Disruptive technology & tech workforce of the future

In this session, Chloe Carter and Guy Farrer Fisher (PwC UK) will discuss three areas:

1. Disruption: With recent developments such as ChatGPT, we’ve seen how disruptive and fast moving technology can be and it’s clear that businesses are not ready for the change. Once businesses feel the impact of change, what does this mean for the workforce, and how do we prepare those entering the workforce today for tomorrow?

2. Skills: The tech industry has the biggest skills shortage, and with Manchester and the North West tipped to be the next Silicon Valley, how do we encourage a diverse mix of people, including those without a STEM background, that a career in tech could be for them?

3. Diversity: The broad spectrum of tech roles and possibilities mean that diversity, and neurodiversity, are key. We’ll share some of our research that really shows why tech can be a career for everyone.

Presenter information:

Chloe Carter (She/Her)

Guy Farrer Fisher (He/Him)

Chloe is a University of Liverpool Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) graduate (2013-2017). Currently, she is a Manager, Clients and Markets, at PwC UK. She is involved with the NW Tech Ecosystem by supporting the PwC UK Head of Technology & Investments to drive a consortium of 12 organisations in Greater Manchester.

Guy is Technology Strategy Director at PwC UK. He is currently working as Chief of Staff to Head of Technology & Investments who sits on the PwC UK Executive Board. Within this role, he supports the Head of Technology with his strategic initiatives, from PwC’s tech brand in the market, digital asset delivery, their own technology stack, working with the wider PwC network around the globe and their communities of almost 5,000 technologists in the UK.

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) attributes developed during this session are relevant to the following sub-domains:

Domain A: Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities

A1: Knowledge base

A2: Cognitive Abilities   

A3: Creativity    

Domain B: Personal Effectiveness

B1: Personal Qualities   

B2: Self-Management

B3: Professional and Career Development

Domain C: Research Governance and Organisation        

C1: Professional Conduct

C2: Research Management        

C3: Finance, Funding and Resources       

Domain D: Engagement, Influence and Impact

D1: Working with Others            

D2: Communication and Dissemination

D3: Engagement and Impact

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