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You're navigating new and existing IT vendor relationships. How can you strike the right balance?
The key is for you to know what you want and, most importantly, to know what the successful completion of the effort (requiring one or more partners) would generate in new (additive) value. Too many times we find ourselves talking to vendors before we have clarity on the value expectation and we find ourselves buying a solution that doesn’t fit the need or working with a partner that couldn’t possibly understand or anticipate our need. A clear vision and value statement is critical to success from the beginning. Business Case Rules!
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You're facing a major organizational change. How can you ensure your executive team is effectively informed?
I would use the Lippet-Knoster framework for change leadership and discuss the vision captured in #1 along with the Lateral Thinking six hats to look through several lenses at the change and the possible outcomes. If the impending change is transformative, I would add in the sense-making framework from Dave Snowden (Cynefin) to ensure that the executives understand that the team will encounter unknowns along the way and have a set of protocols for evaluating and deciding the next step along the path (note: this is best done before the launch rather than at the discovery!).
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Honored, humbled, and GRATEFUL! On Tuesday night I was inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame at the National Speakers Association…
Honored, humbled, and GRATEFUL! On Tuesday night I was inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame at the National Speakers Association…
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Ugh! This week is the happiest and saddest work week I have each and every year. Why? Well this week concluded my 'Office of the CTO' internship…
Ugh! This week is the happiest and saddest work week I have each and every year. Why? Well this week concluded my 'Office of the CTO' internship…
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Andrew Mayne's perspective is valuable - unlocking access to higher levels and usage of human creativity and imagination by leveraging AI tools is…
Andrew Mayne's perspective is valuable - unlocking access to higher levels and usage of human creativity and imagination by leveraging AI tools is…
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Volunteer Experience
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Innovation Advisory Council
Vation Ventures
- Present 5 years 3 months
Science and Technology
Advancing the participation of Technology Leaders in vetting and discovering new and innovative technology and solutions.
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Founder, Chairman
Higher Gear CIO
- Present 7 years 8 months
Science and Technology
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Founder
Visionographers
- Present 7 years
Education
Helping Veterans and other talented, experienced individuals transition into the many open IT jobs by supporting them with training, mentoring, coaching and career guidance to ensure a successful and long-term career.
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Charter Member - Advisory Council
Atlanta Applied Artificial Intelligence
- 3 years 1 month
Science and Technology
Bringing together leaders and real uses of artificial intelligence to spur innovation.
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Workgroup Lead
GA High Demand Career Initiative - IT
- 2 years 1 month
Education
Working to solve the IT skills gap for the State of Georgia on the Governor’s Task Force with Tech Leaders, Education Leaders, and Economic Development.
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CIO Host/Adopt-a-Nonprofit Sponsor
TechBridge, Inc
- Present 15 years 8 months
Science and Technology
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Board of Directors
Tomorrow's Champions
- 5 years 1 month
Education
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Executive Advisor
Atlanta Electronic Commerce Forum
- 5 years
Science and Technology
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Board of Directors
Senior Connections (Georgia)
- 5 years
Social Services
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Publications
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We Can't Stay Here!
GCMP
See publicationLessons learned from 30 years of change leadership presented in an easy-to-read, conversational tone accessible to anyone charged with leading change.
Honors & Awards
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2020 Business Transformation 150
Constellation Research
https://www.constellationr.com/business-transformation-150/2020
Constellation's Business Transformation 150 (BT150) is a global elite list that recognizes the top global executives leading business transformation efforts in their organizations. Nominations from peers, technology vendors, industry influencers, and analysts power this listing. -
Georgia CIO of the Year 2014
InspireCIO - Georgia CIO Leadership Association
CIO of the Year - Corporate
Nominated and selected by peers for outstanding performance in the role of CIO.
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Georgia CIO Leadership Association
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Hi Folks! I'm honored and amazed to receive the 2024 HMG Global Leadership Higher Education CIO of the year award. Check out the video below to get a…
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