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
102 episodes
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
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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Season 14
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Episode 1
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44:04