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🌟 Fantastic to listen to the winners of the Change Awards last week talk about their valuable experiences of Change within their own public sector organisations and careers to date - a really insightful conversation to listen to 🌟 There were literally loads but here are some of my Key takeaways from the discussion which my Tech Change and Change community on LinkedIn may find of interest and could resonate with - 💡 Know your audience - recognise when something is not working and move quickly 💡 Know what your ask is of senior leaders - clear asks pave for clear engagement 💡 When you work for an organisation, you are representing that organisation - you are not separate from it or the change in any way 💡 Use organisational values and human values to underpin the change 💡 You don't always need to be a disruptor - the spirit will get you some distance but tone of voice is equally important 💡 It's important to change from a cultural perspective, not just a project/programme perspective 💡 You need to get really good at reading the mood, even the most subtle changes 💡 You can't impose successful change - you need to appeal to people and bring people along with you by winning hearts and minds. How do you do that? Through honesty. 🙏 #changeawards #changeinthepublicsector #changeinuniversities #changecommunity #theingroup

When Diana and I founded Suade, drawing upon our backgrounds in financial services, we recognised the impending wave of regulatory changes in the industry. It quickly became evident to us that there had to be a more effective way to navigate and assimilate the vast amount of regulatory information. Our response to this challenge was rooted in embracing innovative technologies. We adopted approaches like NLP, diverse algorithmic strategies, machine learning, AI, and a modular, building-block mindset, steering away from the traditional manual methods of dealing with regulations. However, this journey is not merely about technology; it's about bringing personalised and revolutionary change to an industry that demands efficiency and intelligence. So since you've made it through this post 😁 why not find out more about how Suade Labs can lead your regulatory transformation: https://lnkd.in/eswF58G9

In this chat with top executives Phelipe Spielmann and Derek Brett Gallo of Bluebell Index, our new strategic partner, we discover how our collaboration aims to make a mark on the world stage, promoting regenerative practices and innovative solutions. Watch to know more: https://lnkd.in/e5yYsvNS

Dope piece in BudsFeed featuring Marino. client Ellis Soodak from #VERDI #Cannabis. Always appreciate Ellis for his candor and deep thoughts on the #NY #cannabisindustry. #cannabispr "What is it about VERDI that makes it stand out? Everything about VERDI is a rejection of corporate culture. Rather than reduce people to data points, we strive to learn our customers’ names and greet everyone who comes in warmly. We believe that buying weed legally is a beautiful thing, and we are all blessed to be involved.   What does your typical day look like and what do you enjoy most about your work? What I love about my work is that there are no typical days! Every day is new challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities. What is the biggest change you want to see in the sector? Close the unlicensed shops and get them off of Google Maps! It is one thing to be an underground dealer but having a retail presence on the same block as tax paying, licensed businesses is setting us up to fail!" #cannabiscommunity #MarinoCannabis

Let’s take a minute to reflect on this quote from Afeez Oladapo Yusuf, ACA who has been recognized as our Talent of the Month for August. This quote offers valuable perspectives and wisdom that align with Afeez’s exceptional contributions and achievements, providing us with an opportunity to gain deeper insights and inspiration from his viewpoints. #moorebishopandrooks #moorebr #talentofthemonth #employeeappreciation #motivationalquote

We appreciate every participant and respect their decisions in all circumstances. This is why we reached out before sending the attestation link. For three years, we have encountered various situations, but we always ensure our credibility, integrity, and openness are beyond question. In line with our transparency culture, we want to announce that some participants did not receive any attestations within 7 days, and despite our efforts to reach out, they have decided not to proceed with the process. These participants are: Temidayo Hassan, Esther Odinaka Nwankwo, CSM, ACIB, Adedayo Ibitoye Shahab Zebari, Olumide Olaiya, Kelechi Obasi, Semiu Arogundade, Martin Ugboaja, MScFE, CDMP, ‘Bolanle Oluwo, FRANK OGUCHE, Ayomide Olawumi ☁️, Ibidapo Ogundepo, Atinuke Onanuga, Tosin Raphael, Vision Olufeagba, Oluwatomisin Salako, Titilope Olatunji, Dennis Ukonu, Daniel Olusoga, and Osan Thorpe At 4 pm today, we will close their attestation links and wish them the very best in their future endeavours. We encourage you to continue making a positive impact and contributing to the tech community's growth. This is not goodbye but see you again at the top. https://lnkd.in/dwSrWpGM

Celebrate the end of the week by getting to know another one of our board members, Peter Londa! 🎉 Peter brings more than 20 years of technology and business experience to our team, which he has been a part of since 2020. Learn more about his career below! 💡 #CIBoardMemberSpotlight

Leading the #futureofwork in a panel discussion which includes the perspective from different role players such as Roze Phillips, Celiwe Ross, Thandeka Zondi and facilitated by Lindiwe Sebesho

One of the most important aspects of a successful business is putting people first. As someone who had the privilege of working under Angela Ahrendts' leadership during the Apple Retail revamp in 2015, I can attest to the power of a human-first culture. Focusing on our people not only exceeded expectations, but it also created a sense of belonging, security, and growth potential that is vital to feeling fulfilled at work. It's unfortunate that not all companies prioritize their people, but we can all learn from Angela's successful business model. People > Profits isn't just a nice sentiment, it's a trillion dollar business model. Life's too short to accept anything less. Let's strive to create a culture where people come first, and watch our businesses thrive. Thank you, Angela, for showing us the way. #PeopleFirst #BusinessSuccess #AngelaAhrendts

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