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Introduction to Risk Management

What does a manager do? S/he manages risk. Every managerial decision is about risk management. The foundation of a business case is risk not value

Soft skills: Which one does your IT organization need most?

How great is the need for soft skills in IT departments? The need is growing so quickly that there’s a movement to stop calling them “soft” and start calling them “core” skills. A new report by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services – “IT Talent Strategy: New Tactics for a New Era” – cites the following eight core skills CIOs say will be most important in 2020 and beyond. Which one of the eight skills do you need most? Take our poll:
Which of the following core skills is MOST needed in your IT organization? (Choose one) :

52 votes

Communication (written, verbal, pitching, storytelling)

37% (19 votes)

Collaboration

31% (16 votes)

Consulting

2% (1 vote)

Coaching

4% (2 votes)

Influence

6% (3 votes)

Empathy

12% (6 votes)

Networking

4% (2 votes)

Problem Solving

6% (3 votes)

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