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8 tips for cultivating a winning IT culture

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Be authentic A winning IT culture requires an authentic IT leader , says Jay Upchurch, executive vice president and CIO at business software firm SAS. For some people, authenticity can be uncomfortable because it requires transparency and vulnerability,” he warns. Yet authenticity draws employees in and builds trust.

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10 ways to improve IT performance (without killing morale)

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Prioritize transparency Prioritizing transparent communication is necessary to maintain positive team morale, says Chip Kleinheksel, global SAP CTO at business consulting firm Deloitte. By emphasizing the importance of the work they do, and how it impacts the business, you can help the team feel more engaged and motivated.

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Storytelling for CIOs: From niche to bestseller

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I take what I learned in the scriptwriting seminar about passion and the narrative arc into every meeting I attend,” one chief technology officer said. So here, we explore why so many IT leaders attempt to improve this sense of narrative and ability to spin tales, and how it can make a difference to the business. “For

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CIOs press ahead for gen AI edge — despite misgivings

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The WiPro exec cited an example of a recent POC that a life sciences firm conducted using Google’s Gen App Builder to reduce contract management costs and improve agreement adherence to company policies. Meanwhile, established AI vendors are also moving quickly to offer advanced gen AI platforms to keep their customers close.

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The secrets of successful cloud-first strategies

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By far the fastest approach is to lift and shift the whole environment, says Matthew Hon, CTO for public sector at technology services company Fujitsu Americas, as rewriting applications for the cloud could take more than two years to complete. Cloud-native is much more than just technology,” Rubina says.

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8 ways IT can help supercharge your sales team

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Supply insightful, actionable data IT should supply sales team members with the timely, accurate data they need to become top performers, recommends Michael Tantrum, national sales director at IT consulting firm Resultant. Data should be both insightful and actionable.

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7 traits of indispensable IT leaders

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Humility is non-negotiable,” says Jon Waldon, CTO of robotic process automation software developer Blue Prism. “A When leaders communicate their purpose with genuine authenticity, employees will recognize their commitment and buy into the cause,” she explains. “It There are many ways an IT leader can show empathy. “A

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