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7 common IT training mistakes to avoid

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What’s not often discussed, however, are the mistakes IT leaders make when establishing and supervising training programs, particularly when training is viewed as little more than an obligatory task. Is your organization giving its teams the training they need to keep pace with the latest industry developments?

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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. CIOs, of course, have been focusing on their communication skills for years. Claffey Jr.,

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Top 10 barriers to strategic IT success

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Of course, CIOs can’t ignore or delay seizing on such advances, even if doing so would enable them to hit goals they and their executive colleagues previously had established, Taglienti says. Tech debt and legacy tech Technical debt and legacy tech are both big speedbumps. 1 challenge listed.

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13 essential skills for accelerating digital transformation

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It’s no secret that having the right capabilities is essential to digital success, but given the dynamic nature of digital business, these capabilities go beyond technical know-how. The market is tight, but we are not short of people with technical skills; people who can develop, build infrastructure, and understand the cloud,” says Fox.

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What is a business analyst? A key role for business-IT efficiency

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The role of a business analyst is constantly evolving and changing — especially as companies rely more on data to advise business operations. Boot camps can be anything from traditional workshops held over the course of a few days or full-fledged, instructor-led courses that run for weeks or months at a time.

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7 ways to spot hidden IT talent within your ranks

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It’s a critical characteristic because the technology we were taught in school or in a course is likely going to be retired and replaced in the very foreseeable future,” she observes. He adds that such pros also usually have solid business knowledge, are technically-savvy, and are eager to learn new tasks when given the opportunity.

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6 signs an IT manager is struggling — and how to help

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This can lead less experienced managers to have difficulty balancing technical requirements and business objectives, he says. Their abilities and confidence can be improved by providing mentorship programs, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.” Active listening is also key.