@iLabAfrica Research and Innovation Centre, Strathmore University has launched CIO Leadership Programme that aims at enhancing strategic thinking, and leadership skills as well as providing an integrated view of the business landscape through key management concepts and best practices for industry leaders and ICT practitioners at the C-Suite level.
The programme seeks to address current trends in IT and the need for highly skilled and trained CIOs within organizations and businesses to assist in making informed decisions.
According to Dr. Joseph Sevilla Director, @iLabAfrica “The program was created to fill the gap in the local and regional market. Numerous leadership flaws in the CIO position need to be rectified with the assistance of business and academics”.
“The first cohort of the CIO Leadership Programme is set to begin its first module in June this year.”
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Dr. Julius Kipng’etich Group CEO, Jubilee Insurance said, “We hope that this training will provide you with the necessary abilities. Our leaders must be prepared for anything because the world is ambiguous and unclear, particularly in technology. CIOs should set a good example for young ICT Practitioners at the C-Suite level to follow”.
“We believe that strengthening our leadership is essential to building better leaders for present and future opportunities in the country. Through networking, mentoring and leadership opportunities that unite us and give us a feeling of community and belonging, we can support one another as we develop”.
Ms. Jane Karuku, Group MD & CEO, EABL PLC “ We are delighted to be part of the CIO Leadership Program Launch. Organizations in our country and across the globe should embrace digital transformation because it will better company agility, improve efficiency, and eventually the creation of new value for shareholders, consumers, and employees”
“The road to digital transformation can take many different directions, and each organization’s journey will be different”.
The program will provide an opportunity for leaders and ICT practitioners to mentor and coach one another to foster growth and create more exposure to opportunities.