CIO

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Regardless of whether or not Peter Drucker actually said , “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” the sentiment still is particularly relevant in IT, where the constructive collaboration between business goals and technology initiatives often determines organizational success.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Evaluating founding and leadership teams of portfolio companies and acquisition targets has become crucial for investment and operating partners. As businesses grow and adapt to shifting market demands, the strength of the leadership team often dictates a company’s ability to scale and succeed.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Carter is a visionary technology executive whose pioneering career and accomplishments have set the standard for IT leadership excellence. He served as the CIO of FedEx for almost a quarter of a century, six times the average tenure of a CIO, and led his global organization to a remarkable 27 straight CIO 100 awards.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

IT modernization is a necessity for organizations aiming to stay competitive. Organizations often struggle to justify the upfront costs of modernization projects, especially when the ROI is not immediately apparent. Solution: To address budget constraints, organizations should adopt a strategic approach to funding IT modernization.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Assessments have emerged as an indispensable instrument in leadership development, serving as both a mirror that reveals areas of growth and a lens that illuminates hidden potential. As challenges become more multifaceted, it is critical to align leaders capabilities with the evolving needs of the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

With extensive networks and deep industry insights, they provide organizations with access to top talent capable of leading digital transformation initiatives and steering companies toward differentiated long-term success. Organizations must remain agile and forward-thinking to keep pace. One approach is leveraging industry networks.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

But Florida-based Brown & Brown Insurance put old-school conventions to the test when it joined a growing cadre of leading organizations remodeling IT to reflect the pervasive role of technology in business transformation. Rethinking IT structure serves as yet another catalyst for advancing tech-driven business strategy.

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CIO

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Effective OCM will not only enable the successful execution of a project or transformation, but it can also make the transition smoother and easier for the organization to absorb, he says, adding that this is particularly true when projects result in process changes, including operational, employee support, or end-user impacts.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Unsurprisingly, more than 90% of respondents said their organization needs to shift to an AI-first operating model by the end of this year to stay competitive — and time to do so is running out. Effective IT leadership now demands not only the courage to innovate but also a profound understanding of change management principles.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. This data highlights the growing recognition of soft skills as a cornerstone of effective leadership.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The shifting leadership landscape In a fast-paced, tech-driven world, business strategy and technology are more intertwined than ever. As digital weighs in as the center of gravity, one thing is clear: traditional leadership structures may no longer be enough to maintain a competitive edge. On a bad day, we get CrowdStrike…or worse.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

They must understand market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and emerging trends to position the organization effectively. Their leadership is crucial in ensuring the organization remains agile and responsive in an era of constant technological change.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Many organizations have turned to FinOps practices to regain control over these escalating costs. FinOps initiatives often prioritize implementing cost-management tools over cultivating a culture of accountability and collaboration, which is essential for lasting change. Cultural shift. Neglecting motivation.

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Agile Alliance

JUNE 1, 2023

This experience report illustrates my story about how I could help leaders from my organization – Cognizant Technology Solutions to transform from a power to an empowerment-based leadership style using the 5 dimensions of transformational leadership which are vision, culture, values, collaboration, and enablement.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At N2Growth, we recognize that the Chief Operating Officer is indispensable to the executive leadership team. Collaborating closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the operations leader executes the organization’s strategy, makes pivotal decisions, and drives performance across all departments.

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CIO

JANUARY 10, 2025

Despite the many concerns around generative AI, businesses are continuing to explore the technology and put it into production, the 2025 AI and Data Leadership Executive Benchmark Survey revealed. The study examined AI and generative AI usage in 125 Fortune 1000 organizations. saying technology leadership holds the reins, and 16.5%

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CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But the challenge many executives face is that they tend to focus on how their particular area aligns with overall goals, to the exclusion of other facets of the organization. Is your IT organization doing all it can to build strong alignment with business leaders and colleagues?

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CIO

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The award-winning tech exec also led the acquisition of Dell Services into NTT DATA, worked in Australia on the largest outsourcing deal of its time, and has held leadership roles with EDS, Travelport, and HP. You can’t have a vision or strategy without the people organization to get there. Can you talk about why it’s No.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To attract and retain top-tier talent in a competitive market, organizations must adopt innovative strategies that help identify the right candidates and create a cultural environment where they can thrive. The Role of Company Culture in Talent Attraction Company culture has become a critical factor in attracting and retaining talent.

