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

CIO

Middle managers need strong mentors and a network of colleagues who understand their problems and can offer advice based on their own experience when things get tough, so the manager can learn how to cope, get back on track, and thrive. But it starts with identifying a middle manager who needs an assist and then stepping in to intervene.

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What CIOs need to become better enablers of sustainability

CIO

A question of time Thomas Kiessling, CTO with Siemens Smart Infrastructure, part of the German engineering and technology conglomerate that makes trains, electrical equipment, traffic control systems, and more, understands that time is running out. And if the world’s temperatures rise by or above 1.5

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Full Steam Ahead: CIO Kopal Raj of WABTEC on staying ‘on-track’ with AI, IoT and sustainability goals

CIO

Initially, I was naïve about the infrastructure space, but was fortunate to have a great mentor. What are some of the steps that you are taking to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation amongst the employees and customers, and encourage them to move towards digital transformation in in their work?

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An Engineering Manager’s Bill of Rights (and Responsibilities)

Honeycomb

In 2018, Honeycomb co-founder & CTO Charity Majors wrote a blog post titled, “An Engineer’s Bill of Rights (and Responsibilities).” These cultural changes that have led us to shift our expectations for managers have traveled from the bottom up. Our organizations will build a culture of respect for both management and IC work.

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So much fintech M&A

TechCrunch

As TC’s Connie Loizos reported on January 11: “The 11-year-old, San Francisco-based outfit whose core business is selling software to investors to track their portfolios, has sued its former CTO , Jerry Talton, who the company says was fired ‘for cause’ almost three weeks ago, on Friday, December 23.” I did, too.

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5 Keys to Improve Collaboration Between K-12 Tech and Instructional Leaders

PowerSchool

a former superintendent in two Pennsylvania school districts and current Lead Strategic Education Advisor for PowerSchool. Tony Davis, a former educator for 28 years and current Strategic Education Advisor for PowerSchool, dives deeper to explain tech’s role at multiple levels. Lange, Ed.D., It’s really like a marriage.

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Gorilla Logic Recognizes Exceptional Engineers Through New Principal Engineer Program

Gorilla Logic

Ultimately, they should be a leader within the company who creates organization-wide energy and optimism for the future and has a personal commitment to the company vision. Community Involvement: At Gorilla Logic, we recognize that the whole is greater than the individual.