by Larry Wolff | Jan 24, 2021 | Transformative IT Leadership
CEOs and CIOs need to bridge the gap between strategy and execution to dramatically improve financial outcomes. What is the Strategy-Execution Gap? Harvard Business Review reported that companies on average deliver only 63% of the financial performance their... 
by Larry Wolff | Jan 10, 2021 | Transformative IT Leadership
When we think about QUALITY rather than GOVERNANCE, both improve. It’s All in Our Heads I learned something interesting in my early IT audits that led to a completely changed attitude about governance. I worked for a CTO that insisted that we not cooperate with the... 
by Larry Wolff | Jan 3, 2021 | Transformative IT Leadership
Communication, through various channels and with messaging that’s tailored to the audience, will dramatically increase the value that IT provides the company. Why Communication Will Make or Break IT Most people would agree that IT is one of the least understood... 
by Larry Wolff | Dec 27, 2020 | Transformative IT Leadership
There is nothing more precious in any organization than teamwork. Without teamwork, little gets accomplished. With teamwork, amazing feats are achieved. Building Strong Teams One of the most important responsibilities of the CIO is to build and sustain a solid,... 
by Larry Wolff | Dec 20, 2020 | Transformative IT Leadership
No matter how well you think you’re doing, there is always room to raise the bar. Create a spirit of continuous improvement and you will have a successful team. Perfection is a Journey, Not a Destination We all strive to succeed. Sometimes, we pause at a plateau on... 
by Larry Wolff | Dec 14, 2020 | Transformative IT Leadership
Today, more than ever, the IT organization needs to prove the value it provides. If you’re a CEO, CFO, CIO or board member, these quick tips should provide guidance on measuring, and increasing, the value of IT. The Challenge Most CEOs that I speak with tell me that... 