Could you support yourself for 48 hours in the event of a disaster? How would you deal with a hurricane that broadsided your corporate offices--in Pittsburgh? Got a plan for the Avian Flu's aftermath? What's your procedure for handling a flooded data center? In a standing-room-only session at this year's CIO Leadership conference, dozens of attendees listened intently as a panel of battle-hardened IT executives described their personal worst-case scenarios and how they prepare for them. The advice was hard-earned, clearly stated--occasionally humorous--and always on target. (Length: 43:39) Timeline: Introduction: 0 to 5:30; Panelists' personal worst cases: 5:30 to 17:50; Lessons learned: 17:50 to 22:50; Planning for the future: 22:50 to 32:00; Considering the people factor: 32:00 to 42:00; Conclusions: 42:00 to end « listen »
Harvard Business School professor Joseph Badaracco gives listeners a preview of his closing keynote presentation for the CIO Leadership Conference, "Defining Moments in Leadership and Ethics." (14:13) « listen »
An interview with John Von Stein, Executive Vice President and CIO of The Options Clearing Corporation, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. John is a member of the CIO Executive Council and a co-host of this year's CIO Leadership Conference. (5:49) « listen »
Kendall Jackson's Steve McIntosh, CIO and Senior Vice President provides hard-won tips for keeping expectations in line with reality. (6:57) « listen »
Tom Murphy, CIO of AmerisourceBergen, says 'coach in the moment' and offers other insight on how to prepare employees for the rest of their careers. (14:31) « listen »
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