Fostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing It Team - Paperback

by Andrew Laudato (Author)

Proven and practical strategies for leading IT teams and departments

In Fostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing IT Team, accomplished technology strategist, executive, and leader Andrew Laudato delivers an eye-opening exploration of how to design, build, staff, and run a high-performing IT department. The book is filled with universally applicable strategies and techniques that can transform any IT team into an all-star cast perfectly aligned with your organization's objectives.

Incorporating proven and practical processes throughout the narrative, the book offers useful continuous improvement concepts the reader can apply to their team, company, and professional development. Readers will also find:

• Foolproof ways to put people before technology
• Detailed discussions of perennially important topics, like the importance of uptime, how to deploy redundancy, and creating the perfect organization chart
• Strategies for managing and motivating the wonderfully unique individuals we refer to as "technologists."

The perfect resource for newly minted Chief Information Officers and Chief Technology Officers, Fostering Innovation will also earn a place in the libraries of non-technical professionals who work closely with IT, and business leaders seeking a better understanding of how to lead an IT team.

Back Jacket

"The lessons and tips in this book are a must read for all technology leaders. Andrew outlines how you can be at your best while leading your team and delivering results for your organization."
--Sharon M. Leite, Chief Executive Officer, The Vitamin Shoppe

"I wish I had a guide like this when I was a VP of IT Apps aspiring to be CIO, as it would have addressed some of the things I've otherwise learned through experience!"
--Deanna Steele, Chief Information Officer at Advantage Solutions

An intuitive, practical, and people-first guide to IT leadership

In Fostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing IT Team, accomplished technology strategist, executive, and leader Andrew Laudato delivers an eye-opening exploration of how to design, build, staff, and run a high-performing IT department. The book is filled with strategies and techniques that can transform any IT team into an all-star cast perfectly aligned with your organization's objectives.

Incorporating proven and practical processes throughout the narrative, the book offers useful continuous improvement concepts the reader can apply right now. It's the ideal resource for Chief Information Officers, and it will earn a place in the libraries of aspiring IT leaders and non-technical professionals who work closely with IT.

The book also offers:

• The importance of becoming an empathetic leader--and how to do it
• Why it's essential to start by building a solid foundation
• Strategies for creating a winning culture
• Tips and tools to attract and retain top talent

Author Biography

ANDREW LAUDATO is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the health and wellness retailer, The Vitamin Shoppe. He leads operations across e-commerce, information technology, enterprise portfolio management, supply chain, strategic sourcing, quality, and commercialization. A leader in digital transformation, he is passionate about the fusion of people, process, and technology. Learn more at andrewlaudato.com.