Springtime brings a bevy of new of books for current and aspiring IT and business leaders. But this time around there's more than your usual run of academic works by wonky types-the season's new releases include a striking number of experienced-based books. Fran Dramis, the former BellSouth CIO, has a new take on career fulfillment. Doug Moran, a former Capital One CIO and Virginia state commissioner, offers perspectives on principled leadership. And USTA CIO, executive coach and CIO Insight contributor Larry Bonfante draws on years of experience in his new book on IT transformation. Also, a number of experts from the consulting arena look at the roles pressure and failure play in building successful leaders. Other new works focus heavily on the interplay of business and IT in our ever-changing economic landscape. All in all, this spring's reading list offers a little something-or a few things-for everyone, no matter what your professional goals may be. Our editors' picks should help build your reading list.
Spring Books for IT Leaders
Posted on Thursday May 5th 2011 by Brian P. Watson. Filed under: Intelligence
Unleashing the Power of IT: Bringing People, Business and Technology Together By Dan Roberts WileyAvailable April 26, 2011 A collection of practical insights on making IT a more valued partner to business, by a longtime consultant and head of Ouellette & Associates.
The Power of Convergence: Linking Business Strategies and Technology Decisions to Create Sustainable SuccessBy Faisal Hoque, With Lawrence Walsh, Diana L. Mirakaj and Jeffrey BrucknerAMACOMAvailable May 18, 2011The head of the BTM Institute (along with a former Baseline editor) offers a new take on the convergence of business and technology strategies.
Lessons in IT Transformation: Technology Expert to Business LeaderBy Larry Bonfante Wiley Available May 3, 2011The USTA CIO and executive coach offers practical advice for shaking up IT shops and creating real value for the business.
No Fear of Failure: Real Stories of How Leaders Deal with Risk and ChangeBy Gary Burnison Jossey-BassAvailable May 3, 2011The CEO of Korn/Ferry International interviews leaders in many fields and uncovers how they made the decisions that led to success.
Smart or Lucky: How Technology Leaders Turn Chance Into SuccessBy Judith HurwitzJossey-BassAvailable May 20, 2011How skill and serendipity combine for success in today's technology world, by the CEO of her eponymous consulting and research firm.
Creating an Intentional Business Life: How to Direct Your Career Path to Provide FulfillmentBy Fran Dramis BookLogixAvailable April 13, 2011The former CIO and CEO draws on a decade of advising and mentoring to help executives chart a path to a more beneficial career.
If You Will Lead: Enduring Wisdom for 21st Century LeadersBy Doug Moran Agate B2Available June 1, 2011The former Capital One CIO and Virginia state commissioner offers leadership advice based on Rudyard Kipling's poem, "If".
Better Under Pressure: How Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Themselves and OthersBy Justin MenkesHarvard Business PressAvailable April 19, 2011A Spencer Stuart consultant explains how optimism, dedication and clarity have helped the most successful leaders thrive.
Landing in the Executive ChairBy Linda Henman, Ph.D. Career PressAvailable May 15, 2011The executive coach calls on 30 years of experience to distill the critical elements of success in challenging times.
Overload: How Too Much Information is Hazardous to Your OrganizationBy Jonathan B. SpiraWileyAvailable May 31, 2011The tech pundit explores how we're becoming increasingly burdened by information-and how to prevent a meltdown.
Flying Without a Net: Turn Fear of Change Into Fuel for SuccessBy Thomas J. DeLongHarvard Business PressAvailable June 14, 2011The Harvard Business School professor examines how high-performing leaders can draw strength from vulnerability.
Adapt: Why Success Always Starts With FailureBy Tim HarfordFarrar, Straus and GirouxAvailable May 10, 2011Lessons on agility-and eschewing conventional wisdom-in decision making, from the Financial Times blogger.
World 3.0: Global Prosperity and How to Achieve ItBy Pankaj GhemawatHarvard Business PressAvailable May 17, 2011The business professor and author outlines the new state of globalization, along with its new risks and opportunities.
Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job & Your Dream JobBy Jonathan AcuffLampo PressAvailable May 10, 2011A reformed job-hopper explains how he escaped the frustration of office life to find his dream gig.
Harvard Business Review on Inspiring & Executing InnovationHarvard Business PressAvailable June 14, 2011A collection of high-level articles and essays on sparking the creative powers within your organization.
