Managers are your critical factor for success. They hold a unique position and yet an undervalued perception. Here is how to change that and to change them for the better.

Many CIOs have options in place to develop people, but they still aren’t seeing the results. Even if you are making cutbacks, you can invest more into your people while saving money and increasing revenue. You just need to brush up on your farming.

We have misused feedback, and in thinking we were being objective, we have actually been subjective. We don’t really give people a lot to work with. Constructive feedback is aware of the science behind how people learn, and the steps to take in light of that truth.

The basis for a solid, long-term business relationship is the same as for our adult relationships. And contrary to popular wording, it’s not something that technology leaders manage, but they definitely must lead in.

Career stall and role-rut are within your ability to move forward from. Tech-leaders who keep growing are intentional to develop personal, relational, positional and vocational areas that make them better professionals, better leaders, better executives and better experts.

CIOs and their team must have creative moments to be productive. Too often, those creative opportunities are crowded out. Three key practices will restore and increase productivity.