Learn proven skills required to lead a technology organization. Read On!
In simple terms, science tries to find reasonable explanations for observed phenomena around us. Technology on the other hand applied this knowledge to solve problems we face. As CIO you spend your days leading an organization that uses technology to solve business problems.
When talking about IT the word mission critical often comes up. The IT Organization you lead is building, deploying, and maintaining mission-critical infrastructure, networks, and systems.
Leadership is about working with people - understanding human behavior, motivating and challenging your team, and guiding and directing them to organizational goals and objectives. Very different from what technologists are used to or comfortable doing - we're much more comfortable with machines. Success for a CIO comes from focusing on people. It is imperative you learn how to lead.
Are the skills required to lead mission-critical technology projects different from those required for other types of endeavors? What is the difference? What are these technology leadership skills?
We refer you to an excellent discussion on leadership skills specifically applicable to those who lead mission-critical, first-time-ever or difficult-to-solve, or unique technology-focused projects and organizations. CIOs will learn true and tried skills from a leader who has been there and done that. (300+ pgs)
This guide to leadership skills will help you understand:
- What is leadership?
- What is good leadership?
- What are leadership skills?
- Why are leadership skills important to mission success?
- What are the unique skills required to lead one-of-a-kind technology projects?
CIOs can use this excellent discussion to learn the skills required to be a good leader and how to traverse the technology world that we live in with the people we live with. MUST Read!
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