Cassandra Parton is the CEO of NextTech Learning; a corporate training partner focused on technology.

Cassandra is passionate about helping individuals achieve their optimum in their careers.  She has experience in the recruiting industry.  Her passion based in assisting people comes from her people-centric personality.

The trends in the technology and training sector include cloud applications.  The way people live, learn and grow is changing quickly. 

Before COVID, online training or virtual training was not valued as much.  Now online training is the standard. 

Training is now less standardised.  Staff are expensive and valued.  Therefore the selection of specific training programs is well thought out. 

Leading teams in a remote workforce have been one of the biggest challenges faced by leaders.  Developing the skills to engage with the team and individuals truly is difficult. 

Cassandra has always led a remote team.  However, engaging new employees in a remote workforce is challenging. 

Leading a remote team takes time.  It is essential not to be in a hurry.  Team members need to be monitored professionally and emotionally.

The new boundaries between personal and professional have been redrawn.  Increased acceptance and tolerance for children, cats and dogs in meetings is now a reality.

 For young professionals, Cassandra advises to be organised and then have a real go, challenge yourself.  Try new things.  Engage with mentors and educate yourself.  Read!