8 keys to a successful RPA implementation

Robotic process automation (RPA) is gaining traction at a variety of organizations, thanks to its promise to offload time-consuming, mundane tasks to “software robots” that can perform them faster and in many cases more accurately than humans can. This strategy for streamlining operations offers the added benefit of freeing up staff time to tackle higher-value…

CIO to CEO: Next career path?

While there isn’t yet a significant trend of CIOs transitioning into CEO roles, it’s absolutely undeniable that the people and process management skills developed within an IT leadership position are vital for driving growth across entire organizations. Interestingly, the newly minted CEOs to whom we spoke were not overly anxious to step into their roles.…

7 steps to becoming a thought leader

You’re the sort of person who likes to solve problems. Co-workers and colleagues come to you for advice, ideas, insights and solutions. You also enjoy being a mentor, someone who doesn’t mind investing his or her time in order to help people achieve their goals. Congratulations. Whether you realize it or not, you’re a thought…

10 best graduate programs for supply chain management

You can start a career in supply chain management (SCM) with a bachelor’s degree, but if you’re looking to climb the ladder and push your career forward, you will want to explore a master’s degree in the field. SCM is becoming an important role in multiple industries, including retail, manufacturing, technology and the federal government.…

IDG Contributor Network: Fighting fire with fire: the rise of enterprise software’s big change agent

CIOs engaged in driving digital transformation should consider Ashby’s Law of Requisite Variety: It states that to persevere, a system’s internal structures must be as complex as the external forces challenging it. Your CEO, board, investors, and customers expect you to create the most advanced digital products and services. However, managing the complicated web of…