CIO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

IT organizations have worked hard to get away from the problems that had plagued their past project delivery processes. They have replaced expansive scopes, the waterfall methodology, and long timelines with iterative development, the agile approach, and multiweek sprints, hoping to avert the big failures that have littered IT’s history.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) explained The Scaled Agile Framework encompasses a set of principles, processes, and best practices that helps larger organizations adopt agile methodologies , such as Lean, Kanban, and Scrum , to deliver high-quality products and services faster.

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CIO

DECEMBER 8, 2023

CSM certification Agile practices are being rapidly adopted in project and product management across many industries, and the ScrumMaster is an important leadership role in agile development to not only improve workflow but increase your value as your career evolves.

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SCRUMstudy

JULY 30, 2018

As companies progressively adopt Scrum as the preferred project management method over traditional waterfall method, the subject of ‘role-mapping’ becomes more critical. Perhaps, one of the biggest challenges that organizations face when they move to Scrum is where does a Project Manager fit in Scrum?

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CIO

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

And for that you must develop an uncanny knack for relationship management and an understanding of how differing personalities can enforce and work with one another to great effect. So, how do you as an IT leader unify these wide-ranging personalities into a cohesive project team?

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CIO

DECEMBER 22, 2023

After marked increase in cloud adoption through the pandemic, enterprises are facing new challenges, namely around the security, maintenance, and management of cloud infrastructure. According to the Foundry report, 78% of organizations say that, in response to cloud investments made by the organization, they have added new roles.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Having managed and rescued dozens of projects, and helped others do so, I’ve noted that there is always one critical success factor (CSF) that has either been effectively addressed or missed/messed up: clarity around the roles and responsibilities for each project participant and key stakeholder. Enter the RACI matrix.

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

One way they’re doing that is by reimagining the IT function, say management consultants, executive advisors, and CIOs themselves. This reinvention goes beyond the adoption of cloud, agile development principles, and cutting-edge technologies. Consider the findings of a report from professional services firm Accenture.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Generative AI continues to dominate IT projects for many organizations, with two thirds of business leaders telling a Harris Poll they’ve already deployed generative AI tools internally, and IDC predicting spend on gen AI will more than double in 2024. But the usual laundry list of priorities for IT hasn’t gone away.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As a result, many new car companies are created and competition increases, says Tobias Altehed, who leads Volvo Cars’ digital organization and sits on the company’s extended management team. Previously, we didn’t have access to all the data about our customers because we didn’t have the direct customer contact,” says Altehed.

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CIO

MARCH 31, 2023

Top skills for business analysts include project management, data analysis, business analysis, user stories, and user acceptance, according to Zippia. Top skills for business analysts include project management, data analysis, business analysis, user stories, and user acceptance, according to Zippia.

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CIO

MARCH 11, 2024

It will improve project management, help with requirements creation, assist developers with coding, cover the system with auto-tests, report defects, and improve deployment. According to Deloitte research , AI will boost the productivity of software development processes from 50% to 1000%. A combination of factors led to this failure.

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CIO

JANUARY 18, 2023

Within IT, this could mean finding workers to do programing, testing, cybersecurity, operations, project management, or other similar tasks. Within IT, this could mean finding workers to do programing, testing, cybersecurity, operations, project management, or other similar tasks.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The same is not true, sadly, for many agile project management and development initiatives. Too often, an organization may launch something that looks like an agile program, calls itself an agile program, claims to operate like an agile program, yet really isn’t an agile program in the least.

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CIO

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Providing a compelling ROI on technology initiatives also puts CIOs in a stronger position for securing support and funds from the business for future projects. Align projects with business goals. If well aligned, such IT projects can even help generate new business opportunities, he says.

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CIO

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Pressure on Project Management Offices (PMOs) Will Intensify The stakes for digital transformation continue to grow within today’s enterprises. Workforce Management Will Be a Top Priority In 2023, it’s widely anticipated that we’ll be encountering a recession.

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CIO

MARCH 27, 2024

Finally, the way Erie Insurance drives transformation is by leveraging enterprise business agility. Finally, the way Erie Insurance drives transformation is by leveraging enterprise business agility. When the leadership team at Erie Insurance planned a large-scale transformation, they knew it couldn’t be an IT-only effort.

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CIO

JANUARY 11, 2024

We are giving our budget and proposed projects more scrutiny to invest in areas that have clear attribution toward generated increased revenue, more efficiencies, lower costs, and improved workplace experiences,” Srivastava says. These external factors can have a dramatic impact on business operations and strategic planning.

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CIO

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Employees who aren’t just informed of objectives, but given a sense of responsibility, are more comfortable with their roles and tend to enjoy the challenge of being a key driver of excellent performance.” The following management practices will help you get there. Projects that really excite our teams.”

