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8 tips for cultivating a winning IT culture

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Are you looking to build a winning IT culture? Foster adaptability and flexibility Adaptable work environments and agile methodologies form the bedrock of a thriving IT culture, says Charman Hayes, executive vice president of people and capability for the technology group at Mastercard.

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The skills and traits of elite CTOs

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Chief technology officers are key players in the enterprise C-suite, oftentimes working in collaboration with CIOs at the forefront of new and innovative technologies. They are among the most important hires organizations are making today due to the business value that successful technology deployments can bring.

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8 steps to turning around a toxic IT culture

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Identifying and neutralizing an emerging toxic IT culture before it can begin damaging team members, projects, and overall organization performance is every CIO’s responsibility. The following eight steps will help you prevent or root out cultural toxicity, keeping your department strong, united, and efficient.

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The rise of the chief transformation officer

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Yet unlike his peers, Wiedenbeck’s dual roles — the top technology executive as well as the transformation lead at Ameritas — are often at odds. As chief technology officer, Wiedenbeck is driving automation and IT modernization to reduce complexity and technical debt.

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How Can We Stop Under Utilizing a Key User Experience Champion?

Speaker: Miles Robinson, Agile and Management Consultant, Motivational Speaker

As the CTO, it is your job to determine how to implement these important features. Join Miles Robinson, Agile and Management Consultant as he discusses how to pivot to a customer-first culture through planning and execution. Sign up now to learn how to: Reexamine what processes your QA & Dev teams already have.

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7 IT leadership hacks that deliver results

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And, on the flip side, it’s just as important to be mindful of team chemistry and take action when there’s a problem, says Srini Kadiyala, CTO of OvalEdge. And keep in mind that creating a healthy work culture will be reflected in the products you deliver. “By Bad hires happen, and sometimes, promotions don’t work out.

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10 ways to improve IT performance (without killing morale)

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To establish a high-performing IT culture, IT leaders must be able to push their teams to the limit without crippling morale. Prioritize transparency Prioritizing transparent communication is necessary to maintain positive team morale, says Chip Kleinheksel, global SAP CTO at business consulting firm Deloitte.