The CIO’s First Day – Strategic or Operational?

I recently came across an excellent article by George Spalding on SearchCIO that captures the reality many technology leaders face on day one. He paints a very accurate picture of the first encounter between a new CIO and their internal business partners. You might expect that first meeting to revolve …

Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works

One of the most practical books that shaped how I think about strategy is Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by Roger L. Martin and A. G. Lafley. Over the years, I’ve read dozens of strategy books. Many are theoretical. Some are inspirational. Very few are operational. This one …