Lessons in IT Transformation – Technology Expert to Business Leader Technology Expert to Business Leader

Important insights into the true purpose of IT-from a CIO's perspective

Focusing on the qualities required to transform an organization through the lens of the CIO, this book provides practical advice on how to address key issues, as well as create a context for the type of leadership qualities required to broaden the CIO's impact in every aspect of the corporation.
* Provides practical advice on key issues for leadership qualities
* Looks at the differences between leadership and management and the need for effectiveness in both disciplines
* Explores relationship management, communication skills, change management, developing human capital, sustainability, alignment, and qualities of great leaders

A timely look at how the IT function can become totally aligned with the strategies and operational direction of the business enterprise, Lessons in IT Transformation reveals how CIOs can-and should-evolve from managers of utility services to business leaders who can drive revenue, value, and process redesign.

The book will focus on the qualities required to transform an organization through the lens of the CIO. It will provide practical advice on how to address key issues as well as create a context for the type of leadership qualities required to not only transform an IT organization but more importantly to broaden the impact of this transformation to touch every aspect of the corporation.  It will provide an understanding of the differences between leadership and management and the need for effectiveness in both disciplines. I then focus on the creation and evangelism of a comprehensive vision which will allow all key stakeholders to align behind a common purpose.  I then focus on the true purpose of IT to be a business enabler and a differentiator. I spend a fair amount of time focusing on what it means to drive business value and act as a business leader as opposed to a technology executive. Tentative Chapter Contents: Introduction 1. Defining Leadership 2. That Vision Thing            3. Its the Business Stupid!                  4. Communication  5. Relationship Management          6. Developing Human Capital                       7. Leading the Process of Change      8. Partnering for Success 9. Qualities of Great Leaders  10.Sustainability      

Important insights into the true purpose of IT?from a CIO's perspective Focusing on the qualities required to transform an organization through the lens of the CIO, this book provides practical advice on how to address key issues, as well as create a context for the type of leadership qualities required to broaden the CIO's impact in every aspect of the corporation. Provides practical advice on key issues for leadership qualities Looks at the differences between leadership and management and the need for effectiveness in both disciplines Explores relationship management, communication skills, change management, developing human capital, sustainability, alignment, and qualities of great leaders A timely look at how the IT function can become totally aligned with the strategies and operational direction of the business enterprise, Lessons in IT Transformation reveals how CIOs can?and should?evolve from managers of utility services to business leaders who can drive revenue, value, and process redesign.