Comments on: Leadership Communication: From Ideas to Action http://lundbergmedia.com/2009/05/26/leadership-communication-from-ideas-to-action/ business technology analysis Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:55:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: abbielundberg http://lundbergmedia.com/2009/05/26/leadership-communication-from-ideas-to-action/#comment-59 Wed, 27 May 2009 20:06:53 +0000 http://lundbergmedia.com/?p=179#comment-59 That’s an interesting distinction to make. In general I’d probably put “what” and “how” together, but I agree when it comes to IT, the “how” is much more likely to be left to IT alone, while everyone should take part in the “what” discussion. Thanks for the note!

]]> By: cbcurran http://lundbergmedia.com/2009/05/26/leadership-communication-from-ideas-to-action/#comment-56 Tue, 26 May 2009 14:39:35 +0000 http://lundbergmedia.com/?p=179#comment-56 One of the drums that I’ve been beating lately is understanding the audience and style of communication needed; ie “boardroom or ballroom.” In other words, is the communication a small group discussion or more of an informative broadcast? I think that CIOs who have come up through the IT organization have deep knowledge on the “how” things are done, process, project plans, Gantt charts, etc. “How” discussions tend to drive one-way, detailed, busy discussions and slideware. One the other hand, “why” and “what” conversations are more about asking questions and having rich discussions. The resulting slides are more outlines, if they are even needed at all. Personally I have worked to become more what/why oriented and advise CIOs to do the same.

Thanks Abbie for a great and much needed topic.

-Chris
CIO Dashboard

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