Worthwhile Reading
Strategic? Functional? Tactical? Which type of CISO are you?
Research shows various ways to classify CISOs based on role expectations, strengths and experience – distinctions that matter when it comes to ensuring that security leaders land in jobs where they will succeed.
CSO, February 24, 2025
How to Get a Delayed IT Project Back on Track

On, off, and on-again IT projects can be frustrating. Here's how to get a renewed initiative back up to speed, efficiently and quickly.
Information Week, March 26, 2025

7 common transformation mistakes and how to avoid them
Just because technology solutions are readily available doesn’t mean transformation will automatically succeed.
CIO, April 3, 2025
6 hard-earned tips for leading through a cyberattack — from CSOs who’ve been there

When a cyberattack strikes, security leaders must go beyond the incident response plan to ensure holistic preparation, effective collaboration, and strong leadership under fire.
CSO, April 1, 2025

How to Keep IT Team Boredom From Killing Productivity

A bored IT team is also an unproductive IT team. Here's how to keep your staff motivated and energetic.
Information Week, December 4, 2024

CIO hiring on the rise: How to land a top tech exec role in 2025

Job opportunities are picking up for CIOs and other IT leaders in 2025, but so are expectations, with AI, change acceleration, and business transformation at the top of most companies’ wish lists.
CIO, February 25, 2025

8 Technical Skills Everyone Should Have

Technology tends to get easier to use over time to expand the base of potential users. Meanwhile, new tech and channels continue to emerge challenging workers to keep up. Here’s a look at some skills that all employees should have.
Information Week, October 16, 2024

14 things keeping IT leaders up at night
The CIO’s rise to prominence has led to high-profile responsibilities that — when coupled with the pace of technology and business change — bring more stress to the role than ever before.
CIO, January 27, 2025
Just what is an ‘IT worker’ now? The definition is changing

As emerging technologies like generative AI continue to advance across various industries, and tech leaders and workers collaborate more directly with the business side, IT roles are changing fast. That's especially true for developers.

Burnout: A chronic epidemic in the IT industry

IT professionals are reporting exhaustion at alarming levels, and IT leaders must recognize the symptoms and take steps to address contributing factors to avoid increased attrition rates and decreased productivity.
CIO, December 5, 2024