How to manage brilliant people

Every CIO wants a bright, top-flight IT staff. But the smarter the employees, the greater the risk that they will be demanding, ignore the opinions of others, become easily bored and think they are always right.

So how does a CIO manage a brilliant technical staff, creating a positive and productive work environment? CIO Magazine offers six basic tips. They include managing results, not processes; being inclusive and open to new ideas; being willing to engage in a dialog and learning; and finding ways to challenge yourself and stretch your creativity.

All the while, say the experts, IT executives must guide the process and cannot abdicate their managerial responsibilities.

For more tips on managing the best and the brightest:
- see this CIO magazine article