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Diane Alsing

VP, Executive, Business Applications LeadAvanade

Boston, MA

Member Since July 2023

Skills

Digital Strategy
Team Building
Growth Strategy and Execution

About

Diane Alsing is the executive business applications lead of Avanade, a management consulting company that works within the Microsoft ecosystem to help clients succeed in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Alsing has over two decades of leadership in technology and IT. Her previous roles include serving as a director at Experis and as a solution architect at Geneva Group. Throughout her career, she’s driven organizational growth and innovation, creating leading global and regional enterprise IT practices that have driven results for clients in various industries. An avid believer in continuous learning, Alsing just completed her Doctor of Engineering degree from George Washington University. She also serves on the board of directors for the Project Management Institute.

Published content

Resilience engineering: How to build organizational agility in an uncertain world

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Resilience engineering means preparing organizations to handle rapid changes with stability and foresight.

17 reasons biz leaders should also consider teaching

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Here's why sharing your expertise as an adjunct professor with the next generation of leaders can be rewarding but challenging. Taking on an adjunct professor role offers leaders a special opportunity to share hard-earned insights with the next generation. This role can be incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to shape future leaders while leaving a lasting professional legacy. However, translating industry experience into an academic setting comes with its own set of challenges, particularly in adapting to different learning styles and expectations.  Below, Fast Company Executive Board members share their thoughts on the benefits and hurdles of stepping into this educational role.

12 certifications that are worth your time and investment

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What's your business specialty? Use this list as a starting point for growth, development, and long-term career success in design. As the current market continues to evolve and grow more complex, it's a benefit to have years of practical, on-the-job training on your resume. It's a bonus if you can also find the time to become certified in a niche industry or specialization in your specific field that will put you in the driver's seat when determining the direction you want to take in your career. Here, 12 experts from Fast Company Executive Board each suggest one certification that every aspiring design leader should consider to enhance their current and future business options in their field of choice.  

From data to decisions: Harnessing AI for boardroom efficiency and global impact

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By harnessing advanced algorithms, boards can efficiently process vast amounts of data, streamlining decision-making and instilling confidence among board members.

Creating AI-resilient project teams

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We need to be able to adopt and adapt to take advantage of all the functions and features and efficiencies we’ll get from AI, while also keeping a mindful eye to the risks that are out there.

The key to future-proofing organizations? Effective project management

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In addition to collaborative support from the top, Alsing says that effective project management requires other elements.

Company details

Avanade

Company bio

Avanade is a management consulting company that works within the Microsoft ecosystem to help clients succeed in an ever-evolving digital landscape—and positively impact the world. Avanade was established over two decades ago by Accenture and Microsoft. Today, the company employs a team of 60,000 people who bring diverse expertise and skills to clients in various industries, including aviation, capital markets, and manufacturing—ultimately driving growth, innovation, and better workplaces.

Industry

Technology

Area of focus

Information Technology

Company size

10,001 plus