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Product-based IT: 6 key steps for making the switch

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

People in business functions didnt want to give up their project mindsets and control of getting what they needed from IT in the timelines required. As SaaS and other technology companies began to abandon traditional project management, product-based IT became a bold shift to business value.

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20 traits of highly effective project managers

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 12, 2023

To thrive, project managers need to have and hone a complex combination of technical, business, and interpersonal skills. Effective project managers must know how to define the scope of a project , identify necessary resources, and schedule those resources — all part of the technical aspect of the job.

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Project manager salary: 5 key tips to earn more

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 17, 2024

Project managers are the front-line officers of the modern white-collar workforce who plan and organize projects, and then shepherd them to completion, making sure they don’t take too long or run over budget. How much does a project manager earn? Project manager salaries vary widely by industry and geography.

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What is a project management office (PMO)? The key to standardizing project success

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Project management office (PMO) definition A project management office (PMO) is a group, or functional unit, that sets, maintains, and enforces the practices, policies, and standards for structuring and executing projects within an organization.

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What is a project manager? The lead role for project success

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 26, 2023

What is a project manager? Project managers play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing out projects. They are accountable for the entire project scope , the project team and resources, the project budget, and the success or failure of the project.

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Software project management challenges — and how to handle them

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

“Agile software development projects iterate the cycle of plan, do, check, adjust — and the end user or representative sponsoring [the project] is key in all these stages,” says Ola Chowning, a partner with global technology research and advisory firm ISG. Agile Development, Project Management, Software Development

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Project manager interview questions: 5 key areas to prep for

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 9, 2022

Good news: You’ve landed an interview for a project manager job. We spoke to a range of career specialists and coaches, along with folks who’ve supervised and hired project managers, to get insights into the sorts of questions you can expect at a PM job interview — and how you should prepare to answer them.

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6 ways you’re failing at change management

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Instead, they should consider partnering with experts who practice change management for a living, Hafez advises. You wouldnt hire someone who doesnt know how to write code to develop your software, so why would you expect a project manager or business analyst to drive change management?

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Scaling AI talent: An AI apprenticeship model that works

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We are fully funded by the Singapore government with the mission to accelerate AI adoption in industry, groom local AI talent, conduct top-notch AI research and put Singapore on the world map as an AI powerhouse. It utilizes AI agents to replicate the authentic mentorship and project experience of the formal AIAP.

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What are decision support systems? Sifting data for better business decisions

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The data sources used by a DSS could include relational data sources, cubes, data warehouses, electronic health records (EHRs), revenue projections, sales projections, and more. Digital marketing and services firm Clearlink uses a DSS system to help its managers pinpoint which agents need extra help. Analytics, Data Science

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Why IT projects still fail

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Nor does it typically mean a new system doesn’t work at all and needs to be completely scrapped, another scenario from IT’s checkered project-delivery history. Instead, failure today means an IT project doesn’t deliver some or all its expected benefits, according to CIOs, project leaders, researchers, and IT consultants.

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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The Dice research data shows that IT consultants at the C-suite or vice president level are likely to make closer to $163,500, Farnsworth says. IT consultant salaries The average salary for an IT consultant is $105,500, according to Dices 2024 Tech Salary Report. This can vary based on geographic location and skill level, Farnsworth says.

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10 ways to kill your IT culture

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Without a strong IT culture, inspiring IT teams to extend beyond their “run the business” responsibilities into areas requiring collaboration between business colleagues, data scientists, and partners is challenging.

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What is a Scrum master? A key role for project success

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Scrum master role and responsibilities Because the role is at the nexus between the business, product owner, agile team, and individuals, the Scrum master’s responsibilities will vary depending on the unique needs of each business and team. Some Scrum masters also serve as a team’s project manager. Others do not.

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Is the power of people skills enough to keep gen AI in check?

CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 10, 2024

So another option for tech pros and their managers is to focus more on people skills instead. Fortunately, emotional intelligence and communication skills are something people can change, says Ronald Placone, professor at Carnegie Mellon University, who’s done research in this area. That’s been changing for some time,” he says.

