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15 ways to grow as an IT leader in 2024

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Those challenges have IT leaders sharpening existing skills and developing new ones as ways to improve their leadership style, while others are exploring new opportunities or expanding work responsibilities to grow their executive profiles. It will come down to navigating all the human elements,” he says.

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Landing Your First CIO Role? Learn how Next CIO Winners Gathered to Support Their C-suite Tech Leadership Journey.

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From determining career paths, applying for the role, and understanding trends in AI, the Next CIO cohort have gained a clearer understanding of what c-suite technology leadership entails and identifying which skills they need to succeed. These are held throughout the year as part of the initiative.

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7 ways an MBA will advance your IT career — and 5 ways it won’t

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An MBA exposes IT leaders to critical business competencies by widening their perspective, developing leadership skills, and establishing management skills,” says Pranu Bhargava, executive vice president of technology at AllCampus, a company that partners with universities to offer online degree and certificate programs.

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How to succeed as a fractional CIO

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A fractional CIO is typically an experienced IT leader who is external to the enterprise yet acts as an accountable leader and extension of the executive team, says Dave Hartman, president of IT management consulting firm Hartman Executive Advisors. “A What services do fractional CIOs provide?

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13 essential skills for accelerating digital transformation

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It’s no secret that having the right capabilities is essential to digital success, but given the dynamic nature of digital business, these capabilities go beyond technical know-how. The market is tight, but we are not short of people with technical skills; people who can develop, build infrastructure, and understand the cloud,” says Fox.

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2023 CIO Hall of Fame inductees on building a successful IT leadership career

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Early on, Loura found himself fascinated with computer networking and the innovation happening in the space, but he was also frustrated by the slow pace of some processes. I wanted to be on the side that could influence a better decision rather than on the side lobbying for a better decision,” Loura says of his drive toward leadership.

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Women IT leaders take center stage

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Kristen Lamoreaux, president and CEO, Lamoreaux Search Lamoreaux Search Visibility defined Balaban’s experience provides a particularly valuable lesson for women in IT about the importance of building a well-recognized professional brand to advance their careers and bring gender equity to corporate leadership. It’s not fair, but it exists.