In a world where customer experience is paramount, organizations constantly seek ways to stay ahead of the curve. Businesses are reshaping customer interactions through digital transformation powered by data strategy and an ethical approach to AI implementation. So how are organizations revolutionizing customer experiences and elevating their brand image by leveraging data and AI? Guest: Siddhartha Chatterjee, Vice President | Global Chief Data Officer (CDO), Club Med Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/siddhartha-chatterjee/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/elevating-customer-experiences-through-data-and-ai-innovation/ More on AI: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/ai/ More on Big Data: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/big-data/ More on Innovation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

In a world where customer experience is paramount, organizations constantly seek ways to stay ahead of the curve. Businesses are reshaping customer interactions through digital transformation powered by data strategy and an ethical approach to AI implementation. So how are organizations revolutionizing customer experiences and elevating their brand image by leveraging data and AI? Guest: Siddhartha Chatterjee, Vice President | Global Chief Data Officer (CDO), Club Med Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/siddhartha-chatterjee/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/siddhartha-chatterjee/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/elevating-customer-experiences-through-data-and-ai-innovation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/elevating-customer-experiences-through-data-and-ai-innovation/</a> More on AI: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/ai/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/ai/</a> More on Big Data: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/big-data/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/big-data/</a> More on Innovation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Elevating Customer Experiences through Data and AI Innovation

Leaders face a contradictory task in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly changing. They must navigate complicated ethical issues, manage workforce transitions, and cultivate trust while utilizing AI’s potential to spur innovation, efficiency, and development. How can decision-makers reconcile using AI’s capabilities with upholding human-centric principles? Can they modify their leadership strategies to incorporate AI while supporting company goals? Solving this AI puzzle and charting a course that balances technology and people is the future of leadership. So how are they going to lead in the age of AI? Guest: Shaukat Ali Khan, Global Chief Information Officer, Aga Khan University Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/shaukat-alikhan/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/addressing-the-leadership-challenge-of-unleashing-ais-potential/ More on AI: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/ai/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Leaders face a contradictory task in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly changing. They must navigate complicated ethical issues, manage workforce transitions, and cultivate trust while utilizing AI’s potential to spur innovation, efficiency, and development. How can decision-makers reconcile using AI’s capabilities with upholding human-centric principles? Can they modify their leadership strategies to incorporate AI while supporting company goals? Solving this AI puzzle and charting a course that balances technology and people is the future of leadership. So how are they going to lead in the age of AI? Guest: Shaukat Ali Khan, Global Chief Information Officer, Aga Khan University Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/shaukat-alikhan/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/shaukat-alikhan/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/addressing-the-leadership-challenge-of-unleashing-ais-potential/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/addressing-the-leadership-challenge-of-unleashing-ais-potential/</a> More on AI: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/ai/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/ai/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Addressing the Leadership Challenge of Unleashing AI’s Potential

In today’s challenging business environment, team cohesion drives innovation, productivity, and overall success. What strategies, tools, and techniques leaders can employ to create a culture of collaboration, trust, and unity within their organizations? Guest: Sreeji Gopinathan, Global CIO, Lupin Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sreeji-gopinathan/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/cracking-the-synergy-code-to-unlock-team-cohesion/ More on Innovation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

In today’s challenging business environment, team cohesion drives innovation, productivity, and overall success. What strategies, tools, and techniques leaders can employ to create a culture of collaboration, trust, and unity within their organizations? Guest: Sreeji Gopinathan, Global CIO, Lupin Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sreeji-gopinathan/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sreeji-gopinathan/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/cracking-the-synergy-code-to-unlock-team-cohesion/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/cracking-the-synergy-code-to-unlock-team-cohesion/</a> More on Innovation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Cracking the Synergy Code to Unlock Team Cohesion

The fusion of automation, robotics, and AI is reshaping industries and the workforce. Senior IT leaders face the challenge of spearheading this transition, balancing technology adoption with workforce adaptability. Key strategies involve upskilling, ethical technology deployment, and fostering a culture of lifelong learning. How can IT leaders harness AI’s potential to optimize operations while cultivating an agile, future-proof workforce amid rapid innovation? Guest: Kristin Myers, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer, and Dean for Digital and Information Technology (IT), Mount Sinai Health System Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/kristin-myers/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ai-driven-future-workforce-evolution-in-the-automation-era/ More on AI: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/ai/ More on Digital Transformation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

