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Ryerson IT Program

The IT Leadership Development Program is a unique collaboration between Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management (ITM), which offers the only curriculum in Canada that covers the business management of information, communication and technology, and THE CIO SUMMIT®, which for more than 17 years has been Canada’s leader in IT executive development. It comprises three four-day modules.

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Module 1:
FOCUS ON STRATEGY, INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP
May 3-6, 2010

Module 2:
ALIGNING I.T. TO THE BUSINESS
June 14-17, 2010

Module 3:
DELIVERING ON THE PROMISE: REALISTIC RESPONSES FOR REMARKABLE RESULTS
September 13-16, 2010

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It is an innovative university-level program aimed at preparing today’s information technology managers for the challenges they will face as they reach the senior management level in their organizations. Participants will gain a better understanding of the role of the CIO, the business-critical manager who today must deal with the triad of information, business process and systems. They will also learn how to cope with the politics of being a member of the senior executive team, to act with agility in decision making, to identify the business drivers of IT support, to mitigate risk factors, to analyze key metrics for the return on investment and to understand the legal and contractual issues of outsourcing. Inspired by faculty members with years of industry experience, participants are encouraged to share best practices and develop executive strategies and ideas that will carry them into the future.


The course comprises three modules:
Focus on Strategy, Innovation and Leadership
May 3-6, 2010
Module 2 Aligning IT to the Business
June 14-17, 2010
Module 3 Delivering on the Promise: Realistic Responses
for Remarkable Results
September 13-16, 2010

IT Leadership Development Program Details

The right step in your professional development
As an experienced IT business manager, you will gain the skills and knowledge that will prepare you for moving to the next level in your IT career. As you proceed through the three modules of the program, each will build on the themes and concepts explored in the previous one, leading to a full understanding of the business challenges of IT executives. Graduates are eligible to become members of the CIO Association of Canada. CIPS members will receive an ISP recertification credit.

Invaluable networking
An important element of any learning experience is the people you meet along the journey. The nature of the cohort model of the IT Leadership Development Program, which has a limited enrolment of 40, promotes a positive networking environment where you will form lasting business relationships with the CIOs of tomorrow.

Industry experts
THE CIO SUMMIT® is a recognized leader in IT executive development in Canada. Through its vast network, it is able to attract some of the most respected and experienced business leaders in the IT industry. These experts share best practices and provide insight into the critical issues facing CIOs today and tomorrow.

Academic reputation
The Ryerson University Ted Rogers School of Management is renowned for offering the only curriculum in Canada that solidly covers the business management of information, communication and technology (ICT), making its alumni leading contributors to Canada’s ICT economy. The IT Leadership Development Program draws on the School’s expertise and experience to complement its curriculum.

Learning format
The program’s unique approach to senior-level IT education pairs a leading academic in the field with an experienced practitioner for each of the three modules to ensure that you gain insight into both theory and practice, all the while with an eye toward your future roles as CIOs.

Ideal location
The program will be delivered at a venue located in Toronto, the heart of Canada’s ICT industry. The environment and classroom formats are designed to provide maximum opportunity for interaction and group learning in keeping with the nature of executive-level education.

Testimonials from IT Leadership Development Program alumni

“The Ryerson University / The CIO Summit® IT Leadership Development Program has proven to be one of the most insightful and pragmatic business resources available for senior technology leaders in Canada. As an alumnus of the program and having sent my senior staff to the course, I can speak first-hand of the tremendous value it has provided in the succession planning and professional development in my organization. The depth of experience and insight of the CIOs and instructors in the faculty is second to none and the content is focused on the challenges IT leaders are facing now.

“The CIO Association of Canada is pleased to recommend the program to our members, many of whom have reaped its benefits.”
Andrew Dillane, President, CIO Association of Canada; Group CIO, Randstad Canada Companies

“This is an excellent program for aspiring CIOs. I also recommend it to anyone who is relatively new to their CIO role or as a refresher for those who have been a CIO for a while. The program blends the right amount of theory with very practical tools and best practices. The instructors are top-notch and are all knowledgeable practitioners. I wish I had taken this program four years ago when I started my current CIO job. It would have helped me significantly in implementing my agenda much more quickly. I plan to get all or most of my management team to take this program.”
Siegfried Fuchsbichler, Assistant Deputy Minister, Information and Communications Technology, Department of Highways and Public Works, and Chief Information Officer (CIO), Government of Yukon

“As a participant and a supporter of the IT Leadership Development Program — I've attended and had my own staff attend — I can't recommend it highly enough. It uses current thinking and a widely varying faculty skill and experience set to deliver a compelling and practical educational experience.”
Michael Carpenter, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Information Management Branch, Government of British Columbia

“The IT Leadership Development Program is an excellent opportunity to learn from well-established, senior IT leaders whose insight, knowledge and experience really help put today’s IT challenges in perspective, and they offer both practical and theoretical solutions to meet those challenges. The program is also a great opportunity to network with fellow IT professionals and to share best practices with each other. I found the format, with three four-day sessions over six months, provided the right pace in an ideal setting for a program of this nature. Each session delivered valuable material that I was able to bring back and put into practice right away.”
Rick Coutts, Manager, Vice President, IT and Integration, TransCanada Pipelines Limited

“What more can I say – a great course given by some of the best IT practitioners in the world.”
Roman Mateyko, Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs, Government of British Columbia

For more information on CIO SUMMIT® sponsor or speaker opportunities or
to learn about other upcoming CIO SUMMIT® events, contact Barry Clavir at
416-573-0713 or bclavir@ciosummit.com.

 

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