Dateline: June 17, 2016 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. The on-demand economy (also called the Gig Economy) has created numerous unintended consequences for IT organizations and their business partners. One impact is redefining the way work is done and who is doing it. Recently MIT Sloan School held their annual CIO Symposium and … [Read more...]
Finding Your Next Great IT Leader
June 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: June 10, 2016 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Dr. Linda Pittenger, formerly a CIO, an HR Director, a consultant and now an Associate Professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, shared with the Society for Information Management some of her recent research on traits that distinguish superior IT leaders from average IT … [Read more...]
Break Limits By Working With Those Different Than You
May 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: May 15, 2016 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Fast Company recently published a through provoking reading titled, "Why It's Better To Work With Someone Who Is Your Polar Opposite." The main idea is that in your work setting, working with those who are very different is healthy and productivity-enhancing. Of course, you have … [Read more...]
Articulating the Value of IT Through Processes and Milestones
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Dateline: May 7, 2016 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Recently, former colleague Franklin Cantrell posted the 8 Major IT Processes and Why They Matter . His post shared a wonderful diagram of the 8 major IT processes and is a nice way to communicate with business partners about the activities and work done by the IT organization. … [Read more...]
Importance of a Number Two
April 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: April 15, 2016 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. While originally written a few years ago, I recently ran across a thought provoking article by Rosabeth Moss Kanter titled, To Be Number One, Get the Right Number Two. It was originally written in another election year, but it's still relevant today. Kanter writes, Unlike the … [Read more...]
Trusted Operator, Change Instigator or Business Co-Creator
April 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: April 8, 2016 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. A recent blog published at CIO.com by Martha Heller shared three patterns of how CIOs deliver value. The article, Three Patterns of Successful IT Leaders, summarizes highlights of a study done by Deloitte Consultant Karen Mazer and listed these 3 roles for CIOs: Trusted … [Read more...]
The New Innovation Agenda
February 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: February 26, 2016 For many firms, the innovation agenda is now as much about human capital investment as delivering new products and services. Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Innovating is the new life breath of most organizations...Innovate or fade into oblivion seems to be the mantra. How do successful companies keep the … [Read more...]
HR’s New Tool: Big Data
January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: January 29, 2016 Using big data for performance evaluation allows companies to look at real-time data, rather than just annual reviews. This way, it's easier to get an idea of the larger picture of how happy and engaged employees are across the organization. Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Increasing retention and customer … [Read more...]
This Is The Year To Focus On Innovation, Not Operations
January 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: January 22, 2016 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. CIOs who cling to an operational role could find themselves marginalized in the coming years, whereas those who focus on innovation could attain new heights. That is how CIO.com interpreted the findings of a report published by industry research firm, IDC. The report, "The … [Read more...]
It’s Time To Celebrate Your Successes
January 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: January 1, 2016 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Happy New Year! Today is an important day for many. So today's thought for the day is around celebrating. Recently, I ran across a thoughtful blog post titled, "You'll Never Succeed if You Don't Celebrate," written by Tim Mullen (Co-Founder and Head of Customer Experience … [Read more...]
