Offering regional and national programs, CIO (and CSO) events bring together some of the most respected names and thought leaders in information technology and security. Presented by CIOs and other senior level executives, these invitation-only programs offer timely topics and strong networking. Learn More »
June 17, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM U.S./ET (GMT-4)
Larry Bonfante, CIO of the U.S. Tennis Association, will discuss the skills and approaches that your rising IT leaders must learn to be effective in an executive capacity.
How to Handle Your New CEO: Managing Turnover at the Top
June 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM U.S./Eastern (GMT-4)
Turbulent times have increased turnover at the top. Find out what Council CIOs have done to "break in" new CEOs—build relationships, set expectations, educate on the role of IT.
Mid-Market CIO Panel: Tips and Techniques for Improving Vendor Relationships
July 15, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM U.S./Eastern (GMT-4)
We'll highlight relationship priorities and best practices identified in a Council study, and we'll interact with a CIO panel on the approaches they've used to improve strategic vendor partnerships.
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Effective IT Governance Mechanisms
Governance mechanismRating: 1-5 1 (ineffective) to 5 (highly effective)DECISION-MAKING STRUCTURESBusiness/IT relationship managers ...
June 15, 2004 — CIO —
1 (ineffective) to 5 (highly effective)
| DECISION-MAKING STRUCTURES | Rating |
| Business/IT relationship managers | 3.9 |
| IT leadership committee comprising IT executives | 3.8 |
| IT council comprising business and IT executives | 3.7 |
| Executive or senior management committee | 3.5 |
| Process teams with IT members | 3.4 |
| Architecture committee | 3.1 |
| Capital approval committee | 3.1 |
| ALIGNMENT PROCESSES | Rating |
| Tracking of IT projects and resources consumed | 3.4 |
| Service-level agreements | 3.2 |
| Formally tracking business value of IT | 2.9 |
| Chargeback arrangements | 2.8 |
| COMMUNICATION APPROACHES | Rating |
| Office of CIO or officer of IT governance | 3.6 |
| Work with managers when they fail to follow the rules | 3.2 |
| Announcements from senior management | 2.9 |
| Web-based portals and intranets for IT | 2.9 |
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