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James O'Driscoll @JamesOD33

Principal Consultant of Gilbert Scott Associates, Search and Selection, IT Technology Recruitment, Business Change Recruitment.

Joined March 2011
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My thoughts around the challenges of recruiting into complex organisational structures linkedin.com/pulse/challenge…

The challenges of recruiting into complex organisational structures

Having recruited for multiple clients over the years with complicated organisational environments, I wanted to share my insights into what a complex organisational structure looks like, the common...

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An interesting read from @EdConwaySky on yesterdays global IT outage. news.sky.com/story/global-it…

Global IT outage: All it took was a few lines of code and millions of machines were dead - the...

The outage reminds us how dangerous it is if everyone in the world is relying on the same provider. It reminds us about the need for redundancy - to have backup systems. It reminds us of the dangers...

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An interesting article from CIO, further to a recent survey undertaken by Deloitte which concluded that c54% of CIOs now view themselves as change agents, which is great. I wonder if the rest of the C-suite agree? cio.com/article/2517822/the-…

The CIO role today: Change agents need only apply

CIOs have earned the right to be agents of change and leaders of business transformation for their organizations. All that’s left is the hard work of capitalizing on it.

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Some useful tips to help your team(s) embrace change. cio.com/article/2094620/coac…

Coaching your IT team for change: 9 tips

Getting your team to accept, and even embrace, change is vital for IT success. IT leaders who have mastered the art of leading through change share their advice on this essential leadership skill.

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I’m delighted to share with my network the new web site (link in the comments section below), which I hope better reflects the firm, why people use us and our values. Any feedback greatly received. gilbertscottassociates.co.uk…

Homepage - Gilbert Scott Associates

Gilbert Scott Associates is a UK-based, independent search and selection firm that prides itself on providing a high-quality recruitment service to our clients, consultants and candidates.

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A useful guide from Rebecca Seeley Harris for contractors regarding CEST. contractoruk.com/private_sec…
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Overall an excellent follow up article by Chris Sebok regarding IR35 tips, this time for the benefit of the end clients and agencies. contractoruk.com/private_sec…
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Some useful insight into the growing trend of fractional CIOs. www-cio-com.cdn.ampproject.o…
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Cheeseburger. Cheltenham Town vs. Burton Albion. £6! ⁦@FootyScran⁩
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Some useful insights from the Forbes Technology Council about what important qualities, skills and expertise today’s CEOs need from their CIOs and why. forbes.com/sites/forbestechc…
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You’re hiring a what?
Some of the skills required by CIOs to truly reach the top table. raconteur.net/business-strat…
How to ensure your teams aren't significantly impacted by the Great Resignation and it's not just to do with competitive pay, stability and location. cio.com/article/306142/cios-…

CIOs get strategic about IT talent retention

With talent retention becoming increasingly essential, CIOs are rethinking their approaches to leadership, IT culture, team communication, and the value of work.

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A really interesting article about the increasing popularity of the fractional CIO. cio.com/article/304999/cios-…

CIOs for hire: The rise of the contract CIO

A class of CIOs are offering fractional and contract services to fill a niche in the IT executive job market.

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Some initiatives/priorities to consider in 2022. www-cio-com.cdn.ampproject.o…
An interesting article when considering how to ensure a greater alignment between IT and business objectives. mckinsey.com/business-functi…

The CIO agenda for the next 12 months: Six make-or-break priorities

With the post-pandemic economy taking shape, CIOs can evolve IT’s mission to shape the business.

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Hopefully Qdos' prediction that more contractors will find themselves working outside IR35 as the dust settles is correct. It is slightly worrying that 44% of respondents were unsure if an SDS had been completed. lnkd.in/dZgteiP

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A useful summary towards the end of the article regarding the twenty responsibilities found to be critical to IT BRM/IT BP success. datasciencecio.com/brms-cios…

BRMs: the CIO’s new change agent - Data Science CIO

The role of the business relationship manager can be summarized in one word: change. Begin by defining the BRM role. The BRM role is evolving; we don’t know the end state. The need to stimulate,...

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Congratulations @CTFCofficial on promotion to league one, wonderful news. #ctfc
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