{"product_id":"fostering-innovation-how-to-build-an-amazing-it-team-paperback","title":"Fostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing It Team - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Laudato\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProven and practical strategies for leading IT teams and departments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing IT Team\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoolproof ways to put people before technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed discussions of perennially important topics, like the importance of uptime, how to deploy redundancy, and creating the perfect organization chart\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for managing and motivating the wonderfully unique individuals we refer to as \"technologists.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe perfect resource for newly minted Chief Information Officers and Chief Technology Officers, \u003ci\u003e Fostering Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Sharon M. Leite, Chief Executive Officer, The Vitamin Shoppe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Deanna Steele, Chief Information Officer at Advantage Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intuitive, practical, and people-first guide to IT leadership\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing IT Team, \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncorporating 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book also offers: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of becoming an empathetic leader--and how to do it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy it's essential to start by building a solid foundation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for creating a winning culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips and tools to attract and retain top talent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANDREW LAUDATO\u003c\/b\u003e 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. 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