Rick recently asked LinkedIn’s Center for Conflict Dynamics Network Group: “I was taught that all you need to know to resolve a conflict is good communication skills. Now, I know better. Is there anything you were taught about conflict resolution that you found out does not work or makes conflict worse?” Here’s how I answered: My basic …
Got a great rebuff from Luiz on my prior LinkedIn CIO forum post: Barry Zweibel, do [sic] clever CIOs are prescient? How can he avoid questions for whose he will not have an immediate answer? No matter how knowledgeable and prepared he is, and most are, it is extremely improbable that he will be able …
Oleg recently asked LinkedIn’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Network Group: “How does someone in the highly visible position such as CIO / CTO say “I don’t know” about a key issue or strong technology problem without compromising his/her authority, career and influence?” Here’s how I answered: I like what AHSAN A. said in his response: A smart …
Jeremy recently asked LinkedIn’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Network Group: “What is more respected: Job Title or Job responsibility?” Here’s how I answered: Different things matter to different people and, as those who’ve commented have already shown, cogent arguments can be made for either case. Note, though, that Jeremy’s question begs a deeper consideration as it relates …
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Hayley W recently asked LinkedIn’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Network Group: “How do you attract, develop and retain the best people in IT?” Here’s how I answered the question: One of the very best ways to ATTRACT the best people in IT is, simply enough, to offer significant resume-building experiences as a central part of each position, …
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Lou M recently asked LinkedIn’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Network Group:“Many CIOs struggle with how to shift from a technical operational/support role to one of revenue/business enabler. What are your suggestions for making this shift successfully?” Here’s how I answered the question: CIOs may be their own worst enemies here. Consider how much time and …
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