2 big mistakes CIOs make with digital strategy

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CIO Enterprise Apr 05, 2017 2 big mistakes CIOs make with digital strategy The usual project- and budget-oriented approach to IT investment doesn't work for today's digital transformations, according to a Forrester Research report. To learn how to get digital transformation right, download this free 16-page report. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • Don't rush into outsourcing software development • How a CEO can kill a company in 5 easy steps • How emerging technologies will power talent management strategies • Tech partnerships in the age of Tinder • How company culture can make or break your business • Is your company ruled by the tyranny of consensus? • IT service providers get low marks on innovation • The promise of AI as a social and business growth tool White Paper: Insight Simple Tips on Cash Flow Management for Tech Spending Small to Medium businesses (SMBs) who are strategic in their approach to IT spending, get the best results in the long run. Learn how investing in your business's technology, cloud based solutions and overall resources will improve productivity - and preserve vital cash flow along the way. Read More ▶ Don't rush into outsourcing software development In a rush to save money, companies often plunge into software development outsourcing, quickly select a supplier and expect that team to produce great software right away. They skip the careful evaluation required to determine which software outsourcing company best suits their needs. They don't properly vet the provider to ensure they get the best service, experience and quality of work. Read More ▶ How a CEO can kill a company in 5 easy steps Columnist Rob Enderle writes that he has witnessed first-hand executives repeating the same company-killing mistakes over and over. Read More ▶ How emerging technologies will power talent management strategies In our technology-enabled world in which every company is a digital and data company, talent management is being redefined by the rapid changes and maturation of emerging technologies. Read More ▶ Tech partnerships in the age of Tinder With the pace and frequency of tech partnership announcements in the age of cloud and Tinder, is there any staying power – or real value – in partnership announcements? Read More ▶ How company culture can make or break your business If you don't build a strong culture in your organization, one will appear anyway -- and it likely won't serve your company well. Read More ▶ Is your company ruled by the tyranny of consensus? How corporate cultures can sabotage success. In which Jill dishes with an old friend who has both talent and (thankfully) budget. Read More ▶ IT service providers get low marks on innovation Everest Group study reveals surprisingly high levels of customer dissatisfaction with global IT service firms. Download the free research report to learn where and why IT service providers are failing. Read More ▶ The promise of AI as a social and business growth tool Everyday more companies are adopting or planning to adopt artificial intelligence as a growth tool in different industries. Counting on a wide range of applications, AI is set to be one the main business and social changing forces of the new digital age. Read More ▶ CIO Insider 1. Enter the brave new world of Windows 10 license activation 2. 12 common project management mistakes — and how to avoid them 3. 7 ways to create a successful integrated marketing campaign 4. How to fix five Windows 10 headaches 5. 10 reasons to look for a new job Editor's Picks 1. Potential Oracle acquisition of Accenture brings new digital twist 2. 6 soft skills employers should be looking for in tech talent 3. New Fitbit Alta HR sleep tracking could be eye-opening 4. 9 biggest information security threats through 2019 5. How CIOs are transforming their organizations for the digital era

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