Global Technology Leadership Strategies provides an authoritative, insider"s perspective on establishing the information technology department as a high-value business enabler. Featuring technology executives from leading domestic and global companies, this book addresses key topics such as managing transformation, driving innovation, coordinating multiple projects, and analyzing how current trends are affecting today"s business strategies on national and global scales. From hiring the right talent to developing key skill sets, these executives share their experiences with setting goals for the IT department, motivating employees, and driving productivity and collaboration across the organization. Additionally, these authors explore key issues such as working with vendors, analyzing outsourcing cycles, and ensuring the IT department is positioned as a strategic business partner. 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 top executives offer their thoughts on managing the IT function successfully in a rapidly evolving global environment. 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. Chapters Include: 1. Brian Margolies, VP and CIO, Allied Beverage Group - "Leading an IT Transformation: Strategies for Change" 2. Glenn Shapanka, CIO, StyleMark Inc. - "The Power of a Small Shop" 3. Sam Schoelen, CIO, Continental Resources Inc. - "Managing Integrated Technology and Data Procedures" 4. Brian Beams, VP, IT Services, Pharmavite - "Positioning IT to Function as a Business Enabler" 5. Terry Simmons, VP and CIO, RSR Corporation - "Pursuing the Ideal of Innovation" 6. Bert Hucks, CIO, ABB Concise - "Beyond Alignment: Getting Out in Front with Technology" 7. Mark O. Lawler, VP, IT and Customer Support, Quark Software Inc. - "IT as a Revenue Generator and Business Partner" 8. Rob Waddell, SVP, CIO, and Principal, Apex Systems Inc. - "True Business Sense: Delivering Value to the Business with Smart Technology Solutions" 9. Jon Harding, Global CIO, Conair Corporation - "Leadership Strategies for Collaborating to Drive Innovation and Transformation within a Worldwide Business Using a Centralized IT Platform and Team"