#186: From SCARE to CARES: Transforming IT Culture
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Featuring:
- Saby Waraich, CIO/CISO, Clackamas Community College
- Ed Odom, Race and Social Justice Lead, City of Seattle IT
- Melanie Vogt, Human Resources, City of Seattle IT
- Curtis Nimmons, HR Director, City of Seattle IT
What You’ll Learn:
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How the SCARE to CARES framework addresses digital transformations, noting that 84% fail, with 52% due to communication issues
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Practical strategies for managing Seattle IT's transition to 3-day office mandates, including listening sessions, drop-in hours, and employee assistance programs
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How military-style "mission over self" leadership principles can foster employee buy-in while maintaining empathy
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Why shifting from negative mindsets (with 80-85% of daily 70,000 thoughts being negative) is crucial for effective leadership
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The importance of developing "power skills" (formerly called "soft skills") in the workplace
Timestamps
(02:00) Guest Introductions(02:58) SCARE to CARES Framework
(05:48) Protected Classes in Tech Policy
(06:57) Managing Return-to-Office Transition
(09:00) Military Leadership Principles
(20:44) Purple Cow Leadership Concept
(24:58) Balancing Unity with Equity
(31:22) IQ, EQ, and PQ in Leadership
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