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Digital Culture Ideas with Hils WaltonAuthor: Hilary Walton
Technology and the Internet are significantly shaping the way we interact, behave, think, and communicate. This show helps people understand the biggest cultural shift that is happening right now a move towards a more digital culture and a more digital nation. Join me as I talk to people who inspire me, and we learn about the impact of digital culture on our lives, leadership, business strategy and our careers. Language: en Genres: Business, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#44 Digital Labour & AI Agents: The Rise of the Frontier Firm /w Hils Walton
Episode 44
Friday, 13 February, 2026
In this video, Hilary Walton breaks down Microsoft’s frontier firm concept—next‑generation organisations powered by AI, digital agents, and human‑led orchestration. You’ll learn what makes frontier firms different, why they outperform traditional companies, and how AI transforms everything from workflows to organisational design.We explore:- What a frontier firm is and why Microsoft coined the term in 2025- Human–agent teams and the shift to AI‑operated, human‑led organisations- How work charts replace outdated org charts, creating dynamic, customer‑centric teams- The three‑phase AI maturity journey, from AI assistants to agent‑run departments- How AI agents automate activities, processes, roles, and entire functions- Microsoft’s four pillars for building a frontier firm:Enrich employee experiences, reinvent customer engagement, reshape processes, and bend the curve on innovation- Why Copilot becomes the control plane for managing thousands of agentsPowerful business impacts—flat headcount, rising productivity, and growing profitabilityIf you want to understand how digital labour, agents, and AI‑driven operations are reshaping the future of work, this is your guide to what’s coming next—and how to get ready.👉 Subscribe for weekly insights on AI, digital culture, and the future of business.
