| When the average person is bombarded with 10,000 messages a day, how do you make sure yours are the ones people remember?
With the digital disruption cycle now at less than three years, the digital age is going to be a winner-take-all environment where the speed of business is accelerating—and “fast” followers are too slow.
Against this backdrop is a growing communication challenge: We have much more information to communicate and more channels to consider, with limited windows of opportunity, continually accelerating rates of change, and limited bandwidth to get the right messages to the right people at the right time.
As you learned in The TechLX, technology leaders have to become a voice of the brand, able to communicate effectively and persuasively to a variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally, about the value that IT delivers. Now more than ever, no IT leader can afford to neglect their communications responsibilities. The stakes are too high.
In a new two-part series for IT Pack, I explored the 4 pillars of great communication that every technology executive must master and shared 5 practical tips that will help you become a next-level communicator—and a next-level leader—so that you can turn your vision into reality.
I also recently had a chance to the pick the brains of a number of IT Communications leaders who are partnering with CIOs and technology executives at organizations like Asurion, Boeing, Dignity Health, Mattel, Union Bankshares and more. They shared their best tips, takeaways, and insights on how to communicate IT’s value in a way that gets the business to stand up and take notice. Download this illuminating new report: IT Communications: 5 Lessons from an Essential CIO Partner.
What are you doing to proactively change the narrative and communicate the art of the possible? With IT’s end-to-end view of the enterprise, we have an unprecedented opportunity to lead the conversation, paint a picture of the future, and drive the disruption that will future-proof our organizations. |
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| How we use the data: We leverage IT Skill Builder data insights to fine tune The TechLX for each cohort’s unique needs. Through summary reporting, we’re able to inform and prioritize topics for ongoing reinforcement and create learning lists that cover the biggest gaps.
NEW: Digital Acumen competency + resources: As we discussed in last month’s newsletter, building digital fluency is a priority for organizations today, so we’re excited to announce that this March, we’ll be releasing our Digital Acumen competency in IT Skill Builder to help build and support these efforts. Participants in current active TechLX cohorts will finish the program with the 14-competency CORE assessment but will have access to the new Digital Acumen content in the Resource Guide starting in March. The new 15 CORE competency assessment will be offered to all new cohorts, starting with St. Lois Cohort IV in early March.
Don’t forget! IT Skill Builder offers an array of continual development and just-in-time resources, right at your fingertips! Make sure you’re getting the full value from this powerful tool. If you need help or have questions, get in touch.
For step-by-step instructions and FAQs, download IT Skill Builder Quick Guides for participants and for managers. |
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What do IT leaders need to do now to shape talent strategy for the future? A new Harvard Business Review Analytic Services report identifies five talent practices CIOs should adopt now to ensure their organizations thrive in the future, with insights from more than a dozen CIOs and talent experts. Download IT talent strategy: New tactics for a new era.
Seven difference-making leadership characteristics
Some leaders have it. They can walk into any room and command the attention of those present. But what is “it,” exactly? From curiosity to collaboration to courage, here are 7 Ways to Get the Leadership “It” Factor.
The value of a personal board of advisors
By turning a small handful of mentors into your personal board of advisors, you can achieve greater career success, including promotions, raises, and increased opportunities. Here’s some advice on how to recruit and maintain your personal board of advisors.
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Quick Links- Add your TechLX credentials to your LinkedIn profile: Mentors, graduates, and sponsors are encouraged to add their TechLX participation to their LinkedIn profiles to demonstrate their commitment to their continued growth as an IT leader and their support for strengthening the IT leadership community.
- “You’re only one connection away from changing your entire career trajectory…” Here’s a great video overview of The TechLX, with scenes from the program and interviews with TechLX participants. Thanks to our partners at Technology Partners in St. Louis for capturing the experience!
- Get social with us: Follow The TechLX on LinkedIn and share your thoughts on the latest in technology leadership trends and news.
- Share your tips, advice, ideas, and questions: We want to know what you’re up to! Contact us to contribute your tips, insights, and stories.
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Upcoming Cohorts
The TechLX is taking off!
Don’t miss out—reserve space now in an upcoming cohort. We’re launching or coming soon to the following cities:
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| - Kansas City: January 2020
- Sydney Australia: February 2020
- St. Louis Cohort IV: March 2020
- Raleigh: March 2020
- Phoenix: March 2020
- Philadelphia: April 2020
- Atlanta: April 2020
- Southern California: May 2020
- Denver: June 2020
- St. Louis Cohort V: June 2020
Pittsburgh Advanced Cohort 1: Sept 2020 - Pittsburgh Cohort III: Sept 2020
- St. Louis Cohort VI: Oct 2020
*Dates subject to shift based on demand in local markets.
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