Planview

MARCH 29, 2024

Though engineering metrics are helpful, they do not fully reflect the interconnectedness of software delivery value streams. Without contextual insights, engineering leaders cannot accurately weigh the risks and benefits of their decisions. Software Engineering Intelligence (SEI) platforms fill the contextual gap.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Universality of Leadership: Challenging Industry-Specific Biases In the modern business landscape, we often hear the argument that leaders should be hired from within the same industry to be effective. Here, we make a case for the top five universal leadership skills, which are, arguably, more critical than industry-specific experience.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Empowering Your Leadership with Emotional Intelligence: Tips for Success As leaders, it’s not just about what we know, but also about how we interact with others and manage our own emotions. Active listening is a vital aspect of emotional intelligence and a key component of effective leadership.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 30, 2023

Magnetize Your Team: How CEOs Can Attract the Right Leadership by Being the Right Leader It’s been often said that a CEO’s success depends on hiring the right team, but this blog isn’t about that. A great leader is someone who can attract and retain top talent, inspire, and motivate employees, and effectively manage and delegate tasks.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With years of experience in HR and leadership, Ardie has developed transformational DEI programs that have reshaped organizations, prioritizing belonging, empathy, and authenticity. While there have been significant strides in DEI, resistance to change, shifting societal attitudes, and leadership hesitancy can create setbacks.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we turn the spotlight on one of our own, Tullio Siragusa, a business strategist, leadership coach, and producer of the show. Redefining Leadership: From Authority toService This shift from external success to internal significance radically transformed Tullios leadership philosophy.

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Planview

MARCH 18, 2022

For this month’s blog spotlight , we are going to travel to Bangalore and follow Geetika to spend a day in the life of a Software Development Engineer Test manager. Here is what Geetika had to say: Explain your role as a Software Development Engineer Test Manager and a few of your responsibilities.

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CorporateIntel

JANUARY 17, 2023

I suppose in an employment market where talent has unlimited options, the benefit of working remotely might be a trading card that management can offer to attract team members. Yet if management is only offering this benefit because it has no choice if positions are to be filled, how positive do you think management feels about that?

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Thanks to these practices culminating in continuous automated testing, they reportedly have the ability to update software to production 17,000 times a day – with 50x fewer software engineers than their competitors! As the old management adage goes, “you get what you measure”. Measure it! Consistency is king.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Instead of leadership by control, we need leadership by collaboration. Jose mentioned an inspiring example from the Dutch healthcare company Buurtzorg, which operates without traditional management structures. It begins by dismantling the hierarchical, top-down structures that dominate most workplaces today.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 21, 2023

Beyond these applications, AI has the potential to enhance the emotional intelligence (EQ) of leaders and managers. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions, as well as the emotions of others. The question then arises: can AI help leaders level up their EQ?

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 29, 2025

From tax law in Argentina to bar management in London and eventually leading tech-driven solutions for hospitality, each chapter of his life has added a unique perspective to his work today. Whether its detail-oriented thinking or empathy for others, every experience has the potential to shape your approach to leadership and innovation.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Path to True Autonomy: How Organizations Can Earn Self-Management Have you ever seen a company declare itself self-managed, only for chaos to follow? The truth is, self-management isnt something a company can simply announceits something it has to earn. Self-management isnt granteditsearned. This is how it happens.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 12, 2023

Elevating Executive Engagement by Embracing Empowerment and Emotional Intelligence In the business world, stepping into a new leadership role often presents a labyrinth of challenges. Often, command-and-controls management styles alienates the team and results in talented individuals feeling marginalized, leading to higher attrition rates.”

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether it’s a new project, a shift in leadership, or an overhaul of processes, change can be both exciting and challenging. As a team player, it’s important to understand how to navigate through these changes and support your team and leadership throughout the process.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

“The bold intention is to create a unified, AI-assisted developer experience with deep integration of the event management, data and analytics services of MindSphere into Mendix, to create the world’s leading Low-Code and (Industrial IoT platform” (Mindex Quote). That got my attention. The IoT stack is becoming the “Thing Stack”.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Power of Resilience in Leadership: Building Mental Toughness for Challenging Times In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and unforeseen challenges, the ability to adapt and persevere through adversity has become a hallmark of effective leadership.

