In this latest episode, the guest Florencia Martino, Enablement Lead at SAP, joins to discuss the crucial role of creativity in the technical industry. According to Florencia, every technology and solution has roots in human creativity. The conversation revolves around embracing creativity within oneself, overcoming blockages, and the symbiosis of nature and technology. Florencia sheds light on the bridge creativity builds between these two worlds.

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano is joined by Quincy Anderson, product learning expert at SAP, to delve into the intricacies of the concept of Clean Core, SAP ERP systems, particularly focusing on the transformative shift from on-premise to cloud-based solutions. Central to the discussion is the Clean Core philosophy which ensures that any customizations or extensions made by companies on their SAP ERP systems do not obstruct the seamless integration of new updates -...

Each field has its buzzwords, and in tech and business, one of them is certainly innovation. Product Manager Björn Wulfmeyer from SAP BTP Innovation shares in this episode both professional and personal insights from behind the scenes. He discusses current trends he sees like Artificial Intelligence and solution and product integration. Moreover, since innovation doesn’t happen in isolation, he explains why collaboration is essential to the process and what is critical for it within SAP....

Alexandra Begues work at SAP BTP Innovation truly is entangled with entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode, she shares her journey as an innovator, drawing from her experiences in SAP's former intrapreneurship program. She offers valuable insights on how to turn ideas into reality, sustain them, and the importance of building a culture where innovation can flourish. Alexandra also delves into why embracing failure is essential to driving successful innovation.

No topic within Tech can enjoy as much attention as Artificial Intelligence does. This episode sheds into different terms in the area and what it takes to work with Artificial Intelligence. The firsthand insights and knowledge are provided by the guests and experts Nico Wyss and Christian Warmuth, who are not just enthusiastic about the topic and spreading the word, but also have a never-ending set of anecdotes to share when explaining the basics.

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano welcomes Jennifer Hauck and Mark Green to discuss the benefits and use of SAP Practice Systems for SAP Learning Hub subscribers. These systems are designed to help learners understand SAP solutions through hands-on practice with demo data, accessible anytime with a subscription. The episode outlines recent improvements and highlights how practice systems enable in-depth skills development beyond basic discovery, allowing users to...

Customer Success is a new way of managing customers. In this episode, we explore how to prepare for a role as an advisor who supports customers throughout their entire journey. Our guests are Directors Solution Customer Success Yunus Eren and Martin Reichmann. They discuss the importance of personal emotions and empathy, including how to understand another person's perspective. They also talk about personal growth, self-awareness, and building self-confidence. Finally, they share tips for...

David Chaviano discusses with Suzanne Heiob, product manager of certification at SAP, about the recent changes to SAP certification. The changes include transitioning all certification-related information to the new SAP learning site, learning.sap.com. Additionally, SAP certification has shifted from being product-focused to being more role-based to align more closely with real-world job roles. Furthermore, the certification process now requires individuals to update their skills and extend...

In this episode of the SAP Learning Insights podcast, David Chaviano interviews Lukasz Skorwider, an SAP Basis consultant, about what SAP Basis is and how it's used. Lukasz gives insights in his experience, explaining that SAP Basis acts as the "generator" of a company, operating in the background to keep the most important systems running. He believes that while AI and cloud technologies are changing the field, they also present new opportunities. Lukasz also advises newbies interested in...

Many young people wonder how to keep up with skill development. In this podcast episode, host Magdalena Glass sits down with Andreas Felber, a master's student in business information systems, and Service Architecture Expert German Mesa. Together, they explore how to identify what skills are relevant now and in the future. They also discuss what can help in the learning process, especially in staying motivated, and share advice on preparing for the first professional job. Of course, they...

In this episode Canadian SAP Development Architect Wayne Pau shares the essential skills needed to succeed regardless of industry and position. Discover why mastering the art of learning is crucial for starting a professional career and staying successful along the way. Gain valuable insights into how it is like to work in a global, remote setup, and collaborating across diverse disciplines.

In today’s episode, David Chaviano hosts professor Stephen Lofthouse from Nottingham University Business School on the SAP Learning Insights Podcast to discuss the importance and benefits of pursuing a career in SAP. Steve, with a background that transited from pharmacy to software development and teaching SAP for many years, is passionate about equipping students with SAP skills and connecting them to industry opportunities. SAP knowledge can lead to a global career and the understanding the...

