{"product_id":"the-big-shift-in-it-leadership-isbn-9781118867129","title":"The Big Shift in IT Leadership","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn the unique leadership strategies of the effective, essential CIO\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond the Cloud \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a blueprint for leadership in an era of high volatility, rapid transformation, and amazing growth. An effective CIO is essential to the successful navigation of turbulent and uncertain times, and this insightful guide gives you the actionable framework you need to execute the leadership strategies that work. Focused on the major factors that are critical to modern global enterprise, this book delves into communication, collaboration, relationships, technology, innovation, talent management, and more to provide well-rounded guidance toward principled leadership. Simple, straightforward language explains the basics of each area, and is expanded upon by real-world stories and revealing anecdotes gathered from the author's exclusive interviews with visionary thought leaders from major organizations worldwide. You get perspective from the top on established and emerging leadership strategies, helping you put these ideas to work right away.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCIOs are perfectly positioned to provide the leadership required to stay ahead of the competition in complex, rapidly shifting markets. They break down walls, align resources, and facilitate collaboration to drive business value and spur growth amidst an atmosphere of hyper-competition. This guide is your practical handbook for becoming the leader that you need to be.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish trust and cooperation across the enterprise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecruit and retain the top talent in your field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeverage new technology for continuous business growth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspire loyalty and optimal performance from everyone on the team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe CIO has never been more crucial to the enterprise than right now. With clear guidance toward the unique leadership skills the role requires, \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Cloud\u003c\/i\u003e is the foundational executive guide for transformational leaders in the new business era.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The New Normal 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Summary 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Best CIOs Know that Results Trump Technology 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership Excellence Is a Critical Competitive Advantage 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Big Shift Is Vital in a Customer-Centric Global Economy 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Big Shift Is a Total Game Changer 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Action Steps for CIOs Who Are Ready for the Big Shift 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRapidly Changing Technology Plays Directly to CIOs’ Strengths 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Big Shift Embraces and Accepts the Realities of Customer-Centric IT 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCIO Focus Shifts from Creating Internal Productivity to Driving External Value 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetitive Success Is Linked to Collaboration and Innovation 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting Consumer Demands Require CIOs to Adjust to the Experience Economy 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting Consumer Economy Raises the Bar for CIOs 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Closed: IT Still Matters 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 The CIO and the C-Suite 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Summary 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking the Language of Business Is Essential for Exceptional CIOs and IT Leaders 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage the Power of Great Habits to Drive Relationships across the C-Suite 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintain Relevancy and Set the Agenda 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Leaders Are Not Lone Heroes 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaders Need “Triple Package” of Critical Traits 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Changing Times, Innovative Leadership Is a Critical Asset 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You Proactive or Reactive? 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaders Build Trust, across the C-Suite and within 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for the Future of IT Includes Waging the War for Talent 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the Best People—You’ll Need Them as IT Expands Its Role 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving the Right Mix of Talent and Technical Abilities 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy I’m Genuinely Optimistic about the Future of IT 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Innovation 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Summary 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat CIOs Leverage Innovation to Create New Products and Drive Real Growth for the Business 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCIOs Are Essential for Enabling Innovation 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCIOs Are Evolving from Tactical Support to Strategic Leadership 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaders Create Tangible Value for the Modern Enterprise 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing the Consumer Service Experience into the Modern Global Enterprise 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaders Leverage the Interplay between Consumer and Business Technologies 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCIO Leadership Must Move beyond the Boundaries of Traditional IT 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat CIOs Learn the Business’s Needs and Use IT to Drive Success across the Enterprise 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Exceptional Leadership 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Summary 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat CIOs Leverage Trust and Deep Knowledge to Provide Real Business Value in Rapidly Changing Times 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat CIOs and IT Vendors Work Together on Long-Term Strategy 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep IT Relevant to the Business in Modern Dynamic Markets 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Best Practices for Building Bridges across the C-Suite 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill CIOs Experience Similar Career Trajectories as CFOs? 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Building Tighter Relationships with the C-Suite, Location Matters 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivering Real Business Value from Technology Investments 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming Vendor Relationships from Transactional to Strategic 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn EMEA, Demand Rises for Two Types of CIOs 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecast: Trends Point to Growth for Visionary CIOs and IT Leaders 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 How Much, How Fast? 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Summary 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Smart Process for Engaging Successfully with SaaS Providers 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat CIOs Know When They Have Hit the Limits of IT Outsourcing 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Trust in the Enterprise Requires Focus, Energy, and Great Leadership 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the CenterPoint to Maintain Alignment, Adapt to Change, and Sustain Execution 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Deep Foundations of Trust with Simple Contracts 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrue Leaders Embrace the Challenge and Accept the Risk 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Security, Big Data, and the Internet of Things 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Summary 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Can’t Build a Wall High Enough to Keep out the Bad Guys 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging Data across the Enterprise 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe New Water Cooler for Better Decisions 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Markets Evolve, IT Focus Shifts to Business Results 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHadoop and the Enterprise Data Warehouse 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat CIOs Perceive the Opportunities and Benefits of Consumer IT in the Enterprise 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnected Devices Are Smarter and Smaller 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming IT Is a Critical Step in Building Strong Relationships with the Business 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Process and a Platform for Change and Innovation in the Modern Enterprise 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorried about UI versus UX? Focus Instead on Delivering Great CX 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill IT Build the New Front End for the Customer-Centric Enterprise? 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart Companies Leverage Innovation to Drive Value into the Business 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat Firms Leverage the Skill and Expertise of Their CIOs Before Leaping into Newer Technologies 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Serious about Cybersecurity 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHunting on the Network: Q\u0026amp;A with Cybersecurity Expert Shawn Henry of CrowdStrike 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Cyber Crime Requires a Realistic Mindset 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Future Trends 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Key Trends that Are Fundamentally Transforming IT Leadership 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet Our Expert Sources 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout HMG Strategy LLC 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHUNTER MULLER\u003c\/b\u003e is President and Chief Executive Officer of HMG Strategy, LLC, a global IT strategy consulting firm. Muller’s ideas and programs have been adopted by corporations worldwide and have proven to enhance executive performance, improve collaboration, elevate the role of IT, and align enterprise strategy across the topmost levels of management.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are in an era of extreme dynamism and unprecedented innovation that requires a new and higher level of IT leadership. Today’s enterprises demand that IT deliver real business value and contribute significantly to revenue growth in ultra-competitive markets.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Big Shift in IT Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e gives CIOs a proven framework for developing the leadership skills needed in an era of high volatility, rapid transformation, and remarkable growth. Written by Hunter Muller—a noted expert on CIO leadership—this important guide offers an actionable blueprint for executing the leadership strategies that have proven to work in thriving organizations. The author reveals why today’s most successful CIOs are vital multi-role corporate suite players, possess stellar communication skills, create and sustain crucial partnerships across the C-suite, and win the war for talent by attracting, hiring, and retaining the best and the brightest in the IT industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in accessible and easy-to-understand language, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Shift in IT Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with real-world stories and illustrative anecdotes that have been culled from the author’s exclusive interviews with visionary thought leaders from major organizations worldwide. Muller’s down-to-earth perspective, drawn from the experiences of successful CIOs, helps to put these winning leadership techniques to work right away. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Big Shift in IT Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e offers vital insights into the expanding role of the CIO. This essential guide reveals why the big shift in IT is moving from inward-facing IT to outward-facing IT and shows how CIOs can change their focus from internal customers to external customers. 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