Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 11, 2013

For instance, the person who was once the best at analytics may no longer hold that position if a Chief Data Officer is brought in. Alignment with specific business goals is important to all senior executives, of course, but it’s especially true for those who may be in service roles to the business units of the organization.

Incentives 8

Incentives Chief Information Officer Business Intelligence Execution 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

We often think we’re starting far ahead of where we objectively are and that we’ve arrived when we’re still hundreds of miles from our goal. If you want to be a chief financial officer (CFO), identify five CFOs who you admire or who are well regarded in your industry.

Career 8

Career Chief Financial Officer Supply Chain Chief Information Officer 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 29, 2013

But why is it that two leaders focused on the same ultimate goal cannot make better progress in working together? Traditionally, marketers were focused mostly on creative and brand strategies, but now they are tasked with turning Big Data into relevant customer experiences via multiple channels and throughout the new decision lifecycle.

CIO 8

CIO Chief Information Officer Marketing Technology 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

One of the protocols that's used for teaching medical students how to break bad news goes by the (perhaps unfortunate) acronym SPIKES ( setting up the interview; assessing the patient's perception ; obtaining the patient's invitation ; giving knowledge ; addressing the patient's emotions ; and establishing a treatment strategy ).

System 15

System CEO CIO Chief Information Officer 15

Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2014

Make sure you also show how that the need aligns with corporate goals and strategies,” Sheen says. They knew they needed to do it,” but they weren’t sure why or what tangible effect a new marketing strategy might have. Just because you see an opportunity doesn’t mean that the business will want to pursue it.”.

IPO 9

IPO Audience Chief Information Officer Case Study 9

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 18, 2014

One consultant described the search for a chief information officer in these terms: “Whereas technical expertise was previously paramount, these competencies [being sought today] are more about leadership skills than technical ones.”

Skills 10

Skills Consultative Ethics Chief Information Officer 10

Harvard Business Review

JULY 25, 2013

But too many organizations are stretching their Chief Information Officers (CIO) too thin. For example, at the Las Vegas Sands Corporation — an analytics heavy business — Rom Hendler serves as SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, and interim CIO. Alignment with strategic positioning will be key to success.

CIO 8

CIO CFO Chief Information Officer Business Intelligence 8