The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business

Our days are shaped by rules and regulations.  
The expiry date stamped on the sandwich we picked up for lunch. The charge for the plastic bag at the checkout. The banner that asks if we consent to cookies. There's the big stuff too. The security checks before we fly, the safety marks on our new tech and the seatbelt we click into place without thinking.  
But despite its ubiquity, regulation sparks mixed feelings. While some rules feel reassuring, others feel restrictive. When done right, regulation can be a catalyst for societal progress and economic growth. It can unlock markets, enforce ethical standards, and build trust. It can also bring challenges too, adding layers of frustration, cost, and complexity to new ideas and initiatives. 
With governments now demanding that regulators actively support growth, there's an opportunity to reimagine regulation. Can it be designed to stimulate, rather than stifle, innovation? Is there a way to keep the societal benefits and skip the unnecessary challenges? Or do we simply need to improve our approach and understanding to regulation – and prepare for more of it in the future? 
That's what we're exploring with Rob Bishton, CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority, and Sam Walsh, Partner and UK Public Sector Regulation Lead at Deloitte, as we ask: Does regulation help or hinder growth?

Tune in to find out:
What does successful regulation look like?
Does new regulation only ever occur after a crisis?
How can regulation stay ahead of new and emerging industries?
What can businesses do to prepare for future regulatory changes?
 
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Guests: Rob Bishton, CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority, and Sam Walsh, Partner and UK Public Sector Regulation Lead at Deloitte.
Hosts: Stephanie Dobbs and Oliver Carpenter
Original music: Ali Barrett
Recording date and location: London, 04.12.25

What's the difference between an interesting experiment and a game-changing asset?
It's deciding to make the leap from one to the other. It's knowing that now is the right time to go from starting out to scaling up. And that's where a lot of businesses currently find themselves with their approach to AI. 
With 78% of organisations using AI in at least one area of their business, the curiosity phase is over. Businesses have trialled and reported and trialled some more, and leaders have seen how using AI isn't just about doing things quickly - it's about unlocking competitive advantages, encouraging innovation and delivering value to every layer of a business.
But growing a pilot test into a project that embeds AI securely, responsibly and profitably across an entire business is no easy feat. 
So, what can we learn from those who've turned successful introductions into successful integrations? How do senior leaders build the right infrastructure and culture to support widespread AI adoption? And what does it mean to truly transform a business with AI? 
That's what we're exploring with Senior Leader from NVIDIA and Sam Roddick, Global Chief of Strategy for Consulting Services at Deloitte, as we ask: How do we move from trialling to transforming?
Tune in to find out:
The two timelines businesses need to plan for in their AI strategy
How some of the world's most influential organisations are merging human and digital workforces
The significant changes AI will make to traditional business models
What businesses of any size can do to move out of 'pilot purgatory'

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Guests: Sanjeev Arya, Head of EMEA for AI Consulting and GSI Partners at NVIDIA, and Sam Roddick, Global Chief of Strategy for Consulting Services at Deloitte
Hosts: Lizzie Elston and Oliver Carpenter
Original music: Ali Barrett
Recording date and location: London, 26.11.2025

When you imagine the future, is it powered by clean energy or driven by AI?

As the UK works towards its net-zero goals, our energy system is being asked to do more than ever before – delivering power that's cleaner, smarter, and more reliable to support an increasingly digital and connected world
The future isn't just electric – it's intelligent. Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, boosting productivity, driving economic growth, and helping to tackle some of society's biggest challenges. But AI doesn't run on ideas and data alone – it runs on energy. And as its capabilities expand, so does the demand for power to keep it running.

So how do we make sure the UK's ambition to lead in AI and achieve net zero go hand in hand? Can we build an energy system of the future that powers both our digital and sustainable ambitions? What will it take to get there, and who needs to lead the charge?

That's what we're exploring in this episode of The Green Room with Carol Yan, General Manager responsible for Amazon Web Services' Energy & Utilities business across the UK & Ireland, and Tom Harris, leader of Deloitte's Sustainable Business Solutions practice, as we ask: What will it take to power our AI goals?
Tune in to find out:
How AI and new technology is accelerating the journey towards a more sustainable future
What really happens when energy giants and tech companies innovate together
Why "coopetition" is key to tackling AI's environmental impact
How businesses can scale AI responsibly without losing their competitive edge
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Guests: Carol Yan, General Manager responsible for Amazon Web Services' Energy & Utilities business across the UK & Ireland, and Tom Harris, leader of Deloitte's Sustainable Business Solutions practice.
Hosts: Lizzie Elston and Steph Dobbs
Original music: Ali Barrett
Recording date and location: London, 10.11.25

A lot has changed about how we work and do business. But one truth has remained the same – the importance of relationships. 
We've all felt the benefits of building good business relationships; successful projects, faster progress, confident decisions, career opportunities and meaningful support. 
We've probably all felt the effects of less-good relationships too; stilted results, miscommunication, lack of trust and a lot of frustration. 
 Whether it's the long-standing client who just introduced a new leader, the potential client who isn't really looking to buy right now, or the unlikely alliance that could change everything; behind every deal, launch, and partnership is people - and the way we relate to each other is at the heart of what really drives success. 
So, what does it take to build successful business relationships in a world of hybrid meetings, endless emails, and fast-moving change? 
That's what we're exploring with Dr Linda Papadopoulos, psychologist, academic and author, and Nina Gopal, a partner in banking and capital markets at Deloitte UK, as we ask: What's the secret to stronger business relationships? 
Tune in to find out:
What three traits are found in every successful relationship
How to transform conflict into a catalyst for better business relationships
Why our reliance on digital communication is preventing us from truly connecting
Two things we can all do tomorrow to improve our professional interactions
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Guests: Dr Linda Papadopoulos, psychologist, academic and author, and Nina Gopal, a partner in banking and capital markets at Deloitte UK
Hosts: Lizzie Elston and Oli Carpenter
Original music: Ali Barrett
Recording date and location: London, 03.10.25

We're used to using technology to help us make decisions. We research, we report and we act. But are we ready to let technology make those decisions by itself? 

Generative AI has already changed the way we work - helping us write, code, and create in ways that once felt impossible. But now, we're moving one step further into a world where technology doesn't just suggest or report – it learns, reasons and acts.  

For business leaders, the appeal with Agentic AI is clear: faster growth, higher productivity, greater efficiency. In fact, studies show that 42% have already made considerable investments in the technology and the market for Agentic AI alone is expected to grow from $7.84 billion in 2025 to over $56 billion by 2030. 

The buzz is there, but so is the risk. So, how do we learn to trust decisions made by agents we can't look in the eye, can't incentivise, and may not fully understand? And how will this transform our skills, our roles and how we define leadership? 

That's what we're exploring in this episode of The Green Room with Professor Richard Susskind CBE, AI expert and author, and Stacey Winters, Generative AI Market Leader and Managing Partner for Deloitte North-South Europe, as we ask: What if our next decision makers aren't human? 

Tune in to find out: 

How Agentic AI will transform the workplace in the years to come  


Which industries are thinking differently and leading the adoption of new AI capabilities


What leaderships traits will become more in-demand as AI use scales up


Why trust by design in the technology and the decisions it makes is critical to success 


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Guests: Professor Richard Susskind CBE, AI expert and author, and Stacey Winters, Generative AI Market Leader and Managing Partner for Deloitte North-South Europe 

Hosts: Lizzie Elston and Oli Carpenter 

Original music: Ali Barrett 

Recording date and location: London, 04.09.25