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Industry 4.0 Engage Customers

Industry 4.0 series continues

This week's Industry 4.0 episode will focus on engaging customers.

Be sure to catch up on the previous episodes in the series.

Industry 4.0 with Jeff Winter    • Industry 4.0: The Surprising Insights...  

Industry 4.0 Transform Workforce    • Industry 4.0 Transform Workforce  

What is Industry 4.0 Podcast https://pod.link/theshow

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Industry 4.0 with Jeff Winter

The foremost expert on Industry, Jeff Winter, joins Chris and Michael to discuss Industry 4.0.

Industry 4.0 with Jeff Winter

The foremost expert on Industry, Jeff Winter, joins Chris and Michael to discuss Industry 4.0.

We discuss how the world evolved to Industry 4.0, the initiatives and tech that surround I4.0 and what really is innovation.

Follow Jeff on LinkedIn to stay informed on Industry, insights, trends, and analytics: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyrw...

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Episode 119 - The Conference Season 2023

Episode 119 - The Conference Season 2023

Chris Seferlis joins me in the virtual studio to discuss the 2023 Tech Conference season... 

Be sure to grab Chris' book:
Practical Guide to Azure Cognitive Services: Leverage the power of Azure OpenAI to optimize operations, reduce costs, and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions

You can get the book on Amazon Here:  https://aka.s4nets.cloud/CSBOOK2023

This insightful release goes into areas like barriers to entry, cost control, AI for manufacturing and logistics, and much more.

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Ep-118 - A very Special Invertiew - Chris Seferlis Book Release

Ep-118 - A Very Special Invertiew - Chris Seferlis Releases Book

Chris Seferlis joins me in the virtual studio to discuss the new book he coauthored:

Practical Guide to Azure Cognitive Services: Leverage the power of Azure OpenAI to optimize operations, reduce costs, and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions

You can get the book on Amazon Here:  https://aka.s4nets.cloud/CSBOOK2023

This insightful release goes into areas like barriers to entry, cost control, AI for manufacturing and logistics, and much more.

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The Show: EP-93 - Collaboration and Employee Experience: LOOP and VIVA!

The architects discuss the changes to Microsoft Whiteboard, LOOP, and a dive into Viva which may be a transformative toolset for your organization.

The architects discuss the changes to Microsoft Whiteboard, LOOP, and a dive into Viva which may be a transformative toolset for your organization.


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Episode 92 - IOS Android and Linux Oh My

The Architects discuss announcements from Ignite that touches on managing IOS, MACOS, Android, and Linux in the enterprise or business among other topics!

The Architects discuss announcements from Ignite that touches on managing IOS, MACOS, Android, and Linux in the enterprise or business among other topics!

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The Show LIVE STREAM

Chris Seferlis joins us to discuss the recent CosmosDB / Jupiter issue, Microsoft investing in Databricks, and handling SSIS to Azure Data Factory...

In case you missed the September Data Download we live streamed…

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Technology Architecture Podcast - Shally Steckler

Shally joins me in the virtual studio to discuss #PowerAutomate Desktop and how it can be for everyone, the challenges of placing top talent at top businesses, and how we unplug!

I would like to thank Shally Steckerl for joining me on The Show!

Shally joins me in the virtual studio to discuss #PowerAutomate Desktop and how it can be for everyone, the challenges of placing top talent at top businesses, and how we unplug!

The latest show can be found where ever you get your online media or here: https://pod.link/theshow

I appeared on Shally's Alley! The replay can be found by clicking the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4KQKURuTco

About Shally Steckerl

Shally is globally recognized as one of the pioneers of the sourcing discipline. Over his career, he has helped hundreds of Fortune 500 and mid-market organizations train and develop their talent sourcing capabilities. A speaker and author, Shally also leads Aspirant’s PowerSourcing® service line, providing recruiting leaders with ways to successfully embed key sourcing initiatives into their current efforts, transform the performance of their existing sourcing teams through automation and optimization, and establish sourcing functions from the ground up.

About Shally’s Alley

On Shally's Alley, live Fridays form 1-1:30pm, host Shally Steckerl has frank conversations with Talent Acquisition leaders about transforming the TA function through technology, automation and workflow optimization. These thought-provoking discussions break away from the hype that typically surrounds Talent Technology. With a lens focused on finding and attracting talent, raw and real exchanges range from encouraging creative solutions to burning issues, leading through rapid change, measuring results, maintaining motivation, coping with challenges in adoption, and whatever else is keeping contemporary TA leaders up at night.

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A Conversation With: Dean Campbell

ITPro sits down with Dean Campbell of Aspirant to discuss building technical teams in an organization. Dean has a storied history in building technology teams in consulting firms balancing the lines between soft skills, business skills, and tech skills!

ITPro sits down with Dean Campbell of Aspirant to discuss building technical teams in an organization. Dean has a storied history in building technology teams in consulting firms balancing the lines between soft skills, business skills, and tech skills!

The conversation takes many good turns where we highlight some of Dean’s career and how his experiences brought him to a VP level.

