JUNE 2017CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM8he prevailing challenge within the IT community today is successfully igniting the passions of innovation while remaining focused on delivering the operational excellence required for sustaining a company. As a matter of course and history, we know that there is no compromise in keeping the operations running effectively for the business. So the real question becomes, `how do you integrate a focus on innovation without crowding out the emphasis you've placed on reliably delivering IT operations?' As I ponder this, I assess the situation from three complementary vantage points: Organization, Talent, and Culture.The funny thing is when you think about creating a focus on innovation in your organization, it falls into a lineage with other significant change management challenges that companies are facing. Therefore, in addressing it as a `change to manage,' it is wise to ask yourself the following questions: · How do I organize to deliver innovation?· What talent do I need to deliver innovation and do I have it today?· Is my culture conducive to not just giving birth to innovative ideas but also nurturing them to bear fruit?The question of how to organize for innovation must be assessed from the perspective of what part of the organization you are charging with delivering the innovation and how much time you are asking MEL KIRK, SVP & CIO, RYDERHOW DO YOU STRIKE THE BALANCE BETWEEN OPERATIONS AND INNOVATION AMONG YOUR IT STAFF?Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Ryder (NYSE:R) is a provider of transportation and supply chain management products, and is especially known for its fleet of rental trucksIN MYVIEWTMel Kirk
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