SMALLER TEAMS, BIGGER IMPACT
“How many people do we need?” became “What capabilities do we need?” for Contributing CIO Chris Erickson as his team took on an ERP transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure and AI governance at the same time.
With expectations rising and hiring still difficult, he shares what changed his thinking about team size and where he believes CIOs need to keep people closest to the work.
RESOURCE HUB
The right technology leader can change the trajectory of a business. But finding that person takes more than matching experience to a job description.
It takes understanding what the business needs, where it’s headed, and the kind of leader who can get it there.
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STAY IN THE KNOW ON CYBER
Cybersecurity Awareness Month starts this Thursday. Before it does, let’s catch up on what tech leaders have been saying about cybersecurity this year.
For many teams, compliance means scrambling for documentation before the next audit. Contributing CIO Paul Zyla argues that the work can do more than satisfy an examiner. He looks at how the same requirements can help leaders spot risks earlier, clarify ownership and earn trust long after the audit ends.
A company can detect an attack quickly and still lose hours deciding what to do next. Contributing Writer Matt Rider looks at the decisions that determine whether an incident stays contained or disrupts the business.
A marketing analyst builds a tool over the weekend, and soon the whole team depends on it. Who knows what data it uses or who maintains it when the builder leaves? Contributing CIO Zach Marburger looks at how CIOs can support employees building their own software while keeping security and ownership in view.
LOYAL TO THE TEAM
Employees may feel a stronger connection to the people they work with every day than to the company itself. That loyalty can strengthen teamwork and make cooperation across departments harder. See what the research found →