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Waste Management The smart waste management market is another area of opportunity, driven by the increasing focus on sustainability and the need for more efficient waste management systems. Software engineering services companies that can provide these solutions will have a significant opportunity to grow.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Role of Mindfulness and Well-being in Enhancing Leadership and Productivity In an era where the velocity of change is unprecedented, leadership demands more than just strategic acumen and technical prowess. These practices, deeply interwoven, offer a pathway to enhanced leadership effectiveness and organizational productivity.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 17, 2024

Why Self-Management Begins with Purpose and Values Self-managed organizations are increasingly heralded as the future of work, promising greater innovation, flexibility, and employee engagement. Without these foundational elements, self-management initiatives are likely to flounder.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 13, 2024

Why Focusing on Industry Expertise Over Cultural Leadership in C-Suite Hiring is a Strategic Mistake As businesses continue to evolve, the qualities sought in C-suite leaders must evolve too. The Acquirable Nature of Industry Expertise vs. The Art of Cultural Leadership Industry expertise, while valuable, is often overrated.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Blending Metrics and Empathy with Design Thinking: The New Paradigm in Leadership The contemporary leadership environment requires a meticulous balance between quantitative evaluations and genuine human connection. With Design Thinking as the tool, a new paradigm is set to emerge, merging metrics-driven and empathy-driven leadership.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Nuanced Art of Leadership: When to Step in and When to Guide When it comes to team dynamics and organizational behavior, leadership remains a constant beacon guiding the ship. Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Understanding the Leadership Balance Stepping into a leadership role is akin to becoming a gardener.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Illusion of Autonomy: Why Most CEOs Fail at Self-Management and How to FixIt Have you ever noticed how some CEOs love to talk about self-managementuntil it applies to them? Because self-management is easy to preach, but terrifying to practice. They push for autonomy, yet keep holding the reins. They stall.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 27, 2023

Enhancing Leadership Skills Strong leadership is crucial for success in the digital age. By understanding and managing their own emotions and those of others, emotionally intelligent leaders can create an inclusive, supportive, and empowering work environment that nurtures productivity and well-being.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 31, 2023

The organizational challenges are nuanced, involving careful adjustments in leadership dynamics, and confronting potential concerns of underutilization of a seasoned executive’s abilities. Repositioning a Leader: Adjusting the structure and dynamics of the leadership team can be a complicated process.

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Tullio Siragusa

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Self-Management Isnt ChaosIts the Highest Form of Accountability Theres a persistent myth in the business world that self-managed organizations are chaotic. Ive watched individuals underperform for months, even years, simply because their manager liked them. In a self-managed company, everyone canbut only through consensus.

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 15, 2024

This model is particularly beneficial for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that require strategic leadership but may not have the resources to support a full-time executive position.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 26, 2024

How a 50-Person Self-Managed Company Can Outperform a 150-Person Traditional Company For years, the business world has equated growth with headcount. More managers meant more control. Its what happens when companies ditch bureaucracy and embrace self-management. Self-managed teams boost efficiency by 3050%. The result?

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 16, 2023

Revolutionizing Sales Pipeline Management with Artificial Intelligence. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way sales teams manage their pipeline. One way AI can be used to manage a sales pipeline is by automating the lead scoring process. AI Enhanced Sales Pipeline Management. Conclusion.

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Innovation 360 Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

When it comes to innovation, building capabilities and applying the right leadership style give top performing manufacturers the edge over skills-focused peers. Very often the talent equation can be solved by finding and activating radical pockets within the organization and supporting them with the right leadership and structure.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Stay Hands-On As companies grow and processes mature, managers tend to move away from day-to-day operations. With the right culture and leadership, companies can harmoniously blend cutting-edge AI with human ingenuity. Use design thinking approaches to empathize with customers and question assumptions.

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Transforming Your Business with Bottom-Up Management: The Design Thinking Way In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, a significant shift is occurring from traditional top-down management to a more inclusive and innovative strategy: bottom-up management.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 12, 2025

A Personal Journey Toward Purpose-Driven Leadership Chriss leadership philosophy was shaped by his early experiences. But corporate leadership often comes with a trade-off: As businesses grow, they risk losing the personal connections that make them special. This model transformed the company into a local business at scale.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 20, 2024

Leadership styles shape not only the trajectory of businesses but also the lives of the people within them. Organizational Management Hierarchical, structured around centralized decision-making. Decentralized, fostering self-managed teams and shared accountability. Genius vs. Empathy: Who Shapes the Future?

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Innovation 360 Group

MAY 17, 2018

I’ve integrated my experiences to advance clients’ agenda in three areas: Creating value from information assets – next generation systems, business engagement platforms, data management, analytics. Area of expertise: Lean & Agile Management. Agile Engineering Practices. Leadership. BS, Business Management.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 8, 2024

This isn’t just a lofty ideal; it’s a practical approach to leadership and management grounded in emotional intelligence (EQ) and the fundamental respect for free will. In this rapidly evolving business world, the need for organizations to transcend traditional management styles has never been more critical.

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