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Technology as Tools and Not Toys
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What this episode is about and why you should care
My guest for this episode of the Future of Work podcast is Ralph Loura, CIO at Hewlett-Packard’s Enterprise Group, and former CIO of the Clorox Company. We looked at technology as tools and not toys. Ralph also shared his perspective on how the role of IT is changing, how the role of the CIO is evolving, and what the future is going to look like. We covered technical issues like IT and business units working together, important skills IT professionals must possess in the new world of work, and technology and the business side. But we also explored some interesting topics such as women and technology, the culture of HP, millennials, and much more. As with every podcast, Ralph ends with his advice for CIOs, organizations, and employees regarding technology. Tune in for a captivating discussion on technology as tools and not toys with Ralph Loura!
What you will learn in this episode
- Background on Ralph Loura, HP, and the Enterprise Group
- Technology as tools and not toys
- The roles of IT and the CIO, and Loura’s thoughts on the future over the next three to five years
- A day in Loura’s life as CIO of HP
- Tech trends – the exciting and the causes for concern
- Loura’s insight into HP’s unique role of providing technology for internal as well as external consumers
- Loura’s unique perspective on the dynamics of HP’s culture including space design, policies, and collaboration
- Loura’s views on women in technology and millennials
- Loura’s views on how to keep up with the pace of change in technology
- Leadership at HP
- Loura’s advice to CIOs, organizations and employees regarding technology
Links from the episode
- @RalphLoura on Twitter
- Ralph Loura on LinkedIn
- HP 2015 Discover Event
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