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What you don’t know about data management could kill your business

Organizations without a solid data management strategy are on a collision course with catastrophe. Unfortunately, that’s most businesses, judging by the fundamental disconnect on the importance of strong data foundations.

By Thornton May
Nov 28, 2023 6 mins
Data Architecture Data Governance Data Management
opinion

Ethics in IT: The CIO’s new business imperative

To date, corporate ethics has been reduced to compliance with pre-existing, created-by-others rule sets. The ethical IT organization of the future will require a new path — and business viability will depend on it.

By Thornton May
Oct 31, 2023 5 mins
Business IT Alignment IT Governance IT Leadership
opinion

Rediscovering the value of information

By emphasizing information technology over information management, we have exposed ourselves to what poor information practices can cost us, not what robust information strategies can create.

By Thornton May
Sep 26, 2023 5 mins
Data Architecture Data Management Privacy
opinion

Your AI journey: Destined for the ditch?

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence expectations has IT leaders at a crossroads — whether they know it or not. Those who choose value creation over narrative now will better control their company’s AI destination.

By Thornton May
Aug 29, 2023 5 mins
Digital Transformation Generative AI IT Strategy
opinion

The unsung skill too many IT leaders shortchange

Too often IT leaders view digital initiatives as projects to complete rather than campaigns to conduct. And at the heart of any successful campaign is a communication strategy geared for results.

By Thornton May
Jul 25, 2023 5 mins
IT Leadership IT Skills and Training
opinion

What makes a CIO truly great?

The blend of leadership skills, tech know-how, and business savvy required to succeed as CIO makes top-notch IT leaders a rare breed. Here’s what separates the excellent from the good.

By Thornton May
Jun 27, 2023 5 mins
CIO IT Leadership
opinion

Managing IT right starts with rightsizing IT for value

While there are few universals when it comes to saying unambiguously what ‘managing IT right’ looks like, knowing how to navigate the limitless possibilities of IT is surely one.

By Thornton May
May 30, 2023 6 mins
Digital Transformation Generative AI IT Strategy
opinion

AI’s one true X factor: Leadership

AI in the enterprise is a foregone conclusion. What’s less certain is whether you have a leadership plan on artificial intelligence that can make the most of the benefits while mitigating the risks.

By Thornton May
Apr 25, 2023 6 mins
Artificial Intelligence Generative AI Innovation
opinion

5 hard questions every IT leader must answer

Strong leadership is vital to IT success — and shouldn’t be taken for granted. Continual self-reflection is essential for knowing whether it’s time to restructure your approach to leading IT.

By Thornton May
Mar 28, 2023 5 mins
Business IT Alignment IT Leadership
opinion

AI value begins with managing the C-suite conversation

CIOs should know that AI has captured the imagination of the public, including their business colleagues. Dialogue is key to remediating misconceptions and steering the enterprise toward value creation.

By Thornton May
Mar 3, 2023 5 mins
Artificial Intelligence
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