leadership
Step Out From Behind Your Desk
White Paper Off late executive leadership teams have hired and empowered risk management professionals to buy insurance, administer contract insurance provisions, manage claims and loss reserves, market and design insurance programs... [13 Nov 2009]
An Opportune Moment for a Shared Euro-Atlantic Security Strategy
White Paper Finally, for the United States to share effectively its leadership vocation with its allies of choice, a different attitude is also required. Bilateral consultations, and most importantly consultation within and between... [13 Nov 2009]
Shortening Mobile Device Testing Cycles: Best Practices for Testing Leadership in the Next Wave of Global Growth
White Paper Before wireless devices hit the market, it is imperative that manufacturers test their applications and localize their products to appeal to the global market. This paper addresses the best practices for mobile device testing. [12 Nov 2009]
Software Security Governance in the Development Lifecycle: A Practical Guide From Accenture and Ounce Labs
White Paper Governance is a key issue facing application security; e.g.developers may know it is important, but leadership may not be concerned (or vice-versa) - a holistic and consistent view is important. Development organizations... [12 Nov 2009]
Protecting the Crown Jewels: Securing Intellectual Property
White Paper IP can include thought leadership, strategic plans, and other internal tools used to improve a position in the market. Data theft, piracy, and malicious employees put Intellectual Property (IP) at risk every day. [12 Nov 2009]
Leadership Training: Three Perspectives on Development Methods That Work
White Paper Three top HR and talent development experts from Continental Automotive Systems, Vail Resorts Management Company, and ArvinMeritor share their insights on: Leadership Training: Three Perspectives on Development Methods... [29 Oct 2009]
Leveraging IT Innovation: Releasing Business Potential Through the Creative Use of IT
White Paper However, because these products must also serve a strategic need or goal of the company, the CTO/CIO may feel challenged to motivate his or her staff to innovate while simultaneously assuring company leadership that... [29 Oct 2009]
How to Lead and Manage the IT-Literate Workforce
White Paper Here four IT leaders share how they have teamed with leadership at their companies to bring their workforces up to speed with rapidly-advancing technologies. When it comes to IT knowledge, the literacy of non-technical... [29 Oct 2009]
Leading a Company to Embrace and Capitalize on Innovation
White Paper Because the success of an innovation is often dependent on the quality of the CEO's leadership, this ExecBlueprint examines the innovative process from the CEO's perspective. Virtually every company that plans to remain... [29 Oct 2009]
Extending Reach and Ensuring Effectiveness of Leadership Development: The Role of Technology-Based Learning
White Paper Leadership is an important element of organizational success. So, it is not surprising that many companies look for ways to extend the benefits of leadership development to more employees.... [29 Oct 2009]
Who do you trust when you're spending your IT budget?
News Julie Schwartz, SVP of research and thought leadership at ITSMA, said the higher up in the company an exec is, the more likely they are to embrace social media during the IT buying process. When it comes to deciding how... [28 Oct 2009]
Improving Sales Productivity: An Opportunity for Sales and IT Leadership
White Paper Both factors are important and require strong leadership and teamwork between sales and IT departments. The focus of this white paper discusses key factors in sales team productivity, including what helps improve... [28 Oct 2009]
Outsourcing - how to make sure it's reliable
Comment A lack of confidence in the IT systems also breeds a lack of trust in the overall management and leadership of your organisation in the same way that an inefficient hospital receptionist will cause anxiety about the... [19 Oct 2009]
It's down to you to save the world, IT industry
News Some projects need physical presence from the leadership… so it's a case of working out where the non-travel options are most appropriate. The ICT industry must lead the way in conserving energy and reducing carbon... [13 Oct 2009]
Clearing the Way for Faster, Smarter Decisions: Instant, Accurate Information Drives Competitive Edge
White Paper But decisive leadership requires accurate, timely, and accessible information, along with the right software tools: easy-to-use, flexible reports and analytics. The SAP portfolio of comprehensive, integrated business... [12 Oct 2009]