IT Leadership

Why high IT talent turnover is your fault

Do you know what an EVP is? If you answered u2018no,u2019 it could be the reason there is so much turnover in your IT organization.

3 ways to avoid costly software selection mismatches

Some organizations faced with enterprise software selection make emotional, rather than objective, decisions; select technology before understanding their needs; get caught up in vendor hype; or find a solution that does not match their ability to ad

7 things millennials are looking for at work

Millennials get a bad rap in the workplace, but a recent Microsoft study shows that the things they want from an employer aren't that unrealistic or uncommon.

12 gifts for IT departments this holiday season

Remember, an IT strategy is for the whole year, not just for Christmas. These 12 presents will keep on giving.

10 hot IT job skills for 2016

10 hot IT job skills for 2016

It's a great time to be in IT. Unemployment rates in the industry are hovering around historic lows, and some roles are showing unemployment rates of around 1 percent. Opportunities abound for IT pros. Here are the top 10 IT skills that will be

Does remote project management really work?

Remote project management may be a great alternative to traditional project management for most organizations, project managers and team members, but is it realistic? There are tangible advantages here, but this is not for the faint-hearted.

How to avoid one-sided vendor contract provisions

Don't let one-sided vendor provisions surprise you. The standard vendor template is designed to maximize how much you u2013 the customer u2013 pays, minimize vendor accountability for quality and results and push financial/liability risk onto y

Using technology to lead change at the North Pole

Being selected as the first CIO for Santa's North Pole comes with great opportunity to improve operations while reducing stress. My early observations have focused on security and production resulting in enhancements to both technology and proc

CIO Quick Takes: How to evaluate startups

With new technology moving faster than most CIOs can train staff and recruit talent, it's obvious why working with startups is an attractive option. But how can IT leaders tell which rising stars will prosper and which will fall? Four CIOs share

Gift guide: The 15 best books of 2015 for IT leaders

Whether youu2019re looking for stocking stuffers for a friend, a Secret Santa gift for a coworker or even just a present for yourself, you canu2019t go wrong with one of these books for business-minded bibliophiles.