We’re more connected than ever before: smart phones, TelePresence, WebEx, email, Twitter, Facebook, FourSquare--you get the idea. Despite these many methods for staying connected, there are times when you need to meet face to face, which means hopping in the car, heading to the airport for a business trip, or simply heading out to the office.
Whether you’re driving a few blocks or flying around the world, there are many unforeseen—yet easily avoidable—pitfalls. What safety tips do you need to keep in mind when planning a trip overseas? What are the safest floors at a hotel? What safety rules should you follow when walking around in a new city?
As part of the Women’s Leadership Forum, Luanne Tierney (VP of WW Partner Marketing) invited Chris Plummer, the head of Cisco’s Global Protective Services, to present on this very topic at a one-hour IPTV broadcast ”Staying Safe in Today’s Mobile World.”
Watch a replay of the broadcast (log in required) and check out the behind-the-scenes footage we captured before the cameras in Studio B started rolling.
According to Chris, safety comes down to effective planning, observation, communication, documentation, and follow-up. The motto he likes to stand by is: “Luck comes to those who plan well.”
Here are Chris’ seven tips for staying safe while traveling.
It’s that time again: Cisco Live is underway, this year amid the clanging slot machines in Las Vegas. This annual user conference brings together Cisco partners and customers to learn new technologies, discuss business trends, share ideas and network.
At this event, attendees will learn about Cisco’s core networking, data center, collaboration, and video strategies, as well as Cisco’s strategies for newer adjacent markets.
So what do partners need to know if they’re attending Cisco Live? Here’s the scoop:
There’s been lots of discussion in the news lately about rising unemployment numbers, both in the United States and around the world. But interestingly, a recent study conducted by IDC and Bain & Company projects a gap of nearly 3 million skilled IT networking professionals globally by 2012.
What’s the reason for that projected gap? The global workforce is getting older, and technology is becoming more complex and more integrated into business operations. As a result, the demand for technical knowledge and business acumen is rising quickly.
To help partners attract the right talent, Cisco has developed CiscoFit4Talent (CCO login required), a comprehensive approach to talent management. Cisco Fit4Talent supports efforts throughout the entire lifecycle of your employees with an emphasis on business alignment and leadership at all phases. It can help you get your talent into shape, train your talent to succeed, and help you achieve greater results from a comprehensive approach and investment.
Want to learn more about this new program? Read on to find out our upcoming broadcast.
We enjoyed Greg’s “The World’s Most Interesting Intern” video so much that we decided, not only to challenge his rap skills, but to make our own video to introduce the newest addition to our staff.
Meet Andrew Phillips: “The World’s Most Interesting Member of the Cisco Channels Crew!”
He’s joining the Cisco Channels team to help create videos, edit, and use his musical talents as well. See for yourself in his Cisco rap debut video:
Wouldn’t it be great to form a super Cisco rap crew featuring Andrew and Greg? Follow Andrew on Twitter @AndrewJohnP and be sure to watch out for him in upcoming videos.
On Tuesday, our resident marketing guru Luanne Tierney (VP of WW Partner Marketing) held a live video chat via Ustream. Our conversation covered lots of ground, from co-marketing with partners to marketing trends on the horizon to fashion (OK, we only touched on that briefly!). If you missed the broadcast, you can watch a replay on Ustream, or right here.
So what essential information do partners need to know about marketing? Here are some key points Luanne made, and also some answers to questions that came in during the broadcast that we didn’t have time to get to.
