CIO & CISO Benelux Smart Webinar
Event Overview
Agenda
2:00 - 2:10 - WELCOME REMARKS & INTRODUCTION
2:10 - 2:25 - SESSION 1 - DELEGATE PRESENTATION
Cloud Adoption
The benefits of increased agility and flexibility that cloud computing offers are undeniable. Individual business silos, historically accustomed to operating independently, now have the opportunity to collaborate with others like never before. With the right cloud-centric mindset, organizations can innovate faster and more effectively than ever before. But questions remain about how to most efficiently and securely transition data to the cloud and integrate this data across public and private cloud environments.
Learning Outcomes
- How to determine which workloads are best suited for the public vs private cloud
- How to take steps toward embracing a cloud strategy
- How to identify workloads most applicable to cloud adoption
2:30 - 2:45 SESSION 2 - PARTNER PRESENTATION
Blockchain
Blockchain holds the promise of fundamentally altering the way commercial interactions occur by allowing individuals and groups who may not know each other to safely and directly do business. Although the blockchain technology landscape is changing rapidly, there is little doubt that it will begin to significantly impact the business of a majority of IT leaders in the next 3-5 years. It is essential for IT leaders to begin to develop blockchain strategies today in order to remain competitive in the future.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn what problems blockchain uniquely solves
- How to know if you have an appropriate blockchain use case
- How to avoid the pitfalls that lead to blockchain project failure
2:45 -3:15 - SESSION 3 - OPEN DISCUSSIONS Q&A
Collaboration is a Key Part of Digital Strategy
The workplace is rapidly evolving, and today’s leading CIOs recognize the need to enable business transformation for a digital-first world. But without a holistic view of the organization, simply adding new technologies can do more harm than good. For true digital transformation success, organizations must understand the critical nature of cross-departmental collaboration and alignment.
In the past, it may have been acceptable to plan for new technology implementations in a silo, but this is no longer the case. Without a thorough understanding of end user needs and workflows, it can be all too easy to increase complexity with the addition of new digital tools, which can quickly undermine employee productivity and customer experience.
Leaders must therefore establish open communication throughout the organization in order to have the information necessary to make improvements. If teams are not empowered to voice their needs and concerns, then the entire organization will eventually be negatively affected. In contrast, when leaders across departments are aligned and can seamlessly collaborate on strategies that take into account how the business operates as a whole, then successful transformation is much more likely.
Strategic alignment throughout an organization removes barriers to transformation. This alignment begins at the top with leaders who foster a culture of collaboration, partnership, growing skills, and teamwork. Organizations that are unable to adopt such a framework may soon be left behind.
Panel Questions
- How can CIOs identify whether the structure of their organization is supportive of collaborative work?
- What steps can CIOs take to foster a culture of improved collaboration within their organizations?
- How can CIOs measure improvements in collaboration?