Cultivating Effective Leadership in the IT World

by David R. Caruso and Kerry F. Gentry

Leadership is critical to the success of all enterprises. Nowhere is that need more apparent than in the IT world. The best technologists are promoted to positions of ever greater responsibility by climbing the ladder or, in all too many cases, being shoved up the corporate ladder without the employment of adequate selection methods. These leaders are then left without guidance to learn the leadership ropes on the job, resulting in demoralized teams, overbudget projects, and a lack of project direction. A few seem to have what it takes and -- by dint of their skills, knowledge, and a bit of good fortune -- become recognized as capable leaders in their organization. We believe that a more structured approach to leadership is both possible and necessary. The intention of this Executive Report is to stimulate thought, discussion, and action about how we select and train good and effective IT leaders.

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Cultivating Effective Leadership in the IT World January 2005

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