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How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
I love to walk in the bush and read sci-fi novels , one of my all-time favourites is Dune , yes it was a novel before it was a movie many years ago .
If you could go back and change one career decision , what would it be ? consideration and planned for . A strong governance model needs to include change agents and the project plan must have enablement of the super users and end users .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?
Each of my career decisions have helped make me who I am today . Some have been tough going and I had to push through to learn valuable lessons . Not every role brings you joy every day , but every day has some joy in it , you have to choose to find the silver lining for every occasion .
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?
The major areas of investment at the moment include cloud , integration , security , and personalisation .
Adapting to the hybrid working scenario is the new norm , after spending almost two years working from home , going into the office , and starting business travel again comes with its own unique factors . The speed of technology adoption in the cloud is rapid and customers are re prioritising projects to meet the demands of the changing environment . So , adaptability is key , and each customer situation is unique .
What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain C-level position in your industry ?
What are the region-specific challenges when implementing new technologies in the Middle East and Africa ?
In Africa skills and change management is still one the biggest challenges faced when implementing new technologies . Both aspects need to be taken into
Continue to learn and development in every role you undertake . Volunteer for stretch projects outside of your responsibilities to learn about other areas of the business and broaden your network and go over and beyond at every turn . Generally , the journey to the C-level is not a vertical one but is made up of many turns which adds experience that will stand you in good stead . p
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