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The Adventures of an IT Leader, Updated Edition with a New Preface by the Authors,New
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What does it take to lead and manage your companys tech?Becoming an effective IT leader and manager presents a host of challengesfrom anticipating emerging technologies, to managing relationships with senior executives, vendors, and employees, to communicating with the board. A good IT leader must also be a strong business leader.This booknow thoroughly updated with a new preface by the authors and current tech details and terminologyinvites you to accompany new CIO Jim Barton as he steps up to leadership at his company. Youll get a deeper understanding of the role of IT in your own organization as you see Jim struggle through a tough first year, handling (and fumbling) all kinds of management challenges. Although fictional, the scenarios are based on the authors long experience working with reallife companies across industries and sectors.The Adventures of an IT Leader is both an insightful story and an instructive guidebook. You can read it from beginning to end or treat it as a series of cases, skipping around to different chapters that address your most pressing needs. (For example, if you need to learn about crisis management and security, read chapters 1012.) You can also test yourself and think about how to use the books lessons in your own company by reading the authors Reflection questions at the end of each chapter.This book is your indispensable manual for IT management and leadership, no matter what business youre in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Adventures of an IT Leader'? A: The book primarily focuses on the challenges and responsibilities of leading and managing IT within an organization, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and strategic thinking.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Adventures of an IT Leader' is Robert D. Austin.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the updated edition, which includes a new preface by the authors and current technology details.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individuals new to IT leadership? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for those new to IT leadership, offering insights and practical scenarios that can help guide new leaders.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference guide? A: Absolutely, the book can be used as a reference guide, as it is structured to allow readers to jump to specific chapters based on their needs.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the book? A: Main themes include crisis management, security, relationship management, and the integration of technology within business strategy.
- Q: Is the content of the book based on real-life experiences? A: Yes, while the scenarios are fictional, they are based on the authors' extensive experience with real companies across various industries.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Adventures of an IT Leader' published? A: The book was published on August 2, 2016.