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Articles by John Edwards
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Misled by metrics: 7 KPI mistakes IT leaders make
Virtually every CIO uses metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge the performance of their IT teams and strategies, but not always correctly. Here’s a look at what you’re doing wrong.
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7 IT governance mistakes — and how to avoid them
IT governance can be a minefield for the unwary. Don’t let these common errors damage your organization — and your career.
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6 ways to reinvent your IT leadership career
Is your IT career ripe for a do-over? Then check out these ways to pull yourself out of a rut and get back on course.
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7 leadership traits major enterprises look for in a CIO
Are you ready to make the move to a big company? Better stretch yourself now to ensure you have what top-tier enterprises seek in a top-post IT leader.
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7 ways to elevate your CIO role
CIOs have long been viewed by many colleagues as second-string executives. Now is the time for IT leaders to expand their role, and to assert their unique vision and value.
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7 traits of indispensable IT leaders
Irreplaceable IT leaders share several common characteristics. Acquiring these traits can put you on the fast track to long-term career success.
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7 ways to win over a new IT team
You’re ready to meet your new staff. But are they ready for you? From assessment to execution, here’s how to set yourself up for long-term success from the get-go.
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6 ways to restructure IT for maximum productivity
From shifting operating models to favoring a more cross-functional approach to collaboration, CIOs are improving IT productivity by rethinking how IT gets work done.
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8 enterprise cloud strategy trends for 2022
Cloud adopters are shifting tactics to take advantage of fresh concepts and approaches. Here’s what you can expect to see this year.
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8 top priorities for CIOs in 2022
2022 promises to be both exciting and challenging for IT leaders. To get the most value from IT in the year ahead, tech chiefs should focus on the following key initiatives.
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7 ways to breathe new life into your IT leadership career
Bored? Burned out? Here’s how to reignite your professional life and get your career back on track.
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7 enterprise architecture mistakes to avoid
Disruptive times require resilient, forward-looking enterprise architecture. Don’t let a faulty framework ruin your organization’s ability to meet current and future objectives.
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7 digital disruption myths
Myths play an important role in history and culture, yet when it comes to digital disruption, believing in fables can be both destructive and career crippling.
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7 tips for better business-IT alignment
In a rapidly changing world, IT and business leaders need to work together to steer their enterprise in the right direction.
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7 data governance mistakes to avoid
These days, every data transaction is a business transaction. That’s why it’s vital to build a data governance framework that’s strong, secure, adaptable, and as error-free as possible.
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Popular IT advice every CIO should ignore
Everybody has an opinion. The problem is, some opinions simply aren’t worth listening to.
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7 secrets of successful vendor negotiation
Negotiation skills are fast becoming a CIO imperative. Here’s how to turn a single, initial purchase into a mutually beneficial, long-term vendor partnership.
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7 tasks every IT leader should delegate
CIOs have busy lives. So, one of the biggest talents every IT leader must acquire is the ability to know when to let go.
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