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

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However, a common gap in IT leadership remains regarding a lack of deep business understanding from an executive perspective. Its vital for effective communication, building relationships and navigating social situations. EQ is the ability to recognize, understand and manage our emotions, as well as those of others.

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Ethical Leadership and its Importance in Tech Organizations

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Ethical leadership is the practice of demonstrating integrity, fairness, and respect in decision-making and organizational behavior. In tech organizations, ethical leadership often intersects with critical issues such as data privacy, AI ethics, and corporate social responsibility. The benefits of ethical leadership 1.

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How NTT DATA CIO Barry Shurkey takes a people-first approach to IT success

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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. Still, take advantage of the diversity of training and thought available to you. I look for people that aren’t Barry.

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Human firewalls: The first line of defense against cyber threats in 2025

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A human firewall is a collective effort of individuals within an organization that fights and wards off cybersecurity threats (such as phishing and ransomware), especially ones that use social engineering. The training has to result in behavioral change and be habit-forming.

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AI as a catalyst for ESG: Empowering CIOs to drive sustainable innovation

CIO

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria have become fundamental to corporate responsibility and long-term success. Training large AI models, for example, can consume vast computing power, leading to significant energy consumption and carbon emissions.

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IBM and Hispanic Heritage Foundation partner to upskill Latinos for IT careers

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SkillsBuild courses are offered in more than 20 languages, including Spanish, covering topics such as communication, leadership skills, AI, analytics, cybersecurity, cloud, and more. Many just need the chance to gain the right training to build relevant skills for the industry.

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Future Trends in Interim Executive Search: What Leaders Need to Know

N2Growth Blog

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. A 2024 report from Wiley supports this shift, with 63% of those who received soft skills training reporting a positive impact on their job performance.

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