Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

OCTOBER 15, 2022

In this edition, we speak with Adora Nwodo , Software Engineer at Microsoft. Adora is a Software Engineer currently building Mixed Reality on the Cloud at Microsoft. Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise AN: I am a Software Engineer currently building Mixed Reality on the Cloud.

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TechEmpower Innovation

MARCH 4, 2024

In the sphere of software engineering , AI is pivotal for corporate IT by automating coding, optimizing algorithms, and enhancing security to boost efficiency and minimize downtime. By automating routine and complex tasks alike, AI allows engineers to focus on innovation and strategic tasks.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

Elizabeth Baumel, software engineering lead at Unity, and Gracie Arenas Strittmatter, technical art director at EA Sports, discuss how women and those in other marginalized groups are advocating for themselves in the gaming industry. Elizabeth Baumel Software Engineering Lead, Unity.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

How to Be a Valuable Team Player During Times of Change: Strategies for Success In today’s constantly evolving business world, change is inevitable. Whether it’s a new project, a shift in leadership, or an overhaul of processes, change can be both exciting and challenging.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You need the ability to adapt to change, and innovate, faster. Pace of innovation refers to changes that you’ve actually implemented and brought to market, not just things that you’ve developed.”. Ability to adapt to change faster. So, what can you then do to build a lasting position as a successful business?

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Antar’s approach is one that all leaders can learn from: disruption without empathy is unsustainable, but disruption with empathy can lead to profound, lasting change. Empathy allows leaders to understand these changing dynamics. Empathy as the Heart of Disruption Antar’s journey in creating Tune.fm

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TechEmpower Innovation

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Developers can’t explain why changes will require more or less development time. During team meetings, developers are quiet when bugs, features, changes are being discussed, only to come back with questions later. And the #1 symptom relates to that old software engineering adage: The first 90% of a project takes half the time.

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Daniel Burrus

JULY 14, 2021

related, haven’t merely changed their markets or industries, they’ve thoroughly disrupted them and completely shattered the status quo. When a computer can program, what will the software engineer do? This disruption can, in many ways, make or break an organization and its processes. can be applied to your organization.

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CorporateIntel

JANUARY 17, 2023

Some types of professions like software engineering seem particularly well suited to remote working as has been evinced by decades of sharing libraries and contributing to enterprise projects, where most of the engineer’s time is spent on individually created program code that is later assembled with other modules.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Kristen and Phil explored these nuances and provided perspective on how teams can adapt and thrive during this new era of technological innovation.

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hackerearth

JULY 19, 2017

a business teams up with an online community that has software engineers, customers, etc. Crowdsourcing empowers citizens and creates future change agents. Hackathons to solve sustainability issues or initiate social change bring together programmers, thought leaders, activists, designers, entrepreneurs, and thinkers.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Many companies fear tackling tough conversations, but real change happens when leaders create environments where employees feel comfortable sharing their perspectives. While there have been significant strides in DEI, resistance to change, shifting societal attitudes, and leadership hesitancy can create setbacks. Data drives change.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

A recent announcement reminded me we are in a changing world where digital and physical are combining in significantly impressive ways. Having available a low-code rapid application development platform can change the game for MindSphere. We are in the middle of a technological-led industrial revolution It is becoming highly dynamic.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The question is no longer if businesses need to change but how they will change. It’s about creating systems that empower people, honor purpose, and contribute to a better world. The future is not just about what we build with AI; it’s about how we build it and for whom.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 24, 2025

Too often, companies focus on outputshours volunteered, dollars raisedwithout asking whether anything actually changed. He offered a powerful reframe: instead of measuring how many backpacks were packed, ask what changed in the people doing the packing.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On a recent episode of The Bliss Business Podcast , we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Middleton, CEO of Mission Up, about how companies can build authentic corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that foster purpose, connection, and positive change. It used to be a nice to have, but now its a need to have, she shared.