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10 master data management certifications that will pay off

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It consists of three separate, 90-minute exams: the Information Systems (IS) Core exam, the Data Management Core exam, and the Specialty exam. Each tests capabilities and knowledge ranging from project management and data management processes to business intelligence and IT compliance.

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Vendor management: The key to productive partnerships

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 15, 2022

The role of vendor management will vary by organization, depending on what products and services it creates. But for every company, vendor management requires researching, communicating with, and deciding on a specific vendor to meet organizational needs.

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Strategic Agile Thinking: Balancing Value, Innovation and Research

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JUNE 18, 2012

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4 ways upskilling and reskilling can fill hard-to-hire positions

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 18, 2023

Within IT, this could mean finding workers to do programing, testing, cybersecurity, operations, project management, or other similar tasks. As an example outside of IT, research has shown that it’s easier for a person who can speak two languages to learn a new language, than a person who only speaks one language to learn a second one.

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A history of tech adaptation for today’s changing business needs

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 17, 2024

The first was becoming one of the first research companies to move its panels and surveys online, reducing costs and increasing the speed and scope of data collection. Externally, it’s seen a steady increase in customer satisfaction surveys, revenue, stock price, and ratings as the most innovative provider in the market research industry.”

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The potential for generative AI in government and public services

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Recent research by McGuire Research Services for Avanade, shows 82% of government employees are using AI on a daily or weekly basis, while 84% of organisations plan to increase their IT investments by up to 24% to take advantage of AI. Governments and public service agencies understand the enormous potential of generative AI.

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Top 10 governance, risk, and compliance certifications

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 24, 2024

Project Management Institute — Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Anyone who has pursued a project management certification is familiar with the Project Management Institute (PMI), either through research or by picking up the coveted Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.

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Are IT certifications replacing the college degree?

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

IT executives, hiring managers, recruiters, researchers, and workers themselves say there are certainly jobs — such as the one Williams signed on for in 2022 — where certifications are preferred because they indicate that the candidate has the specific skills required to do that job. Rather, the answer is: It depends.

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5 key metrics for IT success

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

High satisfaction leads to increased IT trust, reduces shadow IT, encourages collaboration with business leaders, and improves employee retention, ultimately leading to more efficient and effective operations, says Chris Karalis, a director with technology research and advisory firm ISG.

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7 tell-tale signs of fake agile

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The same is not true, sadly, for many agile project management and development initiatives. Real agilists focus on being agile, not blindly following accepted protocols to the ultimate degree, says Troy Frever, vice president of engineering at project management software firm LiquidPlanner.

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10 ways AI can make IT more productive

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 2, 2024

Yet there’s now another, cutting-edge tool that can significantly spur both team productivity and innovation: artificial intelligence. Any task or activity that’s repetitive and can be standardized on a checklist is ripe for automation using AI, says Jeff Orr, director of research for digital technology at ISG’s Ventana Research. “IT

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5 hot IT hiring trends — and 5 going cold

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 10, 2023

Cold: Specialization Mike Bechtel, chief futurist at Deloitte Consulting, says the company’s recent research suggests the most in-demand ability is flexibility. And, he says, job candidates are increasingly active in researching potential employers to find a suitable role. “Job years,” Bechtel says.

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What It Takes to Be a Winner in Tech

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 5, 2022

As the VP of global tech and operations for the Marketing and Consumer Intelligence arm of GfK , I look after a team of about 60 engineers and six project managers in global operations. After my drama degree, I got a job at the research company NOP as a telephone interviewer. NOP was later bought by GfK.

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What It Takes to Be a Winner in Tech

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 30, 2022

As the VP of global tech and operations for the Marketing and Consumer Intelligence arm of GfK , I look after a team of about 60 engineers and six project managers in global operations. After my drama degree, I got a job at the research company NOP as a telephone interviewer. NOP was later bought by GfK.

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Women IT leaders take center stage

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 25, 2024

Early in her career as a program management specialist at AT&T, Balaban became an active member with the Project Management Institute’s New Jersey chapter, which put her front and center at plenty of events. She considered her commitments to PMI as a way to give back to her professional community.

