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Project manager interview questions: 5 key areas to prep for
To land that project management gig, be prepared to talk about what you’ve done, where you’re going, and how you think.
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South African female founders of colour confront career, funding challenges
South Africa's female founders of colour forge paths to success in technology despite a business climate that tends to dismiss women's credentials and IT knowledge.
Accent Notes
6 ways to ensure equitable experiences in tech
IT needs women more than ever. Here are six actions CIOs can take to foster an inclusive culture that attracts and retains women.
How-To
10 self-evaluation tips for a better performance review
Self-assessment is critical to your long-term career success. Here’s how to examine your performance, determine the progress you’ve made, and lay the groundwork for improved career prospects.
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Pathways to the C-suite: CIO hopefuls look to level up
Today’s CIOs-in-waiting are taking charge of their career prospects by leading transformational projects, filling in experience gaps, and enlisting networks and coaches for opportunities and polish.
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Succession planning: A CIO imperative
CIOs should always have half an eye on the future, especially it comes to succession planning — for their own careers as well as the good of their businesses.
Interview
Two principles for delivering powerful presentations
A common mistake people make with PowerPoint presentations is letting the screen tell the story, says CIO Hall of Fame member and professional lecturer Steve Rubinow. His advice: hone your storytelling skills by ditching the PowerPoint slides and engaging with your audience.
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Tableau certification guide: Cost, training, salaries, and value
BI and data visualization skills are in demand and Tableau certifications are a great way to get ahead. Here’s our guide to Tableau’s Desktop and Server certs.
Interview
How Intuition CIO Kevin Sweeney juggles IT stability and need for change
Kevin Sweeney, CIO of Dublin-based, global e-learning and corporate knowledge-sharing company Intuition, shares tips and techniques for executives in charge of keeping information flowing smoothly across organizations in constant flux.
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Project manager salary: 5 tips to earn more
As a PM, you need to know what you’re worth — and make sure others know it, too.
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CIOs for hire: The rise of the contract CIO
A class of CIOs are offering fractional and contract services to fill a niche in the IT executive job market.
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12 data science certifications that will pay off
Looking to get ahead as a data scientist? Earning one of these data science certs will help you stand out in one of the hottest careers in IT.
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What’s different for Canadian CIOs
Often conflated with their US colleagues, IT leaders in Canada face unique challenges and have unique needs and solutions.
Interview
JLL CIO Edward Wagoner on leading change
What worked in the past isn’t going to work in the future, says Wagoner. His advice: engage and welcome the different ways of thinking that are so critical for transformation.
IDG TECHtalk Voices
This Valentine’s Day, it’s time to show some love to your security teams
Building long-lasting loyalty with your security teams is more challenging than ever; here’s how to respond.
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5 essential skills and traits of a chief data officer
Top data execs are in high demand as organizations seek to extract business value from their data. Here’s what’s needed for CDO success.
Interview
IDEXX CIO Ken Grady: Why you need to be a commercial CIO
The CIO role is the only IT job where you’re not being hired by someone in IT, says IDEXX CIO, Ken Grady. That career-changing realization pushed him towards a more collaborative relationship with his peers in sales and marketing.
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5 project management resume tips
To get your foot in the door, you need to explain the impact you’ve had on projects — and bring the numbers to prove your worth.
Interview
Generac CIO Tim Dickson: Why CIO reporting relationships matter for digital transformation success
The 62-year old Fortune 1000 manufacturing company is transforming into an energy technology solutions provider, with IT at the forefront. CIO Tim Dickson shares his thoughts on how data is creating new business opportunities and how reporting to the CEO elevates IT.
Podcast
CIO Leadership Live with Scott Case, CIO, Truist
Scott Case, CIO at Truist, joins Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, which is jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They discuss transforming digital business, best-of-breed IT, cyber resilience strategies, hybrid work lessons, the evolving CIO role and more.
Opinion
The CIO’s no-bull guide to effective IT
Building effective IT 101: Looking to run a successful 21st century, digital-ready IT organization? Here’s an overview on how to pull it all together.
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10 fastest growing US tech hubs for IT talent
You don’t need to move to Silicon Valley to cash in on the boom for IT talent. These 10 cities are among the fastest growing tech hubs by salary, according to Dice.
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CIOs make the leap to business leadership
As lines between business and IT blur, IT leaders are contemplating careers beyond IT, taking on hybrid business-IT roles or making the full-on move to business leader.
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Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate certification guide
Data scientists are in high demand. Here’s our guide to Microsoft’s Azure Data Scientist Associate certification.
IDG TECHtalk Voices
6 ways to bridge the customer-engineer gap
These best practices will enable engineers and their internal stakeholders to create closer connections to customers.
