The CIO as a Successful Influence Manager
A CIO's success depends on how well he/she influences a variety of internal and external people/teams, and it is particularly difficult to get things done when dealing with a random group of people th...
5 Aug 200955min
Can SPM Perform as Promised?
Suppliers are a constant source of concern. At any time, something that affects *their performance* could arise to jeopardize *our business interests*. Even more terrifying is the worry that they may ...
22 Jul 200958min
Improving The Quality of Information
For some, IT is the plumbing which allows an uninterrupted and efficient flow of information. But, what about the quality of the information that is flowing through the "plumbing"? We wouldn't drink b...
15 Jul 200954min
Can a CIO Lead From The Middle?
CIOs need to build networks, exert influence up and down the hierarchy, problem-solve, communicate effectively, and deliver, in order to keep the wheels of the IT organization moving in the same direc...
8 Jul 200956min
Running IT Like a Teenager
Like a teenager, as IT professionals, we are also wrestling with internal turmoil, and want to do things differently, defying the norm. Our overzealousness and thinking "outside of the box" attitude i...
17 Jun 200956min
Bargain Hunting in IT Outsourcing: What are the Savings?
Organizations talk about offshore outsourcing being a strategic initiative, but what is the driver? It takes time and patience for an investment in India to deliver real results, but just as that inve...
10 Jun 200957min
Dare a CIO Show Sensitivity in Tough Times?
With the global economic downturn and increasing competition, corporate focus is on IT to deliver results! Dare a CIO be sensitive or touchy-feely, or do tough times demand a tough-nosed productivity ...
3 Jun 200956min
Improving The IT Planning Process
The state of our IT, short or long term, is a direct reflection of how well we've planned. Our hindsight is only as good as the plans we made the previous year and the end results. So, how should we p...
27 Mai 200955min
