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Essential Resources on IT Leadership – Page 13

Essential Leadership Skills for Aspiring C-Suite Executives

This guide delves into the critical leadership skills necessary for advancing to the C-suite. It covers topics such as effective communication, continuous education, and self-assessment, providing practical advice and strategies from seasoned executives.

The Four “P”s of Leadership

This excellent presentation describes the four “p”s of leadership and provides guidance on how to become a more effective leader.

CIO Leadership Lessons: 56 Things That Matter

Strategy is an engine-less car. The engine of any organization is its people empowered by a leader. So, work on an IT Strategy but if you want one that will work, read this list of pointers, provided by Tom Peters, to “create a ‘winning strategy’ that is inherently sustainable.” The first piece of advice? Learn how to say “thank you.” And then, measure the number of times you say it in a day!!

Servant Leader: Is the Servant the Master?

This EXCELLENT presentation provides an introduction to the theory of Servant Leadership. It starts with the history of the theory and then takes you through the key concepts, and finally to its practical application. MUST READ!

Strategic Leadership 101

If I told you that you could create an organization full of super-individuals or strategic leaders that collaborate together and are committed to create a sustainable competitive advantage, would you be interested in how to do this? Ralph Stacy describes such people in his article Learning as an Activity of

Wanted: Global Leaders

This insightful guide examines the roles and responsibilities of global leaders, emphasizing the need for cultural understanding, flexibility, and strategic thinking. It provides a comprehensive overview of the qualifications necessary for success, the challenges faced, and the potential for significant career advancement. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an organization seeking to develop global talent, this article offers valuable perspectives and practical advice to navigate the complexities of global leadership.

Strategic Leadership: You Can’t Get There From Here!

Global leaders all over the world have a common goal and that is to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.[1] Kluyver and Pearce contend in their book Strategy: a View from the Top, that a sustainable competitive advantage is when a company is successful in designing and implementing a strategy that

On Strategy: Vision Beyond Vision

Sometimes – when it’s really done right – an organization’s vision becomes far more than its purpose as a guide and direction of travel.  It becomes an individual purpose.  A way of life.

Part1: The Success Delusion

Any human, in fact, any animal will tend to repeat behavior that is followed by positive reinforcement. The more successful we become, the more positive reinforcement we get – and the more likely we are to experience the success delusion.

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