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Project manager interview questions: 5 key areas to prep for

To land that project management gig, be prepared to talk about what youu2019ve done, where youu2019re going, and how you think.

By Josh Fruhlinger

Mar 8, 2022

Careers Project Management

The secrets of successful cloud-first strategies

Going cloud-native: Making the most of the cloud requires a significant shift in development approach, organizational mindset, and overall skills mix.

By Bob Violino

Mar 8, 2022 8 mins

Cloud Computing Hybrid Cloud Multicloud

US IT jobs growth slowed in February

Thereu2019s still a need for more IT workers, but employers donu2019t want to pay for them, say analysts.

By Peter Sayer

Mar 8, 2022

IT Jobs

South African female founders of colour confront career, funding challenges

In South Africa, female founders of technology companies forge paths to success despite a business climate that tends to dismiss their credentials and IT knowledge — particularly if they are women of colour.

By Joanne Carew

Mar 7, 2022 13 mins

Careers Diversity and Inclusion

Sourcemap expands to meet demand for supply chain management

The software startup is tapping a VC cash infusion to expand into Europe and further develop its suite of supply chain management (SCM) applications.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Mar 7, 2022

Supply Chain Management Software

ROI expected to boost enterprise spending on RPA

Pandemic-induced demand for automation will fuel the market for RPA (robotic process automation) software to $22 billion in 2025, according to Forrester, but growth will flatten as a broader mix of automation technology it calls "automation fabr

By Anirban Ghoshal

Mar 7, 2022 4 mins

Robotic Process Automation

6 ways to ensure equitable experiences in tech

IT needs women more than ever. Here are six actions CIOs can take to foster an inclusive culture that attracts and retains women.

By Diana Bersohn

Mar 7, 2022 3 mins

Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Women in IT

CIO change agents: Lessons from the front lines of IT transformations

Leading CIOs from the energy, financial, fashion, and fleet management sectors discuss how they changed their IT organizations to pave the way for business transformation.

By Stephanie Overby

Mar 7, 2022 12 mins

Change Management Digital Transformation IT Leadership

10 self-evaluation tips for a better performance review

Self-assessment is critical to your long-term career success. Hereu2019s how to examine your performance, determine the progress youu2019ve made, and lay the groundwork for improved career prospects.

By Johanna Ambrosio

Mar 4, 2022

CIO IT Skills Mentoring

12 KPIs every project manager should know

Metrics are the only way to truly know if your project is on track. These essential key performance indicators will help you monitor and better manage the health of your projects.

By Moira Alexander

Mar 4, 2022 4 mins

Project Management ROI and Metrics

Data analytics takes flight at Air Canada

Safety is the first and last priority for the airline, which has embarked on a data transformation to ensure safety data can be pushed everywhere itu2019s needed, in whatever form best suits its staff.

By Rosalyn Page

Mar 3, 2022

Analytics Business Intelligence

Abbott CIO Sabina Ewing on becoming an IT talent magnet

The technology executive explains how to create a differentiated employee experience to drive 21st century business results.

By Dan Roberts

Mar 3, 2022 7 mins

Digital Transformation Hiring IT Leadership

CIO profile: Archie Jackson on how building teams is like parenting

From his beginnings fault-finding with printers to his current role leading IT, security, and special projects at a consulting firm, Jacksonu2019s focus has been staying connected with technology.

By Poojitha Jayadevan

Mar 2, 2022 10 mins

IT Leadership

How Blackwoods handled its CIO’s health crisis in the midst of a digital transformation

CIO Claudio Salinas was diagnosed with blood cancer in the midst of both a major platform transformation effort and the scramble to adapt to the pandemic. Hereu2019s how he and his team stayed on course at the Australian retailer.

By David Binning

Mar 2, 2022

Digital Transformation ERP Systems Retail Industry

2 CIO action items for 2022

A futuristu2019s observations on the CIO role in the year ahead.

By Thornton May

Mar 2, 2022

CIO Careers IT Leadership

Pathways to the C-suite: CIO hopefuls look to level up

Todayu2019s CIOs-in-waiting are taking charge of their career prospects by leading transformational projects, filling in experience gaps, and enlisting networks and coaches for opportunities and polish.

By Stacy Collett

Mar 2, 2022 11 mins

CIO Careers IT Leadership

Target CIO Mike McNamara: Technology is too important to outsource

Targetu2019s technology strategy is based on the notion that as the world moves to digital commerce, the retailers with the best technology would win. Hereu2019s how CIO Mike McNamara is setting Target up for success.

