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Strategic Tech Awareness Courses
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Oct 2024
In the rapidly transforming business environment, the tech industry leads the charge in innovation, influencing shifts that impact all sectors. As new technologies emerge, the focus has traditionally been on ensuring that technical teams such as developers, engineers, and IT specialists, stay proficient in the latest tools and trends.
However, in an era where technology touches every aspect of business operations, it is equally crucial for all professionals, regardless of their roles, to maintain a robust awareness of emerging technologies. This includes teams in sales, human resources (HR), finance, and other non-technical departments.
Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing, and data analytics are not just technical tools but are increasingly becoming integral to business strategy and operations.
For tech companies, where innovation is the key driver of growth, the gap between technical and non-technical teams must be bridged. Non-technical roles often serve as the link between the product and the market, the workforce, and the company’s financial health. Without a foundational understanding of the technologies driving the company’s products and services, these teams may struggle to effectively perform their roles.
For instance, sales teams with a solid understanding of AI and machine learning can more effectively communicate the value of AI-powered solutions to potential clients. They can anticipate customer questions, provide more insightful answers, and ultimately close deals more effectively. Similarly, HR teams with a grasp of emerging technologies can better evaluate the technical competencies of candidates, design more effective training programs, and contribute to a more technically proficient workforce.
In tech companies, collaboration between departments is vital for the seamless delivery of products and services. However, when non-technical teams lack awareness of emerging technologies, communication barriers can arise. Misunderstandings or a lack of common language can lead to inefficiencies, misaligned goals, and delays. With the pace of technological change, roles across all departments must be agile and adaptable, ready to pivot as new technologies emerge.
Integrating new technologies into the business is not a one-time event but a strategic process. Strategic tech training not only aligns required tech skills with the long-term goals of the organization but also ensures that teams are equipped to engage with emerging technologies as they mature.
Consistent with company’s strategic goals, Celfocus training provides strategic tech awareness courses designed to equip non-technical roles with essential knowledge in emerging technologies like big data, data science, blockchain, cloud computing, and GenAI.
Q. Which of the technologies covered in the courses do you find most relevant to your role, and how do you see it impacting your work?
A. Nowadays our work environment is mostly supported by Office 365 tools, and here Copilot is a great help! In Teams and Outlook, Copilot is very useful for summarizing long chats/mails and identifying action points. In meetings, if the transcript is on, it is an incredible help for taking minutes/summary of the meeting and identifying follow-up actions. A handy and time-saving function of Copilot is meeting scheduling, it can find open time slots, send calendar invites, and suggest agenda items based on email content (Note: some of these features are only available on the “New Outlook”).
In the context of proposals, Copilot is an excellent accelerator to help with the “executive summary” chapters and to generate content itself. If we are in a “writer’s block” moment, where nothing comes out, Copilot is the right help!
By utilizing these features, I boosted my productivity, allowing me to concentrate on important tasks while Copilot handled routine and administrative work. However, always remember: “AI-generated content may be incorrect”, don’t forget to do your human review!
Q. What are some potential business opportunities or challenges you foresee with the adoption of these technologies in our industry?
A. At the start of the century, accessing financial services required visiting a bank or ATM, with few banks offering limited online services and virtually no mobile banking. Nowadays, almost all transactions can be done online, making branch visits rare.
We are currently at a pivotal moment where both customer and bank expectations are evolving swiftly with advancements in technology. AI will be a key differentiator, set to transform the financial services industry.
AI will keep transforming financial services by making them more personalized, improving customer experiences, and significantly augmenting fraud detection capabilities. This will benefit customers but also help financial institutions operate more efficiently and securely.
Q. How did you manage balancing the technical content with your existing knowledge and skills? Did any part of the courses feel particularly overwhelming or too complex?
A. My motivation for taking the different courses was the same, they are topics that are on the agenda, everyone talks about them (clients, peers) and as such I wanted to have a solid foundation because it's worse to fabricate an incorrect or meaningless answer than to admit not knowing.
Currently in my role, I am "away from the technical world", but despite never having had contact with these "technologies" I had no difficulties in learning the contents and I was even curious to do some "more advanced" training.
In today’s competitive market, innovation is a key differentiator. From sales and HR to finance and beyond, every team has a role to play in harnessing technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
By fostering a culture of continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration, tech companies can ensure that all roles are equipped to navigate and contribute ideas in the ever-changing technological landscape.
Celfocus training will continue to keep the strategic tech awareness content relevant and up to date, supporting organization to leverage emerging technologies effectively. To learn more about our offer, please explore our catalogue here or contact us at celfocus.training@celfocus.com.