Dean Campbell is the VP of Technology at Aspirant, a management and technology consulting firm. For more information on Dean or Aspirant see the show links on the episode available where ever you get your podcast and online media!


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A Conversation With: Kelly Fetick

Kelly Fetick, Co-Founder of Landis Consulting Group, joins me in the virtual studio!
As we return to the office, or not, the impact on an organization's talent strategy has been felt by employers and employees alike: what organizations look for in candidates and what job seekers are looking for in businesses.

Kelly Fetick, Co-Founder of Landis Consulting Group, joins me in the virtual studio!

As we return to the office, or not, the impact on an organization's talent strategy has been felt by employers and employees alike: what organizations look for in candidates and what job seekers are looking for in businesses.

ITPro appreciates Kelly's time and we look forward to having her on future shows!

To find more information on Kelly and Landis Consulting Group:

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PODCAST: The Pro Show - A Conversation with Michael Devlin

Michael ‘Dev’ Devlin is just getting his career arc rolling and he stops in the studio to discuss topics focused on his experience being a new leader, how business and technologists interact, and many more career related topics.

The Pro Show ramps up with a conversation with Michael Devlin!

Michael ‘Dev’ Devlin is just getting his career arc rolling and he stops in the studio to discuss topics focused on his experience being a new leader, how business and technologists interact, and many more career related topics.

Michael Devlin is a regular guest on The Technology Architecture Engineering Show where he provides technology view points and best practices.

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Leading While Uninspired - The Ultimate Test of Leadership

There are times in one’s career when they are either in a company or position that may not be ideal or no longer a match for you. This happens to all of us at some point in our adult work life, though not all of us are in a position of power or leadership when this occurs. If you are in this spot or if you are younger and aspiring to hold a leadership position here are a few tips to help you along the way.

There are times in one’s career when they are either in a company or position that may not be ideal or no longer a match for you. This happens to all of us at some point in our adult work life, though not all of us are in a position of power or leadership when this occurs. If you are in this spot or if you are younger and aspiring to hold a leadership position here are a few tips to help you along the way.

Do not let your dissatisfaction out of the bag

Resist wearing your emotions on your sleeve in front of your direct reports, or at least in this circumstance. You do not want to create instability with your team by putting on a continuous negative display. You will want to hold your dissatisfaction close to your vest and only disclose to a trusted mentor, partner, or friend your frustrations. Leaders will want their team to focus on their jobs and careers and not their challenges.

Most of my job changes have been a surprise to most of the organizations that I left. I try to keep an outward steady appearance that is supportive of my team and their goals, which means not creating undue drama.

Find your vent to release the pressure!

Keeping your frustrations and dissatisfaction at bay and stifled publicly may be required you to blow off your built-up pressure. Have a trusted person(s) who can relate to your situation that is willing to let you unload. this is important as it will stop you from making decisions that could negatively impact your personal brand, lose the respect of your team or coworkers, and wind up leaving the company before you are ready with a secured next job.

The ‘STUFF’ rolls uphill, not downhill!

Make sure your gripes, complaints, grievances, or otherwise negative effect is rolled to the position above you and not below you. Your team will feel the weight of your issues and act in ways you may not want. You want stability in your team, not a negative echo chamber.

There are times when your team needs to hear your issues with a situation. That time is when they need to know that you are their advocate working on their behalf to make a situation more reasonable or position them to succeed. The issue of your comp or the layering of additional duties need not be a focus of their day-to-day.

Have an exit plan!

You do not want to go scorched earth or nuclear at the first moment you meet resistance, or something is happening you do not like or agree with. Yes, squeaky wheels get oil, though, they also get a reputation. Organizations will not tolerate over neediness, crying wolf, or overly negative staff. You are replaceable. So, when you start to roll your ‘stuff’ uphill make sure you are prepared for your boss or organization to cut ties with you. This means you will need to replace your income and benefits and depending on the market and your industry may not be that easy.

If you are uninspired and wish to move on, then look at your options. but consider this exit plan likely will be permanent and the grass may not be greener, or you may find the same frustrations (then it just may be your issues and not who you are working for). you may contractually be bound to time limits or other restrictions on who you can and cannot talk to. You may be giving up a bonus or paid time off that will reset once you leave. There is a lot to consider but you must also think of your team in your exit plan.

How will your team respond? Will they be left better than when you got them? Did you make sure a career path you charted with them, or future promotion is logged with HR and will not be abandoned? Do you know who will be your replacement and are they prepared to take the helm? Your team will personally respect you for doing your job until the very end. Sets an example they can learn from.

Final Thoughts

This is just a few things to consider when your facing adversity or uninspired and have people in your charge. A leader will lead no matter the circumstances an effective leader will try to inspire in otherwise uninspiring times. Buckle down and fix your challenges at your organization or formulate an exit plan, but by no means should you be a negative influence on your team.

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A Conversation With: Jeff Hancher

Jeff and I jump in the studio to talk about: Leadership, Empathetic Leaders, Business Trends, and more!

Jeff and I jump in the studio to talk about: Leadership, Empathetic Leaders, Business Trends, and more!

For more information about Jeff visit:
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