Effective leadership theories and strategies for information technology decision-making in real-world situations.

Competency
Evaluate effective leadership theories and strategies for information technology
decision-making in real-world situations.
Lead, communicate, and direct diverse teams, stakeholders, and sponsors.
Design effective information technology models for implementing technology for
the organization.
Create a plan to deploy technology solutions in alignment with strategic business
needs.
Manage complex information technology systems.
Establish a change-control process to assure formal approvals.
Scenario
You have spent many years as an MIS executive. You have just been hired as the new
C.I.O. for a company of your choosing. You will need to create an IT strategy that
addresses the necessary information technology needs and projects that the company
must undertake to be successful.
You will Hrst determine your mission, vision, and strategic goals. Once those are
established, you will create your IT strategy/plan. The IT strategy should document how
your business will plan, execute, and measure all activities.
You will need to present your strategy to the Executive Board. As the Chief Information
OLcer (C.I.O), you will need to be clear about how your efforts will increase eLciency,
effectiveness, and proHtability.