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A troubling startup layoff trend has emerged

TechCrunch

What we do think is important, though, is focusing on a frustrating trend that is emerging between all these headlines: some companies have announced layoff after layoff in quick succession , a double reduction that feels surprising. No executives were impacted.

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Do You Know How To Do Strategic Planning CIO?

The Accidental Successful CIO

CIOs need to know how to go about creating a strategic plan for their company Image Credit: Kyle Van Horn. If you ask any CIO to participate in creating a strategic plan for his or her company, you’ll probably see their eyes light up. It’s All About Hard Trends. Oh, And Soft Trends Too.

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AI in the C-suite: Using AI to shape business strategy

CIO

Schumacher and others believe AI can help companies make data-driven decisions by automating key parts of the strategic planning process. A client once shared how predictive analytics allowed them to spot a rising trend in customer preferences early on.

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AI dominates Gartner’s 2025 predictions

CIO

Enterprises’ interest in AI agents is growing, but as a new level of intelligence is added, new GenAI agents are poised to expand rapidly in strategic planning for product leaders. Additionally, digital immersion will also negatively impact social skills, especially among younger generations that are more susceptible to these trends.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Crisis Management in the Digital Age: Lessons for 2024’s Unpredictable Economy

N2Growth Blog

Digital technology has become a guiding light in these uncertain times, taking on a more prominent role in companies’ strategic plans. Observing trends, assimilating data, and adjusting business models to preempt market shifts are aided by predictive analytics and business intelligence tools.

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Driving 15 years of IT transformation in 5

CIO

To address the growing pains, Lovelady reinforced the importance of strategic planning for IT. Communication from corporate IT is proactive, includes regular site visits, frequent updates to demonstrate progress against the strategic plan, and plentiful impromptu calls and drop-ins.

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