All organizations seek knowledge. Knowledge is the information gathered and stored by its people. Quality knowledge is not possible without access to all sources of knowledge held by an organization. All companies face the challenge of ‘knowing’ what information it holds and of being able to access that same information instantly. Organizationally, a company holds [...]
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How to Be Successful with Electronic Document Management (EDM)
Posted in CIO, IT Process, Leadership, tagged EDM, Electronic Document Management, Quality knowledge on December 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Pitching the Technical Solution
Posted in CIO, IT Process, Leadership, Management, tagged CIO, CIO Leader, CIO role, IT executive, IT Management, IT Process, KPI, leader, Leadership, Management, performance, tech pitch, technology, trending on November 17, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Presenting a case to non-technical executives is always a challenge. While executives are focused on ROI and keeping cost predictable and sensibly manageable, some do have an ear for technology solutions that bring value and savings over time to an organization. Not all technology requests have to be feared as long as they are presented [...]
Key Performance Indicators
Posted in CIO, IT Process, tagged Chief Information Officer, CIO, dashboard, idashboards, idicators, IT Process, KPI, Management, metrics, strategic on September 13, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Every department needs to develop key performance indicators to measure performance. IT is no exception. In fact, it is probably more important for IT to have a set of KPIs to show overall performance in the business. This supports the mission of IT to add value to the organiztion. For my department I have been [...]
Business and IT Alignment? A Stupid Concept
Posted in CIO, IT Process, Management, tagged business, it alignment on August 16, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The concept of business and IT not aligning is a foreign concept to me. Other departments such as accounting and marketing departments don’t have this mandate that they must align with the business because they do. Why is IT any different? By our very existence we are in alignment with the business. If the IT [...]
CIO Blogs for July 2011
Posted in C-Level Executives, CIO, CIO/CTO, IT Process, Leadership, Management, tagged Chief Information Officer, CIO, CIO Leader, CIO role, corporate innovation, CTO, culture, executive, IT, IT executive, IT Management, IT Process, leader, Leadership, leadership style, Management, metrics, Project Management, technology on July 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Reinvent Your Training Methods by Chris Curran Available does not equal best by Eric D. Brown Transitioning IT from a technical focus to a business focus by IT BS Watch How to Kill Projects and Develop Agile Programs Part 1 by Isaac Sacolick Free Answers From Google On How CIOs Can Be Better Managers by [...]
The Envelope Rule
Posted in C-Level Executives, CIO, CIO/CTO, IT Process, Leadership, Management, tagged CIO, CIO Leader, CIO role, executive, leader, Leadership, leadership style, Management on June 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I think it sums up the challenges of being CIO nicely. First day on the job as the new CIO you notice 3 envelopes in the top drawer of your desk. The first envelope says “Open Me.” Inside is a note from your predecessor that provides insight on the organization, issues, culture, concerns, etc. You [...]
Governance and Risk Management
Posted in IT Process, Management, tagged data goverance, data management, IT governance, risk manangement on May 3, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Has your firm performed an analysis on data governance, IT governance and risk management strategies? Data governance is critical especially as firms move to the cloud; data is an asset that needs to be protected and used properly. IT Governance ensures consistency and compliance and can assist in risk management. Done properly, IT Governance facilitates [...]
Where Is Your Risk Assessment?
Posted in CIO, IT Process, Leadership, tagged Alignment, CIO Leader, communication, executive, IT Process, Leadership, leadership style, Management, project risks, risk, risk assessment, risk management, risks in IT, technology, threats in IT on March 8, 2011 | 1 Comment »
One of the few analyses that are overlooked in most IT departments is a comprehensive risk assessment. A risk assessment should identify, analyze, and weigh all the potential risks, threats and hazards to a company’s internal and external business environment. The process of identifying risks/threats, probability of occurrence, the vulnerability to each risk/threat and the [...]
Working Towards A Common Goal
Posted in IT Process, Leadership, tagged common gaol, Leadership, team dynamics, teamwork on February 15, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The dynamics of getting a team to work together boils done to one simple truth – the team needs a common goal. Everyone on your staff needs to be competent, and everyone needs to trust each others. That’s why some managers can get things done with just a telephone and an email account; while others [...]
CIO Blogs for January 2011
Posted in C-Level Executives, Career, CIO, CIO Jobs, CIO/CTO, IT Process, Leadership, Life and Technology, Management, tagged Alignment, CIO, CIO Leader, CIO role, communication, corporate innovation, corporate politics, culture, executive, executive search, IT, IT executive, IT Management, IT Process, leader, Leadership, leadership style, Management, Project Management, the boss on January 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Better Communication: Technology Isn’t Always The Best Solution by Mike Schaffner CIO as General Manager? by Mark Brewer Can a CIO be successful without IT experience? Define your terms! by Peter Kretzman Four Models for success for the CTO / CIO- CTOVision by Eric Brown Why CIOs Need Management Power Maps To Get Anything Done [...]
CIO Blogs for December 2010
Posted in C-Level Executives, CIO, CIO/CTO, IT Process, Leadership, Life and Technology, Management, Random Thoughts, tagged 2011 IT predictions, 500 meetings, backups, CIO, CIO Leader, cio lessons, cio skills, holy grail of it, IT, IT executive, IT Management, IT Process, it projects, leader, leadership style, Management, Project Management, technology, wikileaks on December 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Lessons from Old Backups by Mark Brewer Wikileaks Positive Side Effect for IT by Mike Schaffner Predictions 2011 by Peter Birley Holy Grail of IT, Operating Expense vs Capital Investment by Oh I See (CIO Inverted) One CIO’s “lessons learned” in managing others by Peter Kretzman Which IT project comes first – Legacy or Sexy? by [...]
CIO Blogs for November 2010
Posted in C-Level Executives, Career, CIO, CIO/CTO, IT Process, Leadership, Life and Technology, Management, tagged Alignment, Chief Information Officer, CIO, CIO Leader, CIO role, corporate innovation, executive, IT executive, IT Management, IT Process, leader, Leadership, leadership style, Management, Project Management, strategic, technology on November 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Creating a vision by Don Lewis One CIO’s “lessons learned” in managing others by Peter Kretzman Is Project Management a skill or a technique? by Eric D. Brown Selfishness and The Paradox of Emotional Intelligence by Andy Blumenthal
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