Blake Holman, SVP and CIO of Ryan LLC, discusses solving myriad problems at breakneck speed.
Opening IT Lanes in the Tar Heel State
NCDOT CIO David Ulmer strives to make the program less of a punchline and more of an efficient public service.
Behind the Scenes Wizardry & Courtside Magic
Phoenix Suns VP and CIO Steve Reese on the enhanced role of IT in basketball.
A Battery-Powered Light of the World
Interstate Batteries’ VP of Facilities, Real Estate and Information Technology (IT) and CIO Merv Tarde on Bringing Glory to God and Satisfaction to Customers.
In With the Old and the New
Illinois Tool Works IT Director of Business Solutions Mike Szafranski Talks Tools, Technology, and Constructing a Vision of the Future for a Century-Old Company.
Dollars and Sense: the Business of Integrating IT
CIO Kevin Boyd shares how he led his IT Department to become a mission-driving force at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.
Editor’s Note – July/Aug 2014 Issue
Whether you have been glued to your television watching World Cup soccer matches or spending your summer evenings as a spectator to little league games, you may have noticed something: the teams that succeed—regardless of their age or talent level—are the teams that have cohesiveness. Through clear communication, all of the separate parts are able to work together and drive …
Servant Leadership Helps On The Border Restaurant Achieve New Heights
He was On the Border’s first IT hire. Now VP of IT Chris Andrews shares his philosophy for restaurant chain success, and improving the guest experience is just the start.
How to Revolutionize IT: Shift From Isolation to Strategic Connection
Sonus Networks CIO Bill Scudder is an innovator with a long view toward the future—and the past; taking a cue from historic figures like Theodore Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy, he’s looking to turn IT into a strategic asset
Why IT Needs to Be a Star Player in Business
As the self-professed “head coach” of IT at Easton Bell-Sports, Robby McDonald is taking the department’s role from passive supplier of requested projects to business partner on the cutting edge.
Management Tips from the Tech Sector
Retired general counsel Jeff Christianson shares management wisdom gleaned from his tenure at six different tech companies.
Technology, According to a Retailer
Retail is all about relationships. And according to Carter CIO Janet Sherlock, so is IT.
If Superwoman Were a CIO…
ServiceMaster’s former CIO, Linda Goodspeed, doesn’t just have it all. She also does it all.
How to Lead—with Your Feet
Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s Gerry Mecca spends a lot of time walking around the office. Here, he explains why you can’t lead sitting down.
Why the Best IT People Don’t Act Like IT People
Ashley Furniture CIO Robert White explains why IT professionals are most effective when they focus on “information” first and “technology” second.
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