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🌟📢 Calling all rockstar professionals! ✨🚀 Have you heard about the latest buzz in our industry? 🔥🌐 Let's discuss the hottest trends 📈 and cutting-edge topics 🌟 that are revolutionizing our work 💼 and keeping us on our toes! 😮💡 Join the conversation and let's take our careers to the next level! 👩💼🚀💪 #IndustryInnovation #ProfessionalGrowth #LetsConnectAndElevate 🤝💼✨

From 0 to 1,000 - Our Network Keeps Growing! 🚀 We have an exciting milestone to celebrate as 'Periscope-Tech' has just hit 1,000 talented professionals following us here on LinkedIn! To our 1,000 followers, thank you for joining our journey and engaging with our content. When we first created our company presence on LinkedIn, we knew it would be a powerful channel to connect with the brilliant minds driving innovation in the software industry. Your follow has exceeded our expectations! Your insights, comments, and discussions have been invaluable in helping us stay attuned to the latest trends, pain points, and emerging technologies. This vibrant community challenges us to raise our game continuously. We're truly grateful to have cultivated relationships with developers, engineers, CIOs, tech leaders, and caliber software professionals through this platform. Your expertise and passion are what propel the industry forward. As we celebrate this milestone, we're energized to continue sharing updates on our latest products, thought leadership content, and job opportunities. We have no doubt our network will keep expanding with forward-thinking individuals joining along the way. Here's to the next 1,000 - and beyond! The future of software is bright thanks to anyone's minds. Let's keep connecting, learning, and innovating together. #SoftwareCompany #LinkedIn #TechCommunity #SaasCommunity #CodersUnite

Excited to be back to work after a wonderful break with family! What are your key focus areas for 2024? Here are 8 Product Management trends I'm looking forward to 👇 1️⃣ Critical Thinking with AI: Think further, not less. 🧠💡 Embrace AI, but don't stop there! As Product Managers, challenge the results and leverage AI to augment your creative thinking. Thinking one step further will be your secret weapon in making better and faster product decisions. 2️⃣ Sustainability: Understand the impact of technology. 🌍🌱 AI models consume a lot of resources. Other than electricity, a study recently argues that ChatGPT consumes “a 500ml bottle of water for roughly 10-50 responses”. It's our responsibility to make ethical decisions that consider the long-term effects on society and the planet. Let's build products that not only innovate but also contribute positively to the world. 3️⃣ Cybersecurity: Protect your user’s trust. 🔐🤖 In Australia, nearly 94,000 cybercrime reports were made in the 2022-2023 financial year, around one every 6 minutes (up by 23%). Let’s make sure we understand the threats and take a secure-by-design approach when building products. Providing a safe product to protect our customers is a priority, there’s nothing more valuable than trust. 4️⃣ Business viability: Compete in the post-ZIRP era. 💼📈 Sharpening our focus on the business viability of our products. Developing our growth and marketing skills, in strong collaboration with the sales and marketing teams, will be essential for the coming year. 5️⃣ Accessibility: Build a more inclusive society. ♿🌐 According to the WHO, 16% of the world’s population or 1 in 6 of us experience significant disability. Leveraging AI and adhering to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to create products that cater to everyone, fostering a more inclusive society. Small changes can make a huge difference. 6️⃣ Community engagement: Collect honest feedback. 🗣️🤝 We have more and more tools to collect data on our customers behaviour, but taking the time to engage with our customers and actually speaking with them in primordial to understand the full picture. Building a strong community can be a game changer in developing deeper customer insights. 7️⃣ Humility: Cultivate a growth mindset.📚🌟 Immersing ourselves in product community events, connecting with peers, seeking mentorship, and committing to continuous learning. This proactive approach equips us to address more significant challenges. Leverage valuable content and easy networking opportunities to expand your horizons. 8️⃣ Product Model: Embrace strong product companies’ principles. 🔄🛠️ Challenge and redefine our company's functioning. Remember, processes and tools are just ideas; use critical thinking to understand the underlying principles. Embrace the best practices of strong product companies to drive success. 🔗 Links in comment #ProductManagement #FutureTrends #Innovation2024 #trends2024

The LinkedIn Founder is the New Nostradamus 👋 Saying goodbye to the 9 to 5? Reid Hoffman predicted it 7 years ago, and today, we’re watching his prophecy come to life. As #WeRemoto, he anticipated that the traditional 9 to 5 jobs were on the verge of extinction. We repeat: #remotework is no longer the exception—it’s the new norm. Hoffman not only foresaw the downfall of fixed schedules but also highlighted that the combination of automation, digitalization, and AI is reshaping the job market at a rapid pace. This isn’t just a passing trend; it’s a revolution that’s here to stay 🤘 The shift toward more flexible and diversified work models is not only giving professionals greater autonomy, but it’s also opening the door to financial opportunities that were once unimaginable. For companies, who no longer bear the burden of permanent hires, and for talent, who are now exploring multiple projects simultaneously, diversifying their income streams, and aligning their work with their passions and skills. The future of work, as we knew it, is changing, and we’re excited to be part of this new era where flexibility, creativity, and collaboration are at the heart of everything. If the creator of the ultimate professional network says so… 😎

