Building a technology organization involves substantial investments – from hardware, software, and cloud solutions to the critical processes governing, modernizing, and maintaining operations, not to mention the invaluable talent driving these initiatives. 

Your investment in people is particularly crucial, as skilled personnel play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and effectively utilizing technology. Identifying, recruiting, and onboarding the right talent requires significant time and resources. However, the journey doesn't end there. Retaining these team members necessitates a strategic plan and continued commitment of time and resources. 

Here's how your business can safeguard its investment in people: 

Leverage Technology First:

• Attend peer group meetings for insightful peer-to-peer sharing and learning. 
• Transform a peer group meeting into a one-on-one development opportunity by bringing a team member along. 
• Expand knowledge and strengthen networks by attending conferences. 
• Encourage subject matter experts (SMEs) to submit presentations at conferences, enhancing their speaking skills. 
• Foster collaboration by actively participating in our peer resource group forums. 
• Join a committee and contribute resources to give back to the community. 
• Share volunteer opportunities with your team to promote team building. 
• Nominate a team member for a Technology First Leadership Award and attend the event to support all finalists.

Prioritize Well-being and Development: 

• By prioritizing the well-being, growth, and development of your technology workforce, your business can ensure a resilient and motivated team that drives innovation in the dynamic technology landscape. 

Connect, Strengthen, and Champion Your People: 

• The more you invest in connecting, strengthening, and championing your people, the more invested they will be in the career you're developing together. 

As you focus on protecting your technology investment, take a moment to enjoy summer activities that energize you. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming Tech First events!