNECT 2023, sees Craig joined by Simon Nichols, CEO & Founder at Thrive to discuss how kindness affects our mental health. They outline how both being kind and being on the receiving end ...
January 03, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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30:10
Mental Health Tips from Birmingham Mind and Thrive
Our latest episode of SUGTalks, recorded at UKISUG CONNECT 2023, sees Craig joined by Simon Nichols, CEO & Founder at Thrive and Mike Jeffries, Training Manager at Birmingham Mind. Mike highlights how Birmingham Mind supports the lo...
December 13, 2023
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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33:39
An Interview with Angela Peach from Tata Consumer Products
In our latest senior leader interview, Craig is joined by Angela Peach, Head of Digital Transformation, International at Tata Consumer Products. Together they discuss her career path and how she ended up working in the world of SAP.To l...
November 29, 2023
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Season 14
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Episode 1
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44:04
The Five Ways of Wellbeing
In this week's episode of SUGTalks Craig is joined by Simon Nichols, Founder and CEO of Thrive to discuss the five ways of wellbeing and Thrive's upcoming activities at UKISUG CONNECT.To see upcoming UKISUG mental health session click h...
November 15, 2023
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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36:47
Becoming a Pro at Public Speaking
In our latest podcast, Craig is joined by Victoria Pritchard, Founder at Redvoice to discuss how we can all become pros at public speaking. Based on her experience as a professional actor and public speaker, Victoria shares her top tips on how ...
November 01, 2023
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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44:41
An Interview with Lynsey Reid from Heineken
In our latest senior leader interview, Craig is joined by Lynsey Reid, Customer Experience Director at Heineken. Together they discuss how Lynsey got into the tech sector, how Heineken uses SAP, as well as Lynsey’s advice for women looking to w...
October 18, 2023
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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43:43
In discussion with Ryan Poggi, Managing Director, SAP UK & Ireland
In this week’s episode of SUGTalks, we’re sharing a recent discussion between Ryan Poggi, Managing Director, SAP UK & Ireland and our Chair Paul Cooper.Together they discuss Ryan’s key focusses for the UK & Ireland market, Ryan’s...
October 04, 2023
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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37:57