Holy crap we made it to Episode 27. In this episode, Mike and I discuss how the relationship is going between the IT Leader and their trusty sidekick after Year 1 and, let's be honest, by the end of Year 1 you either hate them or love them but hopefully, either way, they are making huge contributions to the success of IT.

We also talk about the ongoing worldwide joke that is Generative AI, a bunch of crazy security news and the usual banter.

We are taking a two week break and will be back on June 26th with bells on!

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In Episode 26, Nate and Mike, along with returning special guest Kate Bosman, dive back into the realities of setting a positive employee experience and creating a data-rich employee lifecycle. We tackle the concepts of gathering human level data throughout the org and finding ways to use that data without disrupting the overall trust between IT and the organization. We also discuss the new Microsoft Spyware called Recall and enjoy some tasty apps at Paddys in Newton. All in all, good times for us and for our listeners!

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We are back again and are still pernicious AF. As tonight is the 25th episode, we start by looking at what happened in technology 25 years ago...the list is pretty astonishing. We also cover some AI stuff as usual and then dig right into Governance in Years 2 and 3 as a new IT Leader, emphasizing the remaining two of the five primary governance domains: Security, Risk, Compliance, and Data Management. Once again, Mike and I are live on Twitch, as with all future episodes, though we had to go remote tonight. Here is the 25th episode for you, our dear listeners. We hope you like it!

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Wow what a fucking doozy this episode is. Some might even go so far to say that it is pernicious AF. We cover some AI stuff as usual and then dig right into Governance in Years 2 and 3 as a new IT Leader with an emphasis on 3 of the 5 primary governance domains: Project Prioritization, Development, and Infrastructure. This, my friends, is a special event. Mike and I are coming live via Twitch from some restaurant in Burlington, Massachusetts which didn't mind our presence too much. Here it is, Episode 24, in all of its glory. Bask in the perniciousness of our Governance.

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For shits and giggles, I let Buzzsprout's GAI do the description for us this week. :-)

Discover the charm of IT land's peculiarities and the sharp wit of tech leadership as we embark on this episode's engaging narrative. We'll unravel the intricacies of integrating private large language models into enterprise ecosystems, and while grasping the strategic elements vital for business agility, we're also going to share a laugh over our quirky experiences, including tales from Waltham and the million-follower feline Sockington. Pull up a chair with us at the Painted Burro in Somerville Mass, and let's indulge in both the humorous and the profound dimensions of IT.

Strap in for an in-depth exploration of the dynamic AI platform landscape and its impact on your strategic business maneuvers. We'll dissect the importance of adaptability within the IT sphere, ensuring that you're not just keeping up but staying ahead of the curve. And when things get too serious, we lighten the mood with a twist, pondering over life's trivial annoyances and the odd chance of a zombie apocalypse disrupting our well-laid plans—because who says strategy can't be fun?

Wrapping up, we delve into the core of what makes a strong IT strategy: a blend of robust planning, flexibility, and the occasional spontaneous live streaming security hiccup. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on balancing rigidity with the necessity to pivot, and an understanding of how to craft a 'Plan on a Page' that aligns with your company's trajectory. Join us for this insightful yet amusing journey through the maze of strategic planning, spiced up with the latest AI buzz and a side of light banter.

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In Episode 22, Mike and Nate continue the walkthrough of Year 2 for a new IT Leader resuming their discussion on budgeting and forecasting. In this episode, we focus on the remaining four major impacts: IT Organization, Facility Planning, Exploratory Projects, and Training. We return to some other topics in the news, including the newest Tekakord, and debut our new theme song. Next week, we will be streaming live on Twitch, so tune in to thecoit.us for more information!

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In Episode 21, Mike and Nate take a wack at unstructured data becoming natively structured, some recent AI shenaniganery and, most importantly, begin the walkthrough of Year 2 for a new IT Leader. The walkthrough starts with a revisit of budgeting and reforecasting and the emphasis is on three major impacts: Platforms, Milestones, and Capex vs Opex. Mike is off to NOLA on a special assignment so we look forward to his on the spot reporting next week.

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In episode 20, our fearless podcast hosts went on the road and managed to finagle their way into the BioIT World conference in Boston. We recorded this live from the Kestra bar at the Omni hotel and had several friends come by on camera (or off) to give us their insights into the technology road ahead. Plus, it has the usual shenanigans and discussions over various topics. We hope you enjoy it!! Next week, it's back to the barn, and we will start to focus on what happens after your first year as an IT Leader.

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