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Building and managing an IT team for survival

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Klemenz: “The obvious answer is to become an expert — in data, development, networking, security, project management, something. Learn more about IDC’s research for technology leaders. He has extensive experience as a research analyst and as a business and technology journalist. Find out their pains.

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5 Ways to Improve Agile Team Velocity

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JULY 24, 2013

I cover topics for Technologists from CIOs to Developers - agile development, agile portfolio management, leadership, business intelligence, big data, startups, social networking, SaaS, content management, media, enterprise 2.0 and business transformation. business exchange. (11). crisis management. (3).

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Five Key Agile Practices to Support Architects

Social, Agile and Transformation

MARCH 18, 2013

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12 fastest growing US cities for IT talent

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The city also built the Central Florida Research Park, a campus-like environment for businesses located nearby the University of Central Florida. Companies in Mami are looking for software developers and engineers, project managers, network engineers and architects, IT project managers, and customer support specialists.

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4 core AI principles that fuel transformation success

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Our research has shown that agile companies are 43% more likely to succeed in their digital projects. Support people creatively: Look at the skills you require across your business and create an environment of continuous learning, focusing on adapting skills and roles to the future shape of the business.

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AI adoption accelerates as enterprise PoCs show productivity gains

CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 4, 2024

Eli Lilly and Company is also at the forefront of adopting and integrating AI into the business. We’ve found that AI can help in just about every area to streamline workloads and advance our research and development,” says EVP and CIDO Diogo Rau.

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AWS launches no-code service AppFabric with generative AI assistance

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 28, 2023

The security features of AppFabric will make life easier for enterprises as security visibility across interconnected cloud applications is a major issue for cloud deployments, said Andy Thurai, principal analyst at Constellation Research. AppFabric, which is available across AWS’ US East (N.

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Microsoft’s Copilot tunes could be music to CIOs’ ears

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 24, 2024

“CIOs, nearly always, must focus on doing more with less, delivering innovation and digital capability to enable topline growth while constraining operating expenses,” Ritu Jyoti, group vice president of research at IDC, said while trying to explain the takeaways for CIOs from the developer-focused conference.

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10 generative AI certs and certificate programs to grow your skills

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 30, 2024

The certification is best suited to AI researchers, software engineers, data scientists, and any tech professionals working with natural language processing.

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What high-performance IT teams look like today — and how to build one

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2024

High performance back then generally focused on delivery — a contrast to previous generations of IT where business and IT alignment was an issue, and teams struggled to deliver with waterfall project management practices. These sentiments align with research from Dale Carnegie on creating a culture of high-performance teams.

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Skilled IT pay defined by volatility, security, and AI

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Some certifications in project management , governance, and architecture also attract big bonuses, with CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT) pulling in a 14% pay premium, up 27% over the last six months, and TOGAF 9 Certified (The Open Group’s Enterprise Architecture Framework certification) attracting a 12%premium, up 9%.

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State of the CIO, 2022: Focus turns to IT fundamentals

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 21, 2022

While still pursuing innovation on a parallel track to support remote work and to improve customer, supplier, and employee engagement, companies across sectors are in the midst of a governance cycle to ensure the wave of pandemic-era digital investments are fully optimized and delivering value for the business. Source: State of the CIO, 2022.

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CIOs are stretched more than ever before — and that’s a good thing

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2024

Foundry’s 2024 State of the CIO research report shows 87% of CIOs are now more involved in leading digital transformation initiatives than their business counterparts, and 85% of IT leaders who responded view the CIO role as a changemaker, increasingly taking the lead on business and technology initiatives.

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Revolutionize your site for growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction with composable architecture

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 2, 2023

Their 2023 annual research , conducted in collaboration with MEL Research, revealed that 85% of the 500 respondents have increased the percentage of MACH implementations within their infrastructure. To thrive in this competitive landscape, companies must prioritize implementing innovative composable systems.

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The potential for generative AI in government and public services

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Are IT certifications replacing the college degree?

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10 ways AI can make IT more productive

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Women IT leaders take center stage

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