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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. Make 2024 the year to change that. CIOs, of course, have been focusing on their communication skills for years.

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19 organizations advancing women in tech

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Ada Developers Academy is a nonprofit, cost-free coding school for women and gender expansive adults that also prioritizes BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and low-income people. The Anita Borg Institute ( AnitaB.org ) is a nonprofit organization for women in tech that was founded in 1997 by computer scientists Anita Borg and Telle Whitney.

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IT leaders uplift women to fill tech talent gaps

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The average woman professional exits the cybersecurity industry at age 30, notes Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS), a nonprofit devoted to advancing women in the field. There’s a stereotype of what security looks like, but the technical stuff is the easiest to pick up,” Lee says. Grace Brosnon, chief technology officer, City of Tacoma.