The fusion of automation, robotics, and AI is reshaping industries and the workforce. Senior IT leaders face the challenge of spearheading this transition, balancing technology adoption with workforce adaptability. Key strategies involve upskilling, ethical technology deployment, and fostering a culture of lifelong learning. How can IT leaders harness AI’s potential to optimize operations while cultivating an agile, future-proof workforce amid rapid innovation? Guest: Kristin Myers, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer, and Dean for Digital and Information Technology (IT), Mount Sinai Health System Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/kristin-myers/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/kristin-myers/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ai-driven-future-workforce-evolution-in-the-automation-era/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ai-driven-future-workforce-evolution-in-the-automation-era/</a> More on AI: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/ai/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/ai/</a> More on Digital Transformation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

AI-Driven Future: Workforce Evolution in the Automation Era

In today’s business landscape, providing a superior customer experience is no longer an option but a necessity for sustained growth and success. However, achieving this requires more than just a few tweaks to existing processes – it requires a complete rearchitecting of the business operating model. From organizational culture and employee training to technology infrastructure and process design, how are organizations reimagining each component to enable a superior customer experience? Guest: Nitin Sethi, Chief Digital Officer, Consumer Businesses, Adani Group Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/nitin-sethi/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/rearchitecting-your-business-operating-model-for-superior-customer-experience/ More on Innovation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/ More on Digital Transformation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

In today’s business landscape, providing a superior customer experience is no longer an option but a necessity for sustained growth and success. However, achieving this requires more than just a few tweaks to existing processes – it requires a complete rearchitecting of the business operating model. From organizational culture and employee training to technology infrastructure and process design, how are organizations reimagining each component to enable a superior customer experience? Guest: Nitin Sethi, Chief Digital Officer, Consumer Businesses, Adani Group Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/nitin-sethi/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/nitin-sethi/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/rearchitecting-your-business-operating-model-for-superior-customer-experience/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/rearchitecting-your-business-operating-model-for-superior-customer-experience/</a> More on Innovation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/</a> More on Digital Transformation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Rearchitecting Your Business Operating Model for Superior Customer Experience

Cloud computing offers many benefits, including scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Still, many enterprises face significant challenges when trying to adopt cloud technologies. The top reported challenges companies face when adopting cloud services to include security and compliance concerns, integration and interoperability, cost management, lack of expertise, cultural resistance to change, performance and reliability, data migration, and managing multiple cloud vendors. So what strategies are IT leaders using to tackle these challenges and make the most of the potential cloud offers? Guest: Kemal Badur, Assistant Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, University of Chicago Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/kemal-badur/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/tackling-security-cost-and-culture-to-harness-cloud-potential-fully/ More on Cloud: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cloud/ More on Others: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/others/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Cloud computing offers many benefits, including scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Still, many enterprises face significant challenges when trying to adopt cloud technologies. The top reported challenges companies face when adopting cloud services to include security and compliance concerns, integration and interoperability, cost management, lack of expertise, cultural resistance to change, performance and reliability, data migration, and managing multiple cloud vendors. So what strategies are IT leaders using to tackle these challenges and make the most of the potential cloud offers? Guest: Kemal Badur, Assistant Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, University of Chicago Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/kemal-badur/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/kemal-badur/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/tackling-security-cost-and-culture-to-harness-cloud-potential-fully/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/tackling-security-cost-and-culture-to-harness-cloud-potential-fully/</a> More on Cloud: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cloud/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cloud/</a> More on Others: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/others/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/others/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Cloud security, cost, and culture: Technologies Concern

As we face unprecedented crises, including war, political instability, recession, and pandemics, the demands on leaders have never been greater. The challenges of navigating uncertainty, driving innovation, managing talent, and building resilience have become urgent as organizations seek to emerge more robust and agile in these turbulent times. How should leadership development be reformed for leaders to be relevant and prepared for these times? From reimagining business models and adapting to changing customer needs to leading with empathy and cultivating a culture of innovation, what new muscles should leaders develop to become more effective in this era of uncertainty and change? Guest: Vince Kellen, Chief Information Officer, University of California, San Diego Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/vince-kellenn/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/leading-through-crisis-navigating-uncertainty-driving-innovation-and-building-resilience/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

As we face unprecedented crises, including war, political instability, recession, and pandemics, the demands on leaders have never been greater. The challenges of navigating uncertainty, driving innovation, managing talent, and building resilience have become urgent as organizations seek to emerge more robust and agile in these turbulent times. How should leadership development be reformed for leaders to be relevant and prepared for these times? From reimagining business models and adapting to changing customer needs to leading with empathy and cultivating a culture of innovation, what new muscles should leaders develop to become more effective in this era of uncertainty and change? Guest: Vince Kellen, Chief Information Officer, University of California, San Diego Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/vince-kellenn/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/vince-kellenn/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/leading-through-crisis-navigating-uncertainty-driving-innovation-and-building-resilience/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/leading-through-crisis-navigating-uncertainty-driving-innovation-and-building-resilience/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> More on CXO: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Leading Through Crisis: Builds Resilience, Driving Innovation

