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

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By acquiring a broader perspective, MBA-equipped IT leaders typically gain a better understanding of all the critical elements that go into running a business, including finances, creative marketing, and working in cooperation with HR. How much higher depends on many factors, including the enterprise’s size, market, and value.

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13 essential skills for accelerating digital transformation

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Digital transformation is indeed a cornerstone of business strategy today, as 89% of enterprises see digital business as core to their growth, according to Gartner’s Board of Directors 2023 Survey. Equally telling is another statistic from that research: Just 35% of these enterprises have achieved their digital goals or are on track to do so.

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How to succeed as a fractional CIO

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A fractional CIO is a technology leader hired on a temporary or part-time basis, explains Peter Kirkwood, corporate strategy leader at management consulting and strategy advisory firm Zinnov. Fractional, or contract, CIOs are becoming an important and increasingly relied on niche in the IT executive job market.

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A Guide To Software Consulting: Role, Benefits, Process, and Tips

Openxcell

Most of the time, they come in handy for companies with little technical expertise who need an outside opinion when making business decisions, especially when introducing new technology or updating their current system. Risk Mitigation QA engineers identify potential project risks and proactively implement strategies to mitigate them.

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Executive Coaching Company Breakdown: How to Get the Most Out of Coaching for Strategic Change

N2Growth Blog

They are subject matter experts in their field, the brightest minds, and equipped with the immense technical skills and experience to be at the helm of the world’s most powerful and disruptive companies. That’s also why leadership assessments are a fundamental component of the N2Growth executive coaching strategy.

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10 Vitals To Get Successful Results In Software Development

Xicom

Business owners and managers are also on the lookout to improve the process, and as follows, minimize the time to market the product, prevent cost from surging and finally increase the quality of the product. It’s beneficial to create a product roadmap that lays out a strategic plan and highlights your objectives.

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Secrets of business-driven IT orgs

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Additionally, he launched Marcum Technology, which brings some of the tech products that his IT department creates for Marcum to the market. Historically business puts strategies together and the enabling functions come behind that. But now we’re integral to the strategy as it’s being created.