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Todd Kackley

Global CIO, Textron

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What headline-trend or buzzword makes you cringe the most?

People & Leadership Strategy & Architecture

Big Data

Remote Work

Microservices / Containerization

CI / CD

Zero-Trust

Automation

Digital Transformation

Cloud / Cloud Native

DevOps or DevSecOps

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What is the most effective frequency for 1-on-1 meetings with direct reports?

People & Leadership Strategy & Architecture

Once a week

Once every 2 weeks

Once a month

Adhoc

What 1-on-1?

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Would you describe yourself as (or do you strive to be) a “thought leader” in your field? If so, how do you approach building that reputation, and what real-world benefits have you seen from it?

People & Leadership Relationship Management

Todd KackleyGlobal CIO, Textron2 months ago

I strive to be a thought leader by sharing my experiences and learnings in a way that others can relate to and apply. I do this through writing blogs, speaking at meetups, and hosting informal brown bag sessions. I’m always ...read more

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How do you interview for creative thinking skills in IT candidates?

Talent Sourcing & Hiring IT Strategy & Roadmap

Todd KackleyGlobal CIO, Textrona month ago

The organization I'm now part of does not because interview scoring must be semi-algorithmic. However, in the past I've looked for creative thinking / resourcefulness in candidates by asking scenario-based questions with ...read more

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