There are companies big and small that are well-known for never resting on their laurels, but always innovating and improving. Some companies, such as Apple and Google, are viewed as leaders in their respective spaces because they are consistently at the forefront of many of the world’s most important technological advancements, always impressing consumers with…
Category: Leadership
NACD: Three Action Items to Get Started with Better Cybersecurity Oversight
Boards often delegate oversight of the cybersecurity strategy to executives, outside consultants, or at most one board member. It is possible to take your oversight to the next level with a few simple changes.
Grit, Vision, Refocus in Life, IT, and the Boardroom
5000..2500..1000..50..10..5..4..3..2..1 Running my first 5k race has been a challenging experience. There were numerous moments when giving up felt like the best choice. Yet, quitting would have meant never experiencing crossing the finish line and not experiencing the joy of reaching the goal. Like running a race, the hard decisions that come with running an…
Expert Panel: 16 Issues C-Suite Tech Leaders Must Be Ready To Address With Their Company Boards
When meeting with a C-suite tech leader, an organization’s board is going to want detailed information on how technology initiatives are moving the mission forward and impacting the bottom line. They may also want to know what they can do to help.
No More Connection Errors: How To Strengthen Engagement With IT
Many senior executives outside the IT department still see IT as a service provider and not necessarily an integral part of their company. But digital transformation that replaces old processes with computer-driven approaches is slowly changing this outlook.
The Great Resignation & The Future Of Work: Kevin Dominik Korte Of Univention North America On How Employers and Employees Are Reworking Work Together
Education, Coaching, and Growth: With change all around us, continued education and coaching will take center stage in development plans. The “great resignation” has resulted in the loss of many experienced managers and contributors. Replacing them will remain a challenge for many organizations. For those employees who are interested, I expect companies to give them…
Expert Panel Contribution: 16 Tips To Help Tech Pros Explain Their Solutions To Non-Tech Stakeholders
If tech experts take the time to step into the shoes of their non-tech stakeholders, it becomes easier to develop a presentation highlighting the benefits of the solution they’re recommending in terms the audience can understand and embrace. Here, 16 members of the Forbes Technology Council share their experience to help fellow tech professionals better…
Staying At The Top: Three Important Actions Every IT Department Should Take
Consider how end users expect the same convenience they enjoy on their personal devices while legal wants to ensure compliance, and nobody wants to end up as the next data breach headline. It’s a perfect storm for IT departments. As a result, I often see a lack of direction when allocating budgets and time to…
Expert Panel Contribution: 14 Essential Features Of A Successful IT Governance Plan
For an IT governance plan or framework to be effective, it’s essential to plan how and by whom tech resources will be used, how they’ll be managed and monitored, what risk comes with their use, and how leadership will know the system is working as expected. Below, 14 members of the Forbes Technology Council list…
Protecting The Moat: Why User IDs Should Be A Top Concern For Management
Identity and intellectual property theft are rising globally, and many companies are taking new steps to mitigate the problem. With state and criminal actors pushing the issue to new heights, it’s time to move digital identity and access from something the IT department deals with to an urgent topic that belongs on the agenda of…