BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 10, 2009 — What is the chief information officer (CIO) position really all about? What skills are needed to successfully do this job? Where does the CIO position belong in the organization? Why is it so difficult for business people to understand and communicate with the CIO and the people in the Information Technology department? Why do the challenges of the CIO seem so unique compared to other senior-level positions in the company?
Written by a successful business strategist, “Unwrapping the CIO: Demystifying the Chief Information Officer Position” (published by iUniverse) helps the CIO understand the job. It helps the chief executive officer better understand the position, challenges and skill requirements of one of the key areas affecting their organization. It is for the chief financial officer who needs to understand something about the position that consumes a great deal of a company’s financial assets. And it helps the information technology professional understand why the CIO makes certain decisions and shows what it takes to pursue that career path. It also describes techniques for creating and maintaining a highly skilled IT organization.
Wayne L. Anderson enlisted his own experience and solicited advice and feedback from 5,000 of the top IT professionals to detail the complex skill sets and professional traits needed when information technology pros advance in the ranks to CIO, interacting with the CEO and CFO. This book helps everyone in the organization better understand the actions and requirements of the person filling that role.
About the Author
Wayne L. Anderson is President, Chief Strategist and founder of Anderson Professional Systems Group, LLC. He is a senior executive with technical, business and managerial skills developed during experience with several Fortune 500 companies. He has extensive experience in managing multi-million dollar budgets and large professional staffs. He is an Adjunct Professor in business and management at Front Range Community College in Westminster, Colo. He is co-author of the book, “Powerful People Are Powerful IT Professionals: Your Daily Guide to Becoming a Powerful Information Systems Person” (iUniverse, 2007). Anderson holds degrees in Organizational Leadership, Data Processing and General Business. He has an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy.
“Unwrapping the CIO: Demystifying the Chief Information Officer Position”
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