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6 ways to prepare for a difficult conversation with a direct report

CIO

IT leaders face many challenging tasks, but few are more daunting than engaging with a direct report who has, in one way or another, become unreliable or neglectful. There are various reasons why a manager or executive may need to have a frank conversation with a direct report, says Orla Daly, CIO at training services provider Skillsoft.

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Avoiding ‘The Overlap Trap’: Poor org structure can sabotage results

CIO

I’ve opted to take the positive spin on this concept, but the reality is, poor structure can cripple results. Teams, leaders, and employees want and need clarity. Constantly changing structures, complicating reporting relationships, and frequently shifting practices doesn’t enhance adaptability — it actually slows it down.

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10 ways to kill your IT culture

CIO

Without a strong IT culture, inspiring IT teams to extend beyond their “run the business” responsibilities into areas requiring collaboration between business colleagues, data scientists, and partners is challenging. Additionally, 84% of leaders believed their organizations had strong teamwork compared to 60% of team members.

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CIOs rise to the ESG reporting challenge

CIO

Corporate ESG reporting is getting real for companies around the globe. Enacted and proposed regulations in the EU, US, and beyond are deepening reporting requirements in an effort to change business behavior. The foundation for ESG reporting, of course, is data. The foundation for ESG reporting, of course, is data.

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UX and Design Tips for Better Dashboards: Product Manager Laura Klein Explains How to Improve Your Analytics

Speaker: Laura Klein, Principal at Users Know and Author of UX for Lean Startups

That's why Laura Klein, product manager and UX designer, has a set of tips to help application teams improve their embedded dashboards and reports. You'll learn: How to develop products that boost your business's bottom line while dramatically improving customer experience. No one makes poorly designed products on purpose.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Breaks Into Agency, Outlines Weak Spots in Report, as Cloud Security Alliance Updates Cloud Sec Guidance

Tenable

CISA’s red team acted like a nation-state attacker in its assessment of a federal agency’s cybersecurity. Meanwhile, a Google report puts a spotlight on insecure credentials. 1 - CISA’s red team breaches fed agency, details lessons learned A new, must-read report from the U.S.

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Intimidating Questions: How Bad Questions Shut People Down

Let's Grow Leaders

Avoid These Intimidating Questions That Can Silence Innovation and Problem Solving When someone on your team screws up or has one of those “what were they thinking” moments, particularly when the stakes are high. ” The same is true for your team. You need to figure out what’s going on– fast.