By CIO staff

Mar 2, 2022

Cloud Computing Hybrid Cloud Retail Industry

7 ways to win over a new IT team

Youu2019re ready to meet your new staff. But are they ready for you? From assessment to execution, hereu2019s how to set yourself up for long-term success from the get-go.

By John Edwards

Mar 1, 2022

IT Leadership Staff Management

Cloud, IoT usher in new era for healthcare

J&J Medical Devices is partnering with Microsoft on a surgical platform that marries AI with medical device data, but innovations aimed at digitally transforming healthcare face unique challenges.

By Paula Rooney

Mar 1, 2022 7 mins

Cloud Computing Healthcare Industry Internet of Things

Shell sees AI as fuel for its sustainability goals

The energy giantu2019s dual-cloud transformation includes a data lake architecture that AI chief Dan Jeavons says is catalyzing business efficiencies and will prove key in cutting carbon emissions over time.

By Paula Rooney

Feb 28, 2022

Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation Energy Industry

Succession planning: A CIO imperative

CIOs should always have half an eye on the future, especially it comes to succession planning u2014 for their own careers as well as the good of their businesses.

By Doug Drinkwater

Feb 28, 2022

Careers IT Leadership

Two principles for delivering powerful presentations

A common mistake people make with PowerPoint presentations is letting the screen tell the story, says CIO Hall of Fame member and professional lecturer Steve Rubinow. His advice: hone your storytelling skills by ditching the PowerPoint slides and eng

By Maryfran Johnson

Feb 26, 2022

CIO Careers IT Skills

Data governance at the speed of business

Follow these three steps to develop and mobilize a data governance program that can fuel enterprise-wide transformation.

By Michael Bertha

Feb 25, 2022 9 mins

Big Data Data Architecture Data Governance

The top 3 roadblocks for tech implementation in financial firms

A survey covering 750 financial services companies globally has identified three main roadblocks stopping them from achieving digital transformation, according to financial technology firm Broadridge.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Feb 24, 2022 4 mins

IT Strategy

How Sherif Sheta leads IT to keep Canada on life sciences’ cutting edge

Culture is key to IT success, says the CIO of the Toronto-based Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM).

By Elizabeth Montalbano

Feb 24, 2022

Healthcare Industry IT Leadership

5 ITSM hurdles and how to overcome them

Doing too much too fast, under-communicating, failing to focus on the businessu2026 as with so many IT initiatives these common mistakes can undermine ITSM effectiveness.

By Robert Scheier

Feb 24, 2022

ITIL ITSM

HP Global CIO Ron Guerrier leads the charge for IT diversity

The son of Haitian immigrants, Guerrier has addressed barriers as learning opportunities in his rise to IT leadership and is now giving back with DEI programs and policies aimed at helping marginalized IT professionals thrive.

By Mary K. Pratt

Feb 24, 2022 9 mins

Diversity and Inclusion IT Leadership

How Intuition CIO Kevin Sweeney juggles IT stability and need for change

Kevin Sweeney, CIO of Dublin-based, global e-learning and corporate knowledge-sharing company Intuition, shares tips and techniques for executives in charge of keeping information flowing smoothly across organizations in constant flux.

By Elizabeth Montalbano

Feb 24, 2022 7 mins

CIO IT Leadership

Rolls-Royce CIDO Stuart Hughes on leaning into IoT

The engine manufacturer is leveraging IoT data to tailor maintenance and overhaul to the individual engine rather than the product family.

By CIO staff

Feb 23, 2022 5 mins

Digital Transformation IoT Platforms Manufacturing Industry

10 signs you’re a weaker leader than you think

When results are mixed, people are leaving, and youu2019re overpromising to keep up, itu2019s time to assess any underlying reasons for middling performance and to rethink your leadership approach.

By Paul Heltzel

Feb 23, 2022

IT Leadership

Priceline takes flight with real-time analytics in the cloud

The online deal maker is midway through a multicloud migration that makes the most of real-time analytics and cloud-native technologies, but not without pockets of turbulence along the way.

By Paula Rooney

Feb 23, 2022

Analytics Data Science Machine Learning

Supply chain analytics: 3 success stories

With supply chain disruptions ongoing, organizations are leaning on analytics to glean insights into their supply chains and operations, as these three supply chain analytics examples attest.

By Thor Olavsrud

Feb 22, 2022 5 mins

Analytics Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Software

6 things CIOs must know about NFTs

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have caught the attention of investors and businesses alike. But before you leap in, understand the potential benefits and pitfalls.

