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Episode 8 -- Everyday Lessons in "Diversity & Inclusion" for the Tech Industry (Excerpts from the IT-Ready Employer Panel--Part 3)
Technology is rapidly transforming our workplaces – from how we work to where we work. But is the culture of those workplaces transforming at the same frenzied pace? Listen to a panel of HR and technology leaders assembled by Creating IT Futures’...
Chapter 11 -- Technologist On-Ramps for Grown-Ups: Transitioning into Tech Careers with IT-Ready
Is it ever too late to launch your career as a technologist? Absolutely not. But you may need some help. Sue Wallace, Creating IT Futures’ Executive Director of National Workforce Solutions, tells our co-producer Doug Foresta how the IT-Ready...
Episode 7 -- Defining the Terms “Diversity & Inclusion” for the Tech Industry (Excerpts from the IT-Ready Employer Panel – Part 2)
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding “Diversity & Inclusion” in organizations undergoing digital business transformations. But what do these words really mean every day on the job? Listen to a panel of HR and technology leaders assembled by...
Chapter 10 -- A Look Under the Hood: Angel Pineiro's Technologist Story (Part 2)
Continuing a conversation captured at CompTIA's 2018 ChannelCon, host Bob Dirkes learns from Angel Pineiro, Senior VP of Technology Services at Agilant Solutions, how his company helps teens launch careers as technologists, and why a Spanish-language...
Chapter 9 -- A Look Under the Hood: Angel Pineiro's Technologist Story
In this conversation captured at CompTIA's 2018 ChannelCon, host Bob Dirkes talks with Angel Pineiro, Senior VP of Technology Services at Agilant Solutions, about his journey from mechanic to management.
Chapter 8 -- Micro-Progressions: How the Little Things Build Diversity and Inclusion
In this edition of Technologist Talk Radio, Host Bob Dirkes speaks with three panelists from the fifth annual IT-Ready employers breakfast in Minneapolis. These experts share insights on how the smallest changes in behavior make a major impact for...
Episode 6 -- Why Diversity is Critical for Technology Organizations (Excerpts from the IT-Ready Employer Panel – Part 1)
Research shows companies with highly diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability. Listen to a panel of HR and technology leaders assembled by Creating IT Futures’ IT-Ready education, training and job...
Chapter 7 -- Diversity and Inclusion – Part 3: Technologists Expect & Appreciate Respect, Purpose & Trust
Host Bob Dirkes talks with Ulysses Smith, Founder & CEO of Archetype D&I Consulting, who explains the benefits tech organizations earn from pursuing a culture of “Diversity & Inclusion.” Learn more about creating work environments...
Chapter 6 -- Diversity and Inclusion - Part 2: Technologists Foster “Belonging” in Organizational Culture
Host Bob Dirkes talks with Ulysses Smith, Founder & CEO of Archetype D&I Consulting, to learn the importance of “belonging” when developing a culture of “Diversity & Inclusion.” Learn more about creating work environments inclusive...
Chapter 5 -- Diversity and Inclusion - Part 1: Technologists Value Respect, Cooperation & Collaboration
Host Bob Dirkes talks with Ulysses Smith, Founder & CEO of Archetype D&I Consulting, to define two critical keys for successful tech careers: Diversity & Inclusion. Learn more about creating work environments inclusive of all people from...