Senior Manager
Information Technology & Finance
It's all about the "I" !
Many enterprises have a division between Business and Information Technology, with IT being viewed as an unfortunate necessary overhead.
The IT function should be a Strategic Partner to the Business function . In short - it's about Information serving the business (the "I") and not the"geekish" perception of Technology (the "T"!).
Technology is mere hardware and software! Its the information it obtains, processes, and transmits - that will support any enterprise on any level (business intelligence), ranging from product positioning, marketing, advertising and branding, to finance, accounting, and HR.
Creating sustainable excellence requires end-to-end alignment of business processes and technology as well as management and staff – only then will the enterprise deliver value at every level.
Critical Success Factors
Communicate with, and respect your customer - treat your staff as the most valuable asset of the enterprise - and your bottom line will show it!
Its a no-brainer!
Be able to show strategic long term Vision
Be able to show the Tactical Road to get there
Be able to roll up your sleeves
Lead by Inspiration and Motivation not Intimidation
Trust in your team
Lead by Example
Be Accountable for your decisions
Show Character and Integrity
Mean what you say
Say what you mean
Admit your mistakes
(when you make one)
Be a human
Work Hard - Play Hard!!
