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The 8 new rules of IT leadership — and what they replace

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Here, veteran CIOs, researchers, and advisers share the changes theyre seeing, offering a look at the new rules of IT leadership along with the old ones theyve replaced. principal and national US CIO program leader as well as AI and data strategy practice leader at Deloitte Consulting.

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Cyber trailblazers breaking barriers: Insights from women cybersecurity leaders at Gitex 2024

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Abeer Khedr, Group Head of Cybersecurity at the National Bank of Egypt, echoed this sentiment: “Cyber leadership at the client side means reaching CISO levels or beyond. To shift the narrative on cyber leadership, we need more women in boardrooms. In Egypt, entry-level positions in cybersecurity show a 60:40 ratio of women to men.

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

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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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Essential steps to maximize ERP project success

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ERP failures can cost millions, tarnish reputations, and even trigger leadership changes. With the majority of ERP programs running significantly over budget, its time for C-suite leaders to rethink their role. The risk of poor oversight ERP programs represent significant investment, often approved at the board level.

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T200: Empowering women to build C-level IT careers

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Through the Tech4Good initiative we launched in conjunction with the Tech Whisperers podcast, Ive had the opportunity to see firsthand the impact these nonprofits are having on the technology leadership community, the individual leaders themselves, and their organizations.

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6 IT leadership organizations CIOs should consider joining

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Joining an IT leadership organization CIOs not only establish friendly relationships with other tech leaders but also gain valuable insights on the latest IT, business, and leadership trends. CIO Executive Council The CIO Executive Council (CEC) provides a platform tailored to leadership needs.

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Six steps to creating a successful IT strategy: A guide for CIOs

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The road map should include programs, projects, and actions needed to achieve the IT strategy’s goals. Gerald Johnston , an adjunct research advisor with IDC’s IT Executive Programs (IEP), founded GJ Technology Consulting, LLC, where he assisted global financial institutions and helped launch a UK startup bank.

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