“Uncertainty” is something that we have within ourselves, and it is something that is always awaiting us. In regard to future skills the hosts David Chaviano and Magdalena Glass try to come to an answer in the episode of “Mindset – How to approach the unknown?” together with their guests Santiago, SAP working student in the field of enterprise architecture and Lukasz, SAP development manager at the Innovation Center Potsdam. Together they explore what you have to personally overcome and what...

In this thought-provoking episode, the podcast hosts dive into the discussion of the significance of future skills, what role education has in shaping this skill set from an early stage on as well as how they are connected to our world full of growing technological impact and a variety of already present and awaiting challenges. To engage in this discourse, the guest Mariyam Imran, a recent master’s graduate in strategic design, shares her passion and insights on future skills. As the topic...

In this episode David Chaviano interviews Anastasia Sizensky, a cybersecurity engineer at SAP. Anastasia shares her journey into the field of cybersecurity, starting with her passion for Russian literature and her introduction to cybersecurity while studying abroad in Russia. She explains the different areas and roles in cybersecurity, such as the red team, blue team, and purple team, as well as the skills required for each. Anastasia also emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity...

In this SAP Learning Insights podcast episode, Sebastian Rebull, pre-sales engineer at SAP Fieldglass, provides insights into the capabilities and applications of SAP Fieldglass. He clarifies that SAP Fieldglass is a system that helps organizations manage the subcontracting of services and external workers. It is used across various industries and can be integrated with other SAP solutions such as SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Ariba to provide a holistic workforce and procurement management...

In this episode of the SAP Learning Insights podcast, David Chaviano interviews Lars Satow about SAP skills and how to pursue them. Lars, a member of the SAP Skills Transformation Program, discusses the importance of skills in today's job market and the difficulties companies face in finding workers with the right skills. He highlights the need for a unified language for SAP-related skills and the efforts being made to standardize and catalog these skills. Lars also mentions that SAP offers...

In this episode of the SAP Learning Insights podcast, Margot Goodson, the head of SAP Diversity and Inclusion for North America, and David Chaviano will explore the methods people who find themselves in a disadvantaged or underprivileged position, specifically in North America, can leverage to climb their way up the socio economic ladder via a career in the tech industry. Margot shares her personal journey, from growing up in North Philadelphia to working at SAP in various roles. She...

In this episode, David Chaviano talks to Katharina Schäfer, Global Head of SAP University Alliances. Her role at SAP is to drive collaborations with universities and research organizations worldwide and to inspire and engage students. Katharina explains the idea behind SAP University Alliances, how universities can participate and gives insights in the community work and benefits as well as great tools like ERPsim. And of course, at the end of this episode, Katharina shares her great final...

In this episode, David Chaviano talks to his SAP colleague Tom Amenda, US Army veteran, author and field marketing expert for ERP. Tom shares his personal story and lessons learned while being in the US Army and then transitioning to his current career and the opportunities for veterans to take advantage of before and after separation. The podcast has been recorded as a live session in the SAP Community in May 2023. Of course, at the end of this episode, Tom shares his final words of wisdom...

In this episode, David Chaviano talks to Martin Gollogly about the “SAP Technology Consultant” course that has been published some months ago on Coursera, an online learning platform offering courses on many different topics spanning career skills, life skills and hobbies. Martin is the lead course author.

In this episode, David Chaviano talks to Michael Jordan, SAP Enterprise Portfolio Manager for Analytics with a focus on data-science and sustainability. Michael gives an overview on sustainability in general and discusses with David how SAP supports businesses to run in a more sustainable way. Of course, at the end of this episode, Michael shares his final words of wisdom and his thoughts on greenwashing with you.

In this episode, David Chaviano welcomes Laura Golden, lead to the newly launched SAP Sales Performance Management Academy Learning Room on SAP Learning Hub. David and Lara talk about what Sales Performance Management actually is and how SAP solutions support it. Of course, at the end of this episode, Lara shares her final words of wisdom with you.

In this episode, David Chaviano welcomes Natalie Wood to talk about how humans learn and what conditions best support our acquisition and retention of skills and knowledge. Natalie started her career as a teacher, then joined the corporate world where she spent close to 20 years. She has a degree in the psychology and neuroscience of mental health and has become an expert in how human beings work at their best. She is the founder of Engage to Evolve, where she shares knowledge and practices...