Public CIO August 2011

Will Federal IT Change With New Leadership?

By Brian Heaton

Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel is facing big expectations as he carries the torch for his predecessor Vivek Kundra.

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Introduction

Federal CIO Needs a Broad View to Continue Collaboration (Opinion): By Steve Towns, Features Editor
Maintaining and building on the momentum Vivek Kundra created for intergovernmental collaboration will be one key to the new federal CIO’s success.

Features

Chief Innovation Officer Bryan Sivak Tackles Maryland’s Status Quo: By Jessica Mulholland, Web Editor
Why allowing the “unnatural act” of a government failure is a necessary part of innovation.

CIOs Cope with Personal iPads and Smartphones on Secure Networks: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
As these user-friendly devices become intertwined with the average person’s daily habits, public CIOs are responding with formal policies.

Industry Perspective: 6 Steps for Communicating the Value of Technology: By Eva Neumann
A CIO’s work is vital, but does everyone know it? Tips for communicating your value.

CTO Strategies

3 Keys to a Successful Outage Remediation: By Dan Lohrmann, Michigan's chief technology officer
Technology outages are inevitable, so it’s important to prepare now for the unexpected.

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How to Deal with Poorly Performing Employees (Opinion): By Andy Blumenthal, Contributing Writer
Dealing with poorly performing employees is costly, but key approaches can help manage the issue.

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State CIOs Shift Away from Direct Operational Responsibilities (Opinion): By Paul W. Taylor, Contributing Writer
The sands of public-sector IT are shifting as state CIOs get a seat at the cabinet table.