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How today’s enterprise architect juggles strategy, tech and innovation

CIO

Trusted advisor: While enterprise architects can often be seen as the catalysts for technology they must provide credible guidance to business leadership, offering insights into technology trends, risks and opportunities and avoid repeating mistakes of the past. They must ensure any gaps are identified and addressed accordingly.

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The leadership imperative in a technology-enabled society — Balancing IQ, EQ and AQ 

CIO

However, a common gap in IT leadership remains regarding a lack of deep business understanding from an executive perspective. AQ is the ability to adapt and thrive in changing environments. These core leadership capabilities empower executives to navigate uncertainty, lead with empathy and foster resilience in their organizations.

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Leading the digital charge: Inspiring innovation and fostering a culture of excellence

CIO

When talking about leading a digital change, the level of all the above is many degrees higher. So the question that plagues any professional entrusted with or motivated to drive a huge change initiative is how to inspire innovation and foster a culture of excellence.

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4 prerequisites for IT leaders to navigate today’s era of disruption

CIO

Navigating this level of change will require a new type of IT leadership skill and business acumen that hasn’t been part of the traditional job description. Despite the reduced costs, though, the necessity for comprehensive change programs remains paramount. Gen AI isn’t a simple plug-and-play solution.

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CIO hiring on the rise: How to land a top tech exec role in 2025

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Especially in an era of growing emphasis on AI, organizations recognize that without the right technology leadership, they will face challenges ahead and are trying to ward off disadvantages now. In terms of management skills, organizations are looking for CIOs who have driven change management at scale, Hackley explains.

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Digital transformation 2025: What’s in, what’s out

CIO

Regardless of the driver of transformation, your companys culture, leadership, and operating practices must continuously improve to meet the demands of a globally competitive, faster-paced, and technology-enabled world with increasing security and other operational risks.

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

CIO

AI, once viewed as a novel innovation, is now mainstream, impacting just about facet of the enterprise. Over the next 12 months, IT leaders can look forward to even more innovations, as well as some serious challenges. They achieved these results through a culture that embraces change and a strong digital foundation, he says.