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How to create a culture of innovation

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A shift has occurred and IT is now viewed as an equal partner in driving business growth with CIOs recognized as the de facto leaders of innovation. Here, they and others share seven ways to create and nurture a culture of innovation. Innovation is a double-edged sword: It is critical to growth — but that’s also what makes it risky. “It

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12 strategic tips CIOs can learn from tech vendor CTOs

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The changing landscape of IT, driven by rapid advances in technology and digital transformation, has seen a shift in CIOs’ responsibilities and challenges. Embracing change, fostering innovation, and maintaining a relentless focus on delivering value will serve CIOs well in this new era of digital transformation,’’ Purdy says.

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Technology Companies Need to Make Hard Choices to Teach More ‘Soft Skills”

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Many are also setting up certification programs to arm their work forces with more of the IT “ technical skills ” that are in high demand – everything from networking to technical support to machine learning to cybersecurity and analytics. These are the skills that enable teams to make technology work optimally for the organization itself.

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Disrupting the enterprise: How AI is redefining people, process, and productivity

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Thought scarcity: Innovation thrives on thought (ideation, creativity, and critical thinking) and thought-sharing (dialogue, curiosity, and collaboration). Here’s what we’ve learned. Experimentation drives momentum: How do we maximize the value of a given technology? AI changes the game. But in six months, it will be too late.

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4 key roles that define transformational IT leaders today

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Further, most CIOs (85%) believe their role is becoming more digital and innovation focused. The firm is seeing several iterations of the CIO role, including chief digital officer, chief digital and technology officer, head of technology, data, and innovation, and CIO and vice president of research and development (R&D) and innovation.

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The early returns on gen AI for software development

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Still, gen AI for software development is in the nascent stages, so technology leaders and software teams can expect to encounter bumps in the road. But early returns indicate the technology can provide benefits for the process of creating and enhancing applications, with caveats.

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7 traits of inspirational IT leaders

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CIOs who are purposefully positive and responsible, with a focus on integrity, tend to inspire others, says Ola Chowning, a partner at global technology research and advisory firm ISG. It’s even harder to become an inspiring leader, observes Yang Shim, technology consulting leader at business advisory firm EY Americas.

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