CIO Power Politics

Agenda

08:30–09:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:00–10:00 CIO Power Politics

Tina Nunno, VP Distinguished Analyst, Gartner

Leadership and power often go hand in hand. Being a CIO requires a sophisticated understanding of power due to the complex nature of the role. The role itself often comes with a certain amount of power, yet the CIO must often deal with a wide array of stakeholders across the enterprise who are equal or superior in power.

Key Issues:

• How can CIOs analyze the role of power in a specific situation or conflict?
• What are some of the most common situation where the use of power is preferable to other leadership tools?
• What does the manner in which a CIO wields power say about them as a leader?

10:00–10:30 Coffee Break

10:30–10:45 CIO Interview : Short Session of Experience Share

10:45–12:00 CIO Power Politics Workshop

Tina Nunno, VP Distinguished Analyst, Gartner

This session will apply a number of the concepts introduced earlier in the day. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect upon their personal approach to power, and exchange best practices with their CIO peers. Both individual and small group activities will be included in this session. Participants will leave with possible actions to take to continue to strengthen their position.

Mastery of Power Politics, a vital part of CIO leadership, is about resolving conflicts, and making things happen, with appropriate decisions. CIOs who succeed in power politics embrace it, leverage enterprise power, gain personal power and use their power wisely.

This EXP event will explore the sources of power available to the CIO, how and when they should yield that power and the limitations of power as a leadership tool.

Please note that this invitation is for members and delegates of Executive Programs only and any other applications, resulting in forwarding this invitation, are subject to qualification process to ensure peer networking opportunities.

Tina Nunno, VP Distinguished Analyst, Gartner

BIO

Tina Nunno is a research vice president in Gartner's CIO Research group based in Stamford, Connecticut. Ms. Nunno is responsible for conducting research and developing publications aimed at helping CIOs and their organizations around the world improve their performance and contribution. She specializes in CIO-related management issues including working with the board of directors, executive communication strategies, change leadership and governance strategies. She also focuses on issues specific to women in technology.

Ms. Nunno's most recent research deals with navigating complex CIO decisions and sensitive organizational politics issues. She focuses on specific strategies and tactics for managing IT political land mines. Ms. Nunno also explores the use of more extreme political tactics in her research titled, "Machiavelli's Guide to IT."

Prior to joining Gartner in 1997, Ms. Nunno worked for the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress. As part of her work for the Congressional Research Service, she led interparliamentary technical assistance programs. She also conducted research on a variety of issues related to international affairs, national defense and United Nations-related issues.

"I enjoy working with all of our Executive Programs CIOs. The research role gives me the opportunity to highlight and share their many accomplishments with others who can learn from their exemplary work. CIOs' energy, enthusiasm, and ability to innovate never cease to amaze me."

Years of Experience

• 15 years in total with Gartner
• 15 years in IT Industry

Professional Background

• U.S. Library of Congress, Congressional Research, Parliamentary Task Force Program Director, 2 years
  Industry Awards/Accolades
• Presidential Management Internship Finalist
• Top Gartner Symposium Speaker, 2008

Education

• B.A., Honors, History, Yale University

If you would like to register to attend this event please e-mail or click on the online registration link. Once your registration is processed you will receive an email confirming your attendance.
We hope you can attend.
Kind regards,
Diana Enache