Rick Giner
Technology Leader at Envato
Rick Giner
Technology Leader at Envato
Rick is a passionate people-first technologist with a strong track record of scaling tech businesses in Australia and building exceptional working cultures.
With 25 years of hands-on experience across agencies, enterprises, startups, and the public sector, he is a seasoned engineering leader who thrives on driving business growth, strategic planning, and operational excellence.
Rick has a passion for innovation and thought leadership, and is deeply committed to advancing Australia's tech ecosystem through community engagement and mentorship. He takes pride in building high-performing teams and fostering cultures where collaboration, continuous learning, and a bit of fun are at the forefront.
Upcoming conference sessions featuring Rick Giner
Mastering Communication: Lessons from AI Prompt Engineering for Leaders and Teams
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the art of communication is more important than ever—for both humans and machines. But what if the principles of crafting effective prompts for AI could offer new insights into how we communicate as leaders? And conversely, what can our everyday communication strategies teach us about designing better AI prompts?
In this session, we'll explore the fascinating parallels between AI prompt engineering and human communication in technical organizations. Leaders and coaches of tech teams will discover how techniques used to generate precise, impactful responses from AI models can inform how we communicate with our colleagues. From clarity and context to tone and feedback, the same factors that optimize AI outputs can also lead to more productive and engaged teams.
We’ll dive into key strategies for both crafting powerful prompts for AI systems and communicating more effectively in your leadership role. By the end of this presentation, you’ll have actionable takeaways that can be applied to your AI workstreams and your day-to-day interactions with your team. Whether you’re working with humans or working with AI tools, this session will equip you with new ways to inspire creativity, alignment, and success in both domains.
Prepare for an exciting crossover between cutting-edge AI practices and timeless leadership skills!
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Mastering Communication: Lessons from AI Prompt Engineering for Leaders and Teams
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the art of communication is more important than ever—for both humans and machines. But what if the principles of crafting effective prompts for AI could offer new insights into how we communicate as leaders? And conversely, what can our everyday communication strategies teach us about designing better AI prompts?
In this session, we'll explore the fascinating parallels between AI prompt engineering and human communication in technical organizations. Leaders and coaches of tech teams will discover how techniques used to generate precise, impactful responses from AI models can inform how we communicate with our colleagues. From clarity and context to tone and feedback, the same factors that optimize AI outputs can also lead to more productive and engaged teams.
We’ll dive into key strategies for both crafting powerful prompts for AI systems and communicating more effectively in your leadership role. By the end of this presentation, you’ll have actionable takeaways that can be applied to your AI workstreams and your day-to-day interactions with your team. Whether you’re working with humans or working with AI tools, this session will equip you with new ways to inspire creativity, alignment, and success in both domains.
Prepare for an exciting crossover between cutting-edge AI practices and timeless leadership skills!
Get conference pass
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