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Your biggest barriers to digital transformation aren’t technical…they’re cultural

CIO

Historically, our jobs as infrastructure and security professionals have involved installing the “plumbing” that ensures organizations remain connected through traditional networking and security practices. For decades, organizations have considered networking and security a cost of doing business. Important, but rarely revolutionary.

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A comparative assessment of digital transformation in Italy

CIO

But until there’s a change in corporate will and the CIO’s vision combines with other management to drive a full-scale project, success can only be measured by the strength of the corporate culture. “I Change management is the real heart of digital transformation, even before technologies.

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The rise of the chief transformation officer

CIO

The title change makes it culturally okay to have conversations outside of IT. In addition to influence, transparency and accountability are critical to Wiedenbeck’s change management playbook. Digital was the key to the transformation, and [the CTO role] was a statement about that.”

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13 essential skills for accelerating digital transformation

CIO

Technical skills topped the list but also crucial are key leadership and culture capabilities such as change management, strategy building, and business relationship management, as well as critical business skills such as cost, product, and vendor management, as shown in the graphic below. “The

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Five Ingredients of a Successful Internal Change Management Program

Change Starts Here

As change becomes ubiquitous in the workplace, more organizations are developing internal change management capability to help keep the pace. The following are five steps organizations are taking to successfully implement change management programs: Form a Centralized Team. Brand for Culture. Start Small.

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Learn from IT Thought Leaders at FutureIT D.C.

CIO

Find out how to use generative AI to enhance customer experience at a presentation from Marci Maddox, research vice president for IDC’s Persuasive Content and Digital Experience Management Software Program. Throughout the day, attendees will have opportunities to learn about new solutions from technology partners and to network with peers.

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Capitalizing on technology budgets: A CIO’s story

CIO

While traditional approaches to bridging the profitability gap, like layoffs and budget cuts, can harm company culture, an innovative and practical alternative is capitalizing on technology budgets. This pool is ripe for reduction, resulting in substantial savings. Focus on value, not just price : The lowest bidder does not always win.

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