Do you have a framework for how you invest your time and money? As a co-founder and seed-stage angel investor, defining your framework and holding yourself accountable to it is essential for quality decision-making. Before co-founding Sapient, I evaluated three key aspects: the team (a high-quality team is table stakes), the technology platform/market (ensure you’re applying your talents to the right game), and career risk (let’s not forget… Sapient was founded before venture funding was raised. A good resource to apply in this scenario, #fearsetting - https://lnkd.in/gMGmSj3y)

Three degrees of separation. Three degrees to what? Success? Despair? Adventure? Salvation? Let me tell you, this was not the post I had planned for today. I was hoping to land a hooray, going into summer with a bang, but…that house we had our eye on? We still can’t bid on it. 😭 And despite it being sales month (not that I’m a capitalist fiend), we’re keeping a tight hold on our purse strings. 👜 A few weeks ago, Menno van den Heuvel’s prospects looked grand. He had an interview at imec and a company he’d sparred with in the past seemed serious about moving forward. Yesterday, one nail in the coffin. ⚰ Out of the final round. Today, the next nail, halfway in and a little bent. Summer slump’s not a good time for hiring (freelance or otherwise). So, we’re biding our time, doing all that we can to turn our frowns upside down (a herculean task for me). Honestly, we could use y’all’s help. Menno is looking for a business/information analyst position. If you know someone on the lookout for someone who: 🤯 ✅ solves uncrackable problems 👨🏫 makes tech intelligible for non techies 📊 keeps your business objectives in mind 💲 and comes up with new ways to crank up efficiency and ROI Give him a holler. Reliable. Whipsmart. Funny. And significantly more even keeled than me. (Also, he’s a music virtuoso and makes the best mezzes.) The pic below? That’s us before a fancy supper celebrating our 19th anniversary. Maybe I’m blue now, but I’m still married to a pretty awesome fella. My intended post on unorthodox breakfasts will show up later this week. For now, this one is more pressing. #opentowork #businessanalyst #newprospects #dapperhusbands

It’s a common misconception that you need traditional technical skills to break into the tech industry. However, Liss, a customer success manager with Experian, wants you to reassess that preconception! 😎 After studying for a Bachelor of Arts, Liss did a full 180 ° and jumped wholeheartedly into the exciting world of tech. Since then, she’s been jet-setting around the world, picking up new skills, and crushing stereotypes about the kind of background you need to thrive in the tech industry! 💻 👉 If you’re interested in technology but don’t know which career path would work for your skillset, this interview is for you. Tune in and find your place today.  #TechCareers #TechPathways #ExperianCareers #CareerProgression 

We had a great response to our new course launch last week!! To find out more about our upcoming cohort on The Fundamentals of Project Analysis, head to https://lnkd.in/eVAjyFeF Whether you're looking to start a new career or find a way into tech, Stellar Elevate provides comprehensive training to help you succeed. Elevate your potential with Stellar Elevate. - Sign up today! #StellarElevate #DigitalTraining #TechCareers #CareerDevelopment #FutureSkills

🎉 Gratitude & Growth: Celebrating 1000 Connections in 3+ Months! I am thrilled and immensely grateful to announce the milestone of reaching 1000 connections on this incredible platform - LinkedIn A heartfelt thank you to every one of you who has joined this journey! Your support, engagement, and shared insights have made this community an invaluable source of inspiration and knowledge. 3 Learnings Along the Way: 📢 Networking is a Two-Way Street: Building connections is not just about numbers; it's about meaningful engagement. I've learned that the most enriching relationships stem from genuine conversations, collaboration, and a shared passion for the data science field. 📢 Diversity Fuels Innovation: In the vast landscape of data science, diverse perspectives are the catalysts for innovation. Connecting with professionals from varied backgrounds has broadened my understanding and enriched my approach to problem-solving. 📢 Continuous Learning Never Ends: The ever-evolving nature of data science keeps me on my toes. Engaging with this dynamic community reinforces the importance of staying curious, embracing new technologies, and committing to a lifelong journey of learning. What's Next? As we celebrate this milestone, I look forward to more conversations, collaborations, and shared discoveries. Let's continue to grow, inspire, and elevate the data science community together. Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey! #DataScience #Gratitude #Milestone #Learning

❓What do I love about Mondays? The opportunities that the coming week brings. That's the joy of running my business. 🎢Admittedly, I'm only 6 weeks into this, and it's also one incredible Rollercoaster, but there's some satisfaction in knowing that everything I am doing I am doing to myself. Sure, I've already had to deal with: - multiple No(s) - money constraints (I'm entirely bootstrapping this endeavor) - isolation, due to lack of co-conspiring co-workers But I also can: - say no to work that I don't want - say yes to work that I do - change directions without running it up an approval chain After 6 weeks, I am thrilled to announce that I have finally reopened the Practice Community + Lab. This marks a significant milestone for me, and other disruptors within the industry who have felt isolated and alone in their pursuits. Now, we can come together, share our ideas, and work towards creating a better future for ourselves and our industry. I am excited to see what the road ahead holds for us, and I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share my passion and vision. If I were still at Slack, this is where we would say LET'S GO (with the proper accompanying emoji, of course). Want to join us? The more the merrier. #architects #businessoperations #practicemanagement #leadership #disruptors _____________________ Hi, 👋🏻 I'm Evelyn Lee, FAIA | NOMA I've been on the client side for over a decade and have spent the last five years in tech, helping create exceptional employee experiences while growing the business. Now, I help architects: ⇒ Think Differently ⇒ Increase Productivity ⇒ Create Opportunities