Navigating Cloud in 2025: Leadership in Transformation — Building Cloud-Ready Teams and Cultures

In this episode, we go beyond the tech and dive into what really makes cloud transformation work: people, culture, and leadership. It’s not just about moving workloads—it’s about shifting mindsets!

🔥 Here’s what we unpacked:

💧 AI & Industry Trends – From the impact of AI data centers on the UK’s water supply to shifting DEI commitments and ongoing tech layoffs, we break down what’s shaping the industry.

👥 Culture is the Real Challenge – Cloud isn’t just a tech upgrade, it’s a people-first transformation. Upskilling your current teams, fostering innovation, and finding internal champions is the real game-changer.

💰 Cloud Costs & FinOps – Spoiler: Estimating cloud costs upfront is tricky! We talk about bridging the IT-finance gap, avoiding hidden licensing costs, and why FinOps is a team sport.

🔄 Managing Change (Without the Drama!) – Pilot projects, gradual adoption, and bringing people along rather than pushing them away—we cover strategies for making change stick.

🧠 Talent Trends in 2025 – The on-prem vs. cloud skills gap is growing, and companies need flexible work policies and smart upskilling to stay ahead.

🤖 AI in the Cloud – AI is powerful, but do you really need to build your own models? We discuss data management, AI biases, and why human oversight still matters.

🚀 Bottom line: Successful cloud transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about creating a culture that embraces learning, adaptability, and collaboration.

🎧 Listen now and tell us: What’s been your biggest challenge with cloud culture? Drop it in the comments! 👇

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