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7 IT leadership hacks that deliver results

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And, on the flip side, it’s just as important to be mindful of team chemistry and take action when there’s a problem, says Srini Kadiyala, CTO of OvalEdge. A well-organized meeting can help reduce isolation in technology teams, argues Megan Alarid, whose consultancy The Heightened Leaders advises executives.

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No Scrum Master? No Problem - Social, Agile, and Transformation

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No Scrum Master? How should Enterprises fill the Scrum Master Role? I field this question very often and especially from members of technology organizations where agile and scrum in particular is being introduced top down from Management. Note: Scrum of scrums really works for this scenario!). No Problem.

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5 key mistakes IT leaders make at board meetings

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And if you’re presenting, it’s best to study older board packages and consult with colleagues about how the directors discuss, debate, and finalize key decisions. Learn best practices, consult with colleagues, and avoid easy mistakes. Best practices for board meetings abound. It’s a career-limiting move.

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9 tips for achieving IT service delivery excellence

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Standardize processes and understand LOB needs Effective IT service delivery begins by creating and standardizing processes and documentation, says Patrick Cannon, field CTO at data center and cloud services firm US Signal. Your leadership team should behave like a Scrum team, enabling end-to-end delivery and support.”

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Maturing agile development without a maturity model - Social, Agile.

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In many cases, maturity models are just tools used by consultants and sales engineers selling expensive ‘how to’ guides to senior IT executives. Next post: SCRUM for Process Maturity. startup cto. (19). Strategic Technology. Maturing agile development without a maturity model. Isaac Sacolick. about me. (33).

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Product-based IT: A blueprint for success

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Organizations don’t want fractional allocation — people rolling on to a project and rolling off,” he explains. Establishing technology and business owners also drives collaboration. Gary Jeter, EVP & CTO, Trust One. Jamie Holcombe Jr., CIO, USPTO.

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Business Responsibilities working with Agile Teams Part 1 - Social.

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1 comment: Korayem 11:07 AM I work as a consultant with some scrum teams and i am glad to read your insights. startup cto. (19). Strategic Technology. Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook. Labels: agile software development , business exchange , product management. about me. (33). agile planning. (17).

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