In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino is joined by Kyle Forrest, CMO for Human Capital and Future of HR Leader at Deloitte Consulting LLP, to discuss the role of technology storytelling in an increasingly tech-focused world. The conversation highlights the importance of leaders understanding the implications of major tech changes and how to improve tech adoption through effective storytelling.
 

Connect with and follow the speakers here:
Raquel Buscaino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelbuscaino/
Kyle Forrest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleforrest/

Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:41) Why is Tech storytelling important?
(07:14) Leadership practices for communicating through tech changes?
(10:45) Communicating the vision to the employee experience
(17:47) Examples of communication pitfalls
(20:00) Why does storytelling matter in the age of AI?
(25:00) Storytelling as an organizational discipline
(26:56) Wrap up

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