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

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I work like no tomorrow,” says a project manager, working in financial services. Myself and a person I mentor both got told we were both diversity hires,” says a deputy digital director in public sector. Upon leaving the organization, the recruiter told her that she had been a token hire. You haven’t got what it takes.

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2023 CIO Hall of Fame inductees on building a successful IT leadership career

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For current and aspiring CIOs, Loura offers important leadership lessons he learned during his career: One, stay connected to others, namely peers and recruiters, who can offer invaluable insights, information, and introductions. NTT i 3 ), a research and development center; and CIO and CTO of Magellan Health. Second, be intentional.

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Product manager salary: Pay range factors, tips for making more

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We dove into publicly available information and talked to a number of product managers and those who hire, supervise, and mentor them in order to get a sense of what you can expect in this job market — and how you can improve your prospects and your compensation if you’re working in this field. Do product managers make good money?

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How to hire the right product manager for your IT needs

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We spoke to a host of experts, including product managers and those who supervise, hire, and mentor them, about what you should be looking for if you’re hiring a new PM for your team. Seth Dobbs, CTO at IT services and consulting firm Bounteous, gives a pretty good thumbnail sketch of what an ideal product manager would look like.

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What is enterprise architecture? A framework for transformation

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Benefits of enterprise architecture There are several benefits to enterprise architecture , including resiliency and adaptability, managing supply chain disruptions, staff recruitment and retention, improved product and service delivery, and tracking data and APIs. Enterprise architecture in the agile era: Loss policing, more coaching.

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Outsourcing Version 1: Advice from a CTO

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The truth is, I’ve delivered many software projects staffed partially or entirely by contractors. I’ve sourced contractors through my professional network, Upwork, regular job boards, corporate recruiting departments, Slack channel conversations — you name it.

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The 4 Traits Every CIO Should Aim to Develop

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Stay informed of new technology options that can help with managing remote employees, project management, tracking shipping, or monitoring employee productivity. Become a Mentor. Recruiting a great team is imperative to the success of your IT department. See yourself as a mentor. How can you be a great boss?