Weekly Digest | December 10, 2021

While Michael Scott may misunderstand Merriam-Webster, we here at TNCR appreciate a good definition. Innovation is usually associated with advancements in technology, but according to our good friends at Webster, innovation can be applied to just about everything. For a broader application of innovation from the minds of technology thought leaders, check out this week’s articles from The National CIO Review.

Today's roundup:

• Digital Transformation Strategy and Execution Framework for Nonprofits - Using innovative strategies to bring nonprofits to the digital age

• What is Healthy Conflict? - Innovative leadership can promote healthy conflict in the workplace

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Digital Transformation Strategy and Execution Framework for Nonprofits

Nonprofits exist for a noble cause, to serve people and society. To be relevant in today’s digital world and drive mission success, nonprofits have to leverage the power of data and technology through digital transformation. COVID-19 has proven further that nonprofits have to transform themselves to be digital-first now or face extinction. Read More...

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British Mathematician Ada Lovelace Born   

December 10, 1815 - Ada Lovelace is born in London, England. Lovelace partnered with mathematician Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine. As she translated an Italian mathematician article on Babbage's device, Lovelace added extensive notes, including a detailed method for calculating a sequence of Bernoulli numbers on the Analytical Engine. As a result, many historians consider Ada Lovelace the first computer programmer.Read more on Ada Lovelace and her work with the Analytical Engine.

 The CIO Professional NetworkSM 

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What is Healthy Conflict?

Too many leaders want to avoid conflict whenever possible, yet healthy conflict is a productive and inevitable part of the workplace. This article from The National CIO Review® discusses the benefits of healthy conflict and how leaders can encourage it. Read more...

 IT LeaderBoard®: The Premier Job Site for Technology Leadership Talent 

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Redesigning Leadership (Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life)

Lessons for a new generation of leaders on teamwork, meetings, conversations, free food, social media, apologizing, and other topics.

When designer and computer scientist John Maeda was tapped to be president of the celebrated Rhode Island School of Design in 2008, he had to learn how to be a leader quickly. He had to transform himself from a tenured professor—with a love of argument for argument’s sake and the freedom to experiment—into the head of a hierarchical organization. The professor is free to speak his mind against “the man.” The college president is “the man.” Maeda has had to teach himself, through trial and error, about leadership. In Redesigning Leadership, he shares his learning process. Read more...

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CIO Partners® Featured Role: Vice President of Information Technology

CIO Partners® has been selected by Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux as their exclusive partner to lead their search for the role of Vice President of Information Technology. Read more...

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