REPLAY: Planning Makes Perfect: How Preparation Led to a Smashingly Successful Data Transformation

In this week’s edition of the Results. Amplified. Newsletter, listen to our Data-Driven Leadership podcast where we sit down with John Roach , president of Resultant, and Lori Hotzel, MBA CIO of Children’s Hospital Association. Also this week: Learn how training employees on cybersecurity can keep your organization safe, the impact of AI on transforming state departments of education, and can CEOs outsource IT to achieve better business outcomes?

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REPLAY: Planning Makes Perfect: How Preparation Led to a Smashingly Successful Data Transformation

Preparation makes all the difference in any initiative, especially when it comes to the world of data. And today, we’re taking the Data-Driven Leadership podcast back to Season 1 with John Roach, president of Resultant, and Lori Hotzel, CIO of Children’s Hospital Association, to explain the importance of a sound strategy for a data transformation project.

Listen to hear them share:

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·????? The importance of preparation for a successful data transformation

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Combating Cyber Crime via Educated Employees

Attacks happen to organizations of every size—big and small. Threats continue to evolve and therefore, so must an organization’s defenses. Employees need to understand the importance of regularly questioning suspicious emails and seeking confirmation from stakeholders before actions are taken. As technology advances and the world is increasingly connected, the threat of cybercrime will only increase. A key step to keep organizations safe is providing employees with ongoing training to recognize the latest cybersecurity threats.

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The Missing Link in State Longitudinal Data Systems: Workforce Data

As the job market continues to rapidly evolve, the need to leverage actionable workforce data to address labor demands becomes greater. Integrating workforce data into SLDSs comes with its own challenges, but offers states undeniable potential benefits for policy development, educational programs, employment outcomes, and economic growth. The ability to harness and analyze data collectively is a determining factor in a region’s ability to adapt, compete, and thrive in the global economy.

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Can CEOs Who Outsource IT Achieve More Effective Business Outcomes?

It’s an odd contradiction that technology designed to help your business achieve more can end up slowing you down. Unfortunately, it’s also the truth. New tools require new training, and as technologies accelerate, organizations may struggle to keep up with the pace.

One solution to this problem is to leverage the power of outsourcing. Working with a managed services provider can give you the best of both worlds: Your business can take full advantage of new technology tools without losing time playing catch-up—or, worse, struggling with outmoded process, legacy systems, and the fallout from crashes or security breaches. With outsourced IT managed services, you get a full suite of experts right at your fingertips, ready to help you do more.

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Harnessing the Power of AI to Transform State Departments of Education?

State education departments are tasked with many responsibilities, from managing large datasets to ensuring compliance to enhancing educational outcomes and engaging with the public. Introducing AI into this complex ecosystem can lighten this lift, setting a course for unprecedented efficiency and effectiveness. Learn how innovative AI solutions are empowering educators, enhancing student outcomes, and streamlining administrative tasks.

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How a Strategic Data Assessment Brought Value to a Clinical Trials Portfolio Company

A private equity backed early-stage clinical trials contract research organization (CRO) sought to solve an organization-wide technology problem of data integration and called on Resultant to help clarify and streamline the technology selection process. While considering solutions, including one recommended by a technology vendor, we found that a technology-first path would only complicate operations—at a hefty price tag—without solving their real issues.

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