IT MANAGEMENT
Turning Vendors Into Trusted Strategic Partners
Express Scripts CIO Gary Wimberly talks about his approach to vendor management and having a few large vendors as trusted strategic partners.
Read More »Eight Great Job-Interviewing Techniques
How often has an IT department job candidate knocked it out of the park during the interview process—only to fall completely flat starting on his first day on the job? It's a common frustration. Many interviewees are skilled at saying all the right things, but aren't capable, or are unwilling, to deliver once they come on board. In one particularly enlightening section of the recent... Read More »
Ten Questions That Every CIO Should Ask
Many bosses think of their role as “outward looking." Meaning, they look out of their offices and make sure that all of their employees are doing what they're supposed to be doing. But truly effective CIOs and other managers also realize there's much to be gained by looking within as self-reflection and assessment can pay great long-term dividends. The recent book,
Five Steps for Improved Performance Management
One of the best ways to optimize the value of your IT portfolio’s assets is by instituting a robust, automated performance management program.
Read More »Trust, Transparency and Creating Business Value
To contribute business value, IT has to understand the organization’s mission, vision and strategies. All of that starts with trust and transparency.
Read More »Saving Cash For Growth, Not Financial Survival
The corporate world is changing at a rapid pace. Companies are now much more likely to allow their employees to use their own products for work, they've warmed to the idea of using smartphones and tablets, and cloud computing is a new frontier. More than that, as the economy continues to rebound, companies are trying to find ways to save cash and preserve their operations.
But it... Read More »
12 Surefire Ways to Boost Your Leadership Presence
Some say your presence is something you can't change. That people like Bill Clinton and George Clooney have "it," and "it" can never be taught. But the book, Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence... Read More »
How the Federal Government Controls IT Spending
The Capital Planning and Investment Control program’s future is unclear, but the demands to provide more transparency into IT spending should only increase.
Read More »12 Management Lessons From Disney U
It started in 1923 as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Ninety years later, it dominates as one of the largest media companies and entertainment businesses in the world. Disney’s vast holdings include ABC, Marvel Entertainment, Pixar, Lucasfilm and, of course, the top sports TV network presence with ESPN. Yet, Disney's workplace culture—as opposed to its acquisitions—are... Read More »
Managing Your Budget and Your Strategic Vendors
Effective budget management means, among other things, ensuring capital investments are aligned with the business’s major priorities and initiatives.
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The Role of Standards in Cloud Security
Security is often cited as a primary cause for concern...
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Ensuring Resources for Mission Critical Workloads
Application workloads can thrive in cloud environments,...
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Improving Security in the Public Cloud
One of the main concerns about moving data to a public...
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