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July 22, 2022

5 vendor sales negotiation tactics — and how to counter them

Far too many IT executives are ill-prepared for the sophistication of messaging and tactics vendors bring to the negotiation table. Here’s what you should know and how you can push back. Read more ▶

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What is value stream mapping? A lean technique for improving business processes

VSM is a lean management technique that helps businesses eliminate process redundancies and waste by finding ways to improve current lean and agile business processes.

The new CIO playbook: 7 tips for success from day one

Making the transition to the top IT leadership post can be an overwhelming leap for many. Setting yourself up for success begins with listening.

IT legend Charlie Feld on the CIO as chief integration officer

The influential IT executive lends advice to digital leaders in an age where businesses are either going to transform or disappear.

IT leaders uplift women to fill tech talent gaps

As the IT talent gap looms large, companies need to think outside the box to recruit and retain a strong female bench for key areas such as cybersecurity and software engineering.

How CIOs can unite sustainability and technology

Delivering on the promise of sustainability will require CIOs to work in close collaboration with other executives to identify the technologies that will help their company achieve its ESG goals.

CIOs contend with rising cloud costs

The pandemic rush to the cloud has many IT leaders midway through migrations, faced with sky-high monthly bills, a souring economy, and ROI still a ways off on the horizon.

Authentic leadership: Building an organization that thrives

Authentic leaders place their emphasis on people, values, and ethics, creating a culture of authenticity, transparency, and honesty that ensures all employees are empowered and heard.

6 hot IT leadership trends — and 6 going cold

The pandemic has greatly shifted what constitutes effective leadership in today’s IT, with process and politics giving way to an intentional focus on building strong, engaged, purpose-driven teams.

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