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13 ways to win an argument with the CEO
Few people relish the idea of arguing with their boss--especially if the boss is the CEO--but CIOs often find themselves facing that kind of confrontation. The secret to convincing a chief executive
One way to get the CEO to trust you
Like auto mechanics, CIOs have to spend considerable time trying to explain complicated and expensive problems to people who do not understand them. Those people often include CEOs, who trust you
The key to obtaining buy in on your IT project
When you try to persuade decision makers to take on a new technology, process or system, you almost inevitably come up against a detractor, and sometimes he or she may have real knowledge of the
Letting marketing handle its IT, Part 2
Last week's Editor's Corner about letting the marketing department handle its own IT generated some great discussion. Thank you to everyone who added their voice to the debate, especially Scott
The business benefits of "hip" IT
IT leaders can have a hard time developing relationships with their CEOs, in part because the latter are often too busy to chat, and in part because they don't always care a whole lot about
Two language tips to make you a better IT leader
Dealing with obstacles created by others may be an inevitable part of the CIO's job, but it does not have to be an insurmountable challenge. Getting past these kinds of hurdles--particularly when
Common communication pitfalls to avoid
There's always room for improvement in communication skills, no matter what roles in an organization we play, and CIOs are no exception. Conventional wisdom has it that the profession has come a long
Moving IT up the value chain
The fact that non-IT executives don't understand the process of aligning IT and business objectives means they can't be very supportive, which places a big burden on CIOs. For many companies,
Ways to boost your credibility factor
Serving in a tech leadership role can be a daunting experience, thanks to all the customers you have to serve--from the
C&L: What's the top skill to be a good CIO?
There are lots of elements to good leadership and career success, and at least several (communication skills, organization capabilities, even patience) are key attributes in the quest to become a
