Straight to the Top: Becoming a World-Class CIO

Preparing to become a CIO requires careful planning and the ability to think like a CFO while acting like a CIO. In Straight to the Top, high-profile CIO Greg Smith details the key skills and relationships necessary to make the leap. Readers will also get a view from the executive recruiters perspective to see exactly which characteristics, skills, and experiences the quality search firms are seeking when hunting for CIO candidates. The book communicates an effective road map and shares firsthand experiences from the author on handling the challenging roles that are required for becoming a CIO. Gregory S. Smith (Boyds, MD) is the Vice President and CIO of Information Technology at the World Wildlife Fund in Washington DC. Previously, he was with the American Association of Retired People in Washington DC, where he directed software development, e-business, and business intelligence activities.