Technology Leadership Strategies is an authoritative, insider"s perspective on achieving strategic alignment and managing the IT department in a rapidly changing business environment. Featuring technology executives from some of the top companies in the nation, this book provides key strategies for prioritizing projects, motivating employees, and identifying the best solutions to address today"s unique needs. As technology continues to play a more central role in business goals and objectives, the authors discuss tactics for balancing resources, establishing vendor partnerships, and simplifying the end-user experience. From communicating consistently to soliciting feedback regularly, these experts stress the importance of leading by example, listening to the other areas of the business, and building a strong, collaborative environment. Additionally, because technology is such an important differentiator in today"s market, these executives discuss how they develop talent, assess trends, and encourage transparency to drive innovation and stay ahead of the technological curve. The authors present examples of successful projects, lessons learned, mistakes to avoid, and key tips for creating successful organizational alignment. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the leading technology minds of today, as these insiders offer up their thoughts on focusing on the business first, and the technology second, to achieve competitive advantage and drive bottom-line results. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.