X5 Group (X5) develops and operates retail food stores. The company operates through various retail formats, including proximity stores, supermarkets, online retail channels, and convenience stores. However, developing a security-first culture across its large-scale operation and intricate organizational structure was a daunting challenge. So how did the X5 IT, Security, and Business leaders join hands to reimagine its risk management mechanics and establish robust cybersecurity programs to help it scale confidently? Guest: Alexander Markov, Group Chief Information Security Officer, X5 Group Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/alexander-markov/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-x5-group-cybersecurity-transformation-a-case-study/ More on Digital Transformation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/ More on Retail: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/retail/ More on Security: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/security/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

X5 Group (X5) develops and operates retail food stores. The company operates through various retail formats, including proximity stores, supermarkets, online retail channels, and convenience stores. However, developing a security-first culture across its large-scale operation and intricate organizational structure was a daunting challenge. So how did the X5 IT, Security, and Business leaders join hands to reimagine its risk management mechanics and establish robust cybersecurity programs to help it scale confidently? Guest: Alexander Markov, Group Chief Information Security Officer, X5 Group Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/alexander-markov/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/alexander-markov/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-x5-group-cybersecurity-transformation-a-case-study/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-x5-group-cybersecurity-transformation-a-case-study/</a> More on Digital Transformation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/</a> More on Retail: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/retail/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/retail/</a> More on Security: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/security/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/security/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

The X5 group Cybersecurity Transformation: A Case Study

While many organizations recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), challenges, including resistance to change, a lack of leadership commitment, unconscious bias, and difficulty measuring impact, prevent them from implementing it fully. So, whether you’re just starting your DEI journey or are looking to take your organization’s efforts to the next level, what practical strategies should you use to overcome these challenges? What does building a more inclusive and innovative workplace culture that drives long-term success take? Guest: Rob Zelinka, Chief Information Officer, Jack Henry &amp; Associates Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/rob-zelinka/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/breaking-down-barriers-to-dei/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on Others: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/others/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

While many organizations recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), challenges, including resistance to change, a lack of leadership commitment, unconscious bias, and difficulty measuring impact, prevent them from implementing it fully. So, whether you’re just starting your DEI journey or are looking to take your organization’s efforts to the next level, what practical strategies should you use to overcome these challenges? What does building a more inclusive and innovative workplace culture that drives long-term success take? Guest: Rob Zelinka, Chief Information Officer, Jack Henry &amp; Associates Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/rob-zelinka/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/rob-zelinka/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/breaking-down-barriers-to-dei/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/breaking-down-barriers-to-dei/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> More on Others: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/others/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/others/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Breaking Down Barriers to DEI

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just a technical issue but a strategic business enabler. Cybersecurity is critical to building trust and reputation, from aligning cybersecurity with business strategy to driving innovation and transformation and facilitating new business models, mergers, and acquisitions. However, businesses must also balance the risks and opportunities associated with cybersecurity in this complex and interconnected world. So, what are the best practices for fostering a culture of security, ensuring that remote workforces are trained, and managing the aftermath of a cybersecurity incident? And how are Business, IT, and Security leaders prioritizing cybersecurity, fostering a culture of security, and building a secure future for the business, positioning it for growth? Guest: Patrick Benoit, Global Chief Information Security Officer, Brink’s Inc Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/patrick-benoit/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/securing-business-growth-with-cybersecurity/ More on Digital Transformation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/ More on Security: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/security/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just a technical issue but a strategic business enabler. Cybersecurity is critical to building trust and reputation, from aligning cybersecurity with business strategy to driving innovation and transformation and facilitating new business models, mergers, and acquisitions. However, businesses must also balance the risks and opportunities associated with cybersecurity in this complex and interconnected world. So, what are the best practices for fostering a culture of security, ensuring that remote workforces are trained, and managing the aftermath of a cybersecurity incident? And how are Business, IT, and Security leaders prioritizing cybersecurity, fostering a culture of security, and building a secure future for the business, positioning it for growth? Guest: Patrick Benoit, Global Chief Information Security Officer, Brink’s Inc Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/patrick-benoit/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/patrick-benoit/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/securing-business-growth-with-cybersecurity/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/securing-business-growth-with-cybersecurity/</a> More on Digital Transformation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/</a> More on Security: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/security/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/security/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Securing Business Growth with Cybersecurity

