Weekly Digest | January 21, 2022

Sound travels at 761 mph, which also happens to be the speed at which many people are quitting their jobs these days. While there may be some signs of slowing down, the Great Resignation is continuing to affect employers around the country. If you're looking for advice from fellow leaders on handling turnover or insight into building the best possible team, check out the latest from The National CIO Review. 

Today's roundup:

• CIO Confidential: The Great Resignation - Leadership perspective on the Great Resignation

• IT Management Training is a Journey, Not a Destination - Maximize your management skills

• Build an A-Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve- Take your team to the next level

- Your TNCR Crew

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CIO Confidential: The Great Resignation

In what some have labeled The Great Resignation, many argue that not only our A players are at risk but our B and C players as well. Call it a market adjustment, an after effect of the pandemic, or evolving employee expectations, forward-thinking leaders must tackle this issue head-on or put their organization and goals at risk. This article explores insights from the CIO Professional Network℠ to provide deeper clarity on this current issue. Read more...

TECH TIME TRAVEL

Concorde Lifts Off for the First Time

January 21, 1976 - The Concorde Supersonic airliner began commercial operation. The Franco-British jet's first routes were London-Bahrain and Paris- Rio de Janeiro. Initially, the Concorde was banned in the United States over concerns of the sonic booms, but by May of 1976, Air France and British Airways began service to Dulles International Airport. The Concorde could reach speeds over twice the speed of sound at Mach 2, and it took about three and a half hours to fly from London to New York. The Concorde was retired on October 24, 2003, after 27 years of service. Read more about the Concorde and its history.

 The CIO Professional NetworkSM 

The CIO Professional Network is an exclusive, professional community for top technology executives that cultivates peer connections and collaboration, prioritizes professional development, and fortifies leadership skills. Apply for Membership

IT Management Training is a Journey, Not a Destination

In the IT field, oftentimes, individuals move up through the company based more on their technical skills rather than management skills. While, of course, it’s important to have tech skills if you’re leading a team of IT professionals, it’s equally important to have adequate management training so you can lead a successful team. Read more...

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

IT LeaderBoard provides employers exclusive access to the top 5% of technology talent. The job site also helps advance the careers of established and emerging technology leaders. Learn More...

Build an A-Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve

What’s the secret to having an engaged and productive team? It’s having a plan for developing all employees–no matter where they are on their personal learning curves.

Better morale and higher performance happen through learning, argues Whitney Johnson. In over twenty years of coaching, investing, and consulting, Johnson has seen that employees need continuous learning and fresh challenges to stay motivated. Read more...

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CIO Partners® Featured Role: Chief Information Security Officer

CIO Partners® has been selected by Newell Brands as their exclusive partner to lead their search for the role of Chief Information Security Officer. Read more...

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