http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2014 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:14:29 GMT 2014-06-30T15:14:29Z en (c) Copyright 2014 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/753581/How_to_Create_High_Performing_Project_Management_Teams?source=rss_process_improvement Top-notch IT product-delivery teams have three traits in common. Find out to build those project management attributes in your team. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT Sharon Florentine <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/753581/How_to_Create_High_Performing_Project_Management_Teams?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/753259/How_to_Save_the_Daily_Standup_Meeting?source=rss_process_improvement Scrum introduced development teams to the daily standup. In many organizations, though, this replacement for the weekly status meeting has turned into a daily status meeting. It doesn't have to be that way. Thu, 29 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT Matthew Heusser <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/753259/How_to_Save_the_Daily_Standup_Meeting?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/752657/In_CRM_Software_Cost_Control_Is_Impulse_Control?source=rss_process_improvement Behavioral economics has proven that we're all pretty bad at making rational decisions. So what are you supposed to do about it? Make the people who want shiny new software pay for it themselves. Mon, 12 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT David Taber <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/752657/In_CRM_Software_Cost_Control_Is_Impulse_Control?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/752676/CIO_Discovers_the_Terrifying_Reality_of_Cloud_Apps_Running_Wild?source=rss_process_improvement Rogue cloud services are ripping gaping holes in the security fabric of most companies, putting the CIO in a tough spot. But as the fallout from the Target attack shows, IT and business leaders will go down together if the breach hits the fan. Fri, 09 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/752676/CIO_Discovers_the_Terrifying_Reality_of_Cloud_Apps_Running_Wild?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/752413/Symantec_Lays_Out_Advanced_Threat_Protection_Roadmap?source=rss_process_improvement With black hat hackers now outgunning legitimate organizations, the world's largest security company is adopting a new integrated approach to advanced threat protection. Mon, 05 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT Thor Olavsrud <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/752413/Symantec_Lays_Out_Advanced_Threat_Protection_Roadmap?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/752204/8_Tips_to_Improve_Mobile_Collaboration?source=rss_process_improvement Mobile computing and workplace collaboration experts offer advice on how you can boost communication and productivity among your mobile employees. Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT Jennifer Lonoff Schiff <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/752204/8_Tips_to_Improve_Mobile_Collaboration?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/752048/Why_Healthcare_Needs_Amazon_or_Anyone_to_Shake_Things_Up?source=rss_process_improvement As healthcare in the United States embarks on what PwC describes as its most radical shift in 80 years, most health IT incumbents just aren't cutting it. Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT Brian Eastwood <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/752048/Why_Healthcare_Needs_Amazon_or_Anyone_to_Shake_Things_Up?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/751872/How_to_Gauge_Employee_Satisfaction_One_Question_at_a_Time?source=rss_process_improvement If you're looking to improve workplace satisfaction and retention, you can improve morale by asking employees a single question. Wed, 23 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT Sharon Florentine <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/751872/How_to_Gauge_Employee_Satisfaction_One_Question_at_a_Time?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/750968/How_Story_Mapping_Complements_Agile_Development?source=rss_process_improvement Story mapping offers a visualization of the steps, or stories, which make up a software development project. This conversation with several experts on the topic discusses how story mapping works, how maps are created and how stakeholders benefit from seeing the lay of the land. Mon, 07 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT Matthew Heusser <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/750968/How_Story_Mapping_Complements_Agile_Development?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/750839/Hire_for_Cultural_Fit_Train_for_the_Right_IT_Skills?source=rss_process_improvement Hiring for the right cultural fit can be more important than focusing on technical skills alone and can help companies improve employee retention, engagement and loyalty. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT Sharon Florentine <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/750839/Hire_for_Cultural_Fit_Train_for_the_Right_IT_Skills?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/750844/Trek_Bicycle_Rides_Project_Management_Tool_to_Efficiency?source=rss_process_improvement Getting new products to market on time is critical, especially for a business that is seasonal. In order to improve new product development and delivery Trek Bicycle implemented a project management tool that is keeping teams better connected, collaborating and creative. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT Stephanie Overby <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/750844/Trek_Bicycle_Rides_Project_Management_Tool_to_Efficiency?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/750353/With_CRM_Data_More_Isn_t_Always_Merrier?source=rss_process_improvement The cornerstone of CRM systems (and any sales or service transaction) is interaction between your people and your customers. But more people records in the system isn't necessarily better, as many data quality problems in CRM are caused by the cacophony of too many contacts. Thu, 27 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT David Taber <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/750353/With_CRM_Data_More_Isn_t_Always_Merrier?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/750186/14_Tips_for_Creating_a_Paperless_Office?source=rss_process_improvement Half a century after marketers coined the term 'paperless office,' the concept largely remains a myth. Today's businesses probably can't go completely paperless, but these 14 tips will at least help them stop wasting paper and start improving productivity. Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT Paul Mah <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/750186/14_Tips_for_Creating_a_Paperless_Office?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/750228/Efficient_Employee_Onboarding_Critical_for_Long_Term_Success?source=rss_process_improvement How your organization handles the first days, weeks and even months of a new employee's tenure is critical to lasting success, company loyalty and retention. Tue, 25 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT Sharon Florentine <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/750228/Efficient_Employee_Onboarding_Critical_for_Long_Term_Success?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/750044/Don_t_Let_CRM_Data_Make_MIS_Into_Misinformation?source=rss_process_improvement Even if you have high-quality customer relationship management data, there's a hidden monster that can gobble up management information system credibility. It's time to reign in user-generated CRM reports. Thu, 20 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT David Taber <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/750044/Don_t_Let_CRM_Data_Make_MIS_Into_Misinformation?source=rss_process_improvement 2014-03-20T04:00:00Z