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Creative tension framework could help CIOs tap into their passion
Author Mark Hopkins explains how creative tension can help today's workforce move from the real to the ideal life. Feature
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A social media guide for the midmarket CIO, IT and the business
In this social media guide, find out how midmarket CIOs can maximize their social networking efforts to elevate IT and business goals. CIO Briefing
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A midmarket CIO guide to the consumerization of information technology
CIOs can no longer ignore the consumerization of information technology or locking in a solid BYOD policy. We'll walk you through it in our CIO guide. guide
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IT Leadership Awards recognize the midmarket's innovative CIOs
Learn which innovative CIOs are in the running for our IT Leadership Awards, and discover more about their technology and business initiatives. IT Leadership Awards
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IT director uses simple green decisions to make IT relevant
Sometimes it's the little things. One IT director found three simple green decisions, saved a big bank and helped to make IT relevant. IT Leadership Awards
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Are you a social media expert? Test your Facebook and Twitter acumen
Are you up to speed on Web 2.0, Facebook and Twitter and how they can benefit your organization? Take our quiz and find out if you're a social media expert. Quiz
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Techniques to improve IT innovation: Chapter download
Encouraging IT innovation in your organization can boost your competitive edge and staying power. Get tips to successfully drive innovation with this free chapter download. Chapter Download
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Test your knowledge: IT quizzes for midmarket CIOs
IT questions? Refresh your knowledge of all things IT with our collection of information technology quizzes for the midmarket CIO. Quizzes
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Business process management strategy, terms and tips: Take the quiz
Find out how much you know about business process management terms and business process strategy with this quiz. And learn a few BPM tips along the way with our expanded answers. Quiz
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Improving your business process management strategy: Chapter download
Bogged down by business process management? A new book from industry veteran Terry Schurter provides tips for managing business processes. Read the first chapter here. Chapter Download
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'Big data' analytics technology breathes new life into literature
Data analytics technology has embraced the written word as a new treasure-trove of information about the world we live in. News | 30 Jan 2013
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Nate Silver turns business analytics into smart business decisions
CIOs can learn to turn business analytics into smart decisions from Nate Silver, who predicts everything from election results to Hall of Fame votes. CIO Matters | 17 Jan 2013
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IT Leadership Awards move beyond business process improvement
Our IT Leadership Awards look for innovative ideas in business process improvement that answer unspoken organizational needs. CIO Matters | 31 Oct 2012
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The 2013 IT Leadership Awards: Secrets to writing a winning nomination
Winning awards often comes down to writing a captivating nomination. Here's what the judges are looking for in our sites' 2013 IT Leadership Awards. CIO Matters | 20 Sep 2012
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The power of social networks and Generation Facebook strategies
The rise of Generation Facebook means that new rules must be applied to managing and empowering employees via social networks; here are a few to start. CIO MATTERS | 13 Sep 2012
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Free PICK chart templates: Organize ideas for IT and the business
Use these free PICK chart templates as a resource to help IT and the business organize ideas and prioritize IT projects. News | 30 Aug 2012
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Business technology strategy: Where's the beef?
Research shows there may be some disconnects in how corporations are executing their business technology strategy. CIO Matters | 28 Aug 2012
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The secret of developing a culture of innovation? Hint: It's free!
How CIOs are changing corporate culture. Communication and transparency are the secret to developing a culture of innovation. CIO Matters | 16 Aug 2012
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What is old is new again with social collaboration tools
Social collaboration tools aren't new, but new technology can make 'groupware' work this time if CIOs keep their eye on a few key steps. CIO Matters | 14 Aug 2012
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Mobile business solutions liberate bank execs
Deploying cool mobile tech is easy. Deploying mobile business solutions that improve the business isn't. Meet a midmarket CIO who figured it out. News | 27 Jun 2012
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Sell client virtualization to CEOs by stressing innovation over ROI
CEO John Weathington says CIOs can convince CEOs to invest in client virtualization by stressing innovation, as well as cost savings. Expert Advice
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IT service catalog best practices: Is not having one key to better IT?
