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The adventures of an IT leader / Robert D. Austin, Richard L. Nolan, Shannon O'Donnell.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business Review Press, 2016Description: xiii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781633691667 (alk. paper)
  • 1633691667 (alk. paper)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Adventures of an IT leaderDDC classification:
  • 004.068/4
LOC classification:
  • HD 30.2 A937a 2016
Contents:
The new CIO -- CIO challenges -- CIO leadership -- The cost of IT -- The value of IT -- Project management -- The runaway project -- IT priorities -- IT and the board of directors -- Crisis -- Damage -- Communication -- Emerging technology -- Vendor partnering -- Managing talent -- Standardization and innovation -- Managing risk -- Looking forward.
Summary: This business novel follows Jim Barton, a non-technical executive who is unexpectedly appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) at a struggling company, IVK Corporation. Over the course of a year, Barton faces real-world IT leadership challenges—from crisis management and cybersecurity to talent development and innovation. Through a series of engaging, fictional episodes, Barton learns how to bridge the gap between business and technology, manage stakeholders, and lead strategic IT initiatives. The book blends storytelling with practical lessons, making it a unique guide to what it truly takes to be an effective IT leader—especially for those without a deep technical background. Great for IT professionals, managers, and MBA students alike.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Ciencias Sociales Ciencias Sociales (3er. Piso) HD 30.2 A937a 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000193792

Updated with a new preface by the authors.

Includes bibliographical references and index..

The new CIO -- CIO challenges -- CIO leadership -- The cost of IT -- The value of IT -- Project management -- The runaway project -- IT priorities -- IT and the board of directors -- Crisis -- Damage -- Communication -- Emerging technology -- Vendor partnering -- Managing talent -- Standardization and innovation -- Managing risk -- Looking forward.

This business novel follows Jim Barton, a non-technical executive who is unexpectedly appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) at a struggling company, IVK Corporation. Over the course of a year, Barton faces real-world IT leadership challenges—from crisis management and cybersecurity to talent development and innovation.

Through a series of engaging, fictional episodes, Barton learns how to bridge the gap between business and technology, manage stakeholders, and lead strategic IT initiatives. The book blends storytelling with practical lessons, making it a unique guide to what it truly takes to be an effective IT leader—especially for those without a deep technical background.

Great for IT professionals, managers, and MBA students alike.

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