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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Formal, internal service-level agreements creates a truly professional business relationship between IT and their 'clients,' driving value and boosting morale.
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? ...
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...
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.