IT leadership

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Our definitive guide examines the latest best practice in managing IT and the key skills needed to be a successful CIO

Future CIOs must think strategically

The IT leaders of tomorrow will have to make themselves indispensable to the business ­ – while driving effective change and demonstrating sound leadership skills.

Show them you mean business

The tough business climate offers IT leaders a golden opportunity to shine, but only if they focus on rapid results and advertising their achievements.

Case study: Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide's IT director believes IT's role is to make the business fitter, leaner and faster.

Case study: Holiday Extras

Holiday Extras' web and marketing director urges managers to focus on what they do best.

Knowledge is power

To succeed as a chief information officer takes business savvy, technical know-how and organisational awareness.

Universities target aspiring CIOs

New courses are aimed at experienced IT professionals.

Anatomy of an IT leader: From master to orchestrator

The era of command-and-control management is over, says Freeform Dynamics' Dale Vile.

Anatomy of an IT leader: CIOs must be champions of integration

The role of CIO needs to be redefined, says management consultant Colin Beveridge.

Anatomy of an IT leader: How to earn the confidence of the board

CIOs must demonstrate a good understanding of the business challenges facing their employer, says Henley Business School's Sharm Manwani.

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