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.
To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme
Episodes
112 episodes
The Future of Supply Chains with SAP
In this episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Andy Hancock, Global Vice President - Domain Advisory for Supply Chain Management at SAP. Andy shares insights into how SAP is helping organisations build more resilient and sus...
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Season 2025
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Episode 7
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39:14
From Empathy to Leadership: Unlocking the Power of Emotional Intelligence
In this week's episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Founder and CEO of Thrive, Simon Nichols, to explore the vital role emotional intelligence (EQ) plays in the workplace. They discuss how EQ can enhance communication, build resilience, stre...
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Season 2025
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Episode 6
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31:56
Women in SAP 2025 Update
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. With International Women’s Day as a backdrop, they highlight the role of mentorship, allyship, and practic...
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Season 2025
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Episode 5
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32:16
SAP Customer Evolution Program Update
In our latest episode, Craig is joined on the SUGTalks podcast by Uwe Grigoleit, Senior Vice President of the Customer Evolution Program at SAP.Together, they discuss how the Customer Evolution Program has evolved over the past two years...
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Season 2025
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Episode 4
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41:40
Effective communication: Turning relationships into results
In our latest episode, Craig is joined on the SUGTalks podcast by Nick Saunders, award-winning conference speaker and No. 1 Amazon bestselling author. Together, they discuss effective communication strategies, focusing on how to tu...
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Season 2025
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Episode 3
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32:07
Cybersecurity challenges when moving from SAP on-premise to the cloud
In our latest episode, Craig is joined on the SUGTalks podcast by Brian Froom, Information Security Manager at Tata Steel, Paul Lloyd-Smith, UK&I Domain Advisor to the Office of the CFO at SAP, and Philip Biro, Senior Manager, Risk, Securit...
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Season 2025
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Episode 2
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45:53
Mental Health Focus - The Importance of Rest
In this week's episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Founder and CEO of Thrive, Simon Nichols, to explore the importance of rest and sleep in supporting mental health, productivity, and overall well-being. They discuss how lack ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 1
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35:53
Keynote Insights from UKISUG Connect 2024
In our latest episode Craig is joined by Cliff Saran, Technology Editor at Computer Weekly, and Gerren Mayne, host of the SAPCHAT podcast, at UKISUG Connect 2024. Together, they give their takes from the conferenc...
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Season 16
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Episode 9
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29:04
An interview with Thomas Saueressig from SAP
In our latest episode Craig is joined by Thomas Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE for Customer Services & Delivery. Together they discuss Thomas' role, SAP's Customer Service & Delivery Board area, a...
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Season 16
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Episode 8
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37:47
Introducing the UKISUG S/4HANA Academy
To coincide with the launch of the UKISUG S/4HANA Academy, Craig is joined by Edgar Luis, Competency Centre Consultant at Wales & West Utilities and Professor Ardavan Amini, Founder and CEO of Essesystems. Ardavan provides an overvi...
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Season 16
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Episode 7
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47:09
10 steps to building the perfect SAP support case
In this week's episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Gavin Critchley, Deputy Leader, EMEA Customer Office at SAP, to discuss how organisations can get the most from SAP support. Gavin shares 10 steps that organisations should fol...
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Season 16
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Episode 6
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46:16
A Preview of TECHx at Connect
In this week's episode of SUGTalks Craig is joined by Ian Stubbings, Staff Enterprise Technology Engineer at BP and Holly Evans, SAP Manager at Shoosmiths, to discuss TECHx at Connect. Together they discuss what attendees can expec...
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Season 16
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Episode 5
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25:44
SUGTalks 100th Episode Special
This week's 100th episode of SUGTalks, is hosted by two guest hosts: Gerren Mayne, Regional Vice President Sales, EU at smartShift and host of SAPCHAT alongside Simon Nichols, Founder & CEO of Thrive. Together they quiz Craig o...
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Season 16
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Episode 4
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39:54
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Season 15
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Episode 4
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45:03