Interview
Reimagining IT at Liberty Mutual
Like many IT leaders, James McGlennon has been on a journey to transform IT to support a new era of business productivity, a move accelerated and shaped by the pandemic.
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15 professional organizations for Black IT pros
Black technologists have long been grossly underrepresented in IT. These 15 professional organizations aim to help close the diversity gap in tech by empowering Black tech professionals at every level.
Podcast
CIO Leadership Live with André Mendes, CIO, U.S. Department of Commerce
André Mendes, CIO at the U.S. Department of Commerce, joins Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, which is jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They discuss battling cyber risk, advancing AI success, hybrid work challenges and more.
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Business leaders take aim at the CIO role
As the top technology spot becomes more strategic, tech-savvy business leaders are stepping into the ring, giving traditional IT up-and-comers a run for the CIO role.
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The 10 most in-demand tech jobs for 2022 — and how to hire for them
From security pros to developers to analysts, the battle for the best IT talent wages. Here’s what to look for (and what to offer) when hiring for the 10 most in-demand jobs for 2022.
Managing Innovation & Disruptive Technology
10 CIO resolutions for 2022
Is advancing your career on your personal to-do list for the new year? Let these ideas be your guide.
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Unlikely partners: How CIOs and CMOs can collaborate
In today’s digital-focused, customer-centric business world, CIOs and CMOs are putting aside tech budget tussles to work side by side in driving business value.
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Top 15 IT certifications in demand for 2022
IT certifications can help you quickly gain and validate valuable skills and know-how in a domain that will further your career. Here are the most popular IT certs today.
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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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Top 7 challenges IT leaders will face in 2022
Facilitating hybrid working environments and ensuring a skills match for future success top the list of tough, ongoing issues IT leaders must navigate this year.
Developing IT Leaders
CIO as business partner: 4 prerequisites IT leaders must master
IT leaders wanting to be seen and treated as an equal business partner and be included in the organization’s strategic vision, objectives, values, and decisions must first exhibit these four key business and communication attributes.
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8 essential skills of elite project managers
Project managers are sought after due to their well-developed technical skills, but these essential skills can make you stand out as an elite contender.
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Altria’s investment in career development pays off
Giving employees a clear path forward in their careers is a key factor in retaining them. At Altria, IT careers are a top priority, with defined goals and a variety of opportunities.
Movers and Shakers
Advantage Solutions CIO: We want to leapfrog our legacy culture
CIO Deanna Steele shares how she and her team strike a balance between the operation of legacy systems and implementation of new solutions that drive business strategy at Advantage Solutions.
Interview
Avery Dennison CIO Nick Colisto on enabling business innovation
The manufacturing company’s VP and CIO, and 2021 inductee into CIO’s Hall of Fame, discusses creating a culture that “can ignite creativity and agility” in a video interview with CIO contributing editor Julia King.
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8 myths about IT veterans looking for new work
Whether you’re hiring or seeking a new gig, the value of veteran IT talent can’t be shortchanged — even in an industry obsessed with the new.
Opinion
4 steps to alleviate the QA talent shortage
Increased use of AI and no-code solutions in testing enables even non-developers to get involved in testing. Here's what that means to CIOs looking to build up QA capabilities.
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10 hottest IT certifications today
IT certifications can help boost your salary and make you stand out against the competition. Here are the top 10 most pursued IT certifications of 2021, according to Global Knowledge.
The CIO Whisperers
5 questions with Cardinal Health SVP & CIO Michelle Greene
No stranger to pressure and disruption, the healthcare CIO discusses the skills and habits that enable great leaders to shine in challenging times.Feature
10 master data management certifications that will pay off
Individuals with expertise in master data management (MDM) are essential to helping organizations get the most out of their data and comply with regulations. Here are the MDM certifications that will give your career an edge.
Podcast
Podcast: CIO Leadership Live with Sujan Turlapaty, SVP & CIO at Optiv
Sujan Turlapaty, SVP & CIO at Optiv, joins Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, which is jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They will discuss digitizing the client journey, data-driven innovation, co-creating business solutions and more.
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6 business analyst resume tips
Getting ahead in business analytics means applying your BA skills to your resume, by getting specific and bringing data to bear on your achievements.
Podcast
Podcast: CIO Leadership Live with Jamie Holcombe, CIO at the US Patent and Trademark Office
Jamie Holcombe, CIO at the US Patent and Trademark Office, joins Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, which is jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They will discuss how patent and trademark tech is transforming, digital debt, agile development, DevSecOps and more.rn
Movers and Shakers
Air Products CIO overhauls IT to support business transformation
To enable the $9 billion industrial gas provider to deliver new “mega projects,” CIO Brian Galovich has put self-service at the center of the target architecture, moved infrastructure to the cloud, digitized key business processes, and updated the IT operating model.
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