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Today’s best CIOs are strategy wranglers

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Twenty-plus years in, CIOs have discovered that, when it comes to IT, everything is going to need a strategy. As CIO, you need a data strategy. You need a cloud strategy. You need a security strategy. Just this past year another strategy must-have arrived to upend nearly every organization.

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5 hot IT leadership trends — and 4 going cold

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CIOs and others who manage technology teams are advised to see beyond the churn of constant upskilling, and consider what people excel at: creativity and critical thinking, business strategy, and building strong relationships that increase employee satisfaction while boosting the organization’s performance.

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From AI to Empathic Leadership: Your Journey at FutureIT Toronto 2024 Begins Here

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Because it’s more than just a conference; it’s an experience that will challenge, inspire, and empower you to chart your course in the digital age. From there, you’ll dive into a series of keynote sessions by IDC analysts and industry experts, exploring the latest trends and challenges in AI integration, Gen AI, and IT leadership.

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Transforming the leadership trajectory for women in tech

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Given this reality – and the business world’s drive to create more diverse and inclusive leadership teams – the pressure is now on companies to hold on to the few women leaders they already have. This can hinder their ability to take on leadership positions because they’re perceived to come with additional responsibilities.

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Rackspace’s Brian Lillie on the importance of leadership principles

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Brian Lillie is president of Private Cloud at Rackspace and had previous technology leadership roles at Equinix, Verisign, SGI, and the United States Air Force, so he’s worked hard to define his leadership style. With these values clearly defined, Lillie had a new question: “How do I apply these values to leadership?”

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Coaching IT pros for leadership roles

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When you’ve spent your career mastering complex technologies, stepping into a leadership role might not be the first item on your wish list. I spoke to IT executives and leadership coaches for tips on how to develop the leaders on your team. Sometimes folks believe that leadership is the only way to a title and prestige,” says Tsounis.

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What is transformational leadership? A model for motivating innovation

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What is transformational leadership? The transformational leadership approach encourages, inspires, and motivates employees to innovate and create the change necessary to shape the future success of the company. For the latest insights on leadership, sign up for our newsletters. ]. . | Transformational leadership theory.