Leadership and strategic planning

Effective leadership and strategic planning skills are the keys to success for any CIO. As more CIOs are expected to speak the language of the business and contribute to the success of the organization, leadership and strategic planning skills are essential. Find information and advice on effective leadership and strategic planning for CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.

January 08, 2021 08 Jan'21
Digital healthcare top priority for CIOs in 2021

In 2021, CIOs will not only focus on providing greater access to healthcare but more equitable access. Digital tools will play a key role.
December 24, 2020 24 Dec'20
Enterprise architecture tools could be acquisition targets

Avolution, Bizzdesign, Mega and Software AG tools lead the Gartner Magic Quadrant on enterprise architecture, but analysts see big players in neighboring markets joining the fray.
October 20, 2020 20 Oct'20
Enterprise architecture tools add pandemic-related updates

The COVID-19 pandemic spurs vendors of enterprise architecture products to add new online and mobile capabilities and promote business functionality to address changing customer needs.
October 16, 2020 16 Oct'20
Data literacy skills key to cost savings, revenue growth

As organizations develop data-driven cultures, they need to implement programs to teach employees how to work with and make decisions based on high-quality data.

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How can a pandemic business continuity plan cover employees?

A major element in maintaining business continuity during a pandemic is taking care of employee health. Pandemic-specific planning must be a part of the overall BCDR plan. Continue Reading
SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis)

SWOT analysis is a framework for identifying and analyzing an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats -- which is what makes up the SWOT acronym. Continue Reading
4 reasons to involve CISOs in mergers and acquisitions planning

As mergers and acquisitions go virtual due to COVID-19, the C-suite should include CISOs to help identify security risks, expedite cyber processes, review the new threat landscape and more. Continue Reading

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C-suite execs give future technology predictions for the decade

What will keep CIOs busy this decade? From machine learning to cybersecurity, IT leaders are providing insights on technologies they predict will be accelerated over the next 10 years. Continue Reading
Leading CIOs say building digital-ready culture is top priority

During the fifth 2020 MIT Sloan CIO Digital Learning Series, CIOs discuss how they've accelerated and sustained a digital cultural change in more traditional organizations. Continue Reading
Cybersecurity and resilience tips from the city of Atlanta CIO

Gary Brantley, CIO of the city of Atlanta, spoke at the 2020 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Americas about how the city's IT department rebounded after a 2018 ransomware attack. Continue Reading

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How to create a proof of concept with 6 free templates

What is a proof of concept and how can it be beneficial to an organization? Here we dive into the importance of writing a POC, along with a list of free templates to help get started. Continue Reading
5 strategies to deliver customer service in information technology

Organizations undergo digital initiatives with the customer in mind, but to deliver outstanding CX, CIOs and their teams must provide the same service and UX to employees. Continue Reading
5 ways to keep developers happy so they deliver great CX

Companies need to work on ensuring their developers are satisfied with their jobs and how they're treated, otherwise it'll be customer satisfaction that inevitably suffers. Continue Reading

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6 tips for CIOs managing technical debt

Managing technical debt can be a challenge, but stepping back and positioning each project in the bigger picture can help minimize it going forward. Continue Reading
The return-to-work challenge: Ensuring employees remain safe

Simone Fenton-Jarvis offers some advice on how companies looking to reopen their offices safely could do so, allowing employees to actually be safe and feel it too. Continue Reading
Creating agile conversations in digital transformation initiatives

Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick, authors of the book 'Agile Conversations,' dive into the significance of improved conversations while undergoing digital transformations. Continue Reading