Listening is a leadership responsibility that does not appear in the job description.

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This is in keeping with a C-level responsibility, but has not typically been in the job description of IT leadership, who have historically been trusted to run the engine room and pretty much stay out of sight.

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Diversity management is a responsibility that every corporate C-level executive and department head must embrace as part of their job description, and make part of their business plan and budget.

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