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Designing employee communication for the modern office

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This means that the way employees build relationships and get things done — team meetings, casual debriefings, and brainstorming sessions — must be as effective virtually as they are in person. Companies that create strong employee connections without regard to location gain a competitive advantage.

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CIO Brett Lansing’s five-point approach to building followership

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You need to lower barriers to brainstorming and innovation,” he says. By “chaos” Lansing means something that is out of order — a process, department, tool, or the like — that if put in order presents an opportunity to build a competitive advantage. Don’t let the chaos depress your teams, Lansing says. Let it exhilarate them.

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4 key roles that define transformational IT leaders today

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By embracing adaptability, innovation, and strategic thinking, CIOs can effectively navigate the ever-changing landscape, creating a sustainable competitive advantage and fostering growth in an increasingly digital world.” Regardless of the title, a CIO’s responsibilities remain clear, Sezgin says. “By

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6 generative AI hazards IT leaders should avoid

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Many businesses cite copyright as an area of concern (and the FTC appears to agree ); submitting a business plan that looks like it was copy pasted from your competition could be problematic. Treat it as a brainstorming discussion that stimulates new ideas rather than something that will produce the perfect idea for you fully baked.

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Tech leaders weigh in on the upside and flipside of generative AI

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We ran workshops with every division of our business, educating them on the accelerating innovation in this area, brainstorming opportunities and risks. Ivell adds that generative AI could create unwelcome competitive dynamics. “As But overall, we see this as a huge opportunity.

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How to Create a SWOT Analysis to Update Your Organization’s Strategy

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It could be a unique selling point (USP), a competitive advantage, or any internal aspect that gives you an edge over your competition. Your company may also have tangible assets, like capital, land, or patents, that give it an advantage. Step 2: Brainstorm Your Company’s Strengths. Weaknesses.

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War Gaming: Stress-test your competitive options

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We aim to make sure your team ends up with a high-value, prioritized action plan that directly addresses your key competitive concerns. Companies looking to stay ahead of the competition should consider war gaming as a must-have part of their short-term strategic planning. Contact Us Download our Early Warning Toolkit.

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