Public CIO April 2007

A More Perfect Union?

By Chad Vander Veen

What to do when technology strains the CIO-union relationship.

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Introduction

Lessons in Leadership: By Jon Fyffe, Publisher
Lessons in Leadership

Feature

Progress on the Potomac: By Tod Newcombe, Editor
A special report on federal CIOs.

Beyond the Blueprint: By David Raths, contributing writer
Transformative issues can plague SOA projects as they move to implementation.

Back to School: By Merrill Douglas, Contributing Writer
Professional development programs for government CIOs are on the rise.

Low Cost: By Jennifer Stanford, Contributing Writer
Here are five steps to establishing a robust project management culture on a limited budget.

Deadline Pressures: By David Raths, contributing writer
Desperate times led the CIO of the Oregon Department of Human Services to use open source software.

Tech Trends

Master of the Data: By Malcolm Chisholm, Contributing Writer
The rise of data as a strategic asset within large organizations increases the need for greater quality.

CIO Sightings

CIO Sightings: By Tod Newcombe, Editor
CIO Sightings

Globally Speaking

Can We Put Poverty in a Museum?: By Wayne Hanson, Editor, e.Republic Digital Publications
Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus has taught the world an important financial lesson.

Book Review

The Executive's Guide to Information Technology, 2nd Edition: By Tod Newcombe, Editor
Authors: John Baschab and Jon Piot

States of Transition: By Tod Newcombe, Editor
Editors: William D. Eggers and Robert N. Campbell III

Commentary

Watch Out for Ethical Complacency: By Paul W. Taylor, Contributing Writer
Harmless looks may be deceiving.