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J&J’s Jim Swanson brings mission-driven leadership to the CIO role

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He started out as a scientist, working his way up the research and development ranks in the pharmaceutical industry, an experience steeped in curiosity that has helped shape his emphasis on continuous learning to this day. I believe in humble servant leadership — I’m here to support my teams,” he says.

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CIOs in transition: 5 tips for landing your next IT leadership job

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At some point in your career, you’re likely to find yourself in transition, having left an IT leadership job without a new one lined up. While you may have planned or negotiated an exit, very often such departures are beyond your direct control, due to a leadership change, acquisition, or another strategic event.

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Securing Top Revenue Leadership: Insights from N2Growth’s CRO Searches

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Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities help in guiding their teams toward a common goal. Their in-depth understanding of market dynamics and customer behaviors, coupled with sharp acumen in sales strategies and product management, ensures alignment of revenue-oriented goals across different departments.

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Agritech company Cropin launches its cloud platform to digitize the agricultural industry

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Backed by investors including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and CDC Group, Cropin is set on digitizing the agricultural industry. Founded in 2010, Cropin’s other products are live in 92 countries, it is partnered with over 250 B2B customers and has digitized 26 million acres of farmland. Cropin’s leadership team.

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How a CIO’s approach to cloud, AI and ML is transforming Nigeria’s Dangote Industries

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Later he joined SAP Labs in the US where he was immersed in product management for cloud technology. In a big group like Dangote, how challenging is it to manage IT in all parts of the company? Cloud is the way to go but it depends on the industry and the region. How is the company taking advantage of this?

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15 worthwhile conferences for women in tech

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Diversity is a hot topic in the tech industry — and because it’s discussed frequently, it might be easy to feel like things have already changed. Moreover, lack of representation of women at senior levels in IT is notable, with women facing more barriers when climbing the leadership ladder.

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10 highest-paying IT jobs

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The past year was rough for the tech industry, with several companies reporting layoffs and the looming threat of a recession. There’s an ever-growing need for technical pros who can handle the rapid pace of technology, ensuring businesses keep up with industry standards, compliance regulations, and emerging or disruptive technologies.