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How important is empathy as a leadership trait? Explain why in the comments.

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My organization's performance management system does a good job of rewarding top level employees and managers.

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Who is responsible for driving digital transformation initiatives at your organization?

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What is currently your top cloud management concern?

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How concerned are you about systems integrators potentially not passing on efficiency savings from generative AI tools to your company?

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Many SaaS vendors are providing end user oriented seminars and resources that enable business users to create data connectors, complex data models, etc. much more than simple BI reports. In fact, in many cases, users can manipulate complex data architecture themselves. How are you governing or navigating this new phenomenon?

Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)7 days ago

We make sure to invest in training our business users on best practices for data manipulation and model-building. This not only helps them grasp the risks involved but also equips them to create secure and compliant solu...read more

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How fast are your IT strategic plan cycles and what are the biggest drivers of change? In the 80s it seemed like a 5-10 year planning horizon and IT owned the strategy. In the 2000s, 3-5 years, and it was a cooperative planning process. I find in the 2020s its seems to be changing annually, if not in quarter cycles now, and it is a perpetual negotiation process. Share your insights. Who has the best fast turn strategy story?

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Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)a month ago

Aside from startups which might be trying to define what their winning value proposition is, is there a limit to how fast a strategy or an IT strategy should change? Wouldn't too fast a change signal management is lost, ...read more

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What indicators would suggest to you that an architecture is too complex and not resilient enough to bounce back from a failure?

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Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)21 days ago

It's difficult to track the system's performance, identify issues, or diagnose failures.

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What tools have employees demanded since the growth in popularity of AI tools? How have you handled the demand?

Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)5 months ago

In our environment, while we prioritize cybersecurity, we also allow people to explore and use AI. We provide them with some guardrails, but there isn't a specific demand for particular tools. Many of our platforms have intentional ...read more

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What approaches have you found effective in rolling out new employee tools that encourage adoption without overwhelming employees?

Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)5 months ago

In my experience, traditional methods like email blasts and team channels often don't work. Instead, we've had success with lunchtime appointments where tech support is available to answer questions about the new tools or ...read more

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What processes, tools or activities have added an increase in innovation and collaboration among a hybrid workforce?

Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)5 months ago

We've found that Microsoft Teams has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and innovation in our hybrid workforce. However, navigating the hybrid workforce landscape has been a challenge. We've had to create new processes ...read more

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What tools and tech are you using to streamline workflows, automate mundane tasks, and enable employees to focus on more strategic, value-adding activities?

Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)5 months ago

We recently had an ERP implementation, which was a great opportunity to reevaluate how tasks are being done. Our vendor offered numerous enhancements to streamline our processes. We are also exploring robotics and other technologies ...read more

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When shaping and establishing your executive brand, what would you have done differently?

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Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)7 months ago

Reflecting upon my experiences, I find that the notion of embarking on a listening tour holds immense significance, a sentiment I can't emphasize enough. There was a particular instance during my tenure at Cardinal Health ...read more

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When you’ve entered a new executive role, how have you effectively established your personal brand?

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Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)7 months ago

One concept that resonates with me is Patrick Lencioni's notion of defining your team - identifying your number one team. Often, we tend to consider our team solely as our direct reports, dedicating significant time to ...read more

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Can you share a time you inherited a negative reputation from a predecessor and how did you work to dispel that image?

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Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)7 months ago

During a company acquisition, I assumed the role of the combined company's CIO, overlooking the channel. The former executive management's perception of IT was rather unfavorable. Initial interactions with my team ...read more

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What deliberate actions have you taken to influence how others see you as a leader?

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Mike ButmanCIO at FORGOTTEN HARVEST-US-MI-EU in Services (non-Government)7 months ago

In my younger years, I was always out in front. As a young consultant managing change and doing these massive projects, I was always leading the charge, expending huge amounts of energy and staying up all night working on ...read more

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