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Greg Eyre , VP ANZ , Blue Prism
wWhat would you describe as your most
memorable achievement ?
I ’ ve made the mistake of not saying ‘ apart from my wedding day ’ before , so apart from that , it has to be closing a deal which no one in my team thought was even possible , let alone achievable . Bringing something like that in fills you with so much confidence , you ’ re able to do it again and again . The challenges and the people you work with each time are always different in so many ways and that ’ s what makes it so much fun .
What first made you think of a career in technology ?
The excitement of it all . Having grown up in a country that did not have television at the time and listening to the radio for entertainment , the prospect of working with ‘ computers ’ seemed wonderous – I just didn ’ t know what they were ! Now I love what I do for two reasons ; helping businesses and people ( what pacific islander doesn ’ t ?), and the innovation and creativity that comes with working in a constantly changing industry .
What style of management philosophy do you employ with your current position ?
The challenge with bringing out the best in people is getting them to recognize their own capabilities in themselves . So , I like letting the team come up with their ideas that they make their own . The fun for me is in creating an environment that allows us to do it as one team and provide the framework for logic to just fall into place – and then execute upon . I find an individual ’ s hidden talents will reveal themselves when they believe in a vision that they own . For me it ’ s about creating the freedom for them to realize that ( pun intended ).
What do you think is the current hot technology talking point ?
The hot talking point there is no definitive answer to is : ‘ What does the future of work look like ?’ It ’ s such a broad question . While I ’ ve come across a number of perspectives on the topic , a recent presentation from IBM contained the most tangible I ’ ve heard so far : ‘ a blend between people and technology that ’ s so transparent we take them for granted , so much so that we don ’ t even realize or care for the difference ’. It ’ s happening already and we don ’ t even realize it . It ’ s a fascinating and very thought-provoking topic .
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
I watch rugby , cook up something big – preferably a pasta or something with a Mediterranean influence and
Having grown up in a country that did not have television at the time and listening to the radio for entertainment , the prospect of working with ‘ computers ’ seemed wonderous – I just didn ’ t know what they were !
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