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ITP News in brief August 8th (posted on the 9th)
Kia ora koutou ITP members and supporters, I hope you are managing to stay warm and dry in this cold wet wintery period.
Today this post covers - collaboration with our Engineering colleagues, the Hi Tech Awards, National Identity of Aotearoa and up and coming activities.
Leadership tips we can all use
Last week I was invited to speak to a Brown Bag Lunch event of a large Government department. The topic they asked me to speak on was practical tips for moving from a "hands on tools" role into a leadership one. Here is a summary of my presentation.
ITP news in brief Monday August 1st
This week I tackle the Digital Divide, is there something wrong with the new Data and Statistics Bill, everything you need to know about Agile and why I love my Apple devices.
ITP News in Brief July 25th
We live in increasingly complex times defending individuals, businesses - and actually our nation - from well resourced, coordinated and increasingly effective cyber attacks.
Also a spotlight on Onl…
Why do I trust Apple’s Facial Recognition more than my own government?
I get so angry with my phone when it doesn't recognise my mask clad, beanie covered, glasses wearing face, a feature I take for granted and I love my phones facial recognition as a productivity tool f…
ITP News in brief 18th July
Kia ora koutou ITP members and supporters, the interesting times we live in continue to evolve with inflation continuing to rise, alongside our tight labour market, with Infometrix indicating a shadow…
The gig economy and digital technology workers
The whole business model is predicated on driving down labour costs, replacing regulated employment practices (governed by employment laws) with unprotected workers - all in the name of making their s…
ITP news in brief (11th July)
The interest in lifting the capability of our industry and in career / skills development - through education, the SFIA framework and other programmes - is greater than ever before. Yesterday I met wi…
The immigration rebalance and what it means for tech workers and employers
Relief is on the horizon for tech firms hit by a talent shortage that is yet to let up despite our borders reopening.
Growing the Industry: Expanding our definition of diversity
Early in my career I was obsessed with bringing more women into the digital technology industry, a bit of a one trick pony in that regard. Then - like the shutters coming off my eyelids (as a fabulous…
Monday news in brief (July 4th)…
Can you believe it's July already! and 5 weeks since Budget 2022 - time is flying by.
To be frank the budget was pretty disappointing for our industry and for digital equity in Aotearoa. A small frac…