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Having the right infrastructure in place is certainly critical in being able to leverage cloud technologies, but it’s not the only key building block, according to CIOs Aaron Miri and Zafar Chaudry, who talked about the importance of trust.
One of the core functions of the CIO’s role is being able to translate clinical needs and make them resonate to the point where teams are willing to put in extra efforts, said Aaron Miri. “You have to be in the pilot’s seat.”
In this podcast, Aaron Miri talks about how the “fast, unpredictable pace” of Covid-19 helped equip his team to be able to weather the recent Texas storm, and the critical role CIOs have in making sure those who doing the hard work feel “seen.”
There are times when a leaders needs to put on a brave face and “soldier on.” This isn’t one of those times, says CIO Aaron Miri, who talks about the importance of showing vulnerability during a crisis.
As consumer expectations continue to shift, CIOs find themselves in the difficult position of having to keep an eye toward the future without losing sight of the present, said Aaron Miri and Lee Milligan during a recent panel discussion.
The biggest mistake healthcare organizations can make with telemedicine? Viewing it merely as a tool for communication, said CIO Aaron Miri in a podcast interview. “It’s a tool that can be shaped and molded like a piece of clay.”
The organizations that have been able to press on during the pandemic are those in which clinicians are empowered, and IT teams are “leveraging technology to do amazing things,” said CIO Aaron Miri.
Having cloud capabilities has played a critical role as organizations quickly ramp up telemedicine services and communicate more effectively with patients. But without a solid infrastructure and strong leadership, it’s just smoke, according to our panelists.
How do you know if an organization is the right fit? What are the keys to working with executive recruiters? CIOs Aaron Miri, Julie Bonello and Michael Elley addressed these and other key questions during a recent webinar.
“There’s security and safety in doing things that are known,” says CIO Aaron Miri, who believes the hallmark of a great leader is being willing to step out of the comfort zone and take risks.