By Chris Stokel-Walker

Feb 21, 2022 7 mins

Blockchain Emerging Technology

CIOs for hire: The rise of the contract CIO

A class of CIOs are offering fractional and contract services to fill a niche in the IT executive job market.

By Mary K. Pratt

Feb 21, 2022

CIO IT Leadership

How Walmart’s Indian IT team used AI to predict customer preferences

Walmart Global Tech India developed applications to improve customer satisfaction and employee efficiency during the pandemic.

By Poojitha Jayadevan

Feb 20, 2022

Artificial Intelligence Retail Industry

Private 5G networks offer CIOs intriguing options

Network operators are making progress with stand-alone 5G rollouts, but CIOs hungry for 5Gu2019s promised low latency for IoT communications might want to consider a private 5G network.

By Peter Sayer

Feb 17, 2022 6 mins

5G Private 5G

Experian DataLabs sees future in no-code AI

The credit reporting companyu2019s DataLabs unit seeks opportunities to disrupt and transform its business with data.

By Thor Olavsrud

Feb 17, 2022 6 mins

Analytics Data Science No Code and Low Code

Anadolu Efes CIO drives AI-fuelled data, analytics strategy

Murat Ozkan, chief information and digital officer at Anadolu Efes, the Turkey-based international beverages company, talks about how a data management strategy comprising AI and analytics will sustain further growth.

By Andrea Benito

Feb 16, 2022 6 mins

Analytics Data Management Digital Transformation

What’s different for Canadian CIOs

Often conflated with their US colleagues, IT leaders in Canada face unique challenges and have unique needs and solutions.

By Galen Gruman

Feb 16, 2022

CIO

What’s different for CIOs in Ireland

A unique business emphasis, connections with the UK, and a central role in Europe affect Irish IT strategy and execution.

By Galen Gruman

Feb 16, 2022

IT Strategy Technology Industry

8 keys to a successful BI strategy

BI success requires more than just a strong technology platform. It takes laser focus on processes and personnel u2014 and a business-first approach to gaining insights from data.

By Mary K. Pratt

Feb 16, 2022 10 mins

Business Intelligence Enterprise Applications IT Strategy

JLL CIO Edward Wagoner on leading change

What worked in the past isnu2019t going to work in the future, says Wagoner. His advice: engage and welcome the different ways of thinking that are so critical for transformation.

By CIO staff

Feb 16, 2022

CIO Digital Transformation IT Leadership

3 IT initiatives fueling business transformation at Zebra Technologies

Who says a zebra canu2019t change its stripes? CIO Deepak Kaul explains how a hub and spoke data model, along with cloud-based ERP and infrastructure, are at the heart of Zebrau2019s changing business model.

By Martha Heller

Feb 16, 2022 8 mins

Digital Transformation ERP Systems IaaS

7 questions CIOs must ask about the office of the future

Renowned futurist Bob Johansen discusses the innovative value of strategic foresight and how to prepare for the ‘flexible, shape-shifting office of super minds.’

By Dan Roberts

Feb 15, 2022 10 mins

IT Leadership Innovation

6 ways to restructure IT for maximum productivity

From shifting operating models to favoring a more cross-functional approach to collaboration, CIOs are improving IT productivity by rethinking how IT gets work done.

By John Edwards

Feb 15, 2022 8 mins

IT Leadership IT Strategy

This Valentine’s Day, it’s time to show some love to your security teams

Building long-lasting loyalty with your security teams is more challenging than ever; hereu2019s how to respond.

By Rick Grinnell

Feb 14, 2022 6 mins

CSO and CISO Security Staff Management

Oracle Fusion Cloud updates logistics apps for enterprise supply chain

Oracle has added new features to its Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) cloud suite to handle global supply chain issues and increase efficiency of operations.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Feb 14, 2022 5 mins

Supply Chain Management Software

What is ServiceNow Impact? An app to keep digital transformations on track

ServiceNow is offering to help CIOs get more value from their investment u2014 if theyu2019ll pay just a little more.

By Peter Sayer

Feb 14, 2022

Digital Transformation ITSM ServiceNow

5 essential skills and traits of a chief data officer

Top data execs are in high demand as organizations seek to extract business value from their data. Hereu2019s whatu2019s needed for CDO success.

By Bob Violino

Feb 14, 2022

Chief Data Officer Data Management IT Leadership

Disney data clean room helps advertisers leverage audience analysis

Aiming to give advertisers access to a vast quantity of audience data while protecting usersu2019 privacy, Disney Advertising Sales has taken a data clean room approach to data governance.

By Thor Olavsrud

Feb 14, 2022

Analytics Digital Transformation