Accelerating executive development: hey coach...
Author(s):
Susan Cramm;
Thornton May
Journal:
Information Management & Computer Security
Year: 1998
Volume:
6
Number:
5
Page: 196 -- 198
Publisher: Emerald
Abstract: Describes the requirement for chief information officers, in particular among senior business management, to maintain a high level of credibility and rapport with business peers and constituents. Introduces the concept of executive coaches as a means of bolstering the skills and talents required of a CIO. Promotes coaching by a person external to the organization as a virtual necessity for success in the CIO role. Advises approaches to finding the right coach. Uses case examples to demonstrate the success of coaching.
Keywords: Chief Information Officer; Coaching; Information Technology; Leadership; Management Development
Article Type: Case Study
Content Indicators: Research Implications-*; Practice Implications-***; Originality-**; Readability-**
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