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How CIOs can be pillars of stability in an uncertain world

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What really drives uncertainty One of the smartest guys on this planet, Ed Gough, formerly chief scientist and CTO at NATO Undersea Research Center (NURC) and former technical director at the US Navy’s Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, explained to me that ignorance is at the root of uncertainty. I am certain of that.

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Don’t Just Climb the Ladder. Explore the Jungle Gym

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For former Adobe CTO and CPO Abhay Parasnis , the road to becoming a leader at one of the largest software companies in the world was not a direct path. Elizabeth’s manager became the first of many mentors that would help guide her on the path to becoming an IT leader at telecom giants AT&T and T-Mobile. It was a zigzag.

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Employee engagement: 10 best practices for improving your culture

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It also commonly refers to the set of initiatives companies undertake to foster that connection among their employees. According to the Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2023 Report , 41% of respondents attributed their lack of engagement to leadership and the workplace culture. But managers are not mind readers.

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6 generative AI hazards IT leaders should avoid

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Businesses are accountable for the consequences of their choices, and that includes deploying AI in inappropriate areas, says Andi Mann, global CTO and founder of Colorado-based consultancy Sageable. In addition, over half called a lack of skilled workers their biggest barrier, which usually refers to developers and data engineers.

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CBRE’s Sandeep Davé on accelerating your AI ambitions

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He’s referring to Alison Bell, CBRE’s global head of digital and technology strategy acceleration and digital partnerships. The traditional CTO role … is about execution,” he says. Digital is very much about strategy and being a trusted advisor in the business. Artificial Intelligence, IT Leadership

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How the ‘diversity hire’ accusation and other barriers remain for Black women in tech

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She references how Black women, particularly those of Caribbean heritage, are often over-represented in the ‘5 Cs’ of cleaning, catering, clerical, cashiering, and childcare. “IT Myself and a person I mentor both got told we were both diversity hires,” says a deputy digital director in public sector. They needed the allyship of men.

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CIO Diane Schwarz on the power of professional ecosystems

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You have to make network a verb,” she says, referring to the perpetual effort one must invest in building and sustaining relationships, especially when it comes to building internal relationships to support cohesive go-to-market motions or external ones that can complement existing skill sets. Careers, IT Leadership

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