Content from Frank Petersmark
Frank Petersmark PhD is an independent consultant for Tabula Rasa Consulting, LLC. Frank, who formerly served as CIO at Amerisure and as CIO Advocate at X by 2, officially takes on his new role at Tabula Rasa in May 2015. Reach Frank at fpetersmark@gmail.com.
If You Don’t Have a CIO on Your Board, You’re in Trouble (and You May Not Even Know It)
It's a widely accepted truism in this new millennium—if not an entirely proven one—that technology drives innovation and innovation drives competitive advantage. Whether or not that's completely ...
The Evolution of the CIO: More Opportunities Ahead
The theory of evolution is a funny thing. It's widely accepted as scientific fact and the way of things, yet it can't be proven or disproven emphatically. Much the same might be said of the position ...
What CIOs Should be Telling Carrier Board Members About Tech Risks
Many carrier CIOs face the challenge of communicating with their organization's board of directors. It can be difficult sometimes for CIOs to know just how much communication is enough. It can also ...
Why Company Culture Matters to CIOs
Many new CIOs make the same mistake. They've just been hired into their new position and have a mandate from those who did the hiring—the board, the CEO, an executive search committee—to "shake ...
The IT Talent Question: Build or Buy?
Most insurance CIOs and IT leaders have grappled with the build-or-buy question as it relates to software. But the thornier and possibly more important context for the question is how it applies to ...
Today’s CIO Must Have Technology, Business and Leadership Skills
CIOs, like most IT professionals, are by their nature problem-solvers, so self-assessments and career reviews often get lost in favor of just getting things done. But that's a mistake. The recent ...