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6 ways you’re failing at change management

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Its up to IT leaders to ensure the changes their digital initiatives bring to business workflows are absorbed and acted upon by the users impacted by them. Too often, however, change management is treated as an afterthought, observes Munir Hafez, senior vice president and CIO at consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion.

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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

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This increased complexity means more companies will be relying on IT consultants to help navigate the changes and develop short-term and long-term strategies. As a result, making the shift to IT consulting can be a lucrative path to a fulfilling IT career. What is an IT consultant?

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10 AI strategy questions every CIO must answer

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The 2024 Enterprise AI Readiness Radar report from Infosys , a digital services and consulting firm, found that only 2% of companies were fully prepared to implement AI at scale and that, despite the hype , AI is three to five years away from becoming a reality for most firms. Theyre foundational pieces that an organization has to get right.

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7 signs it’s time to modernize your IT systems

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When addressed properly , application and platform modernization drives immense value and positions organizations ahead of their competition, says Anindeep Kar, a consultant with technology research and advisory firm ISG. The bad news, however, is that IT system modernization requires significant financial and time investments.

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Ways to ward off a doomed stakeholder management strategy

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As technologies evolve, CIOs still need to build mutual commitment and support for IT initiatives,” says tech consultant and author Gerald Leonard. Leonard Poor stakeholder management can also lead to a lack of buy-in, miscommunication, and, ultimately, the failure of crucial initiatives.

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11 ways to ensure IT-business alignment

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“Since there’s no universal model across business functions, IT must always keep in mind how they are leaders and partners of change in the corporation, whether it’s at a technical, business, or human change management level.” The CIO should also speak early when sensing a possible business course deviation. “By

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The rise of the chief transformation officer

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Yet unlike his peers, Wiedenbeck’s dual roles — the top technology executive as well as the transformation lead at Ameritas — are often at odds. As chief technology officer, Wiedenbeck is driving automation and IT modernization to reduce complexity and technical debt.