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In this episode of the SAP Learning Insights podcast, Margot Goodson, the head of SAP Diversity and Inclusion for North America, and David Chaviano will explore the methods people who find themselves in a disadvantaged or underprivileged position, specifically in North America, can leverage to climb their way up the socio economic ladder via a career in the tech industry.  Margotshares her personal journey, from growing up in North Philadelphia to working at SAP in various roles. She emphasizes the importance of hard work, continuous learning, and leveraging opportunities and resources, such as certifications, community organizations, and online courses, to climb the socioeconomic ladder. Margot also advises individuals to be aware of biases, how to de-escalate negative situations, and to always be open to different pathways to success. And at the end of this episode, she shares her great final words of wisdom with you. SAP Talent Community: https://jobs.sap.com/content/Talent-Community/Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/Find free MOOCs, podcasts, and microlearning videos at openSAP: https://open.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/SAP University Alliances: https://www.sap.com/about/company/innovation/next-gen-innovation-platform/university-alliances.html Download transcriptThe post Strategies and Tactics for climbing the Socio Economic Ladder with Margot Goodson first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

David Chaviano Katharina Schäfer In this episode, David Chaviano talks to Katharina Schäfer, Global Head of SAP University Alliances. Her role at SAP is to drive collaborations with universities and research organizations worldwide and to inspire and engage students. Katharina explains the idea behind SAP University Alliances, how universities can participate and gives insights in the community work and benefits as well as great tools like ERPsim. And of course, at the end of this episode, Katharina shares her great final words of wisdom with you. SAP University Alliances: https://www.sap.com/about/company/innovation/next-gen-innovation-platform/university-alliances.htmlSAP Next-Gen: https://sap.com/next-genFind Katharina Schäfer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-schaefer/Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/Find free MOOCs, podcasts, and microlearning videos at openSAP: https://open.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Download the transcript.The post SAP University Alliances with Katharina Schäfer first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In this episode, David Chaviano talks to his SAP colleague Tom Amenda, US Army veteran, author and field marketing expert for ERP. Tom shares his personal story and lessons learned while being in the US Army and then transitioning to his current career and the opportunities for veterans to take advantage of before and after separation. The podcast has been recorded as a live session in the SAP Community in May 2023.  Of course, at the end of this episode, Tom shares his final words of wisdom with you. Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/Find free MOOCs, podcasts, and microlearning videos at openSAP: https://open.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Book: Beau Simmons (Autor), Dan Blakeley (Autor), Tom Amenta (Autor), The Twenty-Year War. 2021Book: Sebastian Junger (Author), Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging. 2016Audio Book: Ryan Holiday (Author, Narrator), Ego Is the Enemy. 2016Book: Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. 2015The post Veterans Transitioning Into the Tech Industry with Tom Amenta first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In this episode, David Chaviano talks to Martin Gollogly about the “SAP Technology Consultant” course that has been published some months ago on Coursera, an online learning platform offering courses on many different topics spanning career skills, life skills and hobbies. Martin is the lead course author. “SAP Technology Consultant” course: https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/sap-technology-consultantVisit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/Find free MOOCs, podcasts, and microlearning videos at openSAP: https://open.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community: https://community.sap.com/The post SAP Technology Consultant Course on Coursera- with Martin Gollogly first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

David Chaviano In this episode, David Chaviano talks to Michael Jordan, SAP Enterprise Portfolio Manager for Analytics with a focus on data-science and sustainability. Michael gives an overview on sustainability in general and discusses with David how SAP supports businesses to run in a more sustainable way. Of course, at the end of this episode, Michael shares his final words of wisdom and his thoughts on greenwashing with you. openSAP: Design for a Circular Economy (May 23, 2023 – June 21, 2023): https://open.sap.com/courses/ce2openSAP: Building AI and Sustainability Solutions on SAP BTP:  https://open.sap.com/courses/sustai1 Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/Find free MOOCs, podcasts, and microlearning videos at openSAP: https://open.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/The post An Introduction to Sustainability – with Michael Jordan first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In this episode, David Chaviano welcomes Lara Golden, lead to the newly launched SAP Sales Performance Management Academy  Learning Room on SAP Learning Hub. David and Lara talk about what Sales Performance Management actually is and how SAP solutions support it. Of course, at the end of this episode, Lara shares her final words of wisdom with you. SAP Sales and Performance Management: https://www.sap.com/products/hcm/sales-performance-management.htmlSAP Commissions: https://www.sap.com/products/hcm/commissions.htmlBook: SAP Press – Introducing Commissions-Management with SAP: https://www.sap-press.com/introducing-commissions-management-with-sap_5397/Visit SAP Learning:  https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub:  https://learninghub.sap.com/Find free MOOCs, podcasts, and microlearning videos at openSAP:  https://open.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community :  https://community.sap.com/The post SAP Sales and Performance Management – with Lara Golden first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In this episode, David Chaviano welcomes Natalie Wood to talk about how humans learn and what conditions best support our acquisition and retention of skills and knowledge. Natalie started her career as a teacher, then joined the corporate world where she spent close to 20 years. She has a degree in the psychology and neuroscience of mental health and has become an expert in how human beings work at their best. She is the founder of Engage to Evolve, where she shares knowledge and practices about how to optimise brain functioning for health and performance, self-development, workplace wellbeing and much more. And at the end of this episode, Natalie shares some final words of wisdom with you. Engage to Evolve:  www.engage2evolve.comNatalie Wood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-jane-wood/ Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/Find free MOOCs, podcasts, and microlearning videos at openSAP: https://open.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/The post What is Learning? – The Science Behind Learning with Natalie Wood first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In this episode, David Chaviano welcomes Geert-Jan Klaps, SAP innovation architect at thevaluechain in Belgium. Geert-Jan gives insights in the work of an SAP developer such as experts for back-end, front-end or integration development and outlines the required skills and expertise. He shares experiences and good practices as well as general career opportunities as a developer within the SAP ecosystem. Additionally, David and Geert-Jan talk about the available learning and knowledge resource channels and how you can become an SAP developer. Of course, at the end of this episode, Geert-Jan shares some final words of wisdom with you. Visit SAP Learning:  https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub:  https://learninghub.sap.com/Find free MOOCs, podcasts, and microlearning videos at openSAP:  https://open.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/The SAP developer Center:  https://developers.sap.com/thevaluechain :  https://www.thevaluechain.eu/The post Career Spotlight – SAP Developer first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In this episode, David Chaviano welcomes Peter Langner, an experienced SAP consultant, trainer and founder of ADventas Consulting, to talk about opportunities for young graduates and people with working experience to start a career as an SAP consultant. Peter gives insights in the job and tasks of a consultant, what skills are needed, and he shares some tips on what is important when starting your career and working in customer projects. Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/Find free MOOCs, podcasts, and microlearning videos at openSAP: https://open.sap.com/ADventas Consulting: https://www.adventas.de/The post Career Spotlight – SAP Consultant first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In this episode, David Chaviano welcomes Alejandro Gómez Rey, SAP trainer and learning room lead, and Laura, a student boosting her career by gaining SAP skills. Both give insights into the learning journey “Boost Your Career with SAP Skills” on learning.sap.com. This learning journey gives an overview on what SAP actually is all about, where the software SAP develops is used, and why it makes sense to invest in building SAP skills. Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/„Boost Your Career with SAP Skills“ Learning Journey: https://learning.sap.com/learning-journey/boost-your-career-with-sap-skillsLearn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/Find free MOOCs, podcasts, and microlearning videos at openSAP: https://open.sap.com/The post Boost Your Career with SAP Skills first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.