The First 100 Days As CIO

Partner with Info-Tech for success in this crucial period of transition.

The Situation

You’ve been promoted from within to the role of CIO.
You’ve been hired externally to take on the role of CIO.

Collaborate to collect the details needed to identify the right mode for your organization and determine how it will influence your plan.
Use Info-Tech’s diagnostic tools to align your vision with that of business executives and form a baseline for future reference.

Blueprint Contents

The First 100 Days As CIO – Executive Brief
The First 100 Days As CIO – Storyboard
Organizational Catalog
Cultural Archetype Calculator
IT Capability Assessment
The First 100 Days As CIO – Presentation Deck
The First 100 Days As CIO – Presentation Deck Example
"The First 100 Days" Podcast – Alan Fong, CTO, DealerFX
"The First 100 Days" Podcast – Denis Gaudreault, country manager for Intel’s Canada and Latin America region
"The First 100 Days" Podcast – Dave Penny & Andrew Wertkin, BlueCat
"The First 100 Days" Podcast – Susan Bowen, CEO, Aptum
"The First 100 Days" Podcast – Wayne Berger, CEO IWG Plc Canada and Latin America
"The First 100 Days" Podcast – Eric Wright, CEO, LexisNexis Canada
"The First 100 Days" Podcast – Erin Bury, CEO, Willful

Member Testimonials

After each Info-Tech experience, we ask our members to quantify the real-time savings, monetary impact, and project improvements our research helped them achieve. See our top member experiences for this blueprint and what our clients have to say.

9.4/10

Overall Impact

$16,957

Average $ Saved

Average Days Saved

Member Testimonials
Client	Florida State College at Jacksonville
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	$15,640
Days Saved	10
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	US Silica
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	$13,600
Days Saved	10
Testimonial	The facilitator's knowledge and experience is most valuable. No complaints about the experience. The facilitator's knowledge and experience is most valuable. No complaints about the experience.

Member Testimonials
Client	America's Christian Credit Union
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	$2,720
Days Saved	2
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Highlands County Clerk of Courts
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	$34,000
Days Saved	5
Testimonial	I greatly appreciate Manish's insight. We typically go over how things have gone since the last call and Manish always has a lot of invaluable info... I greatly appreciate Manish's insight. We typically go over how things have gone since the last call and Manish always has a lot of invaluable information to share.

Member Testimonials
Client	The City of Winchester
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	$15,755
Days Saved	14
Testimonial	Best - Positive feedback tailored to my unique situation and professional development. Worst- Case Study and podcasts, for example, are from indiv... Best - Positive feedback tailored to my unique situation and professional development. Worst- Case Study and podcasts, for example, are from individuals or CIO from large companies. I would love to see a case study that is similar to my current experience - and apples to apples comparison.

Member Testimonials
Client	Allegheny College
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	$2,740
Days Saved	5
Testimonial	Brain presented a fantastic framework to work through strategy creation and a pathway to execution. Brain presented a fantastic framework to work through strategy creation and a pathway to execution.

Member Testimonials
Client	Billion Automotive
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	$34,250
Days Saved	10
Testimonial	I felt this program was valuable and was able to validate things we already had in the process as part of our transition. I think taking the time ... I felt this program was valuable and was able to validate things we already had in the process as part of our transition. I think taking the time to understand and see the value in the class at the beginning was pry the hardest part.

Member Testimonials
Client	Belmond
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	$82,000
Days Saved	50
Testimonial	The interaction with Ross was great! We didn't follow a script and we adpted for what my needs and expectations were. The interaction with Ross was great! We didn't follow a script and we adpted for what my needs and expectations were.

Member Testimonials
Client	Jewett-Cameron Trading Company
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	$7,799
Days Saved	20
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Minneapolis Public Schools
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	$123K
Days Saved	32
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Seminole Gaming
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	$30,999
Days Saved	29
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Yolo County
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	10
Testimonial	This is my first experience being in the role of a CIO. Having a template and a systematic way of going about my first several months on the job h... This is my first experience being in the role of a CIO. Having a template and a systematic way of going about my first several months on the job has been invaluable. The tools (diagnostics) have been a game changer for how I approach my new adventure. Brian is an extremely good sounding board to talk about ideas and provide feedback.

