Category: Digital Trailblazers
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25 Emerging GenAI Roles to Boost HR, Tech, and Security Careers
Organizations seek new roles like AI Change Agents, GenAI Business Analysts, and AI HR Coaches, emphasizing the need for skills development and lifelong learning in the evolving job market. StarCIO’s 25 GenAI emerging roles include AI Career Developers, AI Security Architects, and AI Agent Developers.
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7 Ways Ambitious CIOs Drive Digital Transformation from GenAI
Why CIOs must taget comprehensive digital transformation beyond mere cost-cutting, especially in the context of GenAI. CIOs must focus on growth, trust, collaborative technology, agentic AI, and customer experience improvements. Seven key recommendations provide guidance for successful digital and AI initiatives.
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Inspire Digital Storytelling and Enlighten AI Leaders With These Helpful Books
Isaac Sacolick shares insights on his favorite books from the past year, highlighting essential reads for digital storytellers and tech leaders. Key recommendations include “Storyworthy” by Matthew Dicks, “Building a Second Brain” by Tiago Forte, and Adam Grant’s “Hidden Potential.” Additional notable mentions cover AI and leadership books.
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My Top Articles of 2024: More GenAI to Digital Transformation
In this holiday week post, Isaac Sacolick reflects on 2024, highlighting key articles in AI, leadership, and innovation. Isaac selects must-reads like expert AI predictions and insights on digital transformation.
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What do Transformation Leaders Hope for in 2025? More Empathy, Growth, and Humanity
In his last post of 2024, Isaac Sacolick reflects on a challenging year despite significant achievements in content creation and community-building. Discussions during the Coffee With StarCIO Digital Trailblazers on moral courage highlight the importance of empathy and collaboration. Looking ahead, a hopeful vision for 2025 focuses on humanity and connection.
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Three Timely Strategies for CIOs and Digital Trailblazers
Isaac Sacolick reflects on his experiences and shares valuable lessons from his book, Digital Trailblazer. Highlighting the significance of addressing burnout in IT, promoting diverse teams for innovation, and fostering a positive team culture, Isaac emphasizes the need for compassionate leadership heading into 2025.
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12 Must-Read Books Every Tech Leader Needs to Succeed as a Product Manager
Many professionals transition to product management from various fields like DevOps, data science, and marketing. This role requires new skills in market research, stakeholder engagement, and change management. Recommended books cover responsibilities, strategy, and innovation, essential for success in product management, especially for those with a tech background.
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3 Ways CIOs Can Drive Amazing Employee Experiences in the Gen AI Era
CIOs often face challenges in prioritizing employee experience in digital transformation. While customer experience and data initiatives may take precedence, neglecting employee experience can affect hiring and morale. Strategies like promoting hybrid work, evaluating AI agents in service functions, and enhancing developer experiences can drive significant improvements and organizational benefits.
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How We Redesigned “Drive” With Help From Gen AI
How Isaac Sacolick and team rebrand, redesign, and replatform his 700 post blog with tech assistance from Gen AI like ChatGPT and autimation like Zapier and Quickbase. They enhance the information architecture, establish the StarCIO Digital Trailblazer Community, and launch “Drive,” the redesigned blog for digital transformation leaders.
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The Power of Drive: A New Chapter for Agility, Innovation, and Transformation
Isaac Sacolick reflects on nearly 20 years of blogging, announcing the launch of a revamped blog called Drive, emphasizing its core theme of leadership in digital transformation. Focusing on agility, innovation, and transformation competencies, the blog aims to help leaders navigate change.
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5 Smart Ways CIOs Can Hedge Their 2025 Transformation Investment Plan
CIOs need to hedge their 2025 budgets because of economic uncertainties. Leadership, AI, security, top expert recommendations.
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It’s Not Skill Gaps Holding Back Digital Transformation and Innovation
While reports cite skill and talent gaps, what’s really holding back CIO, CTO, and CDO in driving digital transformation and innovation?