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Design Thinking, first developed at Stanford, is the strength behind tech companies like Airbnb and Snap. Great design was the foundation of Apple and Steve Jobs's obsession.
Design Thinking is a methodology for making decisions, and knowing when to pivot and when to preserve.
You can design...
An MBA from a top school can be a great investment. But most business schools have not updated their curricula for the Digital Age and the new world of work.
Listen to this episode to hear what Sophia Matveeva loved about her MBA and the two vital skillsets her business school didn't teach....
Why do some people struggle to be valued for their skillset while others have opportunities coming to them?
Most jobs do not get advertised. VCs turn down most of the start-ups that pitch to them.
And yet, recruiters work to track down candidates and investors hustle to get on the best...
Having a digital skillset isn't enough. You must be SEEN as a Digital Leader & KNOWN for your expertise.
Listen to this podcast episode if you want opportunities to come to you.
You will learn:
- How headhunters and conference organizers look for candidates and speakers
- Why your...
Humans invent technology and then technology changes humans. It was ever thus.
The biggest technological trend today is artificial intelligence. if you want to be an insightful leader in the Digital Age, you do need to understand what AI is doing to us, so you can reap the benefits and minimize...
Successful professionals need to mix their domain expertise with meta skills to thrive. These transferable skills apply to any industry. Without them, the way to the C Suite is closed.
Listen to this short episode to learn what they are and how to get them.
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If you are not a developer or a data scientist, you don’t know what you don’t know about tech. This is a very uncomfortable feeling, especially for high achievers, who were trained to believe that success meant knowing everything.
Listen to this episode to hear five tips on...
To have a thriving career in the Digital Age, traditional business skills are not enough. You need to update your skillset, your network and your image.
Follow this three step framework to transform your career:
- Learn to speak tech
- Get involved with the right projects
- Tell the world about...
What kind of doorbell do you use? A buzzer? A door knocker or a Ring smart doorbell system?
Right now, you can see all three inventions in use: one that has been around for millennia, and another that was created just 20 years ago.
This shows the wide gap between tech invention and its wide-scale...
Digital Transformation is going to continue being a huge force in business, but the way it’s being done is changing. People, not tech tools, are the new priority.
Listen to this episode to learn how to make the most of this opportunity.
Learning notes from this episode:
- Global digital...
At this time of year, many ambitious professionals sign up to education programmes to take their career to the next level. Here's a guide on how to choose the right course for you and make the most of it once you've signed up.
How to choose the right online course for you:
- Familiarise yourself...
If you’re feeling guilty about switching on yet another streaming series, here are three shows you can watch to learn about tech in your downtime:
- General Magic - tells the tale of how a great vision and an epic failure changed the lives of billions. It is a documentary about the people...
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