How to Develop the Next Generation of IT Leaders

Retirement, outsourcing and a tight talent supply are thinning IT's leadership ranks. CIOs talk about the problem and share tactics for growing tomorrow's leaders. By Michael Fitzgerald

How to Be a Successful Mentor

Mentoring matters when it comes to fostering leadership. Here's how to do it right. By Kim S. Nash

What My Mentor Taught Me

IT leaders share the most valuable advice they received from a mentor. By Kim S. Nash

What I Wish I Knew Before I Became CIO

Office politics. Letting go. Delegation. CIOs on leadership lessons learned the hard way. By Kim S. Nash

Plan for Succession: Tips and Tricks

After you, who? CIOs offer tips and a template for creating a culture of succession in your shop. By Diane Frank

How to Become an IT Star

Earning the trust of your managers and colleagues is a key to climbing the career ladder. Here's how to make sure your ascent is fast and smooth. By Diann Daniel

Baldoni on Leadership

Nothing Succeeds Like Succession Managers have little input into succession at the top, but they can have plenty of input into their own successors. Leadership columnist John Baldoni explains how.

Advice & Opinion

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The 2008 Ones to Watch Awards

CIO magazine and CIO Executive Council honor the 20 winners of this years Ones to Watch award, which recognizes the next generation of IT leaders.

The Judges of the 2008 Ones to Watch Awards

Introducing our esteemed panel of judges.

Ones to Watch Selection Methodology

Learn how we select the honorees.