The CIO’s First Day – Strategic or Operational?

I came across a fantastic article written by George Spalding, on SearchCIO earlier this year. He paints a very accurate picture of what that first day, or first encounter, looks like, between the new CIO and his internal customers. You would think the CIO’s first meeting would be to highlight …

Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works

One of the books on my recommended reading list is “Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works” by Roger Martin and A.G. Lafley. It’s a very interesting read and I highly recommend it. Roger Martin and A.G. Lafley talk through their experiences at P&G and explain what strategy is for (winning), and …