What’s your best tip or tips for influencing others on your team to support your vision for your IT department’s overall brand? How do you influence others on the team to support your vision of the IT brand?
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VP of IT in Healthcare and Biotech7 months ago
I emphasize the significance of our quarterly meetings with my senior leadership team. These sessions serve as a platform for aligning ourselves on key aspects such as strategy, vision, and culture. Additionally, I conduct a monthly CIO address where I bring together the entire IT division through a call. Despite our sizable team of around 1300 individuals, I engage approximately 800 to 900 participants in the call.During these sessions, I convey my messages directly, providing a visible presence and fostering connection. To enhance the experience, we incorporate various elements such as guest appearances and fireside chats. This approach is highly focused on facilitating accessibility and direct contact.
Within our organization, we often discuss the concept of a "clay layer" in mental management, where communication may face barriers. Striving to be more accessible requires concerted effort, but it remains crucial to maintain relevance and consistency in these forums. Despite the challenges, this approach brings a sense of reality to our discussions, particularly benefiting what we refer to as our frontline teams.
COO7 months ago
The concept resonates deeply with me as a leader, recognizing that influencing others is inherent to effective leadership. To enhance one's capacity for influence, I'd emphasize the foundational step preceding the crystallization of a vision. It involves an openness to the ideas of others, an invitation for diverse perspectives, and a consideration of alternative viewpoints. The key lies in leveraging the diverse skills and expertise of those around you, fostering inclusivity. By doing so, you not only enrich the end result of your envisioned goal but also garner the support necessary to influence and propel the collective towards successful execution.
In the event of a misstep, the blame doesn't ascend to my superior; it rests solely on my team for any oversight. Embracing this accountability has fostered a culture of success over the past four years.