People Before Technology: Rethinking Digital Transformation with Mayank Patel Adecco & SPEAK UP | Sercan Akdemir

In Episode 54, I hosted Mayank Patel, Senior Vice President at Adecco Group, leading Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye. His key message was simple yet powerful: Digital transformation starts with people not technology. Technology enables change, but adoption, culture, and skills drive real impact. The real challenge isn’t a talent shortage it’s a skills gap. Instead of searching for ready-made solutions, organizations must invest in upskilling and reskilling their own teams. We also discussed AI. While it reshapes roles and increases efficiency, leadership, emotional intelligence, and cultural alignment remain deeply human. Future leaders must learn continuously and have the courage to unlearn. Across cultures, three universal drivers remain constant: ✔️ Appreciation ✔️ Growth ✔️ Success In an unpredictable world, the advantage belongs to those who integrate technology wisely without losing the human core. SPEAK UP | Sercan Akdemir Curated and Hosted by Sercan Akdemir Global Tech Leader | Award-Winning Speaker | Leadership Storyteller | Founder of Speak Up Production and Post-Production: Filmiz Studio #SpeakUp #SercanAkdemir #Leadership #Technology #DigitalTransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #KeynoteSpeaker #Storytelling #Podcast #FilmizStudio