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CIO

AUGUST 29, 2023

Interest in Value Stream Management (VSM) has never been higher – and for good reason. Recently I had the opportunity to speak at the Six Five Summit regarding Value Stream management and how it can help companies accelerate their transformational journey. VSM is very much driven by digital transformation.

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CIO

AUGUST 22, 2023

These digital trailblazers , as I call them, are vital for digital transformation success, as they can be delegated leadership responsibilities such as the planning, execution, and change management of your digital initiatives. If digital transformation is a journey, when does it end?

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CIO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

EA helps organizations structure IT projects and policies to achieve desired business results, to stay agile and resilient in the face of rapid change, and to stay on top of industry trends and disruptions using architecture principles and practices, a process also known as enterprise architectural planning (EAP).

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CIO

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

That has been the message coming from veteran CIOs, executive advisors, and management consultants in recent years. That has been the message coming from veteran CIOs, executive advisors, and management consultants in recent years. In other words, they excel at managing IT budgets, projects, staffing needs, and so on.

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CIO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Depending on the role, a business analyst might work with data sets to improve products, hardware, tools, software, services, or process. The role of a business analyst is constantly evolving and changing — especially as companies rely more on data to advise business operations. What is a business analyst?

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Demand has increased so much that IT job postings in manufacturing doubled between May 2021 and 2022, according to Dice.com, with increased demand for skills such as agile development, Python, software development, automation, C++, SQL, and Java, among others. Sensors, AI, and robotics are key Manufacturing 4.0 Software engineer.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

CIO Tumelo Zwane understands how new and emerging technologies can play important roles to streamline the work the SIU does, so she and her team recently set out to update the unit’s communication and collaboration technologies. Something an entity like the SIU can’t afford.

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CIO

MARCH 22, 2023

That is a really important part of the role,” he says. Part of those efforts is embracing internships, and encouraging people from more diverse backgrounds to get into tech roles by working with IT training and development accelerator Mission Ready, and TupuToa, which develops talent from the Māori and Pasifika community.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

You get that,” says a business relationship manager working in the UK civil service, adding that she often heard this, most frequently when working at the Metropolitan Police. “If I work like no tomorrow,” says a project manager, working in financial services. I just get pigeonholed because I do well in that role.

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CIO

JUNE 22, 2023

AI has also sparked renewed interest in long-held IT skills, while creating entirely new roles and skills companies will need to adopt to successfully embrace AI. AI has also sparked renewed interest in long-held IT skills, while creating entirely new roles and skills companies will need to adopt to successfully embrace AI.

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Xebia

JANUARY 15, 2024

Portfolio management is complex. Why is portfolio management so complex? Picking up on learnings from many dozens of organizations, in this article we suggest five tips to ease your portfolio management. But first let’s align on the meaning of portfolio management. Portfolio management is a dynamic process.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In short, she knows how to establish — and maintain — credibility, leaning on her fundamental management philosophy: Listen. It’s no secret: The best talent wants to work for leaders with the attributes to drive success. And she has become a favorite among the who’s who of CIOs.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Six Sigma is a quality management methodology used to help businesses improve current processes, products, or services by discovering and eliminating defects. Six Sigma is specifically designed to help large organizations with quality management. Six Sigma was trademarked by Motorola in 1993.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Companies may have had highly detailed migration or execution plans, but many failed to develop a point of view on the role of cloud in the enterprise. If you ask someone, they’ll often recite a list of a dozen potential benefits of cloud — lower costs, better security, greater agility, and so on,” says Smith.

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CIO

AUGUST 2, 2023

A data and analytics capability cannot emerge from an IT or business strategy alone. With both technology and business organization deeply involved in the what, why, and how of data, companies need to create cross-functional data teams to get the most out of it. That strategy is doomed to fail. But with the advent of Industry 4.0,

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CIO

JUNE 7, 2023

Look for agility in seeking out new challenges Diane Schwarz, vice president and CIO at building services equipment manufacturer Johnson Controls, says she looks for leaders with an agile learner’s mindset. Agility is embedded in a person’s DNA and doesn’t change, Schwarz claims.

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OTS Solutions

JULY 18, 2023

DevOps methodology is an approach that emphasizes collaboration, automation, and continuous delivery, while digital engineering is a framework for developing, operating, and managing software systems that are scalable, resilient, and secure. Why are DevOps and Digital Engineering Important?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Digital technology has become a guiding light in these uncertain times, taking on a more prominent role in companies’ strategic plans. The Role of Technology in Modern Economic Challenges As we examine the core of economic intricacies in the contemporary world, it becomes apparent that technology is a critical factor.

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