In this episode, Mitch Davis, CIO of Dartmouth College, discusses transforming IT chaos into order and fostering a change-positive culture among clients. He emphasizes the importance of delivering great experiences, enhancing diversity within IT, and positioning the role of CIO as a strategic leader rather than just a service provider.

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In this podcast episode, Les Ottolenghi, EVP and CIO of Caesars Entertainment, discusses the crucial role of CIOs in strategy, execution, and value creation. He shares insights on modernizing legacy systems to enhance customer engagement, emphasizing the importance of data privacy and understanding customer behavior through technology, ultimately driving business success.

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In a recent podcast episode, Chief Information Officer Wendy Pfeiffer discusses the evolving role of CIOs and the necessity for IT to adapt to the preferences of a workforce predominantly made up of millennials and Gen Z. She emphasizes the importance of software as an integral part of modern business while urging IT leaders to embrace diversity and revolutionary changes in technology practices.

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In this podcast episode, Mark Tonnesen, CIO at Freedom Financial Network, discusses emerging technologies and their impact on business operations. He emphasizes a balanced leadership approach, leveraging diverse experiences to drive innovation. Tonnesen highlights the importance of personalized customer experiences, automation, and enhancing employee engagement to create significant business value, particularly in regulated industries.

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In a recent podcast, Ben Haines, CIO of Verizon Media, discusses the evolving role of the CIO, emphasizing a shift from a purely technical focus to a strategic business perspective. He advocates for engaging with the helpdesk to understand business needs and highlights the importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity.

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In a recent podcast, Brian Hoyt, CIO of Unity Technologies, discusses his collaborative relationship with the CEO and CFO. He emphasizes the importance of integrating business and technology, focusing on problem-solving and innovation. Hoyt highlights the value of diverse skill sets in IT and how cultivating a positive workplace culture enhances employee engagement and retention.

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In this week's podcast, Tim Crawford interviews Mark Grimse, VP of IT at Rambus, discussing the integration of emerging technologies like RPA, ML, and AI in a 25-year-old engineering firm. Grimse emphasizes the importance of innovation and collaboration, particularly how startups can reveal unseen challenges, as seen with Uber's disruption of traditional taxi services.

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