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Transforming IT culture for business success

CIO

Back in the day, IT culture was all about the perks. Would-be employees were drawn in by modern, open spaces punctuated by game tables and fully stocked kitchens along with an array of services that might include on-site gyms, coffee bars, even chef-inspired cafeteria fare. To be clear, everyone still fancies a high-end perk.

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Why Avatars Are A Game-Changing Innovation Strategy

Planbox

A dynamic culture of innovation that champions every voice, enhances teamwork and develops diverse perspectives, all while cranking up the creativity dial. A participant, usually shy in boardroom settings, might surprise everyone with a game-changing idea under the guise of their avatar. The result? Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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CIOs sharpen tech strategies to support hybrid work

CIO

Those principles, along with lessons learned during recent years, have helped Pfeiffer sharpen her tech strategy for supporting hybrid work in 2023. Though we have invested significantly in building a culture of agility within the organization, I think there is more to our journey. Still, he says there’s room for improvement. “We

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Speak-up Culture: How to Encourage More (and Better) Ideas

Let's Grow Leaders

You’re a human-centered leader working to create a courageous, speak-up culture filled with psychological safety. A culture where employees feel invited and encouraged to speak up and share their ideas and express their concerns. How to Include Your Reluctant Employees in Your Speak-Up Culture. Silent Ponderous.

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How King Crushes New Product Development using Data-Driven Insights

Speaker: Ian Thompson, Head of Business Intelligence at King, and Zara Wells, Strategic Customer Success Manager at Looker

Product Managers looking to leverage data to make informed product design decisions can learn a lot from renowned gaming company King, maker of Candy Crush and many other games - even if their product has seemingly no overlap with games. The key is the strategy and tools for accessing product data at the level that you'd like.

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What Sid Meier’s Civilization Game Taught Me About Business

N2Growth Blog

Since childhood, I have played video games, and one of my all-time favorites is Sid Meier’s Civilization. The turn-based strategy game appeared in the early ’90s, and the game has evolved significantly since its debut, each version has new challenges for players to solve. COMPETITION.

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3 tips to align your values with your startup’s culture

TechCrunch

The tone of the company’s culture comes from the top. The culture you envision for your company will only come about if your employees believe in the practices that you are asking them to implement. This level setting ensures that everyone has skin in the game, and no one has the leeway to treat people poorly.

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