IT Leadership

3 ‘phase 0’ digital transformation errors no IT leader should make

Before embarking on any digital journey, IT leaders must lay a strong foundation for success. The following planning pitfalls too often stymie the entire process.

What business executives don’t understand about IT

Tomorrow’s business leaders must do a better job playing their role in IT. Here’s how I’m helping prepare future MBAs to do just that.

Toyota pushes IT automation into overdrive

Toyota Motor North America is shifting its automation agenda into high gear with a range of tools centered on the cloud as part of a strategy to reap savings and evolve toward data-informed operations.

6 steps to measure the business value of IT

Discussions about the organizational value of IT are becoming more prioritized. Here's how CIOs can better justify and communicate a convincing business case for IT.

5 methods to adopt responsible generative AI practice at work

5 methods to adopt responsible generative AI practice at work

Use generative AI to make people more productive rather than try to replace them. Then you’re more likely to benefit from the technology instead of automating your way into trouble.

Leveraging CIO experience into corporate board work

With a successful CIO career behind him, Wayne Shurts has served on multiple boards, both public and private. Here is his advice for IT leaders interested in doing the same, from finding the right opportunity to nailing the interview.

CIOs and CDOs: A vital partnership for data value

Enterprises are increasingly placing data operations under the stewardship of a single executive: the chief data officer. CIOs must adjust and collaborate strategically to ensure the business thrives.

3 ways CIOs should drive the future of work

Laying the foundation for how employees work now and in the future is something too many IT leaders overlook today. These technologies — implemented strategically — will help ensure long-term success.

12 ways IT leaders can build business buy-in

Business-IT alignment and collaboration have never been more important. The following dozen best practices can help CIOs earn (and keep) business colleague support.

MLSE looks to revolutionize sports experience with digital R&D lab

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment has built one of the largest IT engineering teams in all of sports to explore how digital solutions and data analytics can transform competition, operations, and fan engagement.