In the rapidly transforming business environment, the tech industry leads the charge in innovation, influencing shifts that impact all sectors. As new technologies emerge, the focus has traditionally been on ensuring that technical teams such as developers, engineers, and IT specialists, stay proficient in the latest tools and trends.
However, in an era where technology touches every aspect of business operations, it is equally crucial for all professionals, regardless of their roles, to maintain a robust awareness of emerging technologies. This includes teams in sales, human resources (HR), finance, and other non-technical departments.
Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing, and data analytics are not just technical tools but are increasingly becoming integral to business strategy and operations.
For tech companies, where innovation is the key driver of growth, the gap between technical and non-technical teams must be bridged. Non-technical roles often serve as the link between the product and the market, the workforce, and the company’s financial health. Without a foundational understanding of the technologies driving the company’s products and services, these teams may struggle to effectively perform their roles.
For instance, sales teams with a solid understanding of AI and machine learning can more effectively communicate the value of AI-powered solutions to potential clients. They can anticipate customer questions, provide more insightful answers, and ultimately close deals more effectively. Similarly, HR teams with a grasp of emerging technologies can better evaluate the technical competencies of candidates, design more effective training programs, and contribute to a more technically proficient workforce.
In tech companies, collaboration between departments is vital for the seamless delivery of products and services. However, when non-technical teams lack awareness of emerging technologies, communication barriers can arise. Misunderstandings or a lack of common language can lead to inefficiencies, misaligned goals, and delays. With the pace of technological change, roles across all departments must be agile and adaptable, ready to pivot as new technologies emerge.
Integrating new technologies into the business is not a one-time event but a strategic process. Strategic tech training not only aligns required tech skills with the long-term goals of the organization but also ensures that teams are equipped to engage with emerging technologies as they mature.
Consistent with company’s strategic goals, Celfocus training provides strategic tech awareness courses designed to equip non-technical roles with essential knowledge in emerging technologies like big data, data science, blockchain, cloud computing, and GenAI.
Q. Which of the technologies covered in the courses do you find most relevant to your role, and how do you see it impacting your work?
A. Nowadays our work environment is mostly supported by Office 365 tools, and here Copilot is a great help! In Teams and Outlook, Copilot is very useful for summarizing long chats/mails and identifying action points. In meetings, if the transcript is on, it is an incredible help for taking minutes/summary of the meeting and identifying follow-up actions. A handy and time-saving function of Copilot is meeting scheduling, it can find open time slots, send calendar invites, and suggest agenda items based on email content (Note: some of these features are only available on the “New Outlook”).
In the context of proposals, Copilot is an excellent accelerator to help with the “executive summary” chapters and to generate content itself. If we are in a “writer’s block” moment, where nothing comes out, Copilot is the right help!
By utilizing these features, I boosted my productivity, allowing me to concentrate on important tasks while Copilot handled routine and administrative work. However, always remember: “AI-generated content may be incorrect”, don’t forget to do your human review!
Q. What are some potential business opportunities or challenges you foresee with the adoption of these technologies in our industry?
A. At the start of the century, accessing financial services required visiting a bank or ATM, with few banks offering limited online services and virtually no mobile banking. Nowadays, almost all transactions can be done online, making branch visits rare.
We are currently at a pivotal moment where both customer and bank expectations are evolving swiftly with advancements in technology. AI will be a key differentiator, set to transform the financial services industry.
AI will keep transforming financial services by making them more personalized, improving customer experiences, and significantly augmenting fraud detection capabilities. This will benefit customers but also help financial institutions operate more efficiently and securely.
Q. How did you manage balancing the technical content with your existing knowledge and skills? Did any part of the courses feel particularly overwhelming or too complex?
A. My motivation for taking the different courses was the same, they are topics that are on the agenda, everyone talks about them (clients, peers) and as such I wanted to have a solid foundation because it's worse to fabricate an incorrect or meaningless answer than to admit not knowing.
Currently in my role, I am "away from the technical world", but despite never having had contact with these "technologies" I had no difficulties in learning the contents and I was even curious to do some "more advanced" training.
In today’s competitive market, innovation is a key differentiator. From sales and HR to finance and beyond, every team has a role to play in harnessing technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
By fostering a culture of continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration, tech companies can ensure that all roles are equipped to navigate and contribute ideas in the ever-changing technological landscape.
Celfocus training will continue to keep the strategic tech awareness content relevant and up to date, supporting organization to leverage emerging technologies effectively. To learn more about our offer, please explore our catalogue here or contact us at celfocus.training@celfocus.com.