Today, Enterprise Technology is both Strategy and Global. On CIO Talk Network (CTN), Business IT Thought Leaders from around the globe share their experience and discuss how they are partnering with business to innovate and help grow the top line revenue, better care of customers, and improve the corporate bottom line. If you want to keep up with changes in technology and how it can be leveraged to maximize business potential, listen to CTN: CIO Talk Network

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Your organization may have dedicated Enterprise Architecture (EA) groups as the custodian of the what and how IT systems and applications should enable business processes. Is it driven by ideal state scenarios or empirical evidence of what works? How are you refining and leveraging your Enterprise Architecture to develop a solid foundation for handling future demands and disruptions? Guest: Dean Pipes, Chief Architect and Chief Technology Officer, Zurich Insurance Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/dean-pipes/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/how-effective-is-your-enterprise-architecture/ More on Digital Transformation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Your organization may have dedicated Enterprise Architecture (EA) groups as the custodian of the what and how IT systems and applications should enable business processes. Is it driven by ideal state scenarios or empirical evidence of what works? How are you refining and leveraging your Enterprise Architecture to develop a solid foundation for handling future demands and disruptions? Guest: Dean Pipes, Chief Architect and Chief Technology Officer, Zurich Insurance Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/dean-pipes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/dean-pipes/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/how-effective-is-your-enterprise-architecture/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/how-effective-is-your-enterprise-architecture/</a> More on Digital Transformation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

How Effective Is Your Enterprise Architecture?

There will come a day when the CIO and the CFO can work together as true partners and allies. It will be when CFOs will see IT as more than just a cost center and the CIO will be able to prove IT’s value in a way the CFO can understand. Someday they will both speak the same language. For now there is work to be done and in some places a rivalry to overcome. Are CIOs and CFOs doing all they can to enable the success of the other? How can they align their risk priorities, simplify processes and reduce costs so that everyone is happy? Guest 1: Randy Gaboriault, CIO, Christiana Care Health System Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/randy-gaboriault/ Guest 2: Tom Corrigan, SVP Finance and CFO, Christiana Care Health System Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/tom-corrigan/ More on this Episode:  https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-bright-future-of-a-cio-cfo-partnership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

There will come a day when the CIO and the CFO can work together as true partners and allies. It will be when CFOs will see IT as more than just a cost center and the CIO will be able to prove IT’s value in a way the CFO can understand. Someday they will both speak the same language. For now there is work to be done and in some places a rivalry to overcome. Are CIOs and CFOs doing all they can to enable the success of the other? How can they align their risk priorities, simplify processes and reduce costs so that everyone is happy? Guest 1: Randy Gaboriault, CIO, Christiana Care Health System Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/randy-gaboriault/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/randy-gaboriault/</a> Guest 2: Tom Corrigan, SVP Finance and CFO, Christiana Care Health System Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/tom-corrigan/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/tom-corrigan/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-bright-future-of-a-cio-cfo-partnership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-bright-future-of-a-cio-cfo-partnership/</a> More on CXO: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

The Bright Future of a CIO & CFO Partnership

With most organizations well on their way to embedding digital in the DNA of their organizations, what’s on the CIO Agenda for 2019? How do they plan to support volatile and growing business capability demands reliably without breaking the bank? Guest 1: Lawanda Parnell, Chief Information Officer, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/lawanda-parnell/ Guest 2: Helen Constantinides, Chief Information Officer, AVBOB Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/helen-constantinides/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-2019-cio-agenda/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

With most organizations well on their way to embedding digital in the DNA of their organizations, what’s on the CIO Agenda for 2019? How do they plan to support volatile and growing business capability demands reliably without breaking the bank? Guest 1: Lawanda Parnell, Chief Information Officer, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/lawanda-parnell/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/lawanda-parnell/</a> Guest 2: Helen Constantinides, Chief Information Officer, AVBOB Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/helen-constantinides/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/helen-constantinides/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-2019-cio-agenda/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-2019-cio-agenda/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

The 2019 CIO Agenda

Guest : Sangy Vatsa Title : Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Comerica Bank For IT leaders, 2018 is going to be a year like never before. Business wants digital innovation to be out of the sandbox and scaled for the enterprise. It's becoming an imperative to deliver continuous digital experiences to demanding customers. Besides, there's an expectation to be ready to support the Device Mesh, Advanced Machine Learning, and Autonomous Agents, to name a few. How are CIOs prioritizing and gearing up?

Guest : Sangy Vatsa Title : Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Comerica Bank For IT leaders, 2018 is going to be a year like never before. Business wants digital innovation to be out of the sandbox and scaled for the enterprise. It's becoming an imperative to deliver continuous digital experiences to demanding customers. Besides, there's an expectation to be ready to support the Device Mesh, Advanced Machine Learning, and Autonomous Agents, to name a few. How are CIOs prioritizing and gearing up?

