Leveraging the Local CIO Network to Optimize
Performance in Your Own Organization
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September 18, 2008
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IT Performance Measurements
Operating PerformanceGovernanceBusiness ValueSystems Security & Disaster
Recovery
4 Categories
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Operating Performance
BudgetService Excellence (Support, Response)IT Process AutomationAdherence to StandardsQuality, ProductivityInternal IT MeasurementReliability and Availability
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Governance
Roles and OwnershipTools
- Balanced ScorecardPortfolio and Project Management
- MethodologyCompliance Management/Standards &
Reporting- ITIL, COBIT, SOX, PCI
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Business Value
Enterprise/Operational InfluenceMission/VisionLinking Value to Mission
- Project Delivery Anticipated vs. actual ROI Benefits realization
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PlanningInformation Security
Systems Security & Disaster Recovery
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CIO Performance Measurements
Demonstrated IT Improvements Year over Year
Knowledge and Delivery AchievementOrganizational and Team DevelopmentVisionary LeaderCommunity Influence and ParticipationDriver of business growth
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2008 Performance Challenges
Disaster Planning and Information Security
Demand Management- Pace of change within enterprise
▪ Migrate infrastructure▪ Meet needs of business
- Pace of change within industry ▪ Customer expectations▪ Government regulations and compliance
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With Lots of
CIO’s and IT Organizations Perform Optimally through…..
Business and Strategic Planning Buying/Upgrading existing technology Engaging consultants/specialists Hiring employees Outsourcing Training
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Little ?
Assess “hidden” skills and capabilities in your organization
Realign and re-assign
Leverage the local CIO network
OPTIMIZE WHAT YOU HAVE!
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Local Strategic Network
Identify peers in:- Industry
- Technology/infrastructure
- Business partnerships
- Organizational size
- Mission/Objectives/Strategy
- Membership organizations (i.e. SIM)
- Supplier organizations
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How to Make the
Introduction- Business Partner, Supplier
Connection
Direct Invitation- Email
- Phone Call
Response to Mass Communication
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Making the Connection (cont’d)
Participate on:- Community Leadership Forums
- Boards
- Conferences Industry Technology
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Cost Savings Benefits
Shared project successes/challengesTools/methodologies comparison and
recommendationShared resourcesDirect referencesLeveraged consultingRisk
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Cost Savings Benefits (cont’d)
Shared/Combined trainingSpace and facilities usageRecruitingCompensation analysis and regional
comparisonThought leadershipOptional strategy valuation
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Risks & Response
Risks:- Comfort level
- ConfidentialityResponse:
- Great leaders take risks
No risk . . . no reward !No risk . . . no reward !
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In Sum . . .
Local CIO networks are the key to optimizing your organizations performance
Leverage The CIO Network !!!
- Start immediately- Ask for help- Reinforce strategy with leadership team
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Questions
Diane R. MeillerPresident407-487-1992dmeiller@meillerassociates.comwww.meillerassociates.com
DM A & Diane Meiller and Associates, Inc.
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