This week, David Wright is joined by Darlene Reina, Head of IT & Business Systems at Calendly, to discuss the evolving role of IT leadership and strategic alignment within fast-growing tech companies.
Key Takeaways:
(02:58) Darlene shares a piece of career advice and its significance to her career.
(04:00) From working at Apple and higher education to leading IT at Calendly.
(05:50 Communicate and engage with different audiences: The importance of storytelling in IT.
(09:00) Learning from failures and the critical role of alignment and stakeholder buy-in for successful IT management.
(16:00) Exploring the broader responsibilities and vision for IT within Calendly, including improving internal operations and system integrations.
(19:55) The impact of strategic IT management on company-wide alignment and operational efficiency during scale-up phases.
(27:01) Integration of large language models and AI within Calendly to streamline operations and enhance internal efficiencies.
(34:00) Reflections on the future of work and the role of AI in transforming organizational tasks and responsibilities.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlenereina/
Calendly -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/calendly/
"Amp It Up" by Frank Slootman -
https://www.amazon.com/Amp-Unlocking-Hypergrowth-Expectations-Intensity/dp/1119836115
"Radical Candor" by Kim Scott -
https://rb.gy/jitz9o
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