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Planview

MARCH 18, 2022

It is a time where we can reflect on all the powerful women who have and continue to advocate for equality and change. For this month’s blog spotlight , we are going to travel to Bangalore and follow Geetika to spend a day in the life of a Software Development Engineer Test manager. March is Women’s history month.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In today’s world, where change is happening faster than ever, this habit is critical for sustained success. This shift is more than just an attitude adjustment; it’s a practical framework that helps organizations break free from incremental improvements and embrace transformative change.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Challenge: How can you use empathy to create alignment and trust during periods of rapid change? Food for Thought: What would change in your workplace if leaders embraced vulnerability as a tool for connection and trust? Not everything is perfect, but we work together to make progress.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 20, 2023

From India to Vietnam: The Changing Landscape of Offshore Software Development Outsourcing software development services to offshore vendors has become an increasingly popular way for businesses to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 3, 2023

Navigating the Future of Work: The Importance of Adaptability and Continuous Learning As the digital age continues to reshape the workplace, individuals and organizations must adapt to thrive in the ever-changing landscape. Changing Work Dynamics The workplace is experiencing a significant shift in work dynamics.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Doug Kirkpatrick’s vision of self-management offers a compelling solution to these challenges, providing a framework for organizations to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The challenges of the modern business world require a new approach — one that prioritizes autonomy, ethics, and sustainability.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 29, 2025

Food for Thought: What would change in your organization if love and empathy were at the heart of every decision? When you love what you do, it shows in how you treat others, whether its your team or your guests, he shared. Love, empathy, and passion arent just idealstheyre strategies for creating lasting impact.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 3, 2025

What if businesses, at their best, are also forces for gooddriving social change, fostering human connection, and making the world better? Beyond the Bottom Line: Why Businesses Must Balance Profit with Social Responsibility Success in business is often measured by revenue, market share, and quarterly growth.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 24, 2022

What can make a difference is that when pieces of information are combined, people can get insight that they haven’t had before, and then when the manufacturing company sees this value, it can be a driver for change. Earlier, companies had one system for procurement, and one system for engineering, and many excel spreadsheets between them.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 14, 2023

Emotional Intelligence doesn’t change with industry jargon or processes. Communication Skills A Constant in a Changing Landscape: From mergers and acquisitions in the finance world to research breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals, clear communication is key. By 2012, Ford reported a $5.7 Leaders are the beacon of clarity.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This experience changed his entire perspective on what truly matters. Searching for direction, Tullio received unconventional advice from a mentor: If youre feeling lost, go volunteer your time. Skeptical but open, he took on a task that seemed far removed from his pastreorganizing a storage facility for a nonprofit.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

aiCMO is here to change that. Because the Market Craves Authenticity Ive been in this space long enough to see how automation and AI have shifted marketing. While theyve made things more efficient, theyve also distanced brands from real human connection.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

But what drove this change? The catalysts for this change were manifold — the explosive growth of the internet, the seamless borders of globalization, and the unprecedented influence of social media. The internet, globalization, and the power of social media played their part, reshaping business perceptions.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 24, 2023

Hinders Responsiveness to Change In a rapidly changing business landscape, agility and adaptability are crucial. A command-and-control culture slows down decision-making processes, making it harder for a company to respond to changes in the market promptly.

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Greatest. Idea. Ever.

JANUARY 2, 2021

One of the ways that my life changed the most in 2020 was starting a new routine of watching YouTube before going to bed thanks to my discovery of ASMR videos that help me fall asleep. And just when I was learning the lay of the land a disruptive new trend comes along that could change everything: vTubers.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Attention Economy: A New Paradigm In this era of digital saturation, the concept of the attention economy has emerged as a new paradigm, fundamentally changing how businesses approach marketing and engagement. The ability to evolve and respond to the digital ecosystem’s changes is what separates enduring brands from fleeting ones.

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Planview

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Survey respondents serve in one of three primary roles within their organizations: those creating products, services, or platforms; executive decision-makers; and individuals driving transformative change within their organizations. The perspective isn’t limited to just a few roles in an organization’s hierarchy.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 31, 2023

Solution: Educating peers and the public on the motives behind the transition, emphasizing the alignment with personal passion, can help change the perception. Communicating the personal value beyond financial gain will also help in accepting this change. Example: Former executives might face a considerable pay cut.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 5, 2023

The Advent of a People-Centric Business Age Today’s business landscape is characterized by constant change. One of these transformative technologies is cloud computing, which has made businesses more flexible and adaptable, allowing them to respond quickly to changes in the market.

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Steve Blank

JULY 11, 2017

So, this was a meeting of last resort, as the engineering director was making one last appeal to the CFO to keep his team in town. While a significant part of the headcount of this tech company was in manufacturing, the director’s group was made up of experienced software engineers. They’re lucky they work here.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 30, 2023

This allows them to inspire and motivate their team members and to make better decisions in the face of uncertainty and change. Adaptability A great leader must be able to adapt to changing circumstances and to lead their team through difficult times and challenges.

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