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Storytelling for CIOs: From niche to bestseller

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I take what I learned in the scriptwriting seminar about passion and the narrative arc into every meeting I attend,” one chief technology officer said. In that one meeting, I got the green light to invest and I always tried to explain technology in words and narratives that the non-techie board could absorb,” he said. “I

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7 sins of digital transformation

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To meet digital transformation goals, companies must build structural ambidexterity, focus on short-term efficiency opportunities that fit the current structure and model, but also pursue medium- to long-term discontinuous expansion opportunities in business that potentially would require structural and cultural changes,” Senan advises.

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IT leaders’ AI talent needs hinge on reskilling

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Although some colleges already offer AI classes, many haven’t had time to create new programs to meet the increased demand from the new AI boom, which started with the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. That mix of technical and soft skills is another factor shaping the shift toward reskilling for AI.

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6 IT rules worth breaking — and how to get away with it

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All are established to help the organization meet compliance and achieve essential goals. Code change management processes One rule that can occasionally be broken without outside repercussions is sending new code or a new capability into production without first following a required change management process, Chowning says.

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14 in-demand cloud roles companies are hiring for

CIO

1 business objective driving cloud investment is “enabling disaster recovery and business continuity” (40%), and security architects can help businesses ensure they have the proper measures in place to meet these goals. Role growth: 13% of organizations have added cloud product manager roles as part of their cloud investments.

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IT leaders uplift women to fill tech talent gaps

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In searching for key talent to staff security teams, Lee has drawn on professional writers, project managers, and others who don’t have the formal technical qualifications and CV experience one would expect for a cyber security role. Being intentional at an individual level also keeps the momentum going.

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Executive Coaching Company Breakdown: How to Get the Most Out of Coaching for Strategic Change

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They are subject matter experts in their field, the brightest minds, and equipped with the immense technical skills and experience to be at the helm of the world’s most powerful and disruptive companies. Executives are the best business leaders in the world.

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