The adventures of an IT leader /
Robert D. Austin, Richard L. Nolan, Shannon O'Donnell.
- xiii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Updated with a new preface by the authors.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part one: The hero called to action 1.The new CIO 2.CIO Challenges 3.CIO Leadership Part two: The road of trails 4.The cost of IT 5.The value of IT 6.Project management 7.The runaway project 8.IT priorities 9.IT and the Board of Directors Part three: The hero's ordeal 10.Crisis 11.Damage 12.Communications Part four: The hero breaks through 13.Emerging technology 14. Vendor partnering 15.Managing talent 16.Standardization 17.Innovation Part five: Master of two worlds 18.Managing risk 19.Looking forward
Since its original publication in 2009, The Adventures of an IT Leader has had tremendous impact on the world of IT management and leadership. The engaging, fictional narrative follows the true-to-life challenges of new CIO Jim Barton in his first year as tech leader of his company. Its lessons and insights have been embraced by practicing managers as well as teachers and students at over 440 universities in more than thirty-five countries. Now, in this updated and improved edition, the authors reset the context with a new preface, freshen the narrative with current details, and add new material to help clarify and enliven the book's wisdom for years to come. The Adventures of an IT Leader is an effective and entertaining way to increase your understanding of the world of IT and to enhance your skills, now and in the future.
9781633691667 1633691667
2016000377
Information technology--Management. Strategic planning--Data processing. Management information systems. Information resources management.