What to look out for when hiring a new CISO?
The CISO role has never been more important. The firms that fail at appointing a new CISO are those which rush and push an inexperienced techie in a poorly defined role. Positioning the role accurately in relation to the firm's objectives around security, thinking it as a senior leadership role, and taking the time to find the right leader are the keys to long-term success.
The original Lean "versus" Agile for knowledge work — or is it "and"?
How much do the original Lean and Agile grate against each other. Can they cohabit peacefully? Or is it better to keep them apart and let each do what they do best in their own way?
GDPR: Where are we now? And what happens next?
Quite a lot will now go down to the regulator's appetite. If they are inconsistent, too heavy-handed or too lenient, focus only on the GAFA, or pick the wrong battles with small firms, they will dilute the act, endanger their credibility and lose momentum.