Harvard Business Review

JULY 16, 2014

In too many companies, IT leaders, relegated to their cost centers, are subordinate to other C-level executives. In other, more forward-looking companies, the situation is radically different. As a consequence, CIOs work on go-to-market strategies as well as on acquiring and retaining new customers.

CIO 11

CIO Information Technology Forrester Technology 11

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 9, 2018

In 2011, GE embarked upon an ambitious attempt to digitally transform its product and service offerings. The company received much acclaim for its transformation in the press (including some from us). Ford invested heavily in digital initiatives only to see its stock price lag due to cost and quality issues elsewhere in the company.

Technology 8

Technology Business Model CEO Marketing 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The job of the senior executive is much more complicated today than it was a decade or two ago — and that trend will continue, especially if you hope to play on a global stage (which is a nearly universal condition these days for many companies). Companies are increasingly global. Here are five reasons.

Execution 15

Execution P&L CFO Globalization 15

Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2012

boss, Ina Drew , the former head of their unit in of the bank's, the Chief Investment Office (CIO); and CEO Jamie Dimon, to whom the CIO reported who oversaw the CIO. This is reflected in the drop in stock price from an April high of about $45 to about $35 in late May (a market cap decline of more than $35 billion).

CIO 8

CIO Committee Risk Management Banking 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2015

He told me about the days, decades ago, when he first ran into a new breed of executive and thought, “What the heck is a CIO?” ” These information-focused leaders emerged as the world changed and the capabilities that companies needed shifted over time. But companies will need new positions as well.

Constraint 8

Constraint Supply Chain Resources Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2016

Since 2011, General Electric has publicly stated it would spend more than $1 billion on developing sensors, wireless devices, and related software to install on its aircraft engines, power turbines, locomotive trains and other machinery. Companies such as Ford, Toyota, and Caterpillar have invested heavily as well. Insight Center.

Productivity 8

Productivity Products Wireless Technology 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 26, 2017

“I think we have a shot at building the best office building in the world” were the words Steve Jobs used to describe Apple’s new headquarters in 2011. Silicon Valley has dealt with this challenge for decades, but the unique culture of the region gives its companies a competitive advantage. How We Got Here.

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