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🔮 What does the future hold for the Salesforce talent ecosystem? Our latest research revealed that the talent landscape is rapidly shifting. While it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of any trend or abrupt change in the ecosystem, our team can't help but speculate how some of this year’s trends will play out in 2025 and beyond. Read on for a few predictions from 10K’s executive team for the Salesforce talent ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/eNXVWikF #10KTalentReport #salesforce

Did you know that 82% of Salesforce programs reporting the highest ROI always partner with an architect? Yet many orgs overlook this game-changing expert. Here's the truth: you don't need a full-time architect to make an impact. Even an 8-hour engagement can dramatically move the needle on: ✅ Modernizing legacy automations ✅ Migrating to Lightning Experience ✅ Creating unified integration strategies ✅ Managing org merges/splits effectively ✅ Improving security architecture As your org matures, technical debt and slower time-to-value become real risks. An experienced Salesforce Architect can provide: ✅ Solution assurance ✅ Org clarity ✅ Process blueprinting ✅ Project roadmaps ✅ Peace of mind Don't let misconceptions hold your Salesforce investment back. Whether you're tackling complex automations, planning a major migration, or ensuring scalability, an architect's expertise can be the difference between a quick win and a costly setback. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/esMUgBRA

We're thrilled to welcome Blackthorn.io into 10K's ISV Partner Program! 🎉 Our partnership connects Blackthorn’s suite of Salesforce-native apps with 10K's extensive network of elite Salesforce experts. It's a win-win for delivering transformative solutions to Salesforce customers! Learn more about our ISV partner program: https://lnkd.in/eTRBAUqf

🔮 What's next for the Salesforce talent ecosystem in 2025? Our latest research revealed that the talent landscape is rapidly shifting. While it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of any trend or abrupt change in the ecosystem, our team can't help but speculate how some of this year’s trends will play out in 2025 and beyond. Read on for a few predictions from 10K’s executive team for the Salesforce talent ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/eNXVWikF #10KTalentReport #salesforce

Don't let misconceptions stop you - a COE is the key to accelerating innovation for your Salesforce program ⚡ Many companies resist implementing a Center of Excellence, fearing it will create bureaucracy and hamstring operations. However, when done right, a COE can accelerate Salesforce innovation. Here's how: 🚦 Governance drives alignment and faster decisions: - Aligns system changes with top business priorities - Defines clear roles and decision criteria upfront - Increases stakeholder involvement and buy-in 🔀 Effective change management processes: - Proactively communicates changes to impacted users - Gathers feedback to improve adoption - Follows release management best practices 🚀 Robust testing & release management: - Leverages sandboxes and deployment tools - Validates changes before pushing to production - Prevents issues that slow down users While establishing a COE takes upfront effort, the long-term payoffs are significant, from increased user adoption to fewer production issues and the ability to capitalize on Salesforce innovations faster. Have you implemented a Salesforce COE? What benefits has your organization seen? Let us know in the comments!

Sourcing and securing top #Salesforce talent is a costly, time-consuming process that often grinds operations to a halt 🛑 High-performing Salesforce programs accelerate their time-to-value by extending their teams with on-demand Salesforce experts ⚡ Learn more from Hyland's success story: https://lnkd.in/gCDi-TfC

We love to ask our independent #salesforce consultant community, “How has independent consulting changed your life?” 💡 Learn more about becoming a 10K Expert: https://lnkd.in/e8n76K62

Are you prepared to leverage AI + Salesforce to drive real business value while avoiding risky pitfalls? Debunk AI myths and dive into AI DevOps for Salesforce with our latest webinar from 10K CEO Nick Hamm, CTO Matthew Lamb, and iDialogue CEO Michael Leach: https://lnkd.in/gxpzFeGF Discussion highlights include: ✅ Offer your customers quick-win AI projects, such as background agents, record enrichment, summarization, suggested next steps, and document analysis. ✅ Avoid high-risk CoPilot projects until the UX is aligned with the data being generated. ✅ Embed Test Driven Development (TDD) and DevOps into AI projects early. AI software runs in a non-deterministic environment (unlike traditional DevOps). ✅ Invest in learning general prompt engineering skills today. #salesforce #ai

Building a Salesforce Center of Excellence (COE) is the key to maximizing your ROI and driving operational efficiency 🔑 A well-designed COE acts as the "CEO" of your Salesforce program, providing the structure to: ✅ Coordinate between orgs and standardize processes ✅ Drive efficiencies in time and cost ✅ Create a better experience for users and teams At its core, a Salesforce COE has 5 pillars: 1⃣ Defined team roles and leadership structure 2⃣ Delivery standards and processes 3⃣ Governance, change and release management 4⃣ End-user support processes 5⃣ Education and growth planning We know building a #salesforce COE sounds overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be complex. Learn more about our 3-step approach to unlocking innovation: https://lnkd.in/gwh_yGXt