The CIO Agenda 2018

A data-driven culture is vital for Digital Transformation. But, that’s not enough. Building a holistic digital data strategy, architecture, and infrastructure is a must. Facing so much business change and data overload, it’s not easy. How are IT leaders rethinking their organization, processes, and technology to achieve this goal? Guest: Celso Mello, Chief Information Officer, Reliance Home Comfort Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/celso-mello/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/building-digital-data-strategy-architecture-and-infrastructure/ More on Digital Transformation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/ More on Big Data: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/big-data/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

A data-driven culture is vital for Digital Transformation. But, that’s not enough. Building a holistic digital data strategy, architecture, and infrastructure is a must. Facing so much business change and data overload, it’s not easy. How are IT leaders rethinking their organization, processes, and technology to achieve this goal? Guest: Celso Mello, Chief Information Officer, Reliance Home Comfort Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/celso-mello/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/celso-mello/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/building-digital-data-strategy-architecture-and-infrastructure/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/building-digital-data-strategy-architecture-and-infrastructure/</a> More on Digital Transformation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/</a> More on Big Data: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/big-data/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/big-data/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Building Digital Data Strategy, Architecture, and Infrastructure

The hiring of Chief Digital Officers has doubled every year since 2005. The CDO role is here to stay, and it is their job to put the customer first by being focused on strategy and execution, by never being afraid of failure and being able to recruit and retain talent that will get their enterprise and C-suite thinking digitally. If the new CDO wants to show business how they can get to the next level of growth and innovation through digital channels, how can he or she immediately come into the role and make an impact? What should be their primary responsibilities and goals in the first year on the job? Guest: Tricia Blair, SVP, Chief Digital Officer and Head of Enterprise IT Services, Lincoln Financial Group Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/tricia-blair/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-chief-digital-officers-first-12-months/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ More on Innovation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

The hiring of Chief Digital Officers has doubled every year since 2005. The CDO role is here to stay, and it is their job to put the customer first by being focused on strategy and execution, by never being afraid of failure and being able to recruit and retain talent that will get their enterprise and C-suite thinking digitally. If the new CDO wants to show business how they can get to the next level of growth and innovation through digital channels, how can he or she immediately come into the role and make an impact? What should be their primary responsibilities and goals in the first year on the job? Guest: Tricia Blair, SVP, Chief Digital Officer and Head of Enterprise IT Services, Lincoln Financial Group Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/tricia-blair/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/tricia-blair/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-chief-digital-officers-first-12-months/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-chief-digital-officers-first-12-months/</a> More on CXO: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/</a> More on Innovation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

The Chief Digital Officer’s First 12 Months

We expect leaders to be visionary, empathetic and creative. But with uncertainty in the marketplace and continuous disruption, most leaders are struggling to keep up. As a result, survival instincts are kicking in, making them fall back on their old habits thus worsening the outcome. How can leaders embrace ignorance, reset their thinking, and build new leadership muscle that’ll work in today’s times? Guest 1: Steven Burrell, Vice President and Chief Information officer, Northern Arizona University Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/steven-burrell/ Guest 2: Bill Davidson, Author, Breakthrough: How Great Companies set Outrageous Objectives – and Achieve Them Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/bill-davidson/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/embracing-ignorant-leadership/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

We expect leaders to be visionary, empathetic and creative. But with uncertainty in the marketplace and continuous disruption, most leaders are struggling to keep up. As a result, survival instincts are kicking in, making them fall back on their old habits thus worsening the outcome. How can leaders embrace ignorance, reset their thinking, and build new leadership muscle that’ll work in today’s times? Guest 1: Steven Burrell, Vice President and Chief Information officer, Northern Arizona University Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/steven-burrell/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/steven-burrell/</a> Guest 2: Bill Davidson, Author, Breakthrough: How Great Companies set Outrageous Objectives – and Achieve Them Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/bill-davidson/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/bill-davidson/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/embracing-ignorant-leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/embracing-ignorant-leadership/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> More on CXO: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Embracing Ignorant Leadership

With Digital Transformation now considered as catalyst for growth and relevant, in 2016, many organizations focused on rethinking their operations, solutions, services and how to support their customers and partners. Embracing external mindset and focusing on interoperability seems to be the key to a favorable and interdependent ecosystem where everyone thrives. What are CIOs thinking and planning to that end as part of their 2017 Agenda? What else in on their mind for the New Year? Guest: Peter Girgis, Chief Information Officer &amp; Vice President – IT, Dunn-Edwards Corporation Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/peter-girgis/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/cio-agenda-2017/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ More on Digital Transformation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

