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  • ๐Ÿ“ Cloud Strategy

    15/05/2025

    A practical strategistโ€™s guide to making effective cloud decisions for enterprise modernization, balancing architecture, finance, and organizational change.

    Categories: #Cloud, #IT Strategy, #Architecture, #Transformation

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    15/05/2025

    A hands-on guide to designing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures that align with business goals.

    Categories: #Cloud Architecture, #DevOps, #IT Infrastructure, #Resilience

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    15/05/2025

    A guide to navigating high-stakes conversations effectively, using tools and techniques to stay focused, respectful, and persuasive under pressure.

    Categories: #Communication, #Conflict Resolution, #Leadership, #Influence

  • ๐Ÿ“ Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All

    15/05/2025

    A guide to developing the mindset and behaviors that foster creativity and innovation, from the founders of IDEO.

    Categories: #Creativity, #Design Thinking, #Innovation, #Leadership

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    15/05/2025

    A definitive guide to the customer success disciplineโ€”focusing on how to retain, expand, and maximize customer value in a subscription-based economy.

    Categories: #Customer Success, #Retention, #Recurring Revenue, #B2B Strategy