A former Air Force air traffic controller turned IT security expert, Pete Self brings a unique perspective to his role as VP of Information Technology Security at Nordam Group. With experience across eight companies over 25 years, Pete has developed a robust “toolbox” of skills. He emphasizes the importance of understanding business needs and balancing time, talent, and treasure in IT leadership.
What makes a truly effective IT leader in today’s complex business landscape? Pete Self, VP of Information Technology Security at Nordam Group, shares his insights on the critical balance of time, talent, and treasure in IT management. Learn why seeking to understand the business is crucial, how to build a diverse “toolbox” of skills, and why picking the right organization is key to career success. Pete offers a fresh perspective on common IT leadership challenges and opportunities.
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00:34 – Criteria for a good conference
01:41 – Importance of bringing home valuable insights
03:55 – Pete’s approach to evaluating IT solutions
06:05 – The concept of “Pete’s package” for IT solutions
10:29 – Discussion of the Pentium chip flaw
14:13 – Challenges of managing IT and understanding business needs
17:16 – The importance of seeking to understand in IT leadership
23:45 – Where IT leadership should report in an organization
31:36 – How organizational structure affects IT success
35:26 – Building a diverse toolbox of skills in IT
40:18 – Balancing time, talent, and treasure in IT management