With Digital Transformation now considered as catalyst for growth and relevant, in 2016, many organizations focused on rethinking their operations, solutions, services and how to support their customers and partners. Embracing external mindset and focusing on interoperability seems to be the key to a favorable and interdependent ecosystem where everyone thrives. What are CIOs thinking and planning to that end as part of their 2017 Agenda? What else in on their mind for the New Year? Guest: Peter Girgis, Chief Information Officer &amp; Vice President – IT, Dunn-Edwards Corporation Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/peter-girgis/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/peter-girgis/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/cio-agenda-2017/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/cio-agenda-2017/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> More on CXO: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/</a> More on Digital Transformation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

CIO Agenda 2017

How do you measure the health of an organization? Is it considered consistent and complete when its management, operations, and culture are unified? Is it a fuzzy concept or is it something we can realistically measure? What are some of the parameters that will help us measure organizational health? Guest: Bill Schlageter, Corporate Vice President, CIO and Global Business Services, Dentsply Sirona Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/bill-schlageter/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/should-you-care-about-organizational-health/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

How do you measure the health of an organization? Is it considered consistent and complete when its management, operations, and culture are unified? Is it a fuzzy concept or is it something we can realistically measure? What are some of the parameters that will help us measure organizational health? Guest: Bill Schlageter, Corporate Vice President, CIO and Global Business Services, Dentsply Sirona Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/bill-schlageter/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/bill-schlageter/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/should-you-care-about-organizational-health/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/should-you-care-about-organizational-health/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Should You Care About Organizational Health?

As threats from APTs and other attackers continue to rapidly morph, the CISO faces an uphill battle of getting his or her team up to speed on the dangers that face an organization. The traditional model of waiting for a breach and then reacting has changed to be preemptive and preventative, and with that comes a score of new skills and strategies the CISO must develop among his or her team. What challenges are CISOs facing in this regard, and how can they address them? Where can they look for help, talent and added resources? Guest: Adam Rice, CISO, ATK Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/adam-rice/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/how-to-build-an-it-security-team/ More on Security: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/security/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

As threats from APTs and other attackers continue to rapidly morph, the CISO faces an uphill battle of getting his or her team up to speed on the dangers that face an organization. The traditional model of waiting for a breach and then reacting has changed to be preemptive and preventative, and with that comes a score of new skills and strategies the CISO must develop among his or her team. What challenges are CISOs facing in this regard, and how can they address them? Where can they look for help, talent and added resources? Guest: Adam Rice, CISO, ATK Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/adam-rice/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/adam-rice/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/how-to-build-an-it-security-team/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/how-to-build-an-it-security-team/</a> More on Security: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/security/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/security/</a> More on CXO: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

How to Build an IT Security Team

Are your employees engaged in meaningful work? Are the managers devoted to employees’ success by providing regular coaching and feedback? Do the teams feel empowered to make decisions and working with mutual trust? Are your organization’s workplace policies and culture conducive to enhancing employee engagement? What are you doing to transforming employee experience, a critical step to getting ready for the daunting times ahead? Guest: Lisa Kerns, Chief Information Officer, Fareway Stores Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/lisa-kerns/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/transforming-employee-experience/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Are your employees engaged in meaningful work? Are the managers devoted to employees’ success by providing regular coaching and feedback? Do the teams feel empowered to make decisions and working with mutual trust? Are your organization’s workplace policies and culture conducive to enhancing employee engagement? What are you doing to transforming employee experience, a critical step to getting ready for the daunting times ahead? Guest: Lisa Kerns, Chief Information Officer, Fareway Stores Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/lisa-kerns/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/lisa-kerns/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/transforming-employee-experience/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/transforming-employee-experience/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Transforming Employee Experience

With frequent external and organizational disruptions, shifting consumer demand, and cybersecurity risks higher than ever—how are the CIOs planning to support their businesses stay resilient, flexible, and agile and make the most of the year 2020? Guest 1: Nafees Ahmed, Chief Information Officer, India Bulls Housing Finance Ltd. Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/nafees-ahmed/ Guest 2: Carol Fawcett, Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Golden State Foods Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/carol-fawcett/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/cio-agenda-2020/ More on Innovation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

With frequent external and organizational disruptions, shifting consumer demand, and cybersecurity risks higher than ever—how are the CIOs planning to support their businesses stay resilient, flexible, and agile and make the most of the year 2020? Guest 1: Nafees Ahmed, Chief Information Officer, India Bulls Housing Finance Ltd. Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/nafees-ahmed/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/nafees-ahmed/</a> Guest 2: Carol Fawcett, Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Golden State Foods Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/carol-fawcett/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/carol-fawcett/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/cio-agenda-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/cio-agenda-2020/</a> More on Innovation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

