Longtime CIOs turned executive coaches can help you maximize your strengths, uncover blind spots, and anticipate potential landmines and unintended consequences.
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CIO legend Charlie Feld doesn’t hesitate when he says, “This is an outstanding time to be an IT leader.” And for good reason. In the digital era, IT leaders have more opportunities to spearhead innovation, orchestrate large transformation efforts, and drive business value.
But with the speed and complexity of business today, CIOs and IT leaders also face many new challenges, the stakes of which have never been higher. Having the ability to see around the corner and choose the right path is paramount. Here, the experience, perspective, and advice of someone who’s “been there, done that” can be critical.
I know hundreds of successful CIOs, and they all have mentors. In fact, many have a personal boardof mentors from varied perspectives. Through these relationships, these great leaders are constantly …