Digital Culture Ideas with Hils Walton

In this video, Hilary Walton breaks down Microsoft’s frontier firm concept—next‑generation organisations powered by AI, digital agents, and human‑led orchestration. You’ll learn what makes frontier firms different, why they outperform traditional companies, and how AI transforms everything from workflows to organisational design.We explore:- What a frontier firm is and why Microsoft coined the term in 2025- Human–agent teams and the shift to AI‑operated, human‑led organisations- How work charts replace outdated org charts, creating dynamic, customer‑centric teams- The three‑phase AI maturity journey, from AI assistants to agent‑run departments- How AI agents automate activities, processes, roles, and entire functions- Microsoft’s four pillars for building a frontier firm:Enrich employee experiences, reinvent customer engagement, reshape processes, and bend the curve on innovation- Why Copilot becomes the control plane for managing thousands of agentsPowerful business impacts—flat headcount, rising productivity, and growing profitabilityIf you want to understand how digital labour, agents, and AI‑driven operations are reshaping the future of work, this is your guide to what’s coming next—and how to get ready.👉 Subscribe for weekly insights on AI, digital culture, and the future of business.

This is a special episode with my friend and work partner, Melanie Highet, Account Executive at Microsoft. Tune in to hear us discuss: - Mel's career path in Tech and Sales - Her guidence and top tips to businesses looking to embark on AI reinvention - How AI is impacting work and life, from personal experience

Listen in to hear Hils Walton a Tech Strategist at Microsoft and Scott McLiver, Partner at PwC New Zealand AI and Web 3.0, discuss putting AI into action and implementing and AI business transformation in 6 months.Scott is also impressively an Asia Pacific Generative AI Leader and he sits on the Global Generative AI Leadership Council for PwC.They will discuss together:- Scott's background and career in tech- PwC's approach to implementing AI into a businesses in 6 months, brought alive through Scott's experience of doing it both at PwC and with customers- a view out to the future in terms of the impact AI will have on business.

Tune in for a chat with Matt Bain, Marketing and AI Director at Spark, where we'll get into his journey, how AI is reshaping marketing, and what's next on the tech horizon. We're diving into real stories about implementing AI at Spark and peeking into the future of tech. Join us for some genuine insights and forward-thinking ideas.

In this episode, I am interviewed by Lee Stevens from the Time and Motion podcast about building my career, working for some of New Zealand's largest organisations. We talk about AI, building a personal brand, and how Microsoft is helping customers on their Digital Transformation journey. [email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/leestevensnz/

Are you ready for the AI revolution in the HR industry? As technology continues to advance, it's clear that the role of HR is undergoing a significant transformation. With the rise of AI, companies are beginning to think about now leveraging this technology to streamline recruitment, improve employee retention, and enhance their overall HR strategies. If you're interested in learning more about how AI is disrupting the HR industry, then you won't want to miss our upcoming session with Hilary Walton and Olivia Dyet, Founder of Empathix HR Consultancy! Olivia will share her insights on the latest trends and best practices in AI-powered HR. During this video podcast, we'll consider: - How AI is changing the recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to conducting interviews - The benefits of using AI to manage employee data and improve retention rates - Strategies for successfully implementing AI in your HR processes Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of HR!

Hilary joins Phil Howie from Onwardly on his podcast - Upwards!. Join us for the first episode with special guest Hilary Walton 🎙, Technology Strategist at Microsoft and host of the Digital Culture Ideas podcast, as we discuss #ChatGPT, the AI-powered language model everyone is talking about, and the impact it's having on the world of #cybersecurity. 👉 Learn about the potential of ChatGPT for automating customer service, improving chatbots and revolutionising the way we work. But with great power comes great responsibility… we'll also explore the #security and #privacy considerations that businesses need to keep in mind when using ChatGPT. 👏 https://www.onwardly.io/ Join Hils Walton's free text news service: Digital Culture Ideas & News Hub https://chat.whatsapp.com/LULdX7yAtPy37vLFiteXqW Hilary's Digital Culture Ideas Show: - YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dwoi3AqnpBmiaWvkac76w - Podcast on Spotify (and available anywhere else you listen to your podcasts) : https://open.spotify.com/show/3z4t5ZeAB4aSwr0ZeqtyaZ?si=b4a0a9a8894b43f5   Check Hilary out on the other social platforms:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilswalton/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilswalton/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilsWalton - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hilswalton - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HilsWalton

Wow, this is a fascinating interview with a difference, of a digital artist called 'Auspicious Victory' @ascpsvctry "Pixel F*cker. Techno profit. Agitator. Gender neutral, identity fluid. I am a mountain. #digitalart #futurism #acitivism" Auspicious Victory is an artist yes, but also an idea and a societal movement. To find out what all this means, you have to listen in . . .  We cover their: -Their background and how they discovered this persona - Art and early influences and inspiration - Future and the impact that emerging tech will have on what's next For all their links in one place visit here: https://linktr.ee/auspiciousvictory Website and how you can check out their art: https://auspiciousvictory.com/

Today I speak to Ben Brown from Ronin Pentest in the UK, who helps Small to Medium sized businesses ensure their systems are secure.    Ben's Website: https://ronin-pentest.com/  Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronin-pentest/  Book a meeting with Ben: https://calendly.com/ronin-pentest/pentest-discussion    One of the most common misconceptions about cyber security is that it’s a large business problem. WRONG! Over 40% of small businesses reported hacks in 2021. The truth is, small businesses are extremely vulnerable to cyber-attacks simply because they don’t think they are, or they think they can’t afford proactive cyber security.      In this episode, Ben and I talk about cyber insurance in particular which is a topic many business owners, execs, and boards are navigating. Ben explains what cyber insurance is, and why it's not a solution until itself, we go into what people need to know when they are thinking about cyber insurance and how to make it more likely for cyber insurers to pay out if the worst happens.     Ben’s advice is practical and bite-sized and he’s a really lovely human, which I think helps when you’re a business owner trying to understand and manage cyber risk.    Let's Be Friends! :-)   Email Me: [email protected]   Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilsWalton   TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@hilswalton   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilswalton/    Discord: https://discord.gg/NgV5kABK   If You Would Like To Support Our Channel:  https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/digital-culture-ideas-educational-videos   NOTE: All opinions expressed in this video are those of my own, and my own only.

We all know the theory - we should create thought leadership for our businesses and our own personal brands, but how to actually make this happen? Go from not knowing what, how much and how to post to posting confidently and frequently with your own authentic voice. Hils Walton will share her story and how she built her professional personal brand. The successes, the mistakes and everything else in-between. Hils is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Kordia, a member of the Global Women network, a previous Finalist in their Women of Influence awards, a member of the IOD..... and a member of our Christchurch Exec Women in Tech group. She has created and hosts her own podcast and YouTube channel - Digital Culture Ideas. This channel is all about sharing ideas to build your own digital capability or to develop a digital culture at your organisation. Hils will also share all the things she would have done to build her personal brand, if she knew what she knows now!