Chapter 2The average IT leader is … average
If you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly.
Oscar Gonzalez
THE TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP CRISIS
There are many technology managers in the world and most of them feel overworked, overwhelmed, and underappreciated. This is because they are expected to absorb a hefty load of responsibilities and are dealing with increasing complexity (see Image 2.1). Today's companies are also more matrixed and managers need to excel at getting things done from more people, many of whom don’t have a reporting relationship. The pace of change has also accelerated. The pace of technology change isn’t linear like it is in many other industries. The pace of change in technology is exponential. ...
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