What Tech Skills Should You Be Looking For In Your Company?

We talk about technology a lot, and how it is being integrated into major industries. Everything from major business processes to smaller daily functions, it is clear that the adaption of technology is essential to the growth of any company.

In order to successfully integrate technology into your business, there is one thing for sure, you will need the proper skill set for tech efforts to be rewarding.

“67% of hiring managers plan to expand their IT teams; 89% say it’s challenging to find skilled professionals.” Robert Half reports.

As a hiring manager or higher executive, understanding what skills to look for is something that can really help while finding new employees. So, let’s dive in.

1. Cybersecurity

It is no surprise that cybersecurity makes the top of this list. Protecting inter-connected systems is crucial in the world of computers, tablets, the cloud, you name it. If you are a business professional, chances are you have moved on from the world of paper and are totally knee-deep in the technology puddle. Do you want to protect your data? Cybersecurity will help.

2. Cloud security

Ah, the cloud. Cloud computing seemed to be the biggest tech trend last year, and that has not changed. From major enterprises to small businesses, the cloud works to hold all important assets over the internet as opposed to hard drives, which could get messy. It puts your company’s data into one place. The goal is to make sure that place is hard to access, so your data does not end up in the wrong hands.

3. Cloud computing

Someone has to know how to get the data into the cloud, right? Alas, cloud computing. Your next tech hire should know the ins and the outs of the cloud, especially how to access resources seamlessly.

4. Database management

Database management is pretty much exactly what it sounds like, the skill to analyze data effectively in order to improve systems or processes for the entire company. If a company’s processes are outdated, or not working for the greater good of everyone, what is the point?

You may want to hire someone who can look into each process, the data, accounts, and then figure out what will make it better. Or, what to take away.

Overall, if you are in the market for some new tech talent, it is important to keep those 4 skills in mind. Don’t forget that technology and security go hand in hand, and when both work together, your company could be seamless.

ABOUT DIGITAL ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION ASSEMBLY WEST 

The Millennium Alliance is thrilled that you’re interested in Digital Enterprise Transformation West Coast in August 2019.

As more and more businesses look to digital technology and strategies to transform their business, CIOs know that data and information technology have never been more important. Understanding the convergence of mobile, social, and cloud is the first critical step for organizations looking to create opportunities and stay ahead of the competition.

Join us in Las Vegas for a series of executive education roundtables, keynote presentations, collaborative think tanks, educational workshops, and networking sessions will offer industry-specific topics and trends to ensure your company maintains its competitive advantage.

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Click here today to learn more >>

Are you interested in attending this event? Inquire here today to find out if you qualify for Millennium Membership >>

Exclusive Interview with Google

At our most recent Digital Healthcare Transformation Assembly, Millennium Alliance attendees had the opportunity to hear first hand from Google’s Senior Partner, James Glover. After his keynote address, we sat down with James to learn about the future of Google on both the payer and the provider side, how the powerhouse is taking steps in empowering the patient/consumer, and we even learned about the start of James’ healthcare career which later lead to a Johnson & Johnson and Google partnership. Tune in!

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About Google

At Google we’re committed to improving the lives of as many people as possible. One of the most important areas in which we’re striving to do that is health. Every day, people ask Google health-related questions, and we do our best to provide the most accurate and helpful information.

Beyond Search, emerging technologies present opportunities to elevate healthcare for everyone. Today we’re studying the use of artificial intelligence to assist in diagnosing cancer, predicting patient outcomes, preventing blindness, and much more. We’re exploring ways to improve patient care, including tools that are already being used by clinicians. And we’re partnering with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to help improve the care patients receive.

These are just the first steps of an exciting journey that all of us at Google are passionate about taking. To learn more, here’s a conversation with Dr. David Feinberg, who is leading our efforts. In addition to all we’re doing across Google, you can read about the exciting work being done by our colleagues in Alphabet at Verily and Calico.

Picture It. Your First Board Seat.

Even the most successful executives need preparation to compete for a boardroom seat. The Millennium Alliance is thrilled to be partnering with BoardSuited, an e-learning program that will provide you the tools, roadmap and know-how to achieve a competitive edge.

“The path to the boardroom is often a road less traveled—one that requires assessing skills and identifying gaps early on so that executives can course correct and gain the qualifications necessary for board service.” Joyce Brocaglia, Founder and CEO, BoardSuited

The program arms executives with a deep understanding of board service—from understanding roles and responsibilities and the significance of ownership structure to learning to work with and evaluate the CEO.  The course draws on insights from a cadre of seated board directors from some of the largest companies in the world representing public, private, advisory and nonprofit boards.

If board service is in your future, get BoardSuited™ to educate, prepare, and empower yourself to get your first board seat. Take advantage of our special offer exclusive to Millennium Alliance members. Use MA15019 discount code to SAVE $150 and get started positioning yourself for success today.

Visit www.BoardSuited.com to learn more and get started on your Board journey.

