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Brad Jarvie

Senior Account Specialist

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Data & Analytics2
Disruptive & Emerging Technologies2
People & Leadership2
Peer Insights2
Mentoring & Coaching2

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Do you trust the data & reports from the big analysts?

Strategy & Architecture

Yes

No

Sometimes

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Do you have remote employees on your team?

Talent Management & Performance

Yes

No

131.9k views209 Upvotes64 Comments

Which of the following does your organization already consume as-a-service, or is planning to do so in the next 12 months?

Strategy & Architecture Cloud Applications & Platforms+31 more

Security Operation Center (SOC)

IT / Network Operation Center (NOC)

DevOps

Managed cloud services, incl. FinOps (cloud cost optimization)

IT & Hardaware procurement

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13.3k views18 Upvotes1 Comment

In a remote role, what are the ways to keep yourself most engaged with your peers?

Peer Insights People & Leadership Relationship Management

Hobby Clubs

Frequent Catchups

Offsite events

Virtual Fun activity

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10.4k views8 Upvotes3 Comments

How is technology impacting your daily life?

Peer Insights Strategy & Architecture

Only employment

On life style

Health care

All of the above

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19.3k views15 Upvotes5 Comments

How do you keep yourself updated with KSAs (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities), particularly if you are a full time worker?

Personal Development Peer Insights People & Leadership

Newsletters

Podcasts

Attending regular trainings (Classroom/Virtual)

Community forums

Books

On the job learning

Online courses (LinkedIn/Pluralsight/Coursera/etc)

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23.3k views27 Upvotes2 Comments

Has morale improved with the increase of Remote Working within your company?

Relationship Management Talent Management & Performance

Yes

No

16.6k views6 Upvotes1 Comment

How likely do you think it is that a four day work week will become the standard over the next 12 months?

People & Leadership Peer Insights

Inevitable

Highly likely

Somewhat likely

Somewhat unlikely

Very unlikely

Impossible

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54.1k views32 Upvotes64 Comments

In a hybrid/remote culture, how many meetings in your organization have a video-on mandate, where team members "must" switch video on in order to cultivate face to face collaboration?

Management Tools People & Leadership Relationship Management

None, 0%

Few, 1% to less than 25%

Many, between 25% and 50%

Most, more than 50%

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16.6k views7 Upvotes4 Comments

What factors do you consider when evaluating job security in a company?

Applications & Platforms Cloud Contact Center & Telecom+15 more

Company financial stability

Industry trends

Length of time in business

Recent layoffs or restructuring

Employee turnover rate

Compensation

Culture

Blindly following Review sites (eg. GlassDoor)

Other(s)

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17.7k views7 Upvotes2 Comments

Do you think the rebrand of Twitter to "X" was a smart move? Why? How does it change your view of the platform (if at all)?

Brad JarvieSenior Account Specialist in Finance (non-banking)a year ago

Twitter is yesterday’s news and was already in gradual decline. X may (or may not) prove to be tomorrow’s success. The consistent message is that the company is undergoing a massive transformation and fully willing to accept ...read more

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Do you think Threads will overtake Twitter in the long run? What would be the reasons if it did? Is Threads delivering on those reasons today, or do you just predict it will?

Brad JarvieSenior Account Specialist in Finance (non-banking)a year ago

I have been from the Orkut days and i believe that Threads will not overtake Twitter in the long run. What mostly will happen is that they will co-exist as how different social media platforms co-exist today. Definitely Threads ...read more

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What is your first impression of Meta's Threads? Is it better than Twitter and other alternatives? Why, or why not, do you think?

Brad JarvieSenior Account Specialist in Finance (non-banking)a year ago

Personally I didn't delve too much into it yet but what i heard so far in regards to Threads:
- there are privacy concerns - given Facebook (Meta) is connected to Instagram and now Thread is too.
- if someone wants ...read more

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What are the fundamental leadership capabilities that are needed for an era of exponential technology and AI innovation?

Disruptive & Emerging Technologies Culture & Values Mentoring & Coaching+3 more

Brad JarvieSenior Account Specialist in Finance (non-banking)a year ago

I think Alivin Toffler said it best: "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn."

The most important attribute, then, is ...read more

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If you had a magic wand - what's the #1 daily FINANCE challenge you'd eliminate?

Financial Management Finance

Brad JarvieSenior Account Specialist in Finance (non-banking)a year ago

Incorrect data on prospects.

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Are you requiring remote employees be on camera? We're finding that as remote work is prevalent, those turning their cameras on is inconsistent. It's always been encouraged but not mandated. How are you handling this?

Business Applications Feedback Mentoring & Coaching+2 more

Brad JarvieSenior Account Specialist in Finance (non-banking)a year ago

Depends on the meeting.
If it's a small peer meeting or team catchup where everyone is contributing equally then prefer camera on. Especially the speaker.

If it's a meeting where the information flow is ...read more

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How familiar are you with the concept of AI and its potential applications in the news and entertainment industry? Do you think AI is the future of Automated News industry?

Applications & Platforms Cloud Data & Analytics+1 more

Brad JarvieSenior Account Specialist in Finance (non-banking)a year ago

yes

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Are you considering including ChatGPT in your organization?

AI & Machine Learning Modernization

Brad JarvieSenior Account Specialist in Finance (non-banking)2 years ago

Undoubtedly, embracing this tool is crucial! Regardless of the department—be it sales, service, IT, or HR—those who don't adapt risk falling behind. Let's view it as a valuable asset, not a looming threat.

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What tools/frameworks would you recommend for career development plans?

Personal Development Management Tools People & Leadership

Brad JarvieSenior Account Specialist in Finance (non-banking)2 years ago

Maintaining the balance between well-defined processes and hardware that meets expectations is the most recommended for good professional development.

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