IT Management Slideshow: Lundquist: Back to School Lessons For CIOs

Autumn is not only back-to-school time for kids and colleges, it is also a time for CIOs to consider where capabilities and educational needs should be bolstered within their IT organization. It's not a bad idea to check on your own skill set to determine your own opportunities for growth and advancement. Some of the knowledge you need is available through educational institutions, certificate programs and other traditional learning environments. However, schools often cannot keep up with the onrush of new technologies. Don't overlook non-traditional opportunities for learning. For some, all it takes is getting out of the office and into the field to see how your enterprise operates at the ground level. For others, it really does require a return to business school. As the economy struggles toward recovery, it's more important than ever to make sure you are not scrimping on learning opportunities. Here's our lesson plan.