10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills [Video]

With talent gaps growing, IT leaders are forging new partnerships centered on transformational skills. Knowing when, where, and how to do this right is only going to become more critical.

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Enterprise CIOs have always been at a disadvantage competing with tech firms for skilled IT pros, but accelerated transformation efforts and an AI gold rush have significantly intensified the talent war, prompting CIOs to increasingly turn to outside firms for help.

“Collaboration with external partners allows enterprises to enhance their IT prowess, drive innovation, and bridge skill gaps more effectively amid a swiftly evolving digital landscape,” says Arpita Dwivedi, practice director at Everest Group.

Staff augmentation and outsourcing are nothing new. IT leaders have long relied on third parties for talent, but what’s different is that CIOs are more likely these days to seek partners for highly strategic or niche skills, not just commoditized capabilities as in the past.

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