You’re a busy consultant. How can you keep up with the latest tech trends?

I rely on push notifications and curated newsletters to receive updates amid my busy schedules. However, it's essential to vet these sources for reliability and impartiality before subscribing. Ensuring the leaders behind them are subject matter experts adds credibility to the insights gained. #TechTrends #ConsultingLife #StayInformed

What's missing here?! Following people on LinkedIn! (or X to be fair, which is a great resource too) Finding the people who are talking about the tech you're interested in and putting them on notifications is a great start. Example: If you're interested in AI as a Consultant you should be following Prof Joe O'Mahoney who does a load of research in the best tools. When it comes to tech finding start-ups who are building in public is a great short cut to the latest thinking as well.

A mí me funcionan muy bien las newsletters de organismos y fuentes especializadas. Cuando lees las noticias y las analizas en detalle te permite ver tendencias y entender cual es el mejor camino por el que profundizar para mantener tus conocimientos mucho más que al día

Personally, I will do a little research for people or reference sites related to technological subjects that interest me. Then I subscribe, for example, to the relevant Linkedin profiles, to the various podcasts and to YouTube channels if possible.

I have a simple rule: No matter what I want to learn—a program, a new language, or anything else—I spend 30 minutes daily on it. With discipline and consistency, you can do anything. A resource that I use daily is YouTube. I have easy access and repetition as much as I want, and I follow mentors, couches, and anyone whom I need their advice, but I have limitations in meeting them face to face. Limit the resources and make sure you use qualified, verified information.

I believe learning by doing is most efficient and swift way in which your interest to learn multiple by your working. You feel so excited to learn more.

When you share your knowledge, you start to learn more about whatever you are writing or talking about. You will start searching, writing, and creating content, and you will also create connections with professionals.

I'd start experimenting with new tools that buy you time (automation). You will solve two problems here: 1. You'll learn about new tools 2. And these tools will buy you more time to experiment with tools.

Look for ways to integrate an unfamiliar tool into your daily workflow. For me this looked like using ChatGPT to assist with writing non-critical documents that needed a specific voice persona. I chose to learn about the tool, use a framework in which to work the tool (RISEN prompt framework), and trying to add a learning to enhance my productivity with the tool. I am not an AI/ML expert, but I know enough to know where it can assist me and where I need a SME to assist me. This is just one of the ways I look to upskill and stay competitive with my peers.

Take an hour a week to catch up or familiarise your self with the latest AI developments, especially automation tool as these can help you and also your clients. Look for use cases where others have successfully implemented tools that work within your disciplines. Using the latest tech for the sake of it can be counterproductive!

I'd experiment with new tools, especially those that can make our services more efficient for our team members. We are in the AI, automation, and outsourcing era, so using tools and transitioning to what works best should not be a problem.

Conferences, trade shows and forums provide a platform to discover the latest innovations, exchange ideas with peers and experts, as well as build strategic partnerships. These events often provide high-level presentations on emerging trends, inspiring case studies and live product demonstrations. Additionally, networking sessions provide opportunities to interact directly with industry professionals, exchange business cards, and explore collaboration opportunities. By actively participating in these events, you can enrich your knowledge, expand your professional network and stay at the forefront of technological developments.

Just communicate with colleagues, it is through discussion that you can both learn something new and begin to better understand what was known.