{"id":19400,"date":"2026-07-21T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online.ch\/?p=19400"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:58:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T14:58:07","slug":"shift-das-signal-im-rauschen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online.ch\/en\/shift-das-signal-im-rauschen\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;shift \u2013 Das Signal im Rauschen&#8221;: Online&#8217;s new podcast is here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Your Way in a Time of Change<\/h2>\n\n<p>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.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;padding:15px 0 29px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/033PfO15H2YOis98RUhIme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px; background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#980043 0%,#281923 100%); color:#ffffff; font-family:&#039;Open Sans&#039;,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic; font-size:16px;line-height:1;text-decoration:none; padding:14px 28px; border-radius:10px 0 10px 10px;\">\n    <svg viewbox=\"0 0 168 168\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      <path d=\"M84 0a84 84 0 1 0 0 168A84 84 0 0 0 84 0zm38.5 121.2a5.2 5.2 0 0 1-7.2 1.7c-19.7-12-44.5-14.8-73.7-8.1a5.2 5.2 0 1 1-2.3-10.2c31.9-7.3 59.4-4.2 81.5 9.3a5.2 5.2 0 0 1 1.7 7.3zm10.3-22.9a6.5 6.5 0 0 1-9 2.2C101.2 86.7 66.8 82.6 40.1 90.7a6.6 6.6 0 1 1-3.8-12.5c30.5-9.3 68.4-4.8 94.4 11.1a6.5 6.5 0 0 1 2.1 9zm.9-23.8C106.7 58.4 62 56.9 36.2 64.7a7.8 7.8 0 1 1-4.5-15C61.3 40.7 110.5 42.5 141.7 61a7.8 7.8 0 0 1-8 13.5z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n Listen now and subscribe\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>This is exactly where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online.ch\/en\/shift-podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.online.ch\/shift\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cshift \u2013 Das Signal im Rauschen\u201d<\/a> comes in. Online\u2019s new podcast creates a space for personal experiences, groundbreaking decisions, and concrete insights from the business world. The focus isn\u2019t on abstract trends, but on the question of what companies and executives can actually take away from current developments.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe consent-thumbnail=\"{&quot;embedId&quot;:&quot;e8052e5a77166959ea43c9d37dc000b9&quot;,&quot;fileMd5&quot;:&quot;c9930e8d40c6cf231b0fa98d6ecda4c5&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.online.ch\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/embed-thumbnails\\\/e8052e5a77166959ea43c9d37dc000b9-c9930e8d40c6cf231b0fa98d6ecda4c5.jpeg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;#1 shift | Peter T. Sany \\u00fcber F\\u00fchrung, Wandel und lebenslanges Lernen&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:640,&quot;height&quot;:480,&quot;forceRatio&quot;:56.25}\" title=\"#1 shift | Peter T. Sany \u00fcber F\u00fchrung, Wandel und lebenslanges Lernen\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen consent-original-src-_=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AorIteoredE?feature=oembed\" consent-required=\"7690\" consent-by=\"services\" consent-id=\"7692\" consent-click-original-src-_=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AorIteoredE?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check out the first episode of our podcast \u201cshift \u2013 Das Signal im Rauschen\u201d with Peter T. Sany here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conversations with People Shaping Change<\/h2>\n\n<p>The podcast is hosted by Balz Z\u00fcrrer, Group CEO of Online. In \u201cshift \u2013 Das Signal im Rauschen,\u201d 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. <\/p>\n<div class=\"onbox bd-8dwgmcafrddrnrh06cfj9rt76o6oet wp-block-bd--- wp-block-bd-block-1375 bd-resizeobserve\"><p class=\"bd-0yf56vja20h0ixeh5qo1bjqsdxrcsj\">&#8220;There&#8217;s a lot of talk about AI and digitalization. What really matters, however, is which developments are truly relevant to businesses.&#8221;<\/p><p class=\"bd-tm1tjrn4bjl3j4e9ftard2js1tnvo8\">Balz Z&#xFC;rrer<\/p><p class=\"bd-3rekxr7mpfb5v8uosfop4fte9192pf\">Group CEO (Online Group)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>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.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/host-balz-zuerrer-podcast-shift-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Balz Z&#xFC;rrer hosts the new podcast &#x201C;shift &#x2013; Das Signal im Rauschen.&#x201D;\" class=\"wp-image-19381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/host-balz-zuerrer-podcast-shift-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/host-balz-zuerrer-podcast-shift-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/host-balz-zuerrer-podcast-shift-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/host-balz-zuerrer-podcast-shift-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/host-balz-zuerrer-podcast-shift-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Balz Z\u00fcrrer serves as the host of the new podcast \u201cshift \u2013 Das Signal im Rauschen.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More relevance, less noise<\/h2>\n\n<p>&#8220;shift&#8221; 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\u2019t stop at individual initiatives? And how can decision-makers stay on course in a dynamic environment?    <\/p>\n<div class=\"onbox bd-8dwgmcafrddrnrh06cfj9rt76o6oet wp-block-bd--- wp-block-bd-block-1375 bd-resizeobserve\"><p class=\"bd-0yf56vja20h0ixeh5qo1bjqsdxrcsj\">&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p><p class=\"bd-tm1tjrn4bjl3j4e9ftard2js1tnvo8\">Marco Denzler<\/p><p class=\"bd-3rekxr7mpfb5v8uosfop4fte9192pf\">CEO, Switzerland (Online Group)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The podcast doesn\u2019t 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.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peter T. Sany as a guest on the first episode<\/h2>\n\n<p>To kick things off, Balz Z\u00fcrrer 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. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/podcast-shift-sany-zuerrer-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/podcast-shift-sany-zuerrer-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/podcast-shift-sany-zuerrer-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/podcast-shift-sany-zuerrer-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/podcast-shift-sany-zuerrer-1536x900.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/podcast-shift-sany-zuerrer-2048x1200.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Balz Z\u00fcrrer (left) in conversation with Peter T. Sany (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>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.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership, Change, and Lifelong Learning<\/h2>\n\n<p>In the first episode, Peter T. Sany and Balz Z\u00fcrrer 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. <\/p>\n\n<p>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.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Classifying Experiences and Thinking Them Through<\/h2>\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/gast-peter-sany-podcast-shift-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/gast-peter-sany-podcast-shift-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/gast-peter-sany-podcast-shift-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/gast-peter-sany-podcast-shift-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/gast-peter-sany-podcast-shift-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.online.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/gast-peter-sany-podcast-shift-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peter T. Sany talks about his wide-ranging experiences on the \u201cshift\u201d podcast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The first episode exemplifies what \u201cshift \u2013 Das Signal im Rauschen\u201d stands for: open conversations, credible insights, and lessons that remain relevant long after the moment has passed.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two formats with a shared mission<\/h2>\n\n<p>The podcast complements the LinkedIn newsletter of the same name, \u201cshift \u2013 Das Signal im Rauschen.\u201d 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. <\/p>\n\n<p>While the podcast focuses on personal conversations and diverse perspectives, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/newsletters\/shift-%E2%80%93-das-signal-im-rauschen-7443604657106644992\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/newsletters\/shift-%E2%80%93-das-signal-im-rauschen-7443604657106644992\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn newsletter<\/a> highlights current developments and links technological trends to strategic issues. 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