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Fikile Sibiya , CIO , e4 , said preparing a pipeline of leaders does not happen by chance , organisations need to be intentional about it .
Sibiya said the next generation of IT leaders are required to have much more than just technical skills , they are also required to have business , product , change management and customer experience skills – to name a few . “ Therefore , organisations need to identify future leaders , understand the changes and direction in the technology and business landscape and proactively equip such individuals with skills that are relevant for the future ,” she said .
Tech talent squeeze
Marita Mitschein , Senior Vice President Digital Skills Southern Europe , Middle East and Africa and Managing Director , SAP Training and Development Institute , said : “ An investment in knowledge pays the best interest – there is no doubt . Skills and lifelong learning are the key enablers for innovation adoption and form the
Marita Mitschein , Senior VP Digital Skills , Southern Europe , MEA and MD , SAP Training and Development Institute www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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