Ep.138 Breaking Burnout in the Public Sector (3 Insights to Not Miss!) with Jim Weaver, Secretary for Information Technology / State CIO at the State of North Carolina & Mandy Crawford, CIO, State of Texas

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Ep.138 Breaking Burnout in the Public Sector (3 Insights to Not Miss!) with Jim Weaver, Secretary for Information Technology / State CIO at the State of North Carolina & Mandy Crawford, CIO, State of Texas

Joe Toste

Jun 04, 2023

Featuring Jim Weaver, Secretary for Information Technology / State CIO at the State of North Carolina & Mandy Crawford, CIO, State of Texas

In this episode, we explore how Jim's military background shapes his leadership in the IT sector, the pursuit of diversity in the workforce, and innovative strategies to tackle digital transformation, connectivity, and cybersecurity in their respective states.

Timestamps

00:00 Leaders & managers must prioritize self-care. Social interaction is crucial for mental well-being.

06:37 Encourage breaks, limit meetings, and set boundaries.

12:57 Emphasizes diversity, teamwork, and cyber security importance.

13:43 Military and state government collaboration benefits all.

18:13 Opportunities for veterans, returnships in the workforce.

20:31 Translating military skills for civilian jobs is important.

24:01 Importance of agency culture in the public sector.

28:57 911 operators face challenges and need better support.

30:10 Interacting, listening, and making a real impact.

36:05 Improving government interaction and connectivity in North Carolina.

37:25 Colleague explores self-sovereign identity and privacy.

40:27 Challenges in transitioning to public cloud services.

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