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Rise of the Technical CxO: How Leaders Can Stay Ahead of the Curve

February 2025

About the Episode 

In this panel discussion, leaders from diverse industries share insights on navigating technological advancement as non-traditional technical executives. The conversation features perspectives from PBS, Bayer Crop Science, and Workhuman, exploring how leaders can develop digital fluency and drive organizational transformation. Panelists discuss strategies for continuous learning, fostering innovation, and building cross-functional collaboration. They emphasize the importance of vulnerability in leadership, creating structured learning programs, and maintaining curiosity while leading through change. The discussion provides practical advice for executives facing the challenges of rapid technological advancement, highlighting the balance between technical understanding and effective leadership.

Panel discussion from ExecSummit at AWS re:Invent
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Anytime you have a new technology, the most unpredictable thing is the human element."

-KeyAnna Schmiedl, Chief Human Experience Officer, Workhuman


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