LEADERSHIP
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,
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 »
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 »
Ten Books to Boost Your CIO Edge
Would you like to improve your ability to gain buy-in from the C-suite and other key, organizational influencers for your IT initiatives? Do you sense that you could do a better job of commanding attention—and instant respect—from your tech teams? Are you curious about the innovative ways that companies are turning to game play to spark creativity and collaboration—and grow... Read More »
Nine Ways to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone
Like any leader, a CIO is constantly under pressure to deliver. There are more deadlines today and countless curveballs to adapt to. And you practically need a scorecard to keep up with all of the IT innovations that are introduced seemingly every day. Under these conditions, a number of CIOs may be tempted to go into "survival mode," meaning they stick to what's safe and familiar, while... Read More »
Ten Ways to Turn Around a Losing Team
What if you're a CIO who must manage an IT team that has never known success? Unless you can inspire the uninspired—and cultivate a sense of ownership where "not my job" serves as a stock response to requests for help—you and your teams will never experience the pure adrenaline rush of success. The recent book, Team Turnarounds: A Playbook for Transforming Underperforming... Read More »
Ten Essential Leadership Qualities of a CIO
True leaders are always looking for ways to improve, whether they're employees or middle managers or CEOs. Of course, that includes CIOs. So consider the following as a list of skills and qualities that you always want to work on. They include developing the capacity to think in terms of big picture planning and execution, while never losing control of essential, day-to-day IT tasks. They... Read More »
Ten Signs That You're Losing Your Confidence
To succeed as a CIO, you must command the ear of the C-suite--as well as rally your IT department--with a sense of assertive leadership. But in this era of rapidly shifting business conditions, many senior executives may find their sense of self-confidence floundering. Part of this is due to stress: Nearly half of Americans say their stress has increased in the last year, research shows, and... Read More »
New Year's Resolutions For CIOs
It’s time for another year of new challenges and new decisions for CIOs. Over the last 12 months, things have changed rapidly in the enterprise world. Mobile products, like those from Apple and Samsung, have more and more made their way into the office. And surprisingly, companies that once stood above the fray in the corporate world, including Research In Motion and Microsoft, have... Read More »
Ten Ways to Bring Out Your Inner Boot Camp Leader
Boot camps are all the rage these days. In fact, the American College of Sports Medicine has listed these military-themed physical training sessions as one of today’s top fitness trends. So, if this approach gets people in shape, why not use it for developing your CIO leadership potential? With this in mind, the American Management Association has come out with a book,
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The Role of Standards in Cloud Security
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Ensuring Resources for Mission Critical Workloads
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Improving Security in the Public Cloud
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