CIO Wine and Whiteboard 18th July 2024

Business is, and will always be about relationships. People you know, like and trust.  Our aim is to create the environment that allows for greater connection to a person, not a job title. People who are committed to bringing true value to their peers and company. To foster a culture of responsibility, innovation, service and authenticity. To enable both profit in personal awareness and a financial return Work is a mindset. Would you do what you are doing, with the people you are doing it with for free and have a life fulfilled?Squabbling over too little is a scarcity mentality. An abundant mindset sets you free to be the best version of yourself.

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Solving technology challenges in a fun &amp; relaxed, yet educational environment.

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Wine &amp; Whiteboard Problem Solving - Melbourne CIO’sAre you a CIO, CISO, or IT manager who wants to meet and collaborate with your peers to solve your problems? One of the biggest risks in your role is to go it alone. To believe you need to always have the answer to every challenge you face. The first thing we tend to do when faced with a challenge is to ask ourselves “How do I achieve this goal?”Rather than procrastinating and feeling frustrated, what if we asked a different question?“Who can help me achieve this?” is a much better question.“WHO” creates results“HOW” creates problemsWould you like help in solving some of your challenges? All in a fun, relaxed yet educational environment. Typical problems most technology managers are currently facing include (but not limited to):<ul><li>Building resiliency</li><li>Monetizing data insights</li><li>Use of AI in your business</li><li>Embracing digital transformation</li><li>Rationalizing the technology estate</li><li>Preparing to do more with less (Automation efficiency)</li></ul>Building ResiliencyBuilding resiliency with technology enables you to think beyond your own team and help address this challenge for the company as a whole. Having the right technology can create a ripple effect empowering employees, which enables satisfaction and a superior experience.Monetizing data insightsFrom a people perspective, analytical and quantitative skills are now more pressing than software engineering skills. Use of AI in your businessFrom shiny object syndrome to game-changing applications AI has the ability to significantly improve certain aspects of a business. Bring a hypothesis to the group and see who might have already solved your problem. Embracing digital transformationIt’s about being a partner in the business and finding the right partners who share an agile mindset and commitment to sustainable change and placing customers and employees at the heart of every digital transformation effort. Rationalizing the technology estateThere has been a significant focus on cost optimization via technology business automation that allows enterprises to save limited resources, to make work less complicated To become lean without losing essential capabilities.ABOUT THE HOSTSThe event is facilitated by Common Sense and hosted by CTRL Cybersecurity. The event is run with strict Chatham House rules so your problems will never be discussed outside of the room.The solutions come from “lived experiences only” - no giving out advice that you’ve not experienced yourself. HOW IT WORKSRelationships travel at the speed of vulnerability. You need to be in the right frame of mind to solve your biggest problems. We help by removing all distractions and curating the right group of like-minded professionals. You will be asked to provide a question/problem in advance of the session that the group will help solve. The wine is then opened (there’s always wine) and the whiteboard will be ready for action.We will provide dinner after the whiteboard session has finished to continue to build the relationships developed during the session. ABOUT YOUCurious, ambitious, disruptive and open to ideas are the must-have traits for attendance. With a sprinkle of humility to know that you don’t have all the answers.ABOUT USWe’re known for our peer-based relationships that start with an abundance mindset at their foundation. A collective of change-makers, innovators, and disruptors all growing and learning together.COST$195+GST

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