CIO Talk Network

Guest 1: Marianne Marck

Title: Chief Information Officer, Ritchie Bros.

While Proof of Concepts (POC) and experimentation may continue, its time to put a stake in the ground for the what and how of Digital Transformation. How are IT Leaders moving out of the sandbox and shifting from Digital New to Now?

Guest : Helen Norris

Title: Chief Information Officer, Chapman UniversityAs an IT leader, with shifting priorities as well as a faster future ahead, you cannot lead with a map. You need a compass. But then, how would you inspire your troops, have them follow you, and deliver the intended results?

Guest 1: Mark Roman

Title: Chief Information Officer, Simon Fraser University

Leading today’s increasingly dynamic and complex organizations is too big a job for one person. Shared Leadership has its challenges and can be difficult to put in place. But, it holds a lot of promise. How can organizations successfully adopt shared leadership model to enjoy its many benefits?

Guest 1: Celso Mello

Title: Chief Information Officer, Reliance Home Comfort

A data-driven culture is vital for Digital Transformation. But, that’s not enough. Building a holistic digital data strategy, architecture, and infrastructure is a must. Facing so much business change and data overload, it’s not easy. How are IT leaders rethinking their organization, processes, and technology to achieve this goal?

Guest 1: William Fandrich

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Guest 2: Frank Johnson

Title: Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Digital Officer (CDO), City of Baltimore

Digital Transformation is top of your mind as an IT Leader. What are your challenges dealing with People, Policies, Processes, Pocketbook, and Politics? Are others facing the same issues? How are your peers handling these 5Ps of Digital Transformation?

Guest : Daniel Gandarilla

Job Title : Vice President and Chief Learning Officer, Texas Health Resources

Organizations have a lot of institutional knowledge. And, there is no lack of resources to get new ideas, how-to tips, and options to explore. Still, many face challenges in getting ready to embrace what’s new and changing. What’s the recipe to bridging this knowledge-readiness gap?

Guest 1: Lisa Bodell

Title: Author, Why Simple Wins

Guest 2: Ed Toner

Title: Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska

Complexity is killing the ability of many companies to innovate and adapt. So, simplicity can be a competitive advantage. Imagine what it’d be like where everyone only engages in essential and meaningful work. How can leaders rebuild their organizations with Simplicity in its DNA?

Guest 1: Somesh Nigam

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Analytics & Data Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

In the Digital era, Data and Analytics should be at the very core of every business. They should drive strategy, innovation, and operational efficiencies. It needs a supporting culture adopted by employees, customers, and partners. What does such a culture look like and what does it take to build it?

Guest 1: Ruth Bolton

Title: Professor of Marketing at the W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University

If you don’t know what a customer is worth, you don’t know what you should spend to get or keep one. How can IT be re-engineered and run with core focus on maximizing Customer Lifetime Value?

Guest 1: Daren Hubbard

Title: Chief Information Officer, Wayne State University

Guest 2: Dr. Jonathan Reichental

Title: Chief Information Officer, City of Palo Alto

Michelangelo saw an image in a block of marble and chiseled it out, removing the extra. While there are other reported barriers to digital transformation, Culture tops the list. Risk aversion, lack of customer-centricity, and siloed mindset are holding the organization back. How can leaders chisel out the extra to develop a conducive culture for the digital age?