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๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ฐ๐‘ป ๐‘ฉ๐’–๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’†๐’”๐’” ๐‘ท๐’‚๐’“๐’•๐’๐’†๐’“ ๐‘ท๐’๐’‚๐’š๐’ƒ๐’๐’๐’Œ

Welcome to episode 7! Balancing life, building trust, and embracing the evolving role of technology.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In the latest episode of the IT Business Partner Playbook Podcast, I was joined byย Dawn Milward, a dedicated business partner and mother navigating the fast-evolving world of technology and higher education atย Birmingham City University

๐Ÿ’ก Key Highlights:

1๏ธโƒฃ Juggling Roles: Personal and Professional

Dawn shared her journey of balancing a demanding career with raising two daughters, shedding light on the challenges working mothers face in the tech industry. She emphasized the importance of encouraging women to explore careers in IT and support them as they start their journeys

2๏ธโƒฃ Building Connections and Driving Strategy

As a Business Partner, Dawn delved into the significance of understanding organizational needs and connecting with stakeholders to deliver strategic value. We explored tools that Dawn’s team had developed to streamline project prioritisation and ensure continual alignment with university goals

3๏ธโƒฃ Embracing Technology with Purpose

Dawn highlighted how technology can be both a challenge and an enabler, stressing the need for oversight and effective communication in business strategies. We discussed the evolving role of tech in customer-facing initiatives and the cultural shifts needed to succeed.

4๏ธโƒฃ The Power of Trust and Positivity

Sharing personal experiences, we reflected on the importance of resilience, trust, and maintaining a positive outlook. Dawnโ€™s insights remind us of the human side of business and the need to compartmentalize and find joy in daily moments.

5๏ธโƒฃ Stories that Inspire

We ended with personal anecdotes about the wisdom of older generations and the invaluable lessons they can teach us, especially the younger generation โ€”a heartfelt reminder to cherish diverse perspectives!

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๐ŸŒŸ Looking Ahead:

This episode is a testament to the personal strength required in business relationship management. Itโ€™s an invitation to reflect on our own roles and how we can better connect, innovate, and inspire within our organisations.

“๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ”.

๐Ÿ“ข Join the Conversation:

How do you balance the personal and professional demands of your role? What strategies have you found effective in fostering trust and driving innovation? Share your thoughts and stories with us!

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