The CIO In The Know Podcast

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A candid conversation about the CIO role with Ben Haines – CIOitk #20 Oct 07, 2019

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This week I’m joined by Ben Haines who is the Chief Information Officer at Verizon Media. In this episode, I have a candid conversation with Ben where he outlines his perspective on the CIO role. Has it changed? Or not? We go deeper and he shares how doing a ‘tour’ leading the helpdesk gains business … Continue reading A candid conversation about the CIO role with Ben Haines – CIOitk #20

A candid conversation about the CIO role with Ben Haines Oct 07, 2019

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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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Finding talent in unusual places with Brian Hoyt– CIOitk #19 Sep 03, 2019

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This week I’m joined by Brian Hoyt, the CIO of Unity Technologies. Unity is a technology company with a real-time 3D development platform. In our discussion, Brian outlines how he engages with his CEO while still reporting to the CFO. Brian’s CEO attends his all-hands IT meetings and shares how his relationship got started. Brian … Continue reading Finding talent in unusual places with Brian Hoyt– CIOitk #19

Finding talent in unusual places with Brian Hoyt Sep 03, 2019

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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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The CIO plays a key role as the connective tissue of the organization with Mark Grimse– CIOitk #18 Aug 26, 2019

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This week I’m joined by Mark Grimse, the Vice President of IT at Rambus. Rambus is an engineering and intellectual property company with many different revenue models. In our discussion, Mark takes a pragmatic look at how new technology such as RPA, ML and AI play a role in a 25 year old company. The … Continue reading The CIO plays a key role as the connective tissue of the organization with Mark Grimse– CIOitk #18

The CIO plays a key role as the connective tissue of the organization with Mark Grimse Aug 26, 2019

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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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The CIO engaging customer experience for enterprise success with Yousuf Khan – CIOitk #17 Aug 19, 2019

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This week I’m joined by Yousuf Khan, CIO and VP of Customer Success at Moveworks. Yousuf has served as CIO for multiple companies and shares his perspective on the changing CIO role. CIOs are finding themselves moving beyond operational functions and taking on customer-facing responsibilities. In this episode, we discuss the importance customer experience plays … Continue reading The CIO engaging customer experience for enterprise success with Yousuf Khan – CIOitk #17

The CIO engaging customer experience for enterprise success with Yousuf Khan Aug 19, 2019

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In this podcast episode, Yousuf Khan, CIO at Moveworks, discusses the evolving role of CIOs, emphasizing their shift towards customer-facing responsibilities and enhancing customer experience. He highlights three keys to building effective relationships and stresses the importance of community in decision-making. Yousuf advocates for a transformational approach in leveraging technology to drive business success.

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Understanding the role of the CIO and beyond with Bryan Ackermann – CIOitk #16 May 20, 2019

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This week I’m joined by Bryan Ackermann who is the Chief Information Officer at Korn Ferry and the Managing Partner for Korn Ferry Advance. We discuss how the CIO must stay immersed in technology but also understand the rest of the business. Bryan acknowledges that the CIO role is complex but critical to the business … Continue reading Understanding the role of the CIO and beyond with Bryan Ackermann – CIOitk #16

Understanding the role of the CIO and beyond with Bryan Ackermann May 20, 2019

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This week, Tim Crawford interviews Bryan Ackermann, CIO of Korn Ferry, about the evolving role of CIOs. He emphasizes the need for CIOs to merge technological expertise with business acumen, dispelling the notion of IT as merely a cost center. Acknowledging the complexities of the role, he highlights the importance of leadership in technology strategy.

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