Jacobs: If/When

The world we’ll be faced with tomorrow demands big ideas today. In Jacobs’ series of interviews with some of today’s leading industry and academic problem solvers, we discuss the Ifs and Whens of disruption - those phenomena with the potential to unsettle the status quo, as well as those now imminent and emerging.

Jacobs: If/When is a business podcast hosted by Jacobs, Kathryn Weast, with 98 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.

Jacobs, Kathryn Weast hosts Jacobs: If/When, a business show with 98 episodes published.

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  Episode #95

  Resilience by Design: Safeguarding Water Utilities From Cyber Threats

  Mar 6, 202620 minS0

  <p>According to Check Point Research and Reuters, cyberattacks on U.S. utilities in 2024 increased nearly 70% compared to the year before, leading to an average of 69 attacks every week. In 2025, the trend continued, in the U.S and globally. What can water utilities do to protect themselves from these digital threats?  </p> <p>The answer is a nuanced one, as the challenges extend beyond outdated software and ageing infrastructure. Most water utilities globally are undergoing rapid digital transformation to respond to higher demands from communities, councils and authorities. This has opened more opportunities for cyberthreats, driving more challenges for cybersecurity i...

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  Episode #94

  A Blueprint for Social Value: How Businesses Can Shape a Better Future

  Jun 21, 202537 minS0

  <p>Driving more social value for people, communities and investors is not a corporate tick box exercise. </p><p>It’s a vital element for organizations that must increasingly demonstrate their purpose beyond profit, generating greater value for stakeholders and shareholders.</p><p>Creating meaningful social value requires integrating a tailored social value strategy and an iterative mindset. To do this, you need the right mix of leadership, data-driven solutions and cross-sector expertise. When organizations make informed, responsible choices, they can drive growth, improve efficiency and enhance their reputation, all while creating long-term value for society and the environment.</p><p>T...

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  Episode #93

  Safety Without Borders: Safeguarding the Health, Security and Wellbeing of a Worldwide Workforce

  Apr 12, 202535 minS0

  <p>For companies with workers and job sites all over the world, how do you take care of every employee?</p><p>Emerging technologies and digital tools are a critical part of the solution, but it all must be integrated into a sound, resilient strategy that relies on track record and local experience. This strategy needs to span time zones - and clients/partners - to ensure the health, safety and security of every colleague is paramount, no matter if they’re a hybrid employee, based in an office or working on a job site.  </p><p>To ensure this str...

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  Episode #92

  CEO Conversations: Leadership Lessons in Collaboration

  Mar 1, 202529 minS0

  <p>Leaders of global, multi-sector companies are tackling bigger, more complex challenges in our fast-evolving, highly connected world. During times of greater change and shifts, employees are looking to the C-Suite for even more direction and inspiration.</p><p>Research by Harvard Business Review reveals that for leaders to be successful now, they need to be versatile, resilient and empathetic to thrive in the relentless pace of global corporate organizations.</p><p>For this If/When podcast, we speak to two inspiring CEOs who embody these qualities and offer some of their experiences as leaders and collaborators. We explore the...

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  Episode #91

  Cleaner Cities: Harnessing Smarter Mobility & Urban Planning

  Dec 15, 202432 minS0

  <p>Transportation is still the highest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and one of the greatest carbon contributors globally.</p><p>Governments and local authorities are continually researching ways to drive positive change through legislation and policy, and a large part of this will come down to urban mobility and transportation planning. </p><p>To make the right decisions in these fields, we need the right data and measurement tools. Case in point: the Transportation Climate Impact Index by StreetLight Data. Their report uncovers how metros in the U.S. rank across eight key factors and r...

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