Renaissance philosopher and writer Machiavelli has been quoted as saying, “I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.” The importance of respecting personal space and practicing impeccable hygiene aren’t the only lessons learned from COVID-19.

If anything, we’ve seen the incalculable value of innovative thinking, because a global pandemic certainly provides enormous motivation to leave the status quo behind. That said, how do you overthrow the status quo without sacrificing quality and security in the process? Learn the three key words needed (Recognize, Resolve, and Respond) to strike this delicate balance in this challenge for you to shift your paradigm, facilitate innovation, and be a catalyst for change rather than an antagonist.

0:00 | Intro
1:05 | Insights on innovation
2:31 | Did the pandemic effect innovation?
4:23 | The dangers of rapid innovation
6:09 | Embracing the change
6:50 | Advice for developers
8:25 | What’s next Dr. Perez?
9:34 | Conclusion

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Dr. Joe Perez – https://twitter.com/jwperezman
Senior Systems Analyst

When he takes a break from work and speaking, he enjoys spending time with his wife of more than 30 years and their children, whom he says are the “best things that ever happened to me.” He also sings, plays the piano, composes songs, and has performed PSA’s and voice-overs for schools and other organizations.



Penny Walker – https://www.ssw.com.au/people/penny
QLD State + International Manager

Penny is the SSW State Manager of Queensland and International clients. Operating from the SSW office in Brisbane CBD, Penny is in charge of looking after SSW’s global clients in the US, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Penny is an extremely driven problem solver, who loves to tackle a challenge. Thanks to Penny’s positive energy and strong people skills she is also the face of SSW recruitment. She seeks the best people to expand our awesome SSW family, and then helps them settle in with a unique, personal on-boarding experience.


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About the speakers

About the speakers

Dr. Joe Perez

Joe began a ten-year career as an educator. While in that career, he furthered his graduate education, earning a doctorate in education with a double-minor in computers and theology. His career focus changed to IT in the early 1990’s when he started as a Computer Consultant at NC State University.

Through the years, Dr. Perez has never lost his love for teaching, having been a guest speaker for many organizations and internationally-recognized podcasts. When he takes a break from work and speaking, he enjoys spending time with his wife of more than 30 years and their children, whom he says are the "best things that ever happened to me." He also sings, plays the piano, composes songs, and has performed PSA's and voice-overs for schools and other organizations.

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