Focusing on career development and personal growth, the book features insights from leadership consultant Marianne Broadbent, who shares her experiences with career risks and life choices in today's non-linear work environment. It includes perspectives from 20 executives discussing their own trade-offs and strategies for success. Broadbent's approach emphasizes the importance of adaptability and informed decision-making in building and sustaining talent within organizations.
The book presents a framework for viewing information technology as a strategic investment portfolio, emphasizing its role in generating revenue and savings. It guides business managers through the complexities of high-tech decisions impacting planning and operations. Drawing on research from over 100 leading multinationals, it showcases successful IT investment strategies from companies like Citibank and Honda. With practical benchmarks and case studies, it fosters collaboration between management and IT to align goals and formulate effective plans.
As information technology becomes increasingly essential within organizations, the reputation and role of the CIO has been diminishing To regain credibility and avoid obscurity, CIOs must take on a larger, more strategic role. Here is a blueprint for doing exactly that. This book shows how CIOs can bridge the gap between IT and the rest of the organization and finally make IT a strategic advantage rather than a cost sink.
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