Acquiring new technology: The data intelligence dance
You need to bring together teams from different departments and business lines to develop a more cohesive implementation approach and achieve group consensus. This process is what I refer to as “Data Intelligence” in my book, The Four...
5 tips to help overcome fear of change: It’s going to be (more than) OK
How can technology departments help end users overcome fear of change when trying to take the business to the next level? Here are five tips to help your stakeholders and users overcome their fears and move forward.
The sizzle or the steak: What's more important in system design?
When it comes to system design, what features weigh the most when you can’t have it all? Do you choose user interface or functionality?
Big thinking at the SSA: Lessons in communication and respect from its departing CIO
There are lessons we can all take from Robert “Rob” Klopp's work as CIO at the Social Security Administration. The most important may be this one: Communication and respect go a long way toward opening minds and connecting with...
I’ll have what she’s having… Tech design that leads to 'positive' addictions at work
Successful gaming apps appeal to neurotransmitters in our brains that make us feel happy and connected -- and make us want to come back for more. It’s possible to design to business applications and activities that have the same...
Beyond Acronyms: Humanizing big data and information governance through mindful storytelling
Six tips for effective data storytelling, as learned from work being done at the Navy.
6 competitive IT strategy tips from state government CIOs and CxOs
Even CxOs of state and local governments must stay competitive. But how can IT departments compete amidst budget constraints and red tape? Learn six mindful takeaways to be competitively strategic, even in tough conditions.
3 ways to make better decisions when interpreting visual data
How many times have your eyes seen one thing, but your mind believed another? 'Sleight of hand' is present when it comes to our interpretation and analysis of data. Understanding how our perception varies of data based on how they are...
Why IT must be effective and efficient and what It means for your role
When organizations are frenzied to efficiently reduce costs over time, too much emphasis is placed on the “now” that the impacts on tomorrow are overlooked. In your role as CIO or other key decision maker, you can help your...
How to overcome internal SLA misconceptions
Formal, internal service-level agreements creates a truly professional business relationship between IT and their 'clients,' driving value and boosting morale.
STOP March Madness and Get Into a Productive Mood
Spring fever is here, and after this winter, we all deserve some fun. But business still needs to be done, no matter how much procrastinating we do. What should top CIOs do to prevent stagnation, stay positive and keep growing? ...
For the Love of Efficiency!
IT leaders vary greatly with their definitions what it truly means to be 'efficient' as do other C-level executives. No matter their definitions, this ambiguity all leads to the same place – confusion, conflict, and sub-optimized...
7 Mindful Changes CIOs Can Make in 2015
Acolyst SVP and international bestselling author Valeh Nazemoff shares 7 mindful changes CIO can make in 2015. Shift the perception of your IT group to that of a valued partner, not just a hurdle to be overcome.
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