CompTIA Women TechCast

Creating a Culture for Remote Workers to Thrive (Part 2 of 2)

  Leading your remote staff to productive business outcomes is more than simply providing technology and communication tools. You’ll need to foster a sense of belonging and an environment of inclusion to optimize team results.  The strong cultures that co-located teams enjoy will not happen organically for remote workers.  Remote workers have a unique set of challenges that may include feelings of isolation, uncertainty and frustration.  How does culture set them up for success? The Advancing Tech Talent and Diversity Community met with industry experts Amiel Harper, Founder & Principal of The Morpheus Consultancy and Delia Gutierrez McLaughlin, President and CEO of AzTech Innovation to discuss ways that leaders can help remote workers thrive. You will increase your understanding of what it means to be inclusive and why it’s important – not only to the organization but also to team members. We share practical, easy to implement advice.  All you have to do is start applying it. Find part 1 of this podcast at: https://blubrry.com/womentechcast/59278057/creating-a-culture-for-remote-workers-to-thrive-pt-1/ Share with us what topics you would like to hear more about: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VRN8RW6 You can also find the new Biz Tech Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comptia-biz-tech-podcast/id1513232070 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comptia-sharkbytes/comptia-biz-tech-podcast iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-comptia-biz-tech-podcast-62773128/  

Introducing the CompTIA Biz Tech podcast

Listen in as Gary Bixler, VP Global Member Communities at CompTIA introduces you to the newest podcast from CompTIA's communities and councils: the Biz Tech Podcast. This podcast series focuses on the business of technology and CompTIA Corporate Membership. From casual conversations, detailed strategies and steps for success, listen in as we hear from industry leaders across our communities and councils discuss business challenges, opportunities, and strategies for success. We also dive into the leading and emerging technologies and what that means for your customers and your business. The CompTIA Biz Tech podcast launches on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Share with us what topics you would like to hear more about: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VRN8RW6 You can find the new Biz Tech Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comptia-biz-tech-podcast/id1513232070Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comptia-sharkbytes/comptia-biz-tech-podcastiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-comptia-biz-tech-podcast-62773128/ As well as on Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and your favorite podcast catchers!

Leading Productive Teams through Unpredictable Times

Understanding the needs of the individuals on your team can be the difference between success and failure for workers as well as the organization.  What your team needed last month is not the same as the needs of this month and is guaranteed to change in the coming months. The status quo may be gone for good as each employee has different needs and desires relating to their work.  As we manage the present and look to the future, leverage this break in tradition to be more creative - positioning employees and the organization for greater success.  Join the Advancing Tech Talent and Diversity Community’s discussion with community executive council members Karl Palachuk, Owner, Small Biz Thoughts and Caroline Smith, Owner, Dataworks Consulting as they share insights on the best ways to help employees deliver the best value, the role of company culture and the importance embracing new possibilities. We’ll continue this conversation via LinkedIn Live on 5/27 at 1:00 CST – mark your calendars now.  We want to learn about what’s going on in your business as you manage through this crisis. Please take 2 minutes to respond to our 3-question survey. We’ll highlight and address your responses during the LinkedIn Live session. See you there!

Creating a Culture for Remote Workers to Thrive Pt 1

  Leading your remote staff to productive business outcomes is more than simply providing technology and communication tools. You’ll need to foster a sense of belonging and an environment of inclusion to optimize team results.  The strong cultures that co-located teams enjoy will not happen organically for remote workers.  Remote workers have a unique set of challenges that may include feelings of isolation, uncertainty and frustration.  How does culture set them up for success? The Advancing Tech Talent and Diversity Community met with industry experts Amiel Harper, Founder & Principal of The Morpheus Consultancy and Delia Gutierrez McLaughlin, President and CEO of AzTech Innovation to discuss ways that leaders can help remote workers thrive. You’ll increase your understanding of what it means to be inclusive and why it’s important – not only to the organization but also to team members. We share practical, easy to implement advice.  All you have to do is start applying it.Delia Bio An accomplished executive and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in Technology Innovation, Supplier Diversity and Vendor Management.  Delia is an outcome-driven maverick who exemplifies a  standard of excellence as a business owner, a STEM advocate and Diversity Evangelist. Delia has been frequently selected by executive management to conceive and execute large-scale initiatives related to community partnerships and inclusion. She is recognized as a motivator and mentor, with an outstanding record of achievement in the business.  Her expertise demonstrates her exceptional ability at program management, team development, and out-of-the-box long-term plans for organizational growth and success. Amiel Bio Amiel brings over a decade of professional advisory experience spanning across several industries. He is recognized as  “Game Changer” by Ariel Investments, WOKE Business Services Entrepreneur of the Year by the Chicago Urban League, and Junior Counsel of the Year by the Cook County Bar Association. His  expertise has benefitted  executives, civic and political leaders, and students with speaking engagements covering leadership, diversity, inclusion, culture, mentoring, networking, entrepreneurship, sales, business development, operations branding, and many others. Join the ATTD Community: https://www.comptia.org/membership/communities-and-councils/advancing-tech-talent-and-diversity-community  

Vitality in the Workplace with Rachel McGuinness

Healthy employees are productive and happier around the office — tangible results that leaders in organizations should take seriously, said Rachel McGuinness, chief vitality officer at her London company, Wake Up With Zest. “Healthier employees do improve the bottom line in the company and customers get a better experience, too,” she said. In this episode, McGuinness, a member of CompTIA’s UK Community, talks with AWIT Community Leader Kathleen Martin about why employee health matters to the business overall and personal health related to business. Listen to hear how the 80/20 rule applies to your lunch routine, some old habits to ditch right now and how to do just enough exercise to make it count. “I brand myself the laziest personal trainer in the UK,” said McGuinness. Tune in for her tips on how to stay healthy while you travel, even when you’re faced with endless buffet lines, and what kind of earplugs McGuinness trusts for travel. “They’re cheap as chips and they work really well,” she said. Subscribe to the Women TechCast on your favorite podcast app, and learn more about the Advancing Women in Technology Community on the new app from CompTIA.org.