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Comparing Interim Executives & Consultants: Aligning with Your Strategic Objectives

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For example, consider a technology company undergoing a digital transformation. An interim Chief Technology Officer could be brought in to oversee the implementation of new technological systems, ensuring that the transition enhances operational efficiency without disrupting ongoing projects.

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CIOs’ lack of success metrics dooms many AI projects

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Combined with an April IDC survey that found organizations launching an average of 37 AI POCs, the September survey suggests many CIOs have been throwing the proverbial spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks, says Daniel Saroff, global vice president for consulting and research services at IDC.

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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. In our strategic plan, instead of referring to it as shadow IT, we added something called client technologist enablement,” he says.

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Building a better future: The enterprise architect’s role in leading organizational transformation

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With C-suite leaders under increasing pressure to align technology with strategic objectives, many experience that roles — whether CEO, CFO or even CTO — lack the deep technical insight needed to bridge the gap between business and technology. The CTO and CIO handle IT management and technological innovation.

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The Benefits of a Chief Transformation Officer for Growth

N2Growth Blog

As executive search consultants, we focus on understanding and optimizing businesses’ intended transformations and how they are shaping strategic responses to industry-level changes. To tackle these issues, for the past five years, the new trend in executive hiring has been the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) role.

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Cognitio Corp enters into a strategic alliance with Indian River Advisors, LLC

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We are pleased to announce that Cognitio has entered into a strategic alliance with Indian River Advisors. Indian River is a corporate development consulting and investment banking firm, helping mid-market organizations complete desired transactions at the maximum enterprise value. advisors.com. Intelligence Community.

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6 tips for making the most of a tight IT budget

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This is where Saurabh Mittal, CTO at Mumbai-based Piramal Capital & Housing Finance, wants IT leaders to make a careful distinction. Enterprise technology leaders must differentiate between cost and investment if they want to make the most of their limited budgets.

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