EP 86 DIGITAL DISRUPTION IN THE NEW YEAR: TEN PREDICTIONS
Dr. Tracey Wilen has has had a distinguished career as a researcher and speaker on the impact of technology on society, work and careers. She has worked at Apple, HP and Cisco Systems and was a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Her latest book, ‘Digital Disruption: The Future of Work, Skills, Leadership, Education, Careers in a Digital World’, offers compelling insights into the the digital disruption that is occurring and will have an impact on your life. Make certain to listen next to her ten disruptive predictions for the year ahead.
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