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The Future of Talent in IT: Diversity, Culture and Next-Gen Training
If you’re working in IT, or driving a digital transformation, you’re already aware of the skills shortage in the industry. You might also know the shortage hasn’t yet reached its peak. Some analysts predict a global talent shortage of up to 85 million people by 2030, and many of these unfilled roles…
A Step-By-Step Guide to Navigating Digital Transformation
In every sector, organizations are rushing to embrace technologies like cloud, IoT, and automation to differentiate their offerings and keep up with ‘born-digital’ startups. These transformation projects often encounter hurdles, not from technology shortcomings, but due to a lack of planning,…
11 Rules of Innovation from Cisco CX’s Chief Architect
“Even when we’re about three years old working with Lego blocks, we want to do something different, we want to build something unique with our own hands.” It’s clear that from a young age Cisco Customer Experience’s Chief Architect, Dave Malik, had a knack for innovation, the process of…
The Power of Culture and Social Purpose in Making Transformations Successful
Varsha Kanwar has seen the power of the right workplace culture. As chief of staff in Cisco’s CX Portfolio Product Development organization, she’s passionate about the “power of we” and how teams can make amazing things happen — if we share the right purpose. Five ways to build powerf…
Walk a Mile in Their Rain Boots: The Innovative CX of 5G RuralFirst
Just about every organization is looking to innovate. Making it happen? Not so easy. Stephen Speirs explains how to bridge the gap from a blank sheet of paper to a great customer experience (CX). An almost 20-year veteran of Cisco, Stephen is a former software engineer who now works in Cisco…
“I Found My Passion:” How One CX Engineer Is Making a Difference
Aseel Othman passed her CCNA at age 12. She earned her CCNP at 15. And by 18 she became the youngest female CCIE in the world, passing the notoriously difficult exam on her first attempt. After university she pursued her engineering dream, relocating from Jordan to Poland to become a Network Cons…
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