Overview

Jim Collins in his book ‘From Good to Great’ identified that the way great companies used technology was a major factor in their differentiation and success. But what should IT professionals do to lead successful organizations and where should they spend their time to be of most value?

This program provides the answer, showing how to identify “IT leadership opportunities” and to make the most of them. The course leader works with delegates to help them understand and apply practical techniques that will make a difference to attendees day-to-day performance

Presented by a former UK blue chip CIO, the IT leadership course has been running for over 3 years and has an average feedback rating of over 90%. Hundreds of senior IT managers from all over the world have already benefited from  IT Leaders management and leadership courses. The course agenda is update regularly, developing and incorporating new ideas and best practice to stay at the forefront of technology leadership.

The leadership module looks at 8 key technology leadership skills – those, according to our research, that make the biggest difference to the success of IT professionals. The presented model is based on work with IT professionals in all industries and geographies, and identifies the actions of top performers that deliver outstanding business results. The module is built on the experience of former CIO’s and IT directors and enhanced with that of previous course delegates.

The only IT Leadership course for CIOs by CIOs.

Program Benefits

A wide range of skills and tools are taught in this course. Application of the techniques will yield the following major business and personal benefits:

• Leadership and motivational skills to deliver better results and retain top talent
• Robust strategy development processes to better meet corporate objectives
• Improved return on investment from better business cases
• Tighter cost management from enhanced vendor negotiations and contract management
• Improved performance measures and a framework to deliver result
• Techniques to harness innovation and new technologies
• Closer links with the business to deliver the right projects on time, on budget and to specifications
• Improved change management for better program outcomes
• Better protection for your organisation against major outages and disasters
• Development of an external network of contacts to develop new ideas and benchmarks
• An action matrix and knowledge framework to keep abreast of new management techniques and technical advances

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