The three types of CIOs
I'm often asked what the CIO's role should be in keeping projects out of trouble. This is an especially challenging task in large organisations where the CIO must contend with multiple layers of...
View ArticleThe CIO background check
I appreciate all the insightful feedback from my last article, 'The three types of CIOs'. Many of the comments distinguished between CIOs who excel in one area -- some of whom move on to new jobs once...
View ArticleHow to Plan Your Cloud Computing Mix
Experienced CIOs have learned the hard way that achieving tangible benefits early in the technology lifecycle is no easy matter--whether its OO, CMMI, ITIL or SOA. Cloud computing shows promise and...
View ArticleBeware Cloud Computing's Hidden Costs
Cloud service providers can make compelling and simple sales pitches in terms of cost of individual services-$100 per user per year sounds pretty good. But "hidden" expenses can alter a company's...
View ArticleHow to Improve Your IT Planning in 2010
Since we're nearing the end of the 2010 planning cycle, it's as good a time as any to review how we plan projects and whether our processes are as effective as they could be. IT planning never truly...
View ArticleThe fairly odd couple
A company's CEO and CIO can at times make a fairly odd couple. Differing agendas create significant challenges from the outset. At the same time, we all understand it is critical for the CIO to engage...
View ArticleHow to be an ambidextrous innovator
Most of the CIOs I speak with are looking at the year ahead as an opportunity to drive innovation within their organisations, usually by automating back office activities. That's a good place to start....
View ArticleHow to capture your CEO’s attention
Most CIOs I know have their hearts and minds in the right place. They recognise that they need to be accountable for more than a well-run IT shop. They also aspire to help the company use information...
View ArticleHow CIOs can become business forecasters
Most of the CEOs I know can handle bad news. But I don't know any that like surprises. The CIO who can help the boss more accurately predict the future and manage profitability across economic cycles...
View ArticleRethinking How We Learn at Work
I was recently at the MIT Center for Information Systems Research for a few of their summer briefings.
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