Leading the pack : future role of IS IT professionals

To meet the information processing needs of the new global organisation, IS IT managers and their IS IT staff need to develop new skills, so that they may be more focused on the business rather than on technical processes. In exploring the theme of the changing role and contribution of the IS IT pro...

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Published in:The Journal of management development 2000-03, Vol.19 (2), p.97-155
Main Authors: Kakabadse, Andrew, Korac-Kakabadse, Nada
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Demand Occupations
Futures (of Society)
Information Systems
Information Technology
Job Skills
Leadership
Professional Occupations
Role
Strategic Planning
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Summary:To meet the information processing needs of the new global organisation, IS IT managers and their IS IT staff need to develop new skills, so that they may be more focused on the business rather than on technical processes. In exploring the theme of the changing role and contribution of the IS IT professional, this monograph provides a literature analysis of the changing skills of IS IT professionals and identifies the new skills and competencies required for successful IS IT development and utilisation. The monograph also presents capability-related models that have been tested in two global corporations. The results of the two case studies suggest that there is a need for improvement in the area of IS IT leadership for effective IS IT development and utilisation. Strategies for developing IS IT leadership capabilities are discussed at the end of the monograph.
ISSN:0262-1711
1758-7492
DOI:10.1108/02621710010312815