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Episode 10: Andrew Riddle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgregoryriddle/) and Kimetha Dunn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbdunn/) dive deep into the importance of staying ahead of the technical curve.
They share their personal strategies and favorite resources to keep their skills relevant and knowledge current. From Reddit and LinkedIn newsletters to Medium and Dribbble, they explore the diverse landscape of online communities and platforms.
They also emphasize the value of networking and communication, emphasizing the importance of being a 'jack of all trades' in today's rapidly evolving technology industry. They provide insightful advice on how to leverage diverse knowledge and fluency to navigate complex projects and foster cross-team collaboration.

Show notes:

(0:00) Introduction
(01:15) Discussion about LinkedIn newsletters
(04:44) Share experience with Dribbble
(06:25) YouTube University, Udemy and Interaction Design Foundation
(08:50) The changing standards and trends in the industry
(13:44) Sharing the importance of social media groups for business insights
(20:22) Emphasizes the importance of questioning one's own perspective
(21:24) Emphasizes the importance of finding original sources of information
(22:52) I share a more complete version of the quote /"jack of all trades/".
(24:19) The importance of attending conferences and webinars
(29:46) Discuss participating in UXPA groups for global perspective and insights
(33:12) /"Gemba Walk/" as an activity for observing and understanding a business environment
(34:53) Discussing trends in UI design such as new morphism
(38:08) Clarifying the meaning of /"being close to the source/" and its value in staying ahead
(43:00) Content creation as an essential skill that everyone must possess
(49:00) The ability to tell a story and convey ideas is crucial
(50:00) Storytelling as a fundamental human practice that shapes cultures and legends
(51:00) The power of storytelling in selling yourself and connecting emotionally with others
(52:00) The importance of using technology like ChatGPT to aid in brainstorming and idea generation

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