S4 Ep100: Tips From an Expert: Essential Reasons for Upskilling With Dan Schawbel

S4 Ep100: Tips From an Expert: Essential Reasons for Upskilling With Dan Schawbel

Author: DevOps Institute April 12, 2023 Duration: 33:47
Join Eveline Oehrlich and Dan Schawbel to learn why upskilling is essential. Discover the importance of reskilling and get valuable tips on how ongoing training can help you stay ahead of the game!

Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author and the Managing Partner of Workplace Intelligence, an award-winning thought leadership and research agency focused on the world of work. Dan is the bestselling author of three career books: Back to Human, Promote Yourself, and Me 2.0. Through his companies, he’s conducted dozens of research studies and worked with major brands including Amazon, Deloitte, American Express, GE, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Virgin, IBM, Coca Cola, and Oracle. Schawbel is also the host of the 5 Questions podcast, where he interviews world-class humans like Matthew McConaughey, Richard Branson, Condoleezza Rice, Reed Hastings, Chelsea Handler, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. 

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Behind every line of code, server configuration, and deployment pipeline, there's a person with a story. The Humans of DevOps Podcast Series, from the DevOps Institute, moves beyond the technical manuals and toolchains to explore the lived experiences of the individuals shaping modern technology. This isn't a how-to guide; it's a series of conversations about the cultural shifts, philosophical challenges, and societal impacts woven into the fabric of DevOps practices. Each episode sits at the intersection of technology and humanity, discussing how news and trends affect real teams, and how the principles of collaboration and continuous improvement resonate far beyond the data center. You'll hear from practitioners, leaders, and thinkers who share their journeys, failures, and insights, revealing the human connections that make technological transformation possible. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful, often surprising look at the people redefining how we build and operate the systems our world relies on, reminding us that progress is ultimately a human endeavor.
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