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Assignment - Influence and Leadership in Technology Essay

Description - This reflection activity is comprised of two sections collectively totaling a minimum of 500 words. Complete your reflections by responding to all prompts.

Reflect on the following in a minimum of 500 words.

The Value of Technology Within an Organization

Technology continues to become more and more important within organizations across all industries, and this has given technology leaders more responsibility and more clout. Not all companies consider technology a strategic asset, but the number of companies that still consider technology a commodity (i.e., a standard utility rather than an element that can create value and innovation for the organization) has been decreasing. One important element to increasing the value of technology within an organization is continuously maturing the processes and technologies used. Measuring and reporting on key technology measurements can help organizations on their maturity journey, as well as help show the value of IT.

What are some differences between working for a company where technology is considered a strategic asset versus one where technology is considered a commodity?

In what ways can an intentional, consistent maturity effort help an organization to improve?

How do metrics improve the position of IT within an organization, and what metrics are most valuable to show the overall value of IT?

Leadership Characteristics

All leaders have their own sets of characteristics and traits. Most leadership characteristics fall into certain recognizable patterns-understanding these common leadership types can help you to work with other leaders, as well as aid you as you grow your own leadership skills. Technology leaders often have to solve problems that have not been solved before, and your personal leadership will be tested as you work through conflict and difficult decisions. At these times of decision, you will need to draw on your leadership instincts, the leadership traits you have learned, your ability to communicate, and your own personal brand.

Identify an important challenge an organization may face.

What are some reasons that some leaders might succeed and others might fail to navigate that challenge?

What are 3 communication strategies that a leader could use to help the organization navigate changes related to the challenge?

Explain why developing a personal brand is helpful as a technology leader.