IT leaders, your “Rocky” moment has arrived
With the one-two punch of GenAI and agentic AI, some IT leaders might feel like they're on the ropes. But—cue theme song—right now could be their ultimate “Rocky” moment. In fact, for those who adopt the right technology strategy, it’s the perfect time to expand IT’s role in the organization. We surveyed 500 IT leaders across six industries in seven countries to find out what AI Pacesetters are doing to get ahead and how others can follow their lead. Dig in!
Where do we go from here?
Ease on down the AI road with our innovation roadmap for IT leaders
The stakes are higher than ever for IT leaders navigating an AI-altered business landscape. There’s a ton on the line, all tied into the need to adopt AI the right way (aka the way that leads to a positive ROI while not jeopardizing the company). But, hey...no pressure, right? Luckily, the way forward is becoming clearer. Our new research explores how IT leaders are rising to the AI occasion. Take a look!
Rise of the Chief Everything Officer
How AI has fundamentally altered the IT landscape—and what to do about it
First IT leaders had to answer the ubiquitous call for digital transformation. Then AI came along and poured gasoline on the fire, positioning IT leaders as the go-to experts on revamping how the entire enterprise runs. Read on to discover how the IT leadership role is changing, and why it’s actually a great thing for them and their organizations.
The IT job description has changed—have your skills kept up?
These are the top skills IT leaders say they’ll need to stay relevant
Like the ability to program in COBOL or proficiency with Flash, some skills just aren’t relevant anymore. AI has accelerated that cycle, even for IT leaders who had their skill sets locked a mere year or two ago. But remember that cliché about change being the only constant? Yeah, it applies. Find out which skills will keep IT leaders thriving over the next two years.
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Former New York Times journalist now focused on strategic communications and creating corporate content for owned and earned media. Former conductor, University of Nigeria Nsukka Orchestra.
1moMany things to admire about the presentation here, Richard McGill Murphy!
It's great to see the evolving role of IT leaders in response to AI advancements. The need for adaptation highlights the dynamic nature of our industry. How do you envision the integration of GenAI and agentic AI transforming leadership strategies in the coming years?
IT Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist | HR Professional with 13+ Years of Strategic Recruitment (IT and Generalist) | Expert in Process Optimization and High-Performance Team Development
1moIn HR, integrating AI not only redefines IT leadership but opens a unique opportunity to rethink talent development across the board. Anticipating future skills is key to preparing our teams for more strategic and adaptive roles.
“Software Developer | UI/UX Designer | ServiceNow Admin | Music Enthusiast | Problem Solver | Lifelong Learner |Building Vector Vault | Open to Opportunities”
1moI believe AI, CLoud Computing , Cyber Security and other non technical expertise one who has all generalized skills will act as a leader rather than being just specialized in one niche.
Get the most out of ServiceNow // Founder & CEO at Forever Human.ai // Transform your business processes leveraging AI + CX // Enhance productivity, efficiency, customer and employee experience
1mo..and just like in Rocky - it matters who is in your corner! Pick partners who can help accelerate your learning and org readiness while also delivering new SN functionality like Forever Human.ai 🥊📈