Chad.Quinn

Chad is the president and founder of Ecosystems. For the last 15 years, Chad has led the organization, focusing on empowering the Fortune 500 to show the full value of an investment by establishing Value Management Offices (VMOs) to quantify, capture, and report on business value.

Chad's passion is to impact the lives of others. At Ecosystems, he focuses on clarifying the impact of investments on business strategy and operations. Within his community, he focuses on the impact of local organizations while serving as the Chair of the McLean Community Center Governing Board.

The opinions expressed in this blog are those of Chad Quinn and do not necessarily represent those of IDG Communications, Inc., its parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies.

Articles by Chad.Quinn

The New Value of CIOs

The New Value of CIOs In 2016

The CIO’s role has evolved in 2015 to be one of even greater responsibility, leadership and opportunity. 2016 will be no different. This year, the CIO will have even more opportunities to lead by conveying the value of investments.
By Chad Quinn January 4, 2016
The New Value of CIOs

How IT can create an effortless customer experience

Customers want an effortless experience every time they interact with a business. Now more than ever before, the CIO has the opportunity to create that effortless experience for the customer. Here are 4 ways the CIO can do so as we approach 2016.
By Chad Quinn November 24, 2015
The New Value of CIOs

3 pitfalls to achieving the full value of investments

A significant number of IT projects are failing to achieve full investment value, according to CEB research. Why are projects failing to achieve full value and what can the CIO do about it? Start by avoiding these three major pitfalls.
By Chad Quinn October 20, 2015
The New Value of CIOs

How the C-Suite Needs the CIO to Lead

As the role of the CIO shifts, he or she must become adept at communicating the value of IT solutions to the business. Now, all eyes are on the CIO, as the C-suite looks for a leader to connect business possibilities to new capabilities, defined and enabled by IT.
By Chad Quinn October 1, 2015
The New Value of CIOs

Are you a broker of value? Ask these 4 questions

CIOs have become brokers of IT capabilities for the business. Here are four questions IT leaders must ask to convey value more effectively.
By Chad Quinn August 20, 2015
These 3 data points are transforming the CIO’s role
The New Value of CIOs

These 3 data points are transforming the CIO’s role

The role of the CIO today is not what it was last year, last month, or even last week. Over the course of many conversations with CIOs and CFOs, a theme arises: the CIO needs to be a value broker. Here are 3 research points to illustrate the trend.
By Chad Quinn July 30, 2015