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Futurist Leader® Deborah Collier is an influential strategic leader with 30-years’ experience working across digital, technology, marketing and business. A digital, media and technology entrepreneur, she is described as a ‘global economic force’ as founder and president of industry's global awarding body Digital Skills Authority. She is also a media CEO at Portman Collier, and former non-executive director, who organically built a successful global multi-million publishing business and implemented its sophisticated e-learning and certification platform. An internationally recognized leader in strategy for digital and emerging technologies, she developed the first ever global digital governance framework and strategic planning methodologies in 2008 continually evolving and delivered by trainers through Digital Skills Authority since 2016. With 20-years' senior executive and company director experience in the US and UK, in her earlier career she trained and advised leaders of some of the world’s best-known brands and government organizations internationally, including PwC, Procter & Gamble, Oman Ministry of Information and Technology, South African Post Office, Seagate, Mars, SABIC, Three, Schneider Electric and EY. Her training, thought-leadership and influence have helped millions of individuals and organizations around the globe. A member of MENSA, her international readership, viewers, audiences, subscribers and followers include Senators, Diplomats, politicians, governors, media, broadcast editors and station chiefs, C-Suite Leaders, University Chancellors, entrepreneurs, blue-chip brand accounts, actors and other entertainment figures… A Top 10 Global Thought Leader in Business Strategy, Legal & IP according to Thinkers360 and Top 50 in Leadership and Emerging Technology, she was also listed in Richtopia's ‘Top 100 Most Influential Chief Marketing Officers in the World’ (2016).
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Here's what it takes to ace your next press interview, according to experts. When preparing for an interview on a live or on-demand platform, it's important to focus on both content and delivery. Whether you’re an introvert who prefers careful planning or an extrovert who feeds off energy, preparing yourself for an upcoming interview can ensure that you're represented accurately and positively. From refining your key messages to honing your body language, there are a few things you can do to get yourself interview-ready. To that end, Fast Company Executive Board members share tried-and-true tips to ensure you’re ready to make the most of your time in the spotlight.
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In the global marketplace, it is all or nothing—your brand's reputation is on the line. Before a company can adopt a green business values plan, the leadership team needs to be honest about their passion for sustainability in general because they will need to “walk the walk” if they want other stakeholders to buy into their green policies. Fast Company Executive Board members know all about following your North Star and what it will take to truly stick with it across every aspect of the establishment. Here, they offer 11 best practices for building a startup company with authentic green business practices. Demonstrating transparency and responsibility elevates a positive brand image in the local and global community.
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Although ChatGPT is helpful, overreliance on AI tools in the workplace can stifle professional growth. ChatGPT and other generative AI (GenAI) tools have become integral aspects of many business operations, from sales and marketing to corporate communications. While GenAI offers efficiency and valuable insights, leaning too heavily on this technology can ultimately stifle creativity and innovation. Leaders and teams that use these tools need to strike a balance between technology and human ingenuity. To help, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members discuss how organizations can avoid overreliance on ChatGPT and similar AI tools. Here's how to find a middle ground and encourage efficiency with a healthy dose of critical thinking and original ideas.
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Creativity is the backbone of new ideas and ways of thinking. Here's how to prioritize and encourage creative health in your organization. Creating a culture that nurtures your employees' creativity can help your organization become more dynamic and adaptable, as well as improve overall job satisfaction. Conversely, a workplace that lacks a focus on creative health may struggle with innovation, problem-solving, and employee engagement. Below, Fast Company Executive Board members share 20 ways leaders can cultivate and support a creative environment. With these strategies, you can encourage creative thinking and encourage a more innovative workplace.
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Digital Skills Authority
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Digital Skills Authority is the global industry awarding body for advanced digital and digital business skills. Founded in 2016, Digital Skills Authority is an international organization, with a US corporation, international companies, offices and hubs growing including USA, UK, UAE, Germany, India and Singapore.