IT Leadership

Why the CIO Is a Business Executive First, then a Technologist

For Healthways CEO Ben Leedle Jr., the CIOu2019s job isnu2019t just to run IT. Itu2019s turning the companyu2019s strategy into reality.

Bringing IT and the Business Together

CIOs use language, metrics and advocacy to bridge the separation between their departments and the rest of the company

You Are Not Your Vendor

Itu2019s too risky to commit to any technology platform, whether itu2019s Windows or BlackBerrys. Keeping your business competitive requires flexibility.

Is EA Effectiveness At The Mercy Of Process Standardization?

As the level of standardization decreases, so does EA effectiveness and influence.

10 Communication Mistakes CIOs Still Make

10 Communication Mistakes CIOs Still Make

CIOs' communication skills have come a long way since the days of data processing. But they continue to make many communication mistakes that hamper their effectiveness on the job or hinder their relationships with staff and other executives.

Six Attributes Every Business Architect Should Display

Business architects should see themselves as business consultants looking for problems to solve.

CGAP – Virtual Conference Recap: Hurdles to Surmount for Microfinance – Capacity Building & Technology

Good 2 day conference on challenges faced by Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) on the critical subjects of capacity building and

CGAP Virtual Conference – Day 2 Jul 8th: Getting past the technology hurdles faced by MFIs

CGAP Forum - Getting past the technology hurdles faced by MFIs

CGAP Virtual Conference – Day 1 July 7 – Capacity building to improve vendor/MFI relations and outcomes

CGAP forum - Capacity building to improve vendor/MFI relations and outcomes

Reality Bytes: The CIO ‘Strategery’ Nightmare During M&As

Business Strategy 101 says IT's input on merging systems is crucial. CIO Reality says IT is ignored until the deal's done.