In the rapidly transforming business environment, the tech industry leads the charge in innovation, influencing shifts that impact all sectors. As new technologies emerge, the focus has traditionally been on ensuring that technical teams such as developers, engineers, and IT specialists, stay proficient in the latest tools and trends.
However, in an era where technology touches every aspect of business operations, it is equally crucial for all professionals, regardless of their roles, to maintain a robust awareness of emerging technologies. This includes teams in sales, human resources (HR), finance, and other non-technical departments.
Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing, and data analytics are not just technical tools but are increasingly becoming integral to business strategy and operations.
For tech companies, where innovation is the key driver of growth, the gap between technical and non-technical teams must be bridged. Non-technical roles often serve as the link between the product and the market, the workforce, and the company’s financial health. Without a foundational understanding of the technologies driving the company’s products and services, these teams may struggle to effectively perform their roles.
For instance, sales teams with a solid understanding of AI and machine learning can more effectively communicate the value of AI-powered solutions to potential clients. They can anticipate customer questions, provide more insightful answers, and ultimately close deals more effectively. Similarly, HR teams with a grasp of emerging technologies can better evaluate the technical competencies of candidates, design more effective training programs, and contribute to a more technically proficient workforce.
In tech companies, collaboration between departments is vital for the seamless delivery of products and services. However, when non-technical teams lack awareness of emerging technologies, communication barriers can arise. Misunderstandings or a lack of common language can lead to inefficiencies, misaligned goals, and delays. With the pace of technological change, roles across all departments must be agile and adaptable, ready to pivot as new technologies emerge.
Integrating new technologies into the business is not a one-time event but a strategic process. Strategic tech training not only aligns required tech skills with the long-term goals of the organization but also ensures that teams are equipped to engage with emerging technologies as they mature.
Consistent with company’s strategic goals, Celfocus training provides strategic tech awareness courses designed to equip non-technical roles with essential knowledge in emerging technologies like big data, data science, blockchain, cloud computing, and GenAI.
Q. Which of the technologies covered in the courses do you find most relevant to your role, and how do you see it impacting your work?
A. Nowadays our work environment is mostly supported by Office 365 tools, and here Copilot is a great help! In Teams and Outlook, Copilot is very useful for summarizing long chats/mails and identifying action points. In meetings, if the transcript is on, it is an incredible help for taking minutes/summary of the meeting and identifying follow-up actions. A handy and time-saving function of Copilot is meeting scheduling, it can find open time slots, send calendar invites, and suggest agenda items based on email content (Note: some of these features are only available on the “New Outlook”).
In the context of proposals, Copilot is an excellent accelerator to help with the “executive summary” chapters and to generate content itself. If we are in a “writer’s block” moment, where nothing comes out, Copilot is the right help!
By utilizing these features, I boosted my productivity, allowing me to concentrate on important tasks while Copilot handled routine and administrative work. However, always remember: “AI-generated content may be incorrect”, don’t forget to do your human review!
Q. What are some potential business opportunities or challenges you foresee with the adoption of these technologies in our industry?
A. At the start of the century, accessing financial services required visiting a bank or ATM, with few banks offering limited online services and virtually no mobile banking. Nowadays, almost all transactions can be done online, making branch visits rare.
We are currently at a pivotal moment where both customer and bank expectations are evolving swiftly with advancements in technology. AI will be a key differentiator, set to transform the financial services industry.
AI will keep transforming financial services by making them more personalized, improving customer experiences, and significantly augmenting fraud detection capabilities. This will benefit customers but also help financial institutions operate more efficiently and securely.
Q. How did you manage balancing the technical content with your existing knowledge and skills? Did any part of the courses feel particularly overwhelming or too complex?
A. My motivation for taking the different courses was the same, they are topics that are on the agenda, everyone talks about them (clients, peers) and as such I wanted to have a solid foundation because it's worse to fabricate an incorrect or meaningless answer than to admit not knowing.
Currently in my role, I am "away from the technical world", but despite never having had contact with these "technologies" I had no difficulties in learning the contents and I was even curious to do some "more advanced" training.
In today’s competitive market, innovation is a key differentiator. From sales and HR to finance and beyond, every team has a role to play in harnessing technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
By fostering a culture of continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration, tech companies can ensure that all roles are equipped to navigate and contribute ideas in the ever-changing technological landscape.
Celfocus training will continue to keep the strategic tech awareness content relevant and up to date, supporting organization to leverage emerging technologies effectively. To learn more about our offer, please explore our catalogue here or contact us at celfocus.training@celfocus.com.
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