Maggie Chan Jones On This Week’s Podcast

Recently, we had the pleasure of seeing Maggie Chan Jones take the stage in Dallas as our Keynote Speaker for The Transformational CMO Assembly. Attendees got a glimpse into her story, From CMO to Entrepreneurship and the Board Room. We are very excited to share her story further. Cara Bernstein, host of Millennium Live: A Digital Diary Podcast, had the chance to sit down with Maggie to chat about everything from transforming the brand of SAP while she was their Global CMO, best practices for getting on a board, leadership as a female executive and of course, her company Tenshey, a startup with a mission to advance gender diversity and leadership through executive coaching.

Listen and subscribe here >>

About Maggie Chan Jones

Maggie is the Founder and CEO of Tenshey, Inc., a tech-enabled executive coaching company that helps more women advance into leadership roles and the boardroom.  She is also a seasoned C-level executive, board director, CMO advisor and angel investor, who specializes in marketing, business transformation and technology.  Previously, Maggie was the first woman to become chief marketing officer (CMO) at SAP, the world’s largest enterprise application software provider.  In this role, she was responsible for global advertising and brand experience, sponsorships, audience marketing, strategic events, and field and partner marketing functions across 180+ countries.  During her tenure, Maggie led the brand transformation of SAP to becoming the world’s 21st most valuable brand, delivered double-digit growth in marketing contribution to business, and advanced talent skills development for the digital economy.  She was an executive sponsor for diversity and inclusion, and a member of the SAP Innovation Roundtable. Prior to joining SAP, Maggie served as the inaugural CMO of the North America region at Level 3 Communications.  Before that, she spent over seven years at Microsoft, where she was the marketing director of U.S. Cloud Services and Office 365. Previously, Maggie held leadership and marketing positions at Sun Microsystems and ADIC.

About Tenshey, Inc.

Tenshey, Inc. is a tech-enabled startup dedicated to advancing gender diversity through personalized executive and career coaching services. Pronounced “ten-she,” the company’s name is derived from the Japanese word for “angels” because leaders thrive when they have a strong support system of angels including coaches, mentors and sponsors. Tenshey was founded by Maggie Chan Jones, the first female CMO of SAP and named one of the world’s most influential CMOs by Forbes. Maggie realized that her ascension to the C-suite in the male-dominated tech industry was rare and shouldn’t be. It is Tenshey’s mission to change that.

Members benefit from Maggie’s experiences in the C-suite and her team of personally selected, certified executive coaches. Tenshey coaches support a wide range of industries and offer a unique collection of perspectives to drive high-performing, diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Health Is A Function of H-squared: Humor and Humanity

Last month we were honored to have two of the most prominent healthcare industry experts, Rahul Dubey, Founder & CEO, Percynal Health Innovations and Dr. Jay Bhatt, Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at American Hospital Association join our Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly in Nashville TN.

At the assembly, our Advisory Board member Rahul Dubey dives in depth with our event’s keynote speaker Jay Bhatt, to exchange perspectives on the digital transformation and future of healthcare as a function of H-squared: Humor and Humanity.

Check out the full interview here.

About The Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly

Join leaders from North America’s leading Health Systems to discuss the latest technology, innovations, and strategies driving healthcare’s transformation where we’ll be discussing the latest digital technology and business strategies driving healthcare’s digital transformation.

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Click here today to learn more >>

Are you interested in attending this event? Inquire here today to find out if you qualify for Millennium Membership >>

Principal at Healthcare Management Associates Chats with The Millennium Alliance

Check out our latest interview featuring Principal at Health Management Associates, Don Novo. Interesting in hearing about the technologies having the most impact on the transformation of healthcare? What about best practices and lessons that can help healthcare execs in the private sector? Well Don has all of the answers. He also serves on The Millennium Alliance Advisory Board, and we’re lucky to have him.

Watch the interview here >>

About Health Management Associates

Health Management Associates (HMA) is an independent, national research and consulting firm specializing in publicly funded health care including policy, programs and reform. HMA provides leadership, experience and technical expertise to government agencies, public and private providers, health systems, health plans, institutional investors, foundations and associations. With over 20 offices and more than 200 multidisciplinary consultants coast to coast, our team is always within client reach. For more information, visit www.healthmanagement.com.

#MillenniumLive: From Coast To Coast

Last week was a busy week for The Millennium Alliance, as we had two events occur at the same time! Our Transformational CMO & Digital Retail Transformation Assembly took off with a bang in Las Vegas, as our Digital Healthcare Transformation Assembly was Honkey-Tonkin’ in Nashville.

Both teams geared up for an impactful two days, as industry leaders from both sectors came together to share ideas, and most importantly, each other’s company.

Let’s take a short trip down memory lane to disclose what happened on the stage, and behind the scenes of our events!

All Bets Are On At Transformational CMO & Digital Retail Assembly

Upon the start of the assembly, The Green Valley Ranch Hotel & Casino was packed with marketing and retail leaders, arriving to experience the energy of Las Vegas and expertise from the industry’s most influential leaders.

We were joined by some honorable key players in the industry, such as Cynthia Johnson, CEO of Bell + Ivy, Mark Schaefer, Executive Director at Schaefer Marketing Solutions, as well as Sterling Hawkings, Innovation Leader at Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART) and Abbie Weiss, Head of Innovation Programming at SterlingHawkins.com.

