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How Trainline’s CTO stays on track with professional development

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A long-time Googler, who’s role as engineering director saw her lead the Google Play developer ecosystem, Nikolic was keen for something new that offered a greater sense of social purpose. “ Nothing clicked until she spoke to Trainline, the international digital rail and coach technology platform, headquartered in London.

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Top 8 IT certifications in demand today

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When it comes to certifications, you can typically choose to get certified in skills that you already have, or you can use certification as an opportunity to grow your skill set and develop skills you’d like to put to use in your career. According to PayScale, the average annual salary for CISA certified IT pros is $114,000 per year.

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Annual Board Evaluations: A Gateway to Sustained Board Effectiveness

N2Growth Blog

Boards are crucial in guiding and overseeing critical strategic decisions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving overall organizational performance. It helps identify areas for development and improvement within the board. To evaluate board dynamics, a comprehensive and objective approach should be adopted.

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Top 5 industry trends in strategic portfolio planning for 2024

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Ultimately, the number of skilled developers available will represent a consistent bottleneck. Navigate a Move from PMOs to SROs (Strategy Realization Offices) In the past, many product management offices (PMOs) tended to emphasize compliance over coordination and communication.

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8 tips for cultivating a winning IT culture

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Invest in and encourage talent development Encouraging ongoing learning and curiosity is a top priority at Liberty Mutual Group, says EVP and CIO Monica Caldas. We want transparency about the roles available across the organization and give employees the right tools to identify growth and job opportunities as well as skills development.”

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Navigating the Path: What Does a Chief People Officer Really Do?

N2Growth Blog

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. They focus on enhancing employee training and development programs to nurture talent and improve skills.

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Scoring Big: The Intricacies of an Athletic Director Search

N2Growth Blog

An athletic director is a strategic leader responsible for managing budgets, developing policies and procedures, and promoting a positive and inclusive athletic culture. This includes knowledge of sports management practices, NCAA regulations, and the ability to develop and execute effective athletic programs and initiatives.

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