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Core Qualifications to Being Chief
In my search for a new leadership role, I came across this in a job description for CIO. This can be applied to any CxO roles. CIO/CTO EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: 1 – LEADING CHANGE: This core...
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Bad Bad Bosses
I read this recently on LinkedIn. It’s sad but I know a lot of “managers” that fall into these categories. The comments following the article are especially good. The Tell-Tale Signs Of A Bad Boss by...
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30 Must Read CIO Bloggers
I am glad “A CIO’s Voice” made the list. Thanks Evolven “These executives have a tremendous influence on the IT industry, developments and leadership. With their insights, they help to shape IT,...
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The Questions That Get Interesting Looks
I have been actively interviewing. While it has been an interesting time to look for a senior level role I have been cautious about the organizations I have been interviewing with. I have come to...
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The Disruptive CIO
There are many types of CIOs-– operational, strategic, and transformational; each has their advantages. A good CIO is one that has all these traits. There is another trait that has advantages to an...
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ReBoot – Where Is My TV Guide?
The other day I was having a conversation with someone in there 20s and I mentioned a TV Guide. They gave me that look you get when you tell people you remember when TV sets had knobs. As technology...
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A CIO’s Christmas List
Dear Santa: In 2013 we have seen improvement in the economy. Things are looking better. Hopefully the momentum will carry into 2014. I have tried to be really good by being the best CIO I can. So...
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Innovation Teamwork and Lego
I saw this commercial on TV and thought it was well done that speaks volumes about innovation and teamwork. I have been a Lego builder since I was 5. I felt that as toy it has the ability to be so much...
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ReBoot – Golf and Big Data
I am a horrible golfer. I am first to admit it. I struggle with having a complete game. There are days when my long game is on point and others when my short game and putting is phenomenal. It is rare...
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Barbarians At The Datacenter
As I continue to look for my new CIO role. I am coming across some organizations that are looking outside their respect industry for talent. I recently interviewed with a publishing company who said...
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The Rejected CIO
As I look for a new role that is suitable to my experience and background, I often get rejection letters. At first I would delete them but I decided to keep them and periodically review them. Not that...
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The Next Inflection Point in Business Analytics By: Greg Barlow, Verix
Big Data is the latest tech jargon to cause grief in the industry. As CIOs we are often charged with explaining it and implementing it. Far too often Big Data is baffling and often misused in business....
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4 Ways to Overcome Obstacles and Rethink the CIO Role
4 Ways to Overcome Obstacles and Rethink the CIO Role – See more at: http://visual.ly/4-ways-overcome-obstacles-and-rethink-cio-role#sthash.sPKvjtrD.dpuf Explore more visuals like this one on the web’s...
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From the Other Side of the Table — CIO Questions to Potential Employers
Sitting on the opposite end on the board room table, CIOs need to understand the type of organization they will be joining. Having been on the other end several times, it is important to get a sense...
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The Universe of The Chief Information Officer
Filed under: C-Level Executives, CIO, CIO/CTO, IT Process, Management Tagged: Alignment, CEO, CFO, Chief Information Officer, CIO, CIO Leader, CMO, COO, corporate innovation, culture, executive,...
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The Unprofessionals
The last few months I have been interviewing with firms for the top IT spot. It has been difficult. I have come across several organizations with an interview process that is very unprofessional. I am...
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What It Means To Be A Leader — EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS
A basic requirement for entry into senior roles within the Federal Government you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level...
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A CIO’s Christmas List
2014 has been a great year. Things are looking better. Hopefully the momentum will carry into 2015. I have tried to be really good by being the best CIO I can. So Santa, this year, I would like the...
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Getting Back to Basics
As a CIO, I rarely if ever do basic technology troubleshooting. Not because I don’t want too, but my staff usually discourages me from touching things these days. Yesterday was an unusually slow day...
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ReBoot – The Joys of Road Trips
So my son is now 2 1/2 going on “getting too old”. He is quite the little traveler having flown to India, Canada, Dubai and numerous car trips. These days, my son has a variety of gadgets to occupy a 6...
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