Member Testimonials
Client	Green Brick Partners
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	$61,999
Days Saved	60
Testimonial	The First 100 Days As CIO program has been an extremely valuable asset. Even as an internal hire, the initial onslaught of information when I stepp... The First 100 Days As CIO program has been an extremely valuable asset. Even as an internal hire, the initial onslaught of information when I stepped into the CIO role was overwhelming. This program provided me with a proven strategy that was easily customized and scaled to fit my situation. Within a few short weeks it has allowed me to quickly asses the state of the IT Department, identify and implement a few quick wins, begin the conversations to drive alignment between IT and the CEO/Executive team , and provide a road-map to start rebuilding the relationships/communication lines between IT and the rest of the Business. As a first time IT Department Leader, having Brian working one-on-one with me through each step was a tremendous benefit. The passion he has for this program is demonstrated in the amount research and time he has put into developing its framework and content. His experience on the subject make him an excellent sounding board and expert guide to ensure I am on the right track. The added touches of the 'First 100 Days' Podcast and complimentary case studies, spread throughout the program, help to reinforce how key the first 100 days really are. The First 100 Days As CIO program provided me with a blueprint to quickly move past a state of information overload and enabled me to immediately start generating results and begin laying the ground work for long term success in my new Role.

Member Testimonials
Client	BF&M (Canada) Limited
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	8/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	N/A
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Infusion Software, Inc., dba Keap
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	$12,733
Days Saved	10
Testimonial	Very clear guidance and discussion. Andy really cut through to some core ideas and processes that I could implement to allow me to focus on success... Very clear guidance and discussion. Andy really cut through to some core ideas and processes that I could implement to allow me to focus on success for myself and my stakeholders in my first 100 days

Member Testimonials
Client	Quebec Iron Ore
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	N/A
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Augusta National Golf Club
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	N/A
Testimonial	I enjoyed the conversation with Andy to getting some of his ideas and insights on how I can be more successful in my role, and potential future rol... I enjoyed the conversation with Andy to getting some of his ideas and insights on how I can be more successful in my role, and potential future role. I look forward to the next steps!

Member Testimonials
Client	Regional Sanitation & Sacramento Area Sewer District
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	2
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	8/10
$ Saved	$12,733
Days Saved	10
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Saskatchewan Water Security Agency
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	N/A
Testimonial	Talking with Andy was a great experience, the knowledge and advice will help me navigate my transition a lot easier, as well as help to avoid some ... Talking with Andy was a great experience, the knowledge and advice will help me navigate my transition a lot easier, as well as help to avoid some of the common pitfalls that I could already see myself thinking.

Member Testimonials
Client	Experience	Impact	$ Saved	Days Saved	Testimonial
Florida State College at Jacksonville	Guided Implementation	9/10	$15,640	10
US Silica	Guided Implementation	9/10	$13,600	10	The facilitator's knowledge and experience is most valuable. No complaints about the experience. The facilitator's knowledge and experience is most valuable. No complaints about the experience.
America's Christian Credit Union	Guided Implementation	10/10	$2,720	2
Highlands County Clerk of Courts	Guided Implementation	10/10	$34,000	5	I greatly appreciate Manish's insight. We typically go over how things have gone since the last call and Manish always has a lot of invaluable info... I greatly appreciate Manish's insight. We typically go over how things have gone since the last call and Manish always has a lot of invaluable information to share.
The City of Winchester	Guided Implementation	10/10	$15,755	14	Best - Positive feedback tailored to my unique situation and professional development. Worst- Case Study and podcasts, for example, are from indiv... Best - Positive feedback tailored to my unique situation and professional development. Worst- Case Study and podcasts, for example, are from individuals or CIO from large companies. I would love to see a case study that is similar to my current experience - and apples to apples comparison.
Allegheny College	Guided Implementation	9/10	$2,740	5	Brain presented a fantastic framework to work through strategy creation and a pathway to execution. Brain presented a fantastic framework to work through strategy creation and a pathway to execution.
Billion Automotive	Guided Implementation	9/10	$34,250	10	I felt this program was valuable and was able to validate things we already had in the process as part of our transition. I think taking the time ... I felt this program was valuable and was able to validate things we already had in the process as part of our transition. I think taking the time to understand and see the value in the class at the beginning was pry the hardest part.
Belmond	Guided Implementation	9/10	$82,000	50	The interaction with Ross was great! We didn't follow a script and we adpted for what my needs