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8 tips for cultivating a winning IT culture

CIO

Be authentic A winning IT culture requires an authentic IT leader , says Jay Upchurch, executive vice president and CIO at business software firm SAS. For some people, authenticity can be uncomfortable because it requires transparency and vulnerability,” he warns. Yet authenticity draws employees in and builds trust.

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15 ways to grow as an IT leader in 2024

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As workers at all levels put together their development plans for 2024, IT leaders, recruiters, researchers, and advisors share here what actions CIOs can take to advance their careers if they want to embrace a growth mindset. For example, Claffey Jr. It’s not just talk or a label. It really has to relate to what you do,” she adds.

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How CIOs can be pillars of stability in an uncertain world

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Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic speaking at a “mini-conference” Survey of Business Uncertainty: Panel Member Economic Briefing and Policy Discussion earlier this year told attendees, “Finding workers is a big problem.” The general consensus was that one of the best places to start managing hyper-uncertainty was talent. Give them a call.

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Black Tech Pipeline connects Black IT pros to DEI-committed employers

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Companies also saw the conversation surrounding Chandler’s tweet and reached out, asking whether she could help them recruit Black talent into their organizations. Over time, however, she noticed that a lot of her recruits were coming back to her looking for different opportunities.

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BCBSNC builds a better IT workplace through DEI

CIO

When employees feel they can bring their authentic selves to work, it can result in higher levels of employee productivity and satisfaction, improved retention rates, and more effective recruiting efforts. We’re encouraging our mentors to think about ways that they can be sponsors.

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Networking tips for IT leaders: A guide to building connections

CIO

But after sharing these feelings at conferences with other CIOs, he heard from a number who had the same issue. Some CIOs, including Ken Piddington, CIO at US Silica, use networking events to “keep recruiters warm,” by connecting with national or local IT specialists. The pandemic has been a boon for online conferences.

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The Most Powerful Note on Authenticity I’ve Ever Received

Let's Grow Leaders

As you read, I invite you to reflect: What would it mean for you to show up authentically with your team? Am I creating a team environment where people can show up with their authentic best self? At the end of that time, the CEO looked at me from the other side of a small round conference table in his office.