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What is a chief digital officer? A digital strategist and evangelist in chief
A chief digital officer strategically transforms a company’s technological future in a way many CIOs don’t have the bandwidth to do.
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19 organizations advancing women in tech
Women remain underrepresented in the tech industry. These 19 groups are working to support women and close the diversity gap in tech.
Podcast
CIO Leadership Live with Ralph Loura, Senior Vice President IT, CIO, Lumentum
Ralph Loura, Senior Vice President IT, CIO at Lumentum, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview, jointly produced by CIO.com and the CIO Executive Council. They discuss sustainable IT, global supply challenges, crowd-sourcing IT innovation, simplifying through AI/ML, rethinking IT budgeting and more.
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State of the CIO, 2022: Focus turns to IT fundamentals
CIOs are once again walking a tightrope between innovation and operational excellence—this time, buoyed by strong LOB alliances and a lingering pandemic glow.
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What is a data scientist? A key data analytics role and a lucrative career
The data scientist role varies depending on industry, but there are common skills, experience, education, and training that will give you the leg up in your data science career.
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7 signs you’re ready to hire a career coach — and 3 signs you’re not
A career coach is an expert in career planning who offers certified expertise in resume building, negotiation, interviewing, and motivation to help maximize your potential — but only if you’re willing to put in the work.
The CIO Whisperers
Q&A: Building a future-ready IT workforce
To gain first-mover advantage, optimize your talent strategy with last-mile training on the skills of mass disruption, says Will Markow, vice president of applied research and talent at Emsi Burning Glass.
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CIO Resume Makeover: How to write for your audience
In this resume makeover, Stephen Van Vreede helps an IT executive find a theme for his resume and shape the message for the right audience.
Developing IT Leaders
How CIOs become IT thought leaders
IT thought leadership increases the value of IT to the organization, enhances the reputation of the CIO and other IT executives, and helps IT get a seat at the business strategy table. Here’s how to get there.
IDG TECHtalk Voices
My company doubled in size in 2021. Here’s what I learned about diversity in hiring.
A critical need to hire more software engineers was an opportunity to increase the diversity of our teams. But the pool of applicants showed the depth of the challenge.
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LinkedIn and Year Up partner for a more diverse IT future
LinkedIn is encouraging its employees to make a difference through a partnership aimed at priming the careers of young adults from communities underrepresented in IT.
Interview
The rule of 30: The metric your job search needs
How many people would recommend you for a CIO job? If it’s not at least 30 power brokers, you have more relationships to grow, says executive recruiter Kristen Lamoreaux.
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How to find a new job while you’re still employed
Job searching while you already have a paycheck has advantages but comes with risks. The following 10 tips can help you with your job hunt — without getting cut.
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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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US IT jobs growth slowed in February
There’s still a need for more IT workers, but employers don’t want to pay for them, say analysts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.-
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