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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

Tech Leaders Need To Get Ahead Of New Work Trends: Addressing Comp Time

The pandemic has led to unusual work environments and hours. Flexibility is the name of the game. Paid time off is given for expected work…

5 min readFeb 10, 2022

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Tech Leaders Need To Get Ahead Of New Work Trends: Addressing Comp Time

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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

How CIOs Overcome Irresponsible Use Of Technology Within Their Company

Not everyone approaches responsible use of technology like IT does. The CIO overcomes irresponsible use by approaching the challenge from…

5 min readJan 20, 2022

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How CIOs Overcome Irresponsible Use Of Technology Within Their Company

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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

The CIO at the Crossroads

Effective CIOs need to come alongside each business line to explore the best path forward. Thinking through six questions will better…

4 min readJan 25, 2021

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The CIO at the Crossroads

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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

The Overlooked Trait Every CEO Needs In The CIO

The CEO needs a CIO who knows how to read context. It improves their effectiveness as a team leader, as a decision-maker, and as a…

4 min readJan 15, 2021

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The Overlooked Trait Every CEO Needs In The CIO

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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

Fire The Punter: How Data And The CIO Leads A Company To Winnable Innovation

Data is the driver. Avoid these five pitfalls in order to stay on course: Style over substance, futile fighting, willful ignorance…

4 min readJan 11, 2021

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Fire The Punter: How Data And The CIO Leads A Company To Winnable Innovation

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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

What The CEO Hears When The Tech Leader Talks (and it’s not what you think)

I like to talk. I figure if my brain goes to great effort to form a thought, the least I can do is bring it to birth. I’m special that way.

4 min readDec 11, 2020

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What The CEO Hears When The Tech Leader Talks (and it’s not what you think)

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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

What Separates The Driven Leader From The Effective Leader

I am driven. It’s not a bad thing. But it can be. Effective leaders are more than driven, and it’s in this “more” that leaders are…

1 min readDec 3, 2020

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What Separates The Driven Leader From The Effective Leader

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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

Questions For Every CIO and Board About Security

Questions For Every CIO and Board About Security

2 min readDec 3, 2020

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Questions For Every CIO and Board About Security

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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

The New Measurements of Productive Work

As Christmas nears, you will have more options to watch a Scrooge rendition than there are ornaments on your tree. Scrooge was a…

2 min readDec 2, 2020

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The New Measurements of Productive Work

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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

How I Maximize and Minimize Video Meetings

I am watching black letters form on white while my eyes try to process the screen. I have a different view outside: Small but steady…

2 min readDec 1, 2020

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How I Maximize and Minimize Video Meetings

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Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

Scott Smeester - CIO Mastermind

Helping those who contend for diverse and unbiased input. I started CIO Mastermind to enhance the effectiveness of technology leaders in organizations.

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