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“ We ’ re very focused on giving back to the community ”
— Ty Tastepe , Chief Information and Digital Officer , Altar ’ d State
His approach to leadership has been solidified by the challenging times caused by the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic , which he believes made it necessary to move more quickly on all fronts . “ I believe that to be an effective leader one needs to be able to paint a picture of the destination and really communicate the role of each team member on that journey ,” says Tastepe . “ Seeking a diversity of ideas and experiences , listening to input from partners both inside and outside the organization , staying positive and maintaining a can-do attitude , learning from failures , moving forward quickly and celebrating successes are really essential in achieving the company ’ s goals .” The company ’ s approach to implementing new technology is guided by a clear strategy . “ We have looked at the digital transformation in
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