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Discussion Post
Prior to beginning work on this discussion post, watch the video "BUS608 | WEEK 4" overview and read the Forbes's article interview with Julie Sweet "Let There Be Change," Says Accenture's Trail-Blazing Chief Executive, Julie Sweet, and watch the video "Let There Be Change," Says Accenture's Trail-Blazing Chief Executive, Julie Sweet.
CEO, Julie Sweet
Julie Sweet is the CEO of Accenture plc (ACN) , the global technology consulting and services giant with about $45 billion in revenue and 500,000 employees. She has an undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna, a law degree from Columbia University, and was only the ninth female partner at Cravath Swaine & Moore. Julie left Cravath to become general counsel of Accenture in 2010, and in 2015, CEO of Accenture North America. In September 2019, Julie ascended to the top of Accenture. (Karlgaard, 2020e, para. 1)
Read the article and answer the following questions:
Question I. Julie Sweet introduces "proximity imperative" in this interview. What is your understanding of his concept and why is it crucial in a business setting?
Question II. Karlgaard introduces the concept of the accelerated rate of digital revolution, which is now evolving at the two to three times the rate pre-COVID. How is this demonstrated at Accenture?
Question III. What is Sweet's prediction for the changes to work across different industries as a result of COVID-induced changes?