Fiona Mark

1 week ago | forrester.com | Fiona Mark |Boris Evelson |Matthew Selheimer

Many organizations, especially federal agencies, are facing unprecedented upheaval as they implement large-scale workforce reductions. For technology leaders, many navigating this process for the first time, layoffs represent a particularly challenging leadership test that cannot be executed without significant trade-offs.

Nov 13, 2024 | forrester.com | Fiona Mark |Charles Betz |Liz Herbert

Tech leaders are being asked to do more with fewer resources available, which makes cultivating the right skills in the workforce essential. The implementation of generative AI (genAI) potentially brings productivity gains but is also a point of concern, with employees experiencing what one chief product officer at a tech workforce development company calls an “AI skill threat.” To make matters worse, the longevity of skills is decreasing as the rate of technological change accelerates.

May 16, 2024 | ciodive.com | Fiona Mark

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Editor’s note: The following is a guest post from Fiona Mark, principal analyst at Forrester. Every organization today is pressing its technology leaders to deliver more value while keeping costs in check. The era of abundant tech budgets in 2020 and 2021, driven by pandemic-induced digital pivots and talent competition, contrasted sharply with the layoffs and budget constraints of 2022 and 2023.

Jan 2, 2024 | cdotrends.com | Dan Bieler |Fiona Mark

Rapid technological change has a powerful impact on business. Emerging technologies, like generative AI (genAI), quantum computing, and immersive reality, not only transform industries but also create a pressing need for a skilled and adaptable workforce, transforming the skill requirements of all businesses. Best-in-class skills management is critical because:Skills form the basis for improved adaptability and agility.

Dec 21, 2023 | itprotoday.com | Fiona Mark

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