What Leadership Looks Like

by Denise O'Berry

Those likely to become the leaders of tomorrow need to be good at many things. Critical skills include:

1. Fluency in both technology and the business
2. Ability to work at tactical and strategic levels simultaneously
3. Foresight to connect disparate pieces into cohesive solutions
4. Flexibility
5. Commitment to lifelong learning, with a readiness to stretch beyond core competencies
6. Marketing competence
7. Consummate communication skills
8. Ability to find and manage top talent
9. Vendor management expertise
10. Project management excellence
11. Willingness to delegate

Via CIO

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