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Institute For the Future's Foresight Fundamentals July 22 |1 PM ET
SIM
SIM National is pleased to invite you to the following research seminar specifically curated for our vendor and consultant members, but all members are invited to attend.
Gabe Cervantes, research manager at Institute for the Future, will be leading a discussion on Foresight Fundamentals. As the longest-running futures think tank in the world, IFTF has developed a series of tools, methodologies, and practices that help business, non-profit, and government leaders plan for the long-term future. In this session, Gabe will address what Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight is, why is Futures Thinking inherently hard to do, and how do we avoid the traps of short-termism.
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Ransomware attacks are all over the news. From oil and gas companies to meat packing plants to local ferry services, it seems everyone is susceptible to these mysterious criminals. Join our team of ethical hackers as they explore the topic of ransomware: what it is, where these attacks originate, and how you can protect your company against them. See your network through the eyes of an attacker.
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Are Your Chapter and Your Company Taking Advantage of SIM's 'ELD' Program?
SIM
Are you utilizing SIM's 100% online Emerging Leader Development program? Scores of participants are — from U.S. / global companies like Belkin, Carrier, Discount Tire, General Dynamics, Loews Corporation, Penske and more every week.
ELD benefits your chapter:
By registering your employee(s) you'll help your Chapter earn money for scholarships or other philanthropy. Under this “ELD Chapter Incentive Program” your Chapter receives:
- $50 for each of the first 5 people registered for the ELD through your Chapter.
- $100 for each additional person (6 or more) registered.
- Once 10 registrations have occurred through your Chapter, the ELD Chapter Bonus Award kicks in:
- A bonus $1,000 award for the #1 Chapter in total registrations.
- A bonus $750 award for the #2 Chapter in total registrations.
- A bonus $500 award for the #3 Chapter in total registrations.
ELD benefits your company:
- The ELD is available only for SIM members, so anyone that works for you or for your company can participate.
- It's designed for the entry-level leaders in your organization … that new Team Lead, a newly-designated manager, or any other first-time leader.
- It's a 100% online, 100% self-paced orientation to leadership skills ... it’s self-paced, not instructor-led and can be completed in a matter of months at the participant’s desired pace.
- And the first 250 participants can register for only $500... an introductory heavy discount from the regular registration price of $1.099. Take advantage of this price while it's available!
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SIM Women Webinar: Belonging with Misti Burmeister
Wednesday, July 28 | 3 PM ET
SIM
Confused by your team's inability to hear your feedback? Too intimidated to share your perspective in critical meetings? Frustrated with a lack of honest conversations in your organization? Embarrassed by the lack of diversity in your organization? Frustrated with a lack of ownership, accountability and follow through on your team?
If so, you’re in the right place.
In this program, you will discover how to "start, stop, do differently." Through this discussion and training, Misti Burmeister shares high EQ insights and personal processes leaders can begin implementing immediately to increase the sense of belonging inside their organizations. When you focus on building trust around belonging, you build confidence, engagement, and fearless communication across your teams.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
How COVID Expanded CIOs' Power And Influence
InformationWeek
Ever since enterprises began appointing CIOs, the position has been viewed with skepticism by many other C-level executives. COVID has changed that attitude forever.
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5 Tips For Creating an IT Culture Where Women Thrive
CIO
Every company is already — or is fast becoming — a technology company. From simply having a website to using a digital payment system, deploying an AI-enabled chatbot or designing a self-driving car, all organizations are engaging with technology.
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How To Build a Blockbuster Internal IT Talent Program: 8 Tips
The Enterprisers Project
Unemployment levels among IT occupations continue to be low. “There has never been a better time to be in the information technology field,” says Dan Roberts, CEO of Ouellette & Associates and author of Confessions of a Successful CIO, for those who are well-qualified.
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The Pandemic Has Changed How IT Teams Collaborate, Permanently
InformationWeek
Even before the arrival of an unprecedented, world-changing pandemic the traditional, rigid structure of traditional IT teams was under pressure. Centralized, hierarchical models that featured little cross-functional collaboration had long given way to a plethora of more flexible structures.
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