The National Science Foundation has a powerful mission to engage and promote innovation within the scientific community. Key to that is enabling a culture that centers around people, not just technology. A longstanding public service leader, CIO Dorothy Aronson says staying up-to-date with the latest technologies is critical to an agency’s success. But getting there means having a flexible IT governance process while also prioritizing people’s happiness. Aronson also highlights HOPPER, an innovation management group that she established to bring innovators together to share their ideas and offer support for one another.
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Season 5
Episode 17
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How NSF CIO’s Tech Vision Bakes in People, Innovation
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Dorothy Aronson identifies culture and innovation as key components of a successful tech strategy.
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Dorothy Aronson CIO and CDO National Science Foundation
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