CIO Agenda 2020

There’s no doubt that the exponential growth of data has brought along a huge opportunity for business. The Chief Data Officer (CDO), who is at the helm of managing the enormous amounts of data, was invited to help harness the potential. Has he? Has business significantly benefited from the presence of a CDO or has he only expanded the organizational chart? What are some of the challenges that CDOs are facing? What new data-related initiatives is the CDO latching on? How are they keeping themselves relevant in the organization? Guest 1: Allison Sagraves, Chief Data Officer, M &amp; T Bank Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/allison-sagraves/ Guest 2: Cara Dailey, Chief Data Officer, Bank of the West Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/cara-dailey/ Guest 3: Stuart Gardos, Chief Data Officer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/stuart-gardos/ Guest 4: Sankar Bala, Senior Vice President and Chief Data Officer, Flagstar Bank Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sankar-bala/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/state-of-the-chief-data-officer/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

There’s no doubt that the exponential growth of data has brought along a huge opportunity for business. The Chief Data Officer (CDO), who is at the helm of managing the enormous amounts of data, was invited to help harness the potential. Has he? Has business significantly benefited from the presence of a CDO or has he only expanded the organizational chart? What are some of the challenges that CDOs are facing? What new data-related initiatives is the CDO latching on? How are they keeping themselves relevant in the organization? Guest 1: Allison Sagraves, Chief Data Officer, M &amp; T Bank Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/allison-sagraves/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/allison-sagraves/</a> Guest 2: Cara Dailey, Chief Data Officer, Bank of the West Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/cara-dailey/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/cara-dailey/</a> Guest 3: Stuart Gardos, Chief Data Officer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/stuart-gardos/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/stuart-gardos/</a> Guest 4: Sankar Bala, Senior Vice President and Chief Data Officer, Flagstar Bank Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sankar-bala/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sankar-bala/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/state-of-the-chief-data-officer/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/state-of-the-chief-data-officer/</a> More on CXO: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

State of the Chief Data Officer

We are now in the execution mode with digital. The top five issues reported include lack of overarching digital strategy, ineffective organizational structure, employee resistance, unavailability of the quality talent pool, and insufficient budget support. While most business and technology leaders have faced similar issues in the past, why do these issues seem daunting in the digital context? What are some of the proven principles and methods leaders have used to handle these issues successfully? Guest: Juha Etelaniemi, Chief Information Officer, Fazer Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/juha-etelaniemi/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/tackling-the-top-five-digital-transformation-roadblocks/ More on Digital Transformation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

We are now in the execution mode with digital. The top five issues reported include lack of overarching digital strategy, ineffective organizational structure, employee resistance, unavailability of the quality talent pool, and insufficient budget support. While most business and technology leaders have faced similar issues in the past, why do these issues seem daunting in the digital context? What are some of the proven principles and methods leaders have used to handle these issues successfully? Guest: Juha Etelaniemi, Chief Information Officer, Fazer Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/juha-etelaniemi/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/juha-etelaniemi/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/tackling-the-top-five-digital-transformation-roadblocks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/tackling-the-top-five-digital-transformation-roadblocks/</a> More on Digital Transformation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Tackling the top five digital transformation roadblocks

Strong leaders don’t just deliver results. They also develop proteges into superstar performers along the way. How do they do it? How can you shift your people, processes, and practices to effectively deliver on both agendas? Guest 1: John Kolb, Vice President for Information Services and Technology &amp; Chief Information Officer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-kolb/ Guest 2: Tom Skill, Associate Provost and CIO, University of Dayton Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/tom-skill/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/developing-leaders-while-delivering-results/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Strong leaders don’t just deliver results. They also develop proteges into superstar performers along the way. How do they do it? How can you shift your people, processes, and practices to effectively deliver on both agendas? Guest 1: John Kolb, Vice President for Information Services and Technology &amp; Chief Information Officer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-kolb/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-kolb/</a> Guest 2: Tom Skill, Associate Provost and CIO, University of Dayton Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/tom-skill/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/tom-skill/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/developing-leaders-while-delivering-results/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/developing-leaders-while-delivering-results/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Developing Leaders while Delivering Results

Leadership comes at a cost and demands many lines of expertise. Are you ready to deliver? A CIO is no longer just an IT leader, he or she needs to be able to deliver business strategies using technology expertise. Are you there yet? Is your team behind you? The top position comes at a price to personal life. Are you ready for the balancing act? Are you willing to do what it takes to be a leader? Guest: Jim Smith, CIO, Office of Information Technology, State of Maine. Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/jim-smith/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/is-leadership-for-you/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Leadership comes at a cost and demands many lines of expertise. Are you ready to deliver? A CIO is no longer just an IT leader, he or she needs to be able to deliver business strategies using technology expertise. Are you there yet? Is your team behind you? The top position comes at a price to personal life. Are you ready for the balancing act? Are you willing to do what it takes to be a leader? Guest: Jim Smith, CIO, Office of Information Technology, State of Maine. Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/jim-smith/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/jim-smith/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/is-leadership-for-you/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/is-leadership-for-you/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> More on CXO: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Is Leadership for you?