Executives talk a lot about IT service catalog best practices, but what if the best approach is not having one? Consultant John Weathington explains. Tip
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Free elevator pitch examples and templates for IT and the business
An elevator pitch is a great tool for tailored speeches and pitches. To craft your own, check out these free elevator pitch examples and templates. Tip
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Using Six Sigma process to engage your users with IT consumerization
CEO John Weathington offers Six Sigma process tips to align IT with the business through consumerization. Tip
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Is the time right for consumerization? Prepare your organization
Consumerization is now. CEO John Weathington offers tips for using consumerization to align IT with the business. Tip
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Filling IT skills gap and managing projects top list of CIO concerns
Filling in the IT skills gap is at the top of the list of CIOs' worries, one industry association leader finds. Tip
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Mobile strategies directly linked to customer relationships
When it comes to building customer relationships, the time is ripe to deploy mobile strategies, according to CEO John Weathington. Tip
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CIO reveals keys to getting noticed by executive leadership
Our IT Leadership Awards judge notices several things our award winners have in common, and reveals the keys to getting noticed -- and getting ahead. Tip
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What's the big deal about big data analytics?
Are businesses chasing Hadoop and Teradata just because they're the hot new thing? CEO John Weathington advises CIOs to stop and think before they jump into big data analytics. Tip
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Is a CEO position impossible for CIOs?
CIOs historically have had a difficult time ascending to the CEO position, but according to CEO John Weathington, it's not impossible. It's a matter of perception. Tip
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gap analysis
A gap is sometimes spoken of as "the space between where we are and where we want to be." A gap analysis is undertaken as a way to bridge that space. It provides a foundation for measuring the investment of time, money and human resources that's requ... Definition
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Five team dysfunctions that could spell disaster for any IT department
CIOs need to foster the softer side of workplace relations if they want to head off the five team dysfunctions that can sink even the tightest IT ships. Tip
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Video: IT and business leadership advice from CIOs
Get expert IT and business leadership advice from these video interviews with CIOs in a variety of fields. CIO Innovators
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IT alignment with business strategy adds value to customer experience
Focusing on the strategy of IT alignment with business can add value to your customers' experience. Learn more in this video Q&A with CIO Rick Roy. CIO Innovators
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CIO's twin passions for language, tech spur industry innovations
SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT Leadership Awards finalist Mauricio Vicente reveals how his expertise in IT and languages translated into the latest of many industry innovations. Podcast
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An IT governance model needs risk and communications components
An IT governance model is critical to the success of any midmarket organization. Learn how risk assessments and communications are essential parts of any IT governance model. Podcast
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How IT can support business agility and drive competitive advantage
CIO Niel Nickolaisen discusses how IT facilitates business agility and drives competitive advantage, from IT project prioritization to outsourcing of select functions. Podcast
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Energy efficiency, carbon driving sustainable business development
Marrying energy efficiency opportunities with alternative energy and carbon management is enabling sustainable business development in a way that has not been possible before. Podcast
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IT insourcing trends: Weighing the pros and cons
IT insourcing trends are on the rise in the midmarket, as companies realize benefits including cost savings and the ability to more quickly adapt to changing business needs. Podcast
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Re-engineering a legacy IT shop: Focus on people
Paul Duchouquette re-engineered the IT department at a Boeing company and challenged employees to share his vision of a modern, more efficient shop. Video
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Creative tension framework could help CIOs tap into their passion
Author Mark Hopkins explains how creative tension can help today's workforce move from the real to the ideal life. Feature
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Five team dysfunctions that could spell disaster for any IT department
CIOs need to foster the softer side of workplace relations if they want to head off the five team dysfunctions that can sink even the tightest IT ships. Tip
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Sell client virtualization to CEOs by stressing innovation over ROI
CEO John Weathington says CIOs can convince CEOs to invest in client virtualization by stressing innovation, as well as cost savings. Expert Advice
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'Big data' analytics technology breathes new life into literature
Data analytics technology has embraced the written word as a new treasure-trove of information about the world we live in. News
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Nate Silver turns business analytics into smart business decisions
CIOs can learn to turn business analytics into smart decisions from Nate Silver, who predicts everything from election results to Hall of Fame votes. CIO Matters
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IT Leadership Awards move beyond business process improvement
Our IT Leadership Awards look for innovative ideas in business process improvement that answer unspoken organizational needs. CIO Matters
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IT service catalog best practices: Is not having one key to better IT?
Executives talk a lot about IT service catalog best practices, but what if the best approach is not having one? Consultant John Weathington explains. Tip
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Free elevator pitch examples and templates for IT and the business
An elevator pitch is a great tool for tailored speeches and pitches. To craft your own, check out these free elevator pitch examples and templates. Tip
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A social media guide for the midmarket CIO, IT and the business
In this social media guide, find out how midmarket CIOs can maximize their social networking efforts to elevate IT and business goals. CIO Briefing
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The 2013 IT Leadership Awards: Secrets to writing a winning nomination
Winning awards often comes down to writing a captivating nomination. Here's what the judges are looking for in our sites' 2013 IT Leadership Awards. CIO Matters
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