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TechCrunch+ roundup: Slashing technical debt, IPO analysis, your first comms hire

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As a result, technical debt starts to accumulate. Dear Sophie: Any suggestions for recruiting international tech talent? We’re having a really tough time recruiting engineering talent, but we’re open to hiring internationally. Dear Sophie: Any suggestions for recruiting international tech talent? And accumulate.

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7 ways to create a more IT-savvy C-suite

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A CIO should be less of an educator and more of a guide, Tweedie notes. Advise and collaborate. Then collaborate to develop an action plan,” advises Suneet Dua, products and technology chief growth officer at business advisory firm PwC. What are their department’s goals? What do they care about?

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7 ways an MBA will advance your IT career — and 5 ways it won’t

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Upon completing an MBA program, especially one that blends cutting-edge IT knowledge with traditional business disciplines, IT leaders can leverage their newfound skills to lead digital transformations, enhance cybersecurity strategies, and effectively communicate the value of IT initiatives to non-technical stakeholders, says Deborah Y.

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Tech companies: Stop conflating privilege with potential

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Ruthe Farmer is the founder and CEO of the Last Mile Education Fund , and a global advocate and evangelist for equity and inclusion in technology and engineering. Like in many industries, tech recruitment (from internships to full-time jobs) happens well before graduation. Ruthe Farmer. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Are adaptable.

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Landing Your First CIO Role? Learn how Next CIO Winners Gathered to Support Their C-suite Tech Leadership Journey.

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With CIOs now often reporting directly to the CEO instead of the CFO, the emphasis has shifted from technical proficiency to business acumen. The State of the CIO 2024 survey confirms this, stating that 79% of heads of IT say the CIOs have a strong educational partnership with the CIO/board of directors.

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Top IT exec recuiters weigh in on talent trends today

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Two of the top executive recruiters in the CIO retained search space, Shawn Banerji and Martha Heller, joined me for the first episode of 2024 to share their insights on a range of talent-related issues, including hiring trends, hybrid work questions, and the critical skills companies are looking for at the executive level.

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IT leaders uplift women to fill tech talent gaps

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With all the focus on recruiting more women to technology-related roles, there needs to be comparable emphasis on creative retention strategies to move the needle in any substantive way. “We There’s a stereotype of what security looks like, but the technical stuff is the easiest to pick up,” Lee says. Capital One.