Accelerating executive development: hey coach…

Abstract

Describes the requirement for chief information officers, in particular among senior business management, to maintain a high level of credibility and rapport with business peers and constituents. Introduces the concept of executive coaches as a means of bolstering the skills and talents required of a CIO. Promotes coaching by a person external to the organization as a virtual necessity for success in the CIO role. Advises approaches to finding the right coach. Uses case examples to demonstrate the success of coaching.

Citation

Cramm, S. and May, T. (1998), "Accelerating executive development: hey coach…", Information Management & Computer Security, Vol. 6 No. 5, pp. 196-198. https://doi.org/10.1108/09685229810240095