A tech leader’s approach to innovation, productivity, and collaboration

Over the past four years, the rapid acceleration of technology in the workplace has led to widespread adoption of digital tools across industries, with many companies embracing a digital-first strategy to enhance efficiency and productivity. However, this influx of technology can lead to tech overload, which may hinder productivity and overwhelm employees lacking the necessary skills or training. Bryan Hope, VMware’s Director of Unified Communications and Collaboration, discusses strategies for effectively integrating new tools into an organization's tech stack, emphasizing the importance of evaluating tools with budget constraints in mind and simplifying the tech ecosystem to reduce redundancy and enhance alignment. He advocates for an outcomes-focused approach using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to align organizational goals and foster transparency, allowing for experimentation and accepting partial achievement as part of the process. This approach has been beneficial in creating a unified collaboration platform at VMware, designed to break down barriers and streamline workflows.