You can have a well thought out strategy, make impeccable blueprints, and plan resources in advance—the key to success in the digital transformation journey is going to be about how well your people, leaders, partners, and stakeholders react and respond to the unpleasant and unpredictable situations. What are you doing to build organizational endurance to prepare for the road ahead? Guest: Julia Davis, Chief Information Officer, Aflac Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/julia-davis/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/building-endurance-for-digital-transformation/ More on Digital Transformation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

You can have a well thought out strategy, make impeccable blueprints, and plan resources in advance—the key to success in the digital transformation journey is going to be about how well your people, leaders, partners, and stakeholders react and respond to the unpleasant and unpredictable situations. What are you doing to build organizational endurance to prepare for the road ahead? Guest: Julia Davis, Chief Information Officer, Aflac Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/julia-davis/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/julia-davis/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/building-endurance-for-digital-transformation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/building-endurance-for-digital-transformation/</a> More on Digital Transformation: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/digital-transformation/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Building Endurance for Digital Transformation

Traditional, centralized IT operating model is not adaptable or agile enough to support staying competitive in this continuously evolving digital marketplace. How can we reorganize IT, so it integrates directly into the business while remaining centralized where appropriate to maintain benefits from the scale? What should we change in investments, architecture, governance, and talent to bring IT out of the back office? Guest: Jonathan See, Chief Information Officer, Pepperdine University Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/jonathan-see/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/bringing-it-out-of-the-back-office/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: chttps://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/

Traditional, centralized IT operating model is not adaptable or agile enough to support staying competitive in this continuously evolving digital marketplace. How can we reorganize IT, so it integrates directly into the business while remaining centralized where appropriate to maintain benefits from the scale? What should we change in investments, architecture, governance, and talent to bring IT out of the back office? Guest: Jonathan See, Chief Information Officer, Pepperdine University Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/jonathan-see/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/jonathan-see/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/bringing-it-out-of-the-back-office/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/bringing-it-out-of-the-back-office/</a> More on CXO: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: c<a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a>

Bringing IT out of the Back Office

Last few generations of IT CXOs have been following the mantra “only what can be measured, matters.” However, for their organizations to remain relevant, the focus needs to turn from what’s visible as IT’s activity to what value IT delivers to the business. How are IT CXOs making this shift? Guest: John F. Milazzo Jr, Chief Information Officer, Kodak Alaris Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-milazzo/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/turning-its-focus-from-visibility-to-value/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Last few generations of IT CXOs have been following the mantra “only what can be measured, matters.” However, for their organizations to remain relevant, the focus needs to turn from what’s visible as IT’s activity to what value IT delivers to the business. How are IT CXOs making this shift? Guest: John F. Milazzo Jr, Chief Information Officer, Kodak Alaris Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-milazzo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-milazzo/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/turning-its-focus-from-visibility-to-value/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/turning-its-focus-from-visibility-to-value/</a> More on CXO: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

Turning IT’s focus from Visibility to Value

Under your leadership, are people energized, work as an engaged community, easily diffuse conflict and maintain an objective perspective? How can you leverage humor to that end while managing it to not become distraction and frivolity? Guest 1: Charlie McMahon, Vice President of IT and Chief Technology Officer, Tulane University Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/charlie-mcmahon/ Guest 2: Sue Schade, Chief Information Officer, University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers (UMHHC) Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sue-schade/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/humor-laughter-and-leadership/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Under your leadership, are people energized, work as an engaged community, easily diffuse conflict and maintain an objective perspective? How can you leverage humor to that end while managing it to not become distraction and frivolity? Guest 1: Charlie McMahon, Vice President of IT and Chief Technology Officer, Tulane University Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/charlie-mcmahon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/charlie-mcmahon/</a> Guest 2: Sue Schade, Chief Information Officer, University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers (UMHHC) Guest Bio: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sue-schade/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sue-schade/</a> More on this Episode: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/humor-laughter-and-leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/humor-laughter-and-leadership/</a> More on Leadership: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/</a> Visit CIO Talk Network Website: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/</a> Subscribe to our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/</a> Nominate Guests or Sponsor: <a href="https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/</a>

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