IDC PlanScape: Change Leadership to Influence the Board of Directors
This IDC PlanScape discusses change leadership to influence the board of directors."There are specific actions and behaviors that IT leaders can take to build relationships of trust with the board of directors. In parallel, as IT leaders effectively lead change with LOB leaders, those leaders will express their confidence in the IT leader to the board of directors," says Niel Nickolaisen, adjunct research advisor with IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "This creates a virtuous cycle that benefits both the IT leader and the organization."
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- IDC PlanScape Figure
- Executive Summary
- Why Is Change Leadership to Influence the Board of Directors Important?
- What Is Change Leadership to Influence the Board of Directors?
- Who Are the Key Stakeholders?
- How Can My Organization Take Advantage of Change Leadership to Influence the Board of Directors?
- Keep in Mind That Board Roles Are Not Full-Time Roles
- Honestly Explain Situations But Give Assurance
- Present Cyberthreats in the Context of Risk
- Define and Practice Your Talking Points
- Dress for Success
- Do Research on Board Members
- Socialize
- Make Everyone Else Look Good
- Be Honest and Optimistic in Critical Conversations
- Always Overdeliver
- Advice for Technology Buyers
- Related Research
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