Sam Juarez: Communicating Tech Risk to Executives

Описание: Sam Juarez: Communicating Tech Risk to Executives

Head of IT Sam Juarez has risen from the help desk to the boardroom, leading technology strategy for more than 3,600 employees. He has more than 15 years of experience scaling operations, driving digital transformation, and delivering measurable cost savings. In this episode, we explore the communication gaps between technical professionals and business leaders, the risks of getting it wrong, and the practical steps organizations can take to ensure technology conversations lead to smarter executive decisions.

To learn more about Sam, visit   / juaresam  .

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0:00 Introduction
1:07 What are the most common communication gaps you see between IT professionals and non technical audiences?
4:14 How does poor communication affect decision making at the executive level?
7:16 What risks arise when technical risks are not clearly understood by business leaders?
10:31 When presenting complex technical topics to business leaders, how do you decide what level of detail is necessary for them to make a sound decision without overwhelming them?
12:06 How do you verify that executives have truly understood the technical implications before they commit to a strategic decision?
15:18 When business leaders push for speed or cost efficiency, how do you clearly communicate the technical consequences of those choices so they understand the long term impact?
18:03 What did you do to improve your public speaking?
20:24 How should one speak to mixed audiences?
24:20 What can an organization do to help its technical professionals improve their communication skills?
29:27 How can people contact you?

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