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Skills-first hiring has CIOs rethinking talent strategies

CIO

Some researchers and tech leaders are using the strategy. Yet Lutes and other experts say the skills-first hiring strategy does differ from traditional organizational labor practices. The strategy moves away, to varying degrees, from using job titles. So as an organization, you don’t lean into job titles or education.”

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Empowering cyber resilience in education: Three strategies for the future

CIO

Those of us with the privilege to work in education have an opportunity to shape the next generation to be more cyberaware and make our digital world a safer place. At the same time, cyber leaders at educational institutions today must deal with adversaries who increasingly view us as prime targets. It’s a mindset.

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7 common IT training mistakes to avoid

CIO

What’s not often discussed, however, are the mistakes IT leaders make when establishing and supervising training programs, particularly when training is viewed as little more than an obligatory task. Is your organization giving its teams the training they need to keep pace with the latest industry developments?

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Education Executive Search: Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow’s Institutions

N2Growth Blog

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Educational Institutions In the constantly evolving landscape of education, effective leadership plays a pivotal role in the success and growth of educational institutions. One of the primary challenges is the competitive nature of the industry.

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Elevating Excellence: Strategies for Fostering Gender Diversity in Boardrooms

N2Growth Blog

Women still represent a fraction of boardroom positions in public companies, underscoring a pressing need for actionable strategies that elevate gender diversity as a cornerstone of corporate excellence. Women’s unique experiences and insights spur creative solutions and strategies, propelling companies toward groundbreaking success.

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Data strategy is a differentiator for universities. Here’s how to get it right

CIO

Data provides insights that support the overall strategy of the university. Eighty-five percent of education leaders identify data skills as important to their organisation , but they currently lack 19% of skilled professionals required to meet their needs. The first step is to put in place a robust data strategy.

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The steep cost of a poor data management strategy

CIO

And before runners even enter a race—whether a sprint or a marathon—they have prepared with months or years of training. The same is true in education. Such is the case with a data management strategy. For example, smart hospitals employ effective data management strategies. That’s an almost 20-year head start.

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