2021 Forbes CIO Summit Series – Episode 4

2021 Forbes CIO Summit Series – Episode 4

June 17, 2021, 1 - 2:30 p.m. ET - Virtual Event

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The CIO As Chief Inspirational Officer: How Top Tech Leaders Build Exceptional Teams And Board Relationships To Achieve Success

 

Building great technology teams remains arguably the most important task of any CIO. Building strong relationships with directors is also vital to gaining top-level support for ambitious transformation initiatives that those teams wish to pursue.

 

In this episode, tech leaders discuss their strategies for achieving success in both of these critical domains.

Speakers

Ken Blanchard

Ken Blanchard

Chief Spiritual Officer, Author, and Business Consultant


The Ken Blanchard Companies

Andrea Gallego

Andrea Gallego

Managing Director, Partner and Global GAMMA CTO


Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Chris  Bedi

Chris Bedi

CIO


ServiceNow

Ron Guerrier

Ron Guerrier

Global CIO


HP

Diana McKenzie

Diana McKenzie

Technology Advisor, Board Member, and Former CIO

Ashish Parmar

Ashish Parmar

SVP & CIO


Tapestry

Suja Chandrasekaran

Suja Chandrasekaran

SEVP & CIDO


CommonSpirit Health

Martin Giles

Martin Giles

Senior Editor, CIO Network


Forbes

Diane Brady

Diane Brady

Assistant Managing Editor, Communities & Leadership


Forbes

Brianne  Garrett

Brianne Garrett

Reporter & Editorial Lead


Forbes

Agenda

The Transformational CIO Series: Episode 4

1:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT

Welcome Remarks

Martin Giles, CIO Network Editor, Forbes  

1:05 p.m. ET/ 10:05 a.m. PT

Winning The IT Talent War

Tech recruitment has remained intensely competitive during the pandemic. So what should your strategy be for building a winning team in an era of AI-driven innovation? And what are the best tactics for attracting—and retaining—the outstanding employees you need to achieve your goals?

Andrea Gallego, Managing Director, Partner and Global GAMMA CTO, BCG GAMMA

Ashish Parmar, SVP & CIO, Tapestry

Moderator: Martin Giles, CIO Network Editor, Forbes

1:25 p.m. ET/ 10:25 a.m. PT

Advancing Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In The Tech Workplace

Creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce is a top priority for CIOs. Hear from technology leaders who are advancing DEI initiatives within their own companies and inspiring broader change.

Suja Chandrasekaran, SEVP & CIDO, CommmonSpirit Health

Ron Guerrier, Global CIO, HP

Moderator: Brianne Garrett, Reporter & Editorial Lead, Forbes

 

1:45 p.m. ET/ 10:45 a.m. PT

The Boardroom Imperative: How Top Tech Leaders Forge Strong Relationships With Directors

With the rise of digital transformation, it has become somewhat easier for IT leaders to sell their vision for change in the boardroom. But CIOs should still be spending a considerable amount of time and effort on educating directors on the need for investment—and managing expectations about what it can achieve and by when.

Chris Bedi, CIO, ServiceNow

Diana McKenzie, Technology Advisor, Board Member, and Former CIO

Moderator: Diane Brady, Assistant Managing Editor, Communities & Leadership, Forbes

2:05 p.m. ET/ 11:05 a.m. PT

The Secrets To Successful Servant Leadership For CIOs

Ken Blanchard, world-renowned management thinker and author of “Servant Leadership In Action”, shares valuable advice for CIOs who want to create even more deeply engaged and motivated teams.

Ken Blanchard, Chief Spiritual Officer, Author, Business Consultant, The Ken Blanchard Companies

Interviewer: Martin Giles, CIO Network Editor, Forbes

 

2:25 p.m. ET/ 11:25 a.m. PT

Closing Remarks

Martin Giles, CIO Network Editor, Forbes

2:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT

Event Concludes

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2021 Forbes CIO Summit Series – Episode 4

2021 Forbes CIO Summit Series – Episode 4

In the fourth and final episode of this year’s Forbes CIO Summit, tech leaders discussed how CIOs can successfully accomplish this dual mission while welcoming a diversity of perspectives.

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