Nothing kills productivity like “swivel chair” moments, when employees have to pivot between multiple platforms and programs just to get their job done. But what if you could condense all of your daily tasks into the same platform you already use for daily communication, and work seamlessly in one place throughout the day– no pivoting required?
Whether you’re brand-new to the solution or you’ve been messaging coworkers on Slack for years, there are likely still some game-changing features you might not know about. From approvals to integrations, check out the latest Transformation @ Work to learn how to transform Slack into a superpowered collaboration station.
Key Insights
02:01: Understanding Slack’s transformation from a communications platform to an all-in-one collaboration solution
02:40: How switching between programs and solutions can add up to significant time costs for employees– and how Slack can help
04:36: Exploring Slack’s template library, and what its out-of-the-box automations have to offer
06:01: How employees can leverage Slack’s workflow builder to create custom third-party automations
08:15: Slack automation in action: real-world use cases for how teams are streamlining processes via automation
10:35: Leveraging Slack apps to strengthen company culture and deepen employee relationships
Guest Bios
Krishna Patel, Partner Engineer, Slack
Krish has spent the past several years working deeply with Slack as a solution, which gives him an in-depth understanding of the product and its capabilities. In his current role as Partner Engineer for the solution, he works closely with partners and developers to drive product integrations and deliver technical solutions to address needs across the Slack ecosystem.
Kishan Patel, Senior Solution Consultant, Gerent
An 18X Salesforce-certified product expert, Kish brings years of experience and a wealth of technical expertise to his current role as Senior Solution Consultant. He specializes in building strong relationships with internal and external partners to identify pain points and develop winning solutions that drive customer success.
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Nothing kills productivity like “swivel chair” moments, when employees have to pivot between multiple platforms and programs just to get their job done. But what if you could condense all of your daily tasks into the same platform you already use for daily communication, and work seamlessly in one place throughout the day– no pivoting required?
Whether you’re brand-new to the solution or you’ve been messaging coworkers on Slack for years, there are likely still some game-changing features you might not know about. From approvals to integrations, check out the latest Transformation @ Work to learn how to transform Slack into a superpowered collaboration station.
Key Insights
02:01: Understanding Slack’s transformation from a communications platform to an all-in-one collaboration solution
02:40: How switching between programs and solutions can add up to significant time costs for employees– and how Slack can help
04:36: Exploring Slack’s template library, and what its out-of-the-box automations have to offer
06:01: How employees can leverage Slack’s workflow builder to create custom third-party automations
08:15: Slack automation in action: real-world use cases for how teams are streamlining processes via automation
10:35: Leveraging Slack apps to strengthen company culture and deepen employee relationships
Guest Bios
Krishna Patel, Partner Engineer, Slack
Krish has spent the past several years working deeply with Slack as a solution, which gives him an in-depth understanding of the product and its capabilities. In his current role as Partner Engineer for the solution, he works closely with partners and developers to drive product integrations and deliver technical solutions to address needs across the Slack ecosystem.
Kishan Patel, Senior Solution Consultant, Gerent
An 18X Salesforce-certified product expert, Kish brings years of experience and a wealth of technical expertise to his current role as Senior Solution Consultant. He specializes in building strong relationships with internal and external partners to identify pain points and develop winning solutions that drive customer success.
T@W Ep 42: Career Corner: What Makes A Great Solution Architect
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T@W Ep 42: Career Corner: What Makes A Great Solution Architect
Ask any tenured professional and they’ll tell you the same truth: the skills listed in a job description are just scratching the surface of what goes into any given role. Being a Salesforce solution architect is no exception; the position requires much more than the skills and competencies laid out on paper. So, if you’re just starting in your career — or looking to make a switch — how do you know what skills to focus on, or if you’ll be a good fit? The answer is simple: ask the people currently doing the work.
In this episode of Transformation @ Work, we’re sitting down with a trio of Gerent employees and seasoned solution architects to get a real, on-the-ground perspective on what makes someone a standout candidate for the job.
Key Insights
02:50: Outlining the essential skills that go into being a great solution architect
06:30: The crucial role interpersonal skills play in being a solution architect
12:46: Advice for prospective solution architects on how to develop those vital “soft skills”
17:36: The value of community in helping professionals grow their skills and thrive in new roles
20:22: Putting the pieces together: what being a great solution architect looks like in practice
Guest Bios
Elizabeth Bauer, Senior Consultant, Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive, Gerent
Elizabeth brings over 15 years of Salesforce experience with multiple tech partners to her current role as senior consultant and acting solution architect. Currently, she leads consulting efforts within Gerent’s manufacturing practice, helping develop key solutions for companies large and small alike.
Adeolu Oyeyinka, Senior Solution Consultant, Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive, Gerent
Ade’s combination of software implementation experience and a prior hands-on engineering background gives him a unique insight into the work that goes into making tech solutions happen. That expertise helps him work with clients in the manufacturing space as one of Gerent’s senior solution architects.
Kristin Eichers, Sr. Solution Architect / Consultant, Gerent
Kristin is an experienced leader, solution architect, and engagement manager with over 17 years experience leading Salesforce consulting practices and delivery teams. Her work has spanned a wide range of industries, including education, the public sector, healthcare, tech, manufacturing, and finance.
Transformation @ Work
Nothing kills productivity like “swivel chair” moments, when employees have to pivot between multiple platforms and programs just to get their job done. But what if you could condense all of your daily tasks into the same platform you already use for daily communication, and work seamlessly in one place throughout the day– no pivoting required?
Whether you’re brand-new to the solution or you’ve been messaging coworkers on Slack for years, there are likely still some game-changing features you might not know about. From approvals to integrations, check out the latest Transformation @ Work to learn how to transform Slack into a superpowered collaboration station.
Key Insights
02:01: Understanding Slack’s transformation from a communications platform to an all-in-one collaboration solution
02:40: How switching between programs and solutions can add up to significant time costs for employees– and how Slack can help
04:36: Exploring Slack’s template library, and what its out-of-the-box automations have to offer
06:01: How employees can leverage Slack’s workflow builder to create custom third-party automations
08:15: Slack automation in action: real-world use cases for how teams are streamlining processes via automation
10:35: Leveraging Slack apps to strengthen company culture and deepen employee relationships
Guest Bios
Krishna Patel, Partner Engineer, Slack
Krish has spent the past several years working deeply with Slack as a solution, which gives him an in-depth understanding of the product and its capabilities. In his current role as Partner Engineer for the solution, he works closely with partners and developers to drive product integrations and deliver technical solutions to address needs across the Slack ecosystem.
Kishan Patel, Senior Solution Consultant, Gerent
An 18X Salesforce-certified product expert, Kish brings years of experience and a wealth of technical expertise to his current role as Senior Solution Consultant. He specializes in building strong relationships with internal and external partners to identify pain points and develop winning solutions that drive customer success.
