What Makes Team Work?
This paper summarizes research done on team effectiveness. This material is dated but a good read.
November 30, 2012
The “CIO Skills” category is a valuable resource for CIOs, IT executives, and technology professionals, providing articles, guides, and resources focused on the essential skills, competencies, and qualities required for success in the role of the Chief Information Officer. As part of our CIO Reference Library, this category offers insights and practical advice on developing and honing the skills necessary to excel in IT leadership in today’s dynamic business environment.
By exploring this category, you will gain insights into:
- Core technical skills and expertise required for CIOs, such as IT architecture, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technologies
- Strategic thinking and business acumen, including aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals, driving innovation, and understanding industry trends
- Leadership and management skills critical for CIO success, such as effective communication, team building, decision-making, and change management
- Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with stakeholders, managing conflicts, and fostering collaboration across the organization
- Best practices for continuous learning and professional development, including staying current with industry trends, certifications, and educational opportunities
- The importance of cultivating a strong personal brand, networking skills, and mentorship opportunities to support career advancement and professional growth
- Tips and techniques for balancing the demands of IT management with the need for innovation, agility, and strategic thinking to drive business value and success
By staying up-to-date with the latest CIO Skills resources, CIOs, IT leaders, and aspiring professionals can gain valuable insights, practical guidance, and information on developing their careers and excelling in the ever-evolving IT landscape. Visit this category regularly to discover new content that will help you stay current with industry trends, hone your skills, and advance your career in the dynamic world of IT leadership.
Is CIO an IT Expert or a Business Executive?
This research thesis explored the factors affecting the Chief Information Officer (role) and the role of the IT organization in business strategy planning and execution. The research found that the CIO role has already evolved to that of a business leader. Now, the challenge is to manage the transition of IT oriented CIOs to business leaders with technical competency.
March 12, 2012
Creating People Advantage
This report presents the findings of a survey on 22 key human resource topics. It also provides case studies on specific company initiatives and a supplement on fostering diversity for business value (not just for legal or social reasons)
September 29, 2011
Strategic Performance Management Model
This paper discusses a strategic performance management model to help business leaders dramatically reduce financial loss from employee activity not being correctly aligned with the business goals
August 19, 2011
Engaging and Enabling Employees for Success
This whitepaper argues that unmotivated employees create problems but motivated employees unable to turn their enthusiasm into action can be even worse! The solution? Connect employee surveys with business strategy; measure employee engagement but do not forget other key performance drivers…
August 19, 2011
Rewarding Performance While Containing Costs
This study examines how organizations are rewarding performance in a cost containment business climate.
August 19, 2011
CIO as Innovation Leader
This presentation discusses the role and responsibilities of an innovation leader – do CIOs fit the bill?
March 11, 2011
Engage Employees and Boost Performance
 "The more difficult challenge for companies is capturing the hearts and minds of good, reliable employees who are not stars but who are significantly more productive when engaged."
February 23, 2011
2010 CIO Study – Implications for IT Managers
CIO role is changing – from IT leadership to business leadership. What does all this mean to IT managers? To operations managers, development managers, strategy and architecture leaders? Read On!
September 24, 2010
The ROI of Executive Coaching
 This article explores the effectiveness of executive coaching and debates the use of return on investment aka ROI as a meaningful measure of coaching effectiveness
September 10, 2010
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