The big shift in IT leadership : how great CIOs leverage the power of technology for strategic business growth in the customer-centric economy / / Hunter Muller

• Autore: Muller Hunter <1960->
• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2015; ©2015
• Edizione: 1st edition
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (259 p.)
• Disciplina: 658.4/038
• Soggetto topico: Information technology - Management; Strategic planning
• Classificazione: BUS063000
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Preface; Chapter 1 The New Normal; Executive Summary; The Best CIOs Know that Results Trump Technology; Leadership Excellence Is a Critical Competitive Advantage; The Big Shift Is Vital in a Customer-Centric Global Economy; The Big Shift Is a Total Game Changer; 7 Action Steps for CIOs Who Are Ready for the Big Shift; Rapidly Changing Technology Plays Directly to CIOs' Strengths; The Big Shift Embraces and Accepts the Realities of Customer-Centric IT ; CIO Focus Shifts from Creating Internal Productivity to Driving External ValueCompetitive Success Is Linked to Collaboration and Innovation; Shifting Consumer Demands Require CIOs to Adjust to the Experience Economy; Shifting Consumer Economy Raises the Bar for CIOs; Case Closed: IT Still Matters; Notes; Chapter 2 The CIO and the C-Suite; Executive Summary; Speaking the Language of Business Is Essential for Exceptional CIOs and IT Leaders; Leverage the Power of Great Habits to Drive Relationships across the C-Suite; Maintain Relevancy and Set the Agenda; Team Leaders Are Not Lone Heroes ; Leaders Need ""Triple Package'' of Critical TraitsIn Changing Times, Innovative Leadership Is a Critical Asset; Are You Proactive or Reactive?; Leaders Build Trust, across the C-Suite and within; Preparing for the Future of IT Includes Waging the War for Talent; Find the Best People-You'll Need Them as IT Expands Its Role; Achieving the Right Mix of Talent and Technical Abilities; Why I'm Genuinely Optimistic about the Future of IT; Notes; Chapter 3 Innovation; Executive Summary; Great CIOs Leverage Innovation to Create New Products and Drive Real Growth for the Business ; CIOs Are Essential for Enabling InnovationCIOs Are Evolving from Tactical Support to Strategic Leadership; Leaders Create Tangible Value for the Modern Enterprise; Bringing the Consumer Service Experience into the Modern Global Enterprise; Leaders Leverage the Interplay between Consumer and Business Technologies; CIO Leadership Must Move beyond the Boundaries of Traditional IT; Great CIOs Learn the Business's Needs and Use IT to Drive Success across the Enterprise; Chapter 4 Exceptional Leadership; Executive Summary ; Great CIOs Leverage Trust and Deep Knowledge to Provide Real Business Value in Rapidly Changing TimesGreat CIOs and IT Vendors Work Together on Long-Term Strategy; Keep IT Relevant to the Business in Modern Dynamic Markets; Use Best Practices for Building Bridges across the C-Suite; Will CIOs Experience Similar Career Trajectories as CFOs?; When Building Tighter Relationships with the C-Suite, Location Matters; Delivering Real Business Value from Technology Investments; Transforming Vendor Relationships from Transactional to Strategic; In EMEA, Demand Rises for Two Types of CIOs ; Forecast: Trends Point to Growth for Visionary CIOs and IT Leaders
• Sommario/riassunto: "Learn the unique leadership strategies of the effective, essential CIO Beyond the Cloud provides a blueprint for leadership in an era of high volatility, rapid transformation, and amazing growth. An effective CIO is essential to the successful navigation of turbulent and uncertain times, and this insightful guide gives you the actionable framework you need to execute the leadership strategies that work. Focused on the major factors that are critical to modern global enterprise, this book delves into communication, collaboration, relationships, technology, innovation, talent management, and more to provide well-rounded guidance toward principled leadership. Simple, straightforward language explains the basics of each area, and is expanded upon by real-world stories and revealing anecdotes gathered from the author's exclusive interviews with visionary thought leaders from major organizations worldwide. You get perspective from the top on established and emerging leadership strategies, helping you put these ideas to work right away. CIOs are perfectly positioned to provide the leadership required to stay ahead of the competition in complex, rapidly shifting markets. They break down walls, align resources, and facilitate collaboration to drive business value and spur growth amidst an atmosphere of hyper-competition. This guide is your practical handbook for becoming the leader that you need to be. Establish trust and cooperation across the enterprise Recruit and retain the top talent in your field Leverage new technology for continuous business growth Inspire loyalty and optimal performance from everyone on the team The CIO has never been more crucial to the enterprise than right now. With clear guidance toward the unique leadership skills the role requires, Beyond the Cloud is the foundational executive guide for transformational leaders in the new business era"--
• Altri titoli varianti: Big shift in information technology leadership
• Titolo autorizzato: The big shift in IT leadership
• ISBN: 1-119-12326-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910826723403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Wiley CIO series.