03251cam a2200541 i 4500 18979408 BJBSDDR 20250827171355.0 a|||||r|||| 00| 0 ta 160218s2016 maua rb 001 0 eng 2016000377 9781633691667 (alk. paper) 1633691667 (alk. paper) 18979408 DLC eng DLC rda eng pcc HD 30.2 A937a 2016 004.068/4 Austin, Robert D. (Robert Daniel), 1962- 44505 The adventures of an IT leader / Robert D. Austin, Richard L. Nolan, Shannon O'Donnell. Boston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business Review Press, 2016. xiii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Updated with a new preface by the authors. Includes bibliographical references and index.. The new CIO -- CIO challenges -- CIO leadership -- The cost of IT -- The value of IT -- Project management -- The runaway project -- IT priorities -- IT and the board of directors -- Crisis -- Damage -- Communication -- Emerging technology -- Vendor partnering -- Managing talent -- Standardization and innovation -- Managing risk -- Looking forward. This business novel follows Jim Barton, a non-technical executive who is unexpectedly appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) at a struggling company, IVK Corporation. Over the course of a year, Barton faces real-world IT leadership challenges—from crisis management and cybersecurity to talent development and innovation. Through a series of engaging, fictional episodes, Barton learns how to bridge the gap between business and technology, manage stakeholders, and lead strategic IT initiatives. The book blends storytelling with practical lessons, making it a unique guide to what it truly takes to be an effective IT leader—especially for those without a deep technical background. Great for IT professionals, managers, and MBA students alike. Information technology Management. Strategic planning Data processing. Management information systems. Information resources management. Tecnologías de la información Administración 4019 Planificación estratégica 535 Administración de empresas Procesamiento de datos 44620 Sistemas de información en administración 34967 Gestión de recursos de información. 44621 Nolan, Richard L., 1940- 44506 O'Donnell, Shannon, 1983- 44507 Online version: Austin, Robert D. (Robert Daniel), 1962- author. Adventures of an IT leader Boston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business Review Press, [2016] 9781633691674 (DLC) 2016008595 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc BK LLH 124885 124885 0 0 lcc 0 0 CS BJB BJB CS 2025-08-21 0 HD 30.2 A937a 2016 00000193792 2025-08-21 19:43:00 1 2025-08-21 BK