Finding Your Way in a Time of Change
AI, digitalization, and new technological possibilities are transforming businesses at a rapid pace. At the same time, new opinions, expectations, and headlines emerge every day. This makes it increasingly challenging for executives to distinguish relevant developments from short-term hype and to draw the right conclusions for their own companies.
This is exactly where “shift – Das Signal im Rauschen” comes in. Online’s new podcast creates a space for personal experiences, groundbreaking decisions, and concrete insights from the business world. The focus isn’t on abstract trends, but on the question of what companies and executives can actually take away from current developments.
Conversations with People Shaping Change
The podcast is hosted by Balz Zürrer, Group CEO of Online. In “shift – Das Signal im Rauschen,” he speaks with entrepreneurs, CEOs, CIOs, scientists, and thought leaders who not only observe technological and organizational changes but also actively drive them forward within their companies.
“There’s a lot of talk about AI and digitalization. What really matters, however, is which developments are truly relevant to businesses.”
Balz Zürrer
Group CEO (Online Group)
The discussions focus on AI, digital transformation, leadership, and transformation. They explore experiences not found in any theory, decision-making under uncertainty, and lessons learned from both successful and challenging change processes. The result is a format that combines technological developments with concrete leadership practices.
More relevance, less noise
“shift” addresses issues that truly concern companies today. Which developments have long-term significance? How is AI changing leadership and collaboration? What does it take to ensure that transformation doesn’t stop at individual initiatives? And how can decision-makers stay on course in a dynamic environment?
“shift combines technological developments with the experiences of the people who are driving them forward in practice. This fosters an exchange that opens up new perspectives for leaders and provides guidance for their own decisions.”
Marco Denzler
CEO, Switzerland (Online Group)
The podcast doesn’t offer any simple, one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, it opens up new perspectives, helps put experiences into context, and sheds light on how other leaders deal with change, complexity, and responsibility. The goal is clear: fewer superficial headlines, more substance, and more guidance for the decisions ahead.
Peter T. Sany as a guest on the first episode
To kick things off, Balz Zürrer welcomes Peter T. Sany, a top manager with international experience and an executive advisor. His career spans more than 40 years of leadership and transformation experience in international companies and organizations.
Peter T. Sany has served as CIO and CTO for Novartis, Deutsche Telekom, UBS, and Swiss Life, among others. He also served as CEO of an international industry network for CIOs and now supports executives and companies as an executive advisor, mentor, and keynote speaker. This broad experience forms the basis for a conversation that goes far beyond traditional technology topics.
Leadership, Change, and Lifelong Learning
In the first episode, Peter T. Sany and Balz Zürrer discuss leadership and lifelong learning, people and change, and how to deal with risks, mistakes, and uncertainty. The focus is on what constitutes good leadership in the age of AI and how leaders can provide guidance even in challenging situations.
Peter T. Sany explains why sustainable transformation does not depend solely on technology. Attitude, a willingness to learn, trust, and the ability to get people on board with change are equally crucial. His experiences highlight how important it is to combine technological developments with clear leadership and a realistic view of the organization.
Classifying Experiences and Thinking Them Through
In conversation, Peter T. Sany draws on his personal experiences to address key issues in modern business leadership and digital transformation. This provides concrete insights for leaders who want to actively shape change and prepare their organizations for upcoming developments.
The first episode exemplifies what “shift – Das Signal im Rauschen” stands for: open conversations, credible insights, and lessons that remain relevant long after the moment has passed.
Two formats with a shared mission
The podcast complements the LinkedIn newsletter of the same name, “shift – Das Signal im Rauschen.” Both formats share the same mission: to contextualize relevant developments, make real-world experiences accessible, and provide guidance in the age of AI and digital transformation.
While the podcast focuses on personal conversations and diverse perspectives, the LinkedIn newsletter highlights current developments and links technological trends to strategic issues. Together, these two formats provide a platform for executives and decision-makers who want not only to follow developments but also to better understand and contextualize them.
