Navigating the Talent & Skills Gap: Creative Tech Leadership with Tracy Kerrins
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"Creating a transparent, inclusive culture is key to equipping the next generation of technology leadership." 


Learn how Tracy Kerrins, Chief Information Officer for Consumer Technology at Wells Fargo, leads the way on this week's episode of Expedition Tech.


With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, she is an extrovert who thrives on creating visibility and access up and down the organization and is passionate about creating a transparent, inclusive culture.


I dove into it with Tracy Kerrins in this week's episode of Expedition Tech.


Key Takeaways


  • Creating a transparent, inclusive culture and hearing how messaging is communicated throughout the organization.
  • Accelerating digital transformation and adapting to customer expectations.
  • Focusing on manager development and leading through change.


Time Stamps

  • 5:58 how Wells Fargo is digitally focused  
  • 6:33 modifying leadership during the pandemic 
  • 7:18 the impact of the pandemic on life work balance 
  • 8:29 new roles within Wells Fargo  
  • 9:15 talent gap in tech  
  • 10:07 mainframe modernization
  • 10:20 tapping into college grads for talent 
  • 11:04 Wells Fargo tech college 
  • 11:20 we block off time each week to create a learning space  
  • 12:21 leadership as continual learning includes DEI 
  • 13:10 big push this year on management and leading through change 
  • 14:17 best ways to establish positive behavior, leading from the top, creating boundaries
  • 15:08 we have to be creative and innovative
  • 15:44 payments is an exciting space in Fintech 
  • 16:20 Wells Fargo is looking to partner with Fintech 
  • 17:15 lightning round 


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