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5 hot IT leadership trends — and 4 going cold

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Here tech leaders discuss how they’re innovating in an uncertain world by returning to the basics of good leadership, building trust, promoting transparency, and leaning into strategy over skillset. Those skills can then be quickly employed within the organization. Gartner estimates AI could account for 3.5%

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Transforming the leadership trajectory for women in tech

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Given this reality – and the business world’s drive to create more diverse and inclusive leadership teams – the pressure is now on companies to hold on to the few women leaders they already have. This can hinder their ability to take on leadership positions because they’re perceived to come with additional responsibilities.

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Sustainable IT: A crisis needing leadership and change

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In fact, a Sustainable IT report by Capgemini states that 89% of companies surveyed recycle less than 10% of their IT hardware, and less than half of executives say they are aware of their organizations’ IT footprint. Companies can focus on this by transitioning to renewable energy and implementing sustainable technology sourcing.

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17 professional organizations for Black IT pros

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Moreover, Black IT pros — even those in leadership positions — still encounter unique challenges both in the workplace and in their career paths. AABE awards $350,000 annually in scholarships to students in energy-related tech fields and offers a career center for job seekers and employers.

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Rackspace’s Brian Lillie on the importance of leadership principles

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Brian Lillie is president of Private Cloud at Rackspace and had previous technology leadership roles at Equinix, Verisign, SGI, and the United States Air Force, so he’s worked hard to define his leadership style. With these values clearly defined, Lillie had a new question: “How do I apply these values to leadership?”

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Coaching IT pros for leadership roles

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When you’ve spent your career mastering complex technologies, stepping into a leadership role might not be the first item on your wish list. I spoke to IT executives and leadership coaches for tips on how to develop the leaders on your team. Sometimes folks believe that leadership is the only way to a title and prestige,” says Tsounis.

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Ex-NFL CIO Michelle McKenna on leadership today

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The former NFL exec worked for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for 10 seasons and previously served as CIO at Constellation Energy and Universal Orlando, and as SVP of technology at Walt Disney World. On the old ways of leadership being over. The next-generation workforce is not accepting mediocre or inauthentic leadership.