Straight to the top becoming a world-class CIO - Smith, Gregory S. (John Wiley & Sons, 2006)
Includes bibliographical references and index
Straight to the Top: Becoming a World-Class CIO; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Key IT Skills to Have; Chapter 2: Methodologies, Projects, and IT Change Management; Chapter 3: IT Standards and Governance; Chapter 4: Learn the Business and Build Key Relationships; Chapter 5: Effective Communication Skills and Styles; Chapter 6: What Executive Recruiters Are Looking For; Chapter 7: Building the Right Network; Chapter 8: Vendor and Sports Management; Chapter 9: Contract Negotiation and Financial Management; Chapter 10: Risk/Reward and Knowing When to Jump
You have what it takes to be a CIO. Do you have a strategy for getting there? Now you do."Gregory Smith has written the definitive work on how to achieve leadership success in IT. This well-written and carefully researched book is a must-read for any IT professional with aspirations toward the top IT spot