Humanize IT

You know how the cloud came to be and how it applies to you today, but you might be asking yourself one major question: Is the cloud safe? Dive into this week’s episode to learn tips and tricks to keeping your data and information safe.

Deep dive into the cloud with us and learn how you can save time and energy in order to do things that you truly enjoy in this second episode of our four-part series.

Want to know what the cloud is? Here is the start of our four-part series as we dive into the origins of the cloud and how it came to be.

Due to a new hybrid system of both in-person and remote work, a new problem called network congestion is on the rise. In this podcast, we try to simplify in business terms what the problem is and how you can deal with it.

2020 was a crazy year for everyone. But, with 35 podcast episodes out, Adam and Skip consider the year a success. They share their favorite and most memorable episodes from last year.

Sometimes we get so caught up in what the competition is doing, we forget to take a deep, introspective look into our own business efforts. Are you being strategic with how you cater to your desired market? Have you dove deep into their underlying wants and needs? Laurie Fraser returns to share her insight on the final episode of our “Year in Review” series!

Laurie Fraser from Doorstep Diner and Country Sliced Ham joins Adam & Skip this episode to talk about the rollercoaster year known as 2020 and how she was able to navigate multiple food businesses through the ups and downs. If you’re someone who has a stake in your local eating scene, this episode is for you!

In the second episode of our “Year in Review'' series, Adam and Skip are pouring another drink to reflect on the few months of 2020 that completely redefined our definition of normal. April, May and June were full of chaos from the pandemic, the protests and the financial uncertainty, but this time allowed us to reevaluate our priorities and come out of the initial madness even stronger than befor...

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that January, February and March of this year were even part of this year. The first quarter of 2020 seems like it was decades ago, right? Well, now it’s time to reflect. In the kickoff episode of our four-part “Year in Review” series, Skip and Adam discuss what business was like in the wake of disaster and how we initially reacted — or rather, under-reacted — to the...

Ditch the dinner table office setup! Your home office deserves your utmost attention. Penny from H.O.M.E. (Home Office Made Easy) joins Adam and Skip this week to discuss how drastically beneficial it is to have an ergonomic office setting.

In the season one finale of Humanize IT, Skip and Adam bring back Bob Mohr, certified digital advisor at Digital Maturity Group, to give us a glimpse through the crystal ball and discuss the future of business and technology in 2021. Will our at-home setups become permanent solutions, or will we all go back to the office once the virus is contained? Bob predicts a combination of the two will occur...

Why is it that we always seem to find the most focus when a deadline is right around the corner? This week, Adam and Skip will teach you how to use the last minute to your advantage by thoughtfully planning ahead and ranking your priorities based on importance and urgency.

In business, there seems to be a language barrier among each department, meaning sales lingo and technology jargon won’t translate well when trying to form a productive conversation together. We assume everyone knows what we know, but this is how you create silos. Luckily, there's a foolproof way to talk to people that breaks that language barrier.  In this episode, we cover the best ways to...

For IT professionals, the fourth quarter can best be described as chaotic. Between looming deadlines, end of year budgets and swag from vendors, IT departments everywhere are left scrambling while the rest of the office is Christmas shopping or eating turkey. But, with some careful planning and collaboration, this Fourth Quarter Madness can be avoided. Find out how in this episode of Humanize IT!

Don’t get caught up in having technology for the sake of technology! Sometimes we believe the most advanced tech solutions available will solve all our problems, when in reality, the human element is what really impresses our customers and clients. In this episode, Adam and Skip expand on their “What Really Matters'' miniseries to discuss how to work smarter — not harder — and avoid over-engi...

Learn how to develop practical solutions in technology by having a clear, targeted thought process that puts the business’s needs first. Identify problems within each department, then pinpoint the exact technology required to fix them. As an IT professional, you must decide if the effort is worth the reward!

It isn't the big, technical projects that change your perceived value, but instead the little ones that benefit others. How can you identify which employees you should prioritize, then balance your everyday IT operations with serving the right people at the right time?

By reading the room and thinking of every business situation like a game of “finding the other person’s win”, you can discover the root of your coworkers’, clients’ and colleagues’ behavior in order to treat them how they want to be treated and, in turn, influence outcomes in your favor.

Find the funny in your failures. Own them and learn.

Changing the narrative among you, your clients and your team comes down to changing one simple word. Find out the big mistake you've been making and discover simple ways to find acceptance and agreement through a three-step process in the second episode of our Improvised Intelligence series with improv guru Gina Trimarco! 

Being a great teammate is more than working hard, it is about making your team members look and feel great.  In this uplifting episode series we talk with Gina Trimarco from Pivot10 about how to change how you communicate with your team for the better.

As time and technology have evolved, so has our cultural perception of what’s nerdy and what’s not. It used to be that if you loved Marvel and had all the gadgets, you were a nerd. Now, if you haven't seen the movies or don’t have the iPhone 11XR, the Amazon Echo, the AirPods — you’re the uncool one.  So, what’s changed? The answer is technology. In this lighthearted episode, we dive into how...

Lessons learned is a fantastic tool for companies today. Despite some audio problems we had during this episode we talked through some amazing points that every business needs to hear.

It used to be that technology was brought into a company to solve its business problems. Then, at some point, technology became about speed and assets rather than support.  When did this change happen, and how can you stay focused when ensuring your tech is serving a greater purpose?

After creating quite a stir with our first “Tales from Around the World: South Africa" episode, we’re back with a part two to expand upon some of the stories, questions and opinions you shared with us on social media. Also returning is our guest Richard Bauer, an engineer from Cape Town, who updates us on the country's current situation regarding business, technology and life in general.