Sat.Dec 09, 2017

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How to Close Blind Spots

Future of CIO

“Blind Spot” is not a new topic, everyone has some, but some with more, some with less. The root causes of blinds port are often the people’s mentality such as ego or bias, thought processes such as lack of “whole brain” thinking, or lack of knowledge or insight. The blind spots, either strategic one or operational one, are perhaps inevitable, the point is how business leaders or professionals learn to deal with them and close blindspots seamlessly.

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The Monthly Digital CIO Spotlight: CIOs as Chief Improvement Officer Dec. 2017

Future of CIO

Modern CIOs have many personas and face great challenges. Modern CIOs have many personas and face great challenges. It is not sufficient to only keep the light on. Regardless of which industry or the nature of organization you are in, being a digital leader will need to master the art of creating unique, differentiating value from piles of commoditized technologies.

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CIOs as “Chief Innovation Officer”: Can you carry the Innovation Ecosystem on your Shoulder?

Future of CIO

One of the most critical roles of contemporary CIOs is “Chief Innovation Officer.” Innovation shouldn’t be a serendipity, but a management process. IT can help to weave an enriched innovation ecosystem which enables systematic innovation management, with critical components such as innovation leadership, culture, processes, tools, recognition systems measurements, and risk approach.