IT asset management: the hidden aspects – 2
In a previous post we had observed that there are many intangible areas that may have a bearing and may affect IT asset management that cannot be serviced or managed by a piece of hardware here or a piece of software there. We looked at one of the key intangible areas – user perception and […]
The first 90 days of a CIO – Pitfalls to be avoided
In the previous posts (see last post) I had told you what you should do in the first 90 days in the CIO’s job. Now, let me also tell you that you should watch out for a few pitfalls that you can blunder into. Picture Source: arcplan.com 1. Know it all: Coming in with the […]
The first 90 days of a CIO – The third month
In the previous post on this topic we discussed the first 45 and 60 days of a new CIO’s life. In this post we will look at the first 75 and 90 days (the third month) The fifth thing to do (first 75 days) is to look externally. Picture Source: nationalreview.com What are the competing […]
The first 90 days of a CIO – The second month
In the previous post on this topic we discussed the first 15 and 30 days of a new CIO’s life. In this post we will look at the first 45 and 60 days (the second month) The third thing to do (in the first 45 days) is to understand the systems, applications, infrastructure, communication systems, […]
The first 90 days of a CIO – The first month
I recently read the book “The First 90 Days” by Michael Watkins. It is quite good and is a book worth reading. The book is an excellent resource for “anyone being promoted, onboarding onto a company or taking on a new professional role”. Reading this book got me thinking. What don’t I put on paper […]
