Companies talk about building strategies or upgrading security all the time. However, even well-meaning companies that plan for new initiatives or refine their security measures sometimes do not include their people from the get-go. A well thought out plan or advanced tech only succeeds if your team has true ownership and adds their spark. When […]
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Change is an ongoing, organization-wide practice that drives innovation and competitive market placement. To constantly evolve, iterate, and adjust is to manage a competitive edge — making change a daunting yet necessary undertaking.  Change management is a dexterous process. Managing change across operations requires emotional intelligence, situational awareness, data analysis, a campaigning attitude, and a
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With the rise of remote work culture, businesses are faced with new challenges, including increased cybersecurity risks. As companies transition to remote work models, they open themselves up to potential vulnerabilities that can compromise sensitive data and lead to devastating cyber attacks. It’s essential that companies understand the risks and take steps to mitigate them
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In today’s interconnected digital landscape, organizations face ever-increasing cyber threats that can jeopardize sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage their reputation. While technological solutions are crucial in mitigating these risks, it is essential not to overlook the human element. Your people, as the first line of defense, can either be the weakest link or the
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How we helped a client save $2.5M by upskilling their staff Through small, strategic tech tips, our client was able to save at least $2.5 million annually, while creating a faster, more tech-savvy workforce. Capturing the ROI of a training program often feels elusive. Counting the number of “butts in seats” only refers to people
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The shift toward remote work has accelerated dramatically, with more people than ever working from home (WFH). While this transformation offers flexibility and convenience, it also brings new challenges, particularly cybersecurity. Statista’s Cybersecurity Outlook predicts that cybercrime will significantly increase global costs in the next five years. The estimate indicates a climb from $8.44 trillion
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Have you updated your remote work cybersecurity policy? We recently received a notice from one of our clients today detailing their expectations for vendors visiting their locations. I think about other policies that may need updating for the times. For instance, do your cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures address remote work? If not, now is
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You’ve got a project underway, but something just seems…off. You’ve got all the elements – project plan, roadmap, resources – but it’s not progressing the way you thought it would, and you can’t really say if it’ll be delivered as planned. You think you need help, but you’re not certain where to begin or if
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Like many organizations, you may have found that business trends or the current environment drive you to adopt collaboration software. If you’ve chosen MS Teams, you’ve got a robust platform with a clean user interface. Don’t let that interface fool you, though. A common mistake in implementing Teams is seeing the high functionality and overlooking
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In today’s era of remote work, where teams are spread across different locations, Microsoft Teams emerges as a transformative solution for enhancing collaboration and communication. With its comprehensive set of features, including instant messaging, audio and video calling, file sharing, and real-time collaboration tools, Microsoft Teams empowers remote teams to overcome the challenges of physical
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Sure, everyone wants to be a Scrum Master. It’s easily the most recognizable Agile role. Even people unfamiliar with Agile have heard of it. I mean, “Master”…right? But what about the Scrum Product Owner? Scrum Pr… what? I had the opportunity to become a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) by attending Angela Druckman’s
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So you’ve learned about Agile project management. Maybe you’ve become a certified Scrum Master. You’re applying at least some of these principles to your projects. But how does Agile impact leadership? And how can you use Agile to become a better leader? I had the opportunity to attend a PMI-sponsored training workshop to gain insight
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