Digestible Academia - A BlueSky Thinking Podcast

Digestible Academia bridges the gap between academic research and practical application. We explore some of the most thought-provoking pieces published on BlueSky Thinking, taking a deeper dive into how academic research can be applied in the real world, making the complex theories relevant to the everyday challenges faced by businesses. Your hosts Chloë and Kerry are joined by experts from the academic and business world as well as members of the BlueSky team.

Digestible Academia - A BlueSky Thinking Podcast is a education podcast hosted by BlueSky Thinking, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

BlueSky Thinking hosts Digestible Academia - A BlueSky Thinking Podcast, a education show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Expert Voices - What is the environmental cost of AI?

  May 13, 202535 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Digestible Academia, the podcast where we break down complex academic research into something more digestible.</p> <p>In this episode, we dive into an important and increasingly relevant topic – the environmental cost of AI.</p> <p>We're joined by Dr. Albert Plugge, Professor of ESG Transformation & Digital Innovation at Nyenrode Business University, where he leads the lecture series on Digital Business Ecosystems. Describing himself as a 'hybrid' in the field, Dr. Plugge blends academic research with hands-on consulting expertise. In his role at KPMG, he supports companies in operationalising digital strategies, helping them respond to fast-changing markets.</p>...

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  Episode #12

  Research Reflections - Did Katy Perry really need to go to space?

  Apr 29, 202542 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Digestible Academia, a BlueSky Thinking podcast where we break down complex academic research into something more digestible.</p> <p >Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of business, sustainability, and consumer behaviour. In this episode, we'll examine the environmental impact of space tourism through the lens of Katy Perry's controversial 11-minute Blue Origin flight, uncover how powerful CEOs with the right incentives could lead global emissions reductions, and investigate why consumers are surprisingly forgiving of flawed eco-friendly products.</p> <p >We'll also delve into Gen Z's growing influence on corporate sustainability practices and how business schools...

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  Episode #11

  Expert Voices – What will it take for women to be heard in the workplace?

  Apr 1, 202529 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Digestible Academia, a BlueSky Thinking podcast where we break down complex academic research into something more digestible.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, in recognition of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month in the UK we’re continuing our exploration into diversity, equality and inclusion.</p> <p> </p> <p>This week, we are joined by Jackie Ford, a Professor of Leadership and Organisation Studies at Durham University Business School. Jackie’s research covers leadership, gender and organisation theory, exploring working lives, the impact of DEI, and the under-representation of women as leaders.</p> <p> </p> <p...

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  Episode #10

  Research Reflections - DEI cuts: is it all John's fault?

  Mar 18, 202541 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Digestible Academia, a BlueSky Thinking podcast where we break down complex academic research into something more digestible.</p> <p> </p> <p>Join us as we dive into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. In this episode, we’ll explore why female CEOs are often more debt-averse than their male counterparts, uncover the impact of gender bias in hiring decisions, and discuss how unconscious biases lead to a disproportionate number of ‘Johns’ in the workplace.</p> <p> </p> <p>Here are the articles we discussed in this episode:</p> <p>https://bluesky-thinking.com/why...

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  Episode #9

  Expert Voices - Should we stop talking about generations?

  Mar 4, 202532 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Digestible Academia, a BlueSky Thinking podcast where we break down complex academic research into something more digestible.</p> <p> </p> <p>This week, we are joined by Patrick Vestner, a PhD Candidate at the University of Cologne, and an expert in age diversity in digital collaboration. We discuss how to collaborate more effectively in the workplace and why it might not actually be beneficial to define groups of people by their generation.</p> <p> </p> <p>More on this can be found at: https://bluesky-thinking.com/gen-z-vs-millennials-is-thinking-in-terms-of-generations-problematic/</p>

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