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When it comes to landing CIO roles, the numbers are trending in the wrong direction. And so it’s up to health IT leaders – and professional associations – to find out why and help remedy the situation, says Tressa Springmann.
As outside influences continue to disrupt healthcare, a number of technology leadership roles will emerge, and it’s part of the CIO’s job to help define new professional development paths, say our panelists.
Are the leadership traits in men and women inherently different, or is a product of the environment? Our CIO panelists talk about what they believe to be true, and the responsibilities all leaders have to create a “safe environment.”
One of the key competencies of today’s leaders? Being able to diffuse awkward situations and put people at ease, says CIO Tressa Springmann, in the first installment of our Women in IT Leadership discussion.
“When you love what you are doing, it is evident in how you deliver results and how you talk about it,” says CIO Sarah Richardson. When you don’t, it’s time to change things up.
There’s a lot that can be done to advance women in health IT leadership roles, and it starts with embracing the unique qualities that women bring to the table, says Adrienne Edens.
Sometimes the best way to help technology professionals grow is by connecting and sharing experiences in a way that involves no technology at all, says CIO Sarah Richardson.
We’ve all had moments during presentations where we’ve felt like an imposter – or even a failure, but they can actually help us become better leaders, says CIO Sarah Richardson.
Regardless of your budget, having a well thought-out talent management plan that is strategically aligned to the priorities of your business is key, says CIO Sarah Richardson.
Opening social media to employees can help build loyalty and increase engagement, but it’s critical to have a strategy that is clearly defined, agile, and implemented carefully, says CIO Sarah Richardson.
