{"id":122183,"date":"2020-12-17T19:49:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T19:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=440424"},"modified":"2020-12-17T19:49:51","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T19:49:51","slug":"finding-purpose-and-unlocking-potential-at-envision-virtual-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/12\/17\/finding-purpose-and-unlocking-potential-at-envision-virtual-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding purpose and unlocking potential at Envision virtual event"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/finding-purpose-and-unlocking-potential-at-envision-virtual-event.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>This week, I was thrilled to take part in Envision, our brand-new digital series for senior business leaders, which we\u2019re co-producing with our close partners Accenture and Avanade.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by <strong>Stephanie Mehta<\/strong>, editor-in-chief of Fast Company magazine, our first episode featured dynamic speakers and a conversation that centered on thought leadership topics such as digital resilience, the future of work, and how individuals and organizations alike can find purpose and drive momentum.<\/p>\n<p>We also aired localized versions of the program, which allowed leaders to discuss business news and topics relevant to their region, such as the impact of COVID-19 on local industries.<\/p>\n<p>To kick things off, Microsoft CEO <strong>Satya Nadella<\/strong> talked with Stephanie about the evolution of the workplace, what it takes to create a resilient and agile business culture, and Microsoft\u2019s embrace of \u201cstakeholder capitalism\u201d to serve not just shareholders but a broad community of stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Satya was followed by Accenture CEO <strong>Julie Sweet<\/strong> and Microsoft Executive Vice President <strong>Judson Althoff<\/strong>, who shared the five questions that organizations need to think carefully about to transform in a post-pandemic world. I had the privilege of interviewing <strong>Christophe Beck<\/strong>, President and Chief Operating Officer of Ecolab, to learn how his company is bringing together technology and people to address the world\u2019s biggest sustainability challenges.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, <strong>Mitra Azizirad<\/strong>, Corporate Vice President of AI and Innovation Marketing at Microsoft, described why successful organizations make innovation a top priority and how to treat innovation as a platform. Finally, Avanade CEO <strong>Pamela Maynard<\/strong> spoke with psychologist <strong>Dr. Michael Gervais<\/strong> and Microsoft Chief Diversity Officer <strong>Lindsay-Rae McIntyre<\/strong> about the mindset required to succeed and how to use purpose to change things for the better.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/envision.event.microsoft.com\/\">Envision website<\/a> to see our highlight video or <a href=\"https:\/\/envision.eventcore.com\">register for the series<\/a> to watch the complete episode or individual segments.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you\u2019ll join us for Episode 2 on Feb. 16, when we\u2019ll look at five areas in which global challenges are driving exciting innovation. Speakers will include Microsoft Executive Vice President <strong>Jean-Philippe Courtois<\/strong>; <strong>Caroline Fanning<\/strong>, Chief Human Resources Officer of Avanade; our Chief Environmental Officer<strong>&nbsp;Lucas Joppa<\/strong>; Accenture Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer <strong>Ellyn Shook<\/strong>; and <strong>Julia White<\/strong>, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Azure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-list\">Tags: <a aria-label=\"See more stories about business\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.microsoft.com\/blog\/tag\/business-2\/\" rel=\"tag\">business<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"See more stories about Envision\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.microsoft.com\/blog\/tag\/envision\/\" rel=\"tag\">Envision<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, I was thrilled to take part in Envision, our brand-new digital series for senior business leaders, which we\u2019re co-producing with our close partners Accenture and Avanade. 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