tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761610807875968581.post930236638420604646..comments2023-10-12T01:25:56.365-07:00Comments on IT Process Improvement: Age and LeadershipVivek Shrivastavahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04585256430523724066noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761610807875968581.post-12340389521730526552010-05-05T21:53:35.180-07:002010-05-05T21:53:35.180-07:00I feel that this is where the 'Personality Tra...I feel that this is where the 'Personality Trait" factor comes in. While we cannot apply a universal rule as to the preferable age of a CIO, younger age is definitely a plus when it comes to keeping abreast with the latest in technology owing to higher uptake efficiency. But hold on- a 'feeling young' CIO who may be 45 upwards may be equally good (if not better) on the uptake part if he has a strong inclination to do so. The very fact that such professionals have seen lot many IT technologies evolve from UNIX & COBOL days gives a total new dimension to analytical reasoning- which is very important to have a mature outlook on an impending IT implementation. All these factors have to be considered holistically when organizations decide to appoint a CIO.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510173380588599308noreply@blogger.com