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Building a Digital-First Culture: The Chief Digital Officer’s Blueprint

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The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. This includes fostering a culture that values innovation and agility. Prioritizing customer experience is crucial.

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CIOs’ lack of success metrics dooms many AI projects

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A lack of planning In addition, the percentage of CIOs who can’t tell if their AI POCs are successful suggests a lack of strategic planning before the projects are launched , says Michael Stoyanovich, vice president and senior consultant at Segal, a consulting firm focused on human resources and employee benefits.

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Strategic planning must change with the times

N2Growth Blog

If you’re frustrated by your organization’s current strategic planning and execution processes or the outcomes from that work, you’re not alone. Here are 10 changes needed to enable a wholesale paradigm shift in strategic planning and execution methods that will significantly improve your results: 1.

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The importance of the CIO-CCO connection in IT projects

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Its a matter of combining cultural and organizational factors with a purely technological one. This transversal nature is something CIOs and CCOs share, and, as such, both positions can help facilitate an organizational culture open to change and innovation. Theres been a lot of evolution, she says.

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Comparing Interim Executives & Consultants: Aligning with Your Strategic Objectives

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Working collaboratively with existing teams, they foster a culture of change that is both inclusive and performance-driven. The ideal candidate should have the necessary industry knowledge, strong leadership skills, and the ability to integrate seamlessly into the company’s culture.

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

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It involves being open to new ideas, enhancing effective communication skills, being a lifelong learner, fostering a culture of innovation and embracing change with a positive attitude. It enables analytical thinking, strategic planning and the ability to anticipate and mitigate threats across complex digital ecosystems.

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6 Defining Values of a Leadership Culture

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Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. These are factors I’ve learned that define whether an organization can improve their Culture or not. How does that define one’s culture?

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