By Lisa Thompson, LPC, PCC, Vice President Faced with a shortage of skilled labor and a highly competitive recruiting environment, a growing number of companies are adding a chief talent officer (CTO) to serve as a strategic partner to the senior leadership team.     In a tight job market, the CTO is laser-focused on acquiring and managing the human resources needed for long-term, sustainable success. In addition to […]

Landing a Coveted Board Seat: CIO Insight from Renee Arrington

Landing a Coveted Board Seat: CIO Insight from Renee Arrington

Pearson Partners SVP and CIO practice leader Renee Arrington was recently interviewed by HMG Strategy about how CIOs and other senior-level IT executives can pursue a corporate board seat. Renee is a frequent speaker at HMG Strategy’s CIO Executive Leadership Summits, an industry-leading series of events across the U.S. that focus on critical trends shaping the agenda for today’s technology executives. As a growing number of CIOs express interest in […]

The Human Capital Impact of the Aviation Internet of Things

The Human Capital Impact of the Aviation Internet of Things

IIC Partners’ Aviation Aerospace & Defense Practice Group explores the impact that the Internet of Things (IoT) and rise in connectivity will have on talent in the aviation industry. Featuring Pearson Partners Vice President Frank Morogiello The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution has set its sights on the aviation industry. The advent of the “eEnabled airline” signals a departure from the traditional procurement practices exhibited by airlines where ‘boxes’ were simply […]

Internet of Things Creates New Opportunities for C-Suite Executives

Internet of Things Creates New Opportunities for C-Suite Executives

By Renee Baker Arrington, Senior Vice President & CIO Practice Leader In our recent Q1 2015 Spotlight Series breakfast, The Digital Business Dream Team, we discussed how chief information officers and chief marketing officers are increasingly collaborating in digital business. A significant catalyst of this collaboration has been the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT). From GPS devices in truck fleets and aircraft black boxes, to wearable medical devices and remote-controlled […]

Finding Technology Talent for the C-Suite

Finding Technology Talent for the C-Suite

It’s not easy today to find talented technology professionals at any level of the organization. That’s why many companies outsource technology projects such as basic coding and development of web, mobile, database and CRM platforms. However, most major companies and nonprofits need in-house supervisors and managers who understand the information tec hnology (IT) field, managing outside suppliers, and keeping projects moving forward on schedule. That’s why savvy HR professionals attend […]

A Balanced Approach to Innovation

A Balanced Approach to Innovation

In the past decade, the power of innovation has been in the spotlight. Technology entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs built their careers (and their companies) by developing and launching innovative products at the right time in the market— at least most of the time. Today, start-ups emphasize their innovative solutions when searching for financial support or recruiting new executives. But not everyone is eager to join the innovation movement. In fact, […]