Transformational CIO

Leadership and Innovation Strategies for IT Executives in a Rapidly Changing World

AvHunter Muller

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

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The Transformational CIO is chock full of stimulating thought leadership and useful knowledge that will help you leverage new and existing technologies to create business value, generate more revenue, increase profits and improve customer relationships in rapidly changing global markets. This book is a practical guide for senior executives seeking optimal returns on technology investments, now and in the future. Hot-button issues and essential topics covered in the book include: Vision and OrganizationCulture and ChangePartnering with the BusinessThe Art and Science of IT LeadershipTeam BuildingCloud ComputingEnterprise CollaborationStrategic SourcingExecutive Career DevelopmentThe Transformational CIO features real-world stories and revealing anecdotes from CIOs and IT thought leaders at leading organizations as Disney, Kimberly-Clark, Kaiser Permanente, Dell, Flextronics, Wipro, Boston Scientific, Salesforce.com, General Motors, Shell Oil, Pitney Bowes, IBM, Cisco, Siemens, Citigroup, Microsoft, CVS Caremark, Frontier Communications and the U.S. Tennis Association.Written in straightforward business language, The Transformational CIO is a concise guide for staying ahead of the competition and seizing opportunities for success in a turbulent global economy.

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Utgivningsdatum:2011-04-01
Mått:158 x 231 x 23 mm
Vikt:476 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:272
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9780470647554

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HUNTER MULLER is the President and CEO of HMG Strategy, LLC (www.hmgstrategy.com), an established provider of networking events and professional services to CIOs and senior executives across the IT industry. HMG Strategy is the producer of world-class events such as the CIO Executive Leadership Series, which provides CIOs and senior executives with opportunities to learn from thought leaders, share knowledge and best practices, and interact with peers and industry leaders representing a wide variety of dynamic markets.

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"... compelling reading for both CIOs and fellow executives who feel they should understand IT's transformational potential." (I, Global Intelligence for the CIO, July 2011)

Innehållsförteckning

Preface. Acknowledgments.Introduction.Don't Be Afraid to Change Your Game.What You Need to Know Now about Business Transformation Strategy.The New Yin and Yang of IT.Is Everyone Really a Transformational Leader?Moving Target.Transformation, Then and Now.Four Steps to Success.Great Things Happen to Great CIOs.An Overhead Smash.A Model for Transportation.Chapter 1: Vision and Organization.Bringing the Vision to Life.One Transformation Leads to Another.Going Global.Building the Leadership Team.Demonstrating Value.“It's More about the Future”.Maintaining the Momentum.Don't Be Afraid to Inspire People.Chapter 2: Culture and Change.Overturning the Status Quo.From Pentagon to Pyramid.Elevated Perceptions.Organic Innovation.Establish the Baseline.Riding Two Horses.Faster and Cheaper.IT at the “Scrub Sink”.Demystifying IT.Chapter 3: Partnering with the Business.Connecting at Multiple Levels.The “Outsider”.Transitioning to Global Leadership.Being Where the Strategy Is Set.What's Really Important to the Business?The Age of Immediacy.New Convergence.Unedited Interview with Marc Benioff.Chapter 4: The Art and Science of IT Leadership.A Continuous Process of Engagement.Best of Both Worlds.IT Thought Leadership.A Magical Decision.“Put Yourself in the CEO's Shoes”.Confronting Reality.No Illusions.Chapter 5: Mapping Your FutureWhat I Really Want Is a Business Partner…Get Yourself a Business Mentor and a Coach.Do I Really Need an MBA?Your Seat at the Table Is Waiting.Are You Sowing Seeds for Success – or Failure?Managing Expectations.Chapter 6: The First 30 Days.Let Everyone Know That You're Organized.Move Quickly and Confidently.Alter Perceptions.Tone Matters.Technology Last.Building from Scratch.Chapter 7: CIO Evolution.Keeping It Simple.Tight Linkage Ensures Buy-In.Transitioning from Operational to Strategic.Chapter 8: The Road Ahead.A Time for IT Leadership.Figuring Out What's Relevant.Hot and Getting Hotter.Challenges and Caveats.The End of “Inside” versus “Outside”.Strategic Sourcing and Business Value.Little Ideas Can Go a Long Way.Let's Get Granular.Don't Chase Low Unit Costs.A Dose of Common Sense.The Last Word.Recommended Reading.About the Author.About HMG Strategy, LLC.Index.