Paul Smith, Chief Information Officer of Amnesty International, shares his journey from a working-class background to becoming a leader in digital innovation at one of the world’s largest human rights organizations. With insights into resourcefulness, cybersecurity and global tech solutions, Paul offers a look into managing technology with purpose and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

(06:06) The importance of leveraging networks for shared knowledge and support.

(08:23) Recognizing the value of humility and continuous learning in leadership.

(10:38) Managing time effectively is a critical factor in tech project success.

(14:03) Closing the digital divide for inclusivity across diverse regions.

(18:36) Cybersecurity challenges posed by nation-state actors.

(22:54) Leveraging AI to manage large-scale knowledge for human rights protection.

(26:57) CIOs evolving as ecosystem leaders, orchestrating connections between people, technology, and services.

(27:44) Adopting a forward-thinking mindset toward digital disruption and opportunity.

(31:53) Advice to younger self: Step out of comfort zones, engage in networking, and share knowledge.

Resources Mentioned:

Paul Smith -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdsmithmba/

Amnesty International -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/amnesty-international/

Amnesty International website -

https://www.amnesty.org/

“Clearly Agile” by Giles Lindsay -

https://clearlyagile.agiledeltaconsulting.com/

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