Cynthia Live, CEO of Bell + Ivy delivering a workshop presentation during our CMO & Digital Retail Assembly
Charlene Li, Author & Senior Fellow at Altimeter Group delivering her Keynote Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Keynote Speaker, Charlene Li, Author & Senior Fellow at Altimeter Group, took the stage for our Gala Dinner address, and the audience was immediately hooked on her insight and expertise. Charlene shared her valuable experience and highlighted the importance of being a digital transformation leader. We passed out her upcoming book, The Disruption Mindset to all of her attendees, which was such a hit, even staff members at the hotel grabbed a copy!

“If you’re not interested in creating change, you’re not a leader, you’re a manager” – Charlene Li 

Digital Healthcare Sings A Tune In The Music City

Our Digital Healthcare Transformation Assembly started with a bang. We were joined by esteemed members in the healthcare industry, including Don Novo, Principal at Health Management Associates, Connie Weaver, Co-Founder & CEO at Tracker Group, Tina Georgeou, Former Head of Marketing at Weill Cornell Medical College, Kelly Goldsmith, Associate Professor of Marketing at Kellogg School of Management | Northwestern University, Kerri Camp, Associate Professor of Marketing at University of Texas.

Last but certainly not least, our Keynote Speaker,  James Glover,  Senior Partner, Google joined us for a highly anticipated Keynote Address. Our audience was captivated by James, as he gave everyone an insight into the future of patient journey.

James Glover,  Senior Partner, Google delivering our Keynote Address

Overall, it was a very successful week at The Millennium Alliance and we are gearing up for our last assembly before the summer begins, our Digital Enterprise & FSI Transformation Assembly in Miami, Florida! Stay tuned…

ABOUT DIGITAL ENTERPRISE & FSI TRANSFORMATION ASSEMBLY

As more and more businesses look to digital technology and strategies to transform their business, CIOs know that data and information technology have never been more important. Understanding the convergence of mobile, social, and cloud is the first critical step for organizations looking to create opportunities and stay ahead of the competition.

The Millennium Alliance is thrilled to present our bi-annual Digital Enterprise Transformation Assembly, put together by the industry, for the industry. Join us in Miami, FL. for a series of executive education roundtables, keynote presentations, collaborative think tanks, educational workshops, and networking sessions will offer industry-specific topics and trends to ensure your company maintains its competitive advantage.

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Click here today to learn more >>

Are you a CIO or CTO interested in attending this event? Inquire here today to find out if you qualify for Millennium Membership >>

Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand

If you’ve been following The Millennium Alliance for the past few months, you already know we are a big fan of Steve Robinson, Former CMO of Chick-fil-A and two time Keynote Speaker at our CMO assemblies. We are thrilled to showcase his latest project, Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand, available now.

During his thirty-four-year tenure at Chick-fil-A, Steve Robinson was integrally involved in the company’s growth–from 184 stores and $100 million in annual sales in 1981 to over 2,100 stores and over $6.8 billion in annual sales in 2015–and was a first-hand witness to its evolution as an indelible global brand. In Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A, Robinson shares behind-the-scenes accounts of key moments, including the creation of the Chick-fil-A corporate purpose and the formation and management of the now-iconic “Eat Mor Chikin” cow campaign.

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Caremindr President and CEO Chats with The Millennium Alliance

CAREMINDr’s focus on “mobile-enabled RPM,” or mRPM, is a game-changer and The Millennium Alliance got the inside scoop from President and CEO, Harry Soza. They are revolutionizing RPM by tapping into societal trends in which patients already integrate mobile technology into their daily lives, whether they are using it for their professional lives or to chat on social media.

Watch our interview with Harry to learn more about this unique company and how you can be involved as a healthcare executive.

About The Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly

Join leaders from North America’s leading Health Systems to discuss the latest technology, innovations, and strategies driving healthcare’s transformation where we’ll be discussing the latest digital technology and business strategies driving healthcare’s digital transformation.

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Click here today to learn more >>

Are you interested in attending this event? Inquire here today to find out if you qualify for Millennium Membership >>

Chairman Emeritus of DDB Worldwide Sits Down with The Millennium Alliance

We were honored to have Keith Reinhard as Keynote Speaker at our Transformational CMO and Digital Retail East Assembly in Atlanta last month. His talk addressed the many changes in the industry throughout the years, how he got his feet wet in the advertising world, the many people he met on his journey to producing top ads for companies like McDonald’s, and where he sees the marketing world going during the digital transformation.

Cara Bernstein of The Millennium Alliance had the chance to sit down with Keith to dive deeper into his career, his book, “Any Wednesday” and more!

Check out the exclusive interview here >>

About The Transformational CMO and Retail East Assembly

The digital revolution has forever changed the balance of power between individual consumers and brands. This need to think “customer first” has made the marketing function more vital than ever before.

C-Level executives around the world are anticipating that digital technology will continue to drive business. We’ve put together a series of executive education roundtables, keynote presentations, collaborative think tanks, educational workshops, and networking sessions with our industry experts and advisory board.

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Click here today to learn more >>

Are you a CMO interested in attending this event? Inquire here today to find out if you qualify for Millennium Membership >>