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CIO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

By not transforming to a more current state and failing to innovate based on anticipated future needs, CIOs may be exposing their organizations to greater vulnerabilities and competitive disadvantages,” says Kate O’Neill, an executive advisor and emerging tech analyst, and author of the forthcoming book What Matters Next.

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CIO

MARCH 3, 2025

The non-profit organization Rewriting the Code (RTC) was developed to help empower undergraduate and early-career women in tech, maintaining a focus on equity, community building, and fostering future leaders. And despite RTC and Black Wings being women-focused organizations, mentors arent limited to women.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As generative AI begins takes hold in business, who does what work and how organizations will be structured will inevitably change, particularly at the leadership and management levels, according to a new survey from Capgemini in which 1,500 managers from 500 organizations and 15 countries participated.

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CIO

MARCH 26, 2025

Once a strictly tech role managing an organizations internal needs, the CIO role has seen a massive tectonic shift. IndiaMART is a tech-first organization. During COVID-19, the organization immediately moved from desktop-based work to remote & mobile- based setup, a difficult shift entirely done under the leadership of CIO.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of leadership, how we assess and cultivate leadership qualities is undergoing enormous transformation. We delved into the quickly changing environment of leadership and the critical need for organizations to adapt their strategies to keep pace with shifting sands. What values drive them?

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CIO

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cloud is scalable IT infrastructure that enables organizations to respond quickly to market changes, support business growth, and minimize disruptions,” says Swati Shah, SVP and CIO of US markets at TransUnion, the Chicago-based IT services and consulting company. Leaders need to walk the walk and talk the talk.”

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CIO

MARCH 18, 2025

As regulators demand more tangible evidence of security controls and compliance, organizations must fundamentally transform how they approach risk shifting from reactive gatekeeping to proactive enablement. Moving to Shift-Left security is a significant cultural change. 2025 Banking Regulatory Outlook, Deloitte The stakes are clear.

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CIO

JANUARY 22, 2025

While walking up the stairs of that prestigious stage, I realized the immense responsibility I carried on my shoulders representing several women in tech who are walking their paths on their leadership journey while navigating their own complex inner worlds. But even being a finalist was an immense honor!

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CIO

AUGUST 15, 2024

At SecureIT New York last month, I had the opportunity to moderate a panel on how to empower a cyber-resilient culture, featuring three powerhouse CISOs: Laura Deaner, CISO at Northwestern Mutual; Nada Noaman, CISO at The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC); and Liz Rodgers, CISO at RAND. As Rodgers puts it, “What got you here won’t get you there.

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CIO

OCTOBER 15, 2024

These principles directly influence the organization’s culture and strategic moves. Step 2: Understanding competitors Competitive analysis IT leaders must understand the competitive landscape to position their organization for success. Contact us today to learn more.

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CIO

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Winning IT organizations aren’t built in a day. Are you looking to build a winning IT culture? We want transparency about the roles available across the organization and give employees the right tools to identify growth and job opportunities as well as skills development.” Rodenbostel suggests starting small.

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CIO

JANUARY 14, 2025

With advanced technologies like AI transforming the business landscape, IT organizations are struggling to find the right talent to keep pace. The problem isnt just the shortage of qualified candidates; its the lack of alignment between the skills available in the workforce and the skills organizations need.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Given this reality – and the business world’s drive to create more diverse and inclusive leadership teams – the pressure is now on companies to hold on to the few women leaders they already have. This can hinder their ability to take on leadership positions because they’re perceived to come with additional responsibilities.

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CIO

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Next CIO Award This award recognises rising stars in our industry who are on the path to senior leadership. Culture can include increasing cultural diversity, celebrating team wins and/or mentoring staff, etc. Our Next CIO winner will be an individual who exceeds expectations while driving innovation through their organisation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This multifaceted role requires rapid decision-making and strong leadership capabilities, enabling the COO to manage day-to-day activities while enhancing operational efficiency effectively. In the evolving corporate hierarchy, the expectations of a COO have expanded beyond merely maintaining stability in an organization.

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CIO

JANUARY 29, 2024

Back in the day, IT culture was all about the perks. The evolving role of IT, coupled with new pandemic-era work models, has sifted the culture conversation away from in-office trappings. The evolving role of IT, coupled with new pandemic-era work models, has sifted the culture conversation away from in-office trappings.

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