CIO Going on CEO Quotes

“Capturing attention, gaining respect, and building trust are major characteristics you must obtain to acquire effective persuading ability.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“The CIO and CFO working together in harmony is the best possible relationship that can generate utmost value for the organization.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Just because you are allowed to buy it doesn’t mean you should.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“IT organizations are expected to study, plan, justify, acquire, deliver, optimize, evaluate, operate, support, and manage IT service delivery. These activities or functions are becoming key success aspects for every IT management.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“It’s magic how, by writing, shaping, and organizing your presentation content, you will unconsciously obtain a solid confidence and strength for delivering it.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Great negotiators have always been on top of every organization. Skills of negotiation are learned skills. Be a master of it.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Besides its competitive advantage, investing in technology reduces operational cost.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“As CIO, you may receive daily requests, ideas, and orders to provide IT solutions. Be prepared to say no and do only what is right for the organization.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“The physical walls of your organization shouldn’t be the border of work and productivity.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“If you can quantify it, you can justify it.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“The blame game on technology function exists in almost every organization. Don’t feel sad. People blame those who are expecting the most from them. Use it to build your fame.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Sometimes taking a gamble can pay off. But it is very essential to use your common sense for figuring out what, where, and when the right case and suitable time for breaking a rule is.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Always seek an efficient and effective long-term partnership that is based on mutual benefit.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“It is a fatal mistake to think that the technology savings is measured by the difference of IT annual spending. IT is not a cost. It’s an investment.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“IT outsourcing is known to be efficient, flexible, and cost-effective. However, if it is not designed and implemented cautiously, it can be very dangerous and a growth killer for your organization.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Technology makes the world a new place. Become an eco-friendly and keep it a green one too.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Like it or not, no one cares about your back-end projects.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Not every cost-cutting solution is actually good for the organization.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Keep your cryptography skills away from the CFO. The IT budget must clearly show where the money will be spent and what value it will create.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Information technology is not free. It has never been and certainly will never be.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Preparing and delivering effective and influencing presentations may provide or change a whole opinion about you.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals

“Cost to acquire an IT solution is usually clear. Deploying, activating, maintaining, administrating, and optimizing it can arise as an unexpected surprise.”
― Houssam Kaddoura, CIO Going on CEO: A Success Guide for Information Technology Professionals