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7 IT leadership hacks that deliver results

CIO

Langley sets up bull sessions each quarter with his entire organization for feedback he says has improved his leadership. “We I strongly believe in situational leadership. 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.

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9 tips for achieving IT service delivery excellence

CIO

Standardize processes and understand LOB needs Effective IT service delivery begins by creating and standardizing processes and documentation, says Patrick Cannon, field CTO at data center and cloud services firm US Signal. Your leadership team should behave like a Scrum team, enabling end-to-end delivery and support.”

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5 key mistakes IT leaders make at board meetings

CIO

And if you’re presenting, it’s best to study older board packages and consult with colleagues about how the directors discuss, debate, and finalize key decisions. Learn best practices, consult with colleagues, and avoid easy mistakes. Best practices for board meetings abound.

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Agile vs Scrum: Differences & Similarities?—?The Complete Review [2020]

Codegiant

Agile vs Scrum: Differences & Similarities?—?The The Complete Review [2020] From the desk of a brilliant weirdo #1 : If you are using Scrum it’s safe to say that you are also using Agile. On the other hand, if you are using an Agile framework, that may not necessarily be Scrum. In Scrum, you have three main roles?—?the

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Product-based IT: A blueprint for success

CIO

Organizations don’t want fractional allocation — people rolling on to a project and rolling off,” he explains. Trust One is also knee deep in transforming its IT organization and operating model, transitioning away from a program management office (PMO) to a product-centered organization. Gary Jeter, EVP & CTO, Trust One.

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Shaping the Future with Business Agility

Accenture

This trend is reflected in the proliferation of business agility services, well established entities like Scaled Agile and Scrum Alliance adopting a focus on business agility outcomes, and the establishment of industry organizations such as the Business Agility Institute (BAI). Share Your Business Agility Journey.

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Pitfalls of Agile Transformations

LeanEssays

Once you get past the sales pitches and confirmation biases, it doesn’t take much research to discover that agile and Scrum don’t have such a great track record. If they hire the right consultants and use the best practices, they assume they will be fine. Question 1: Should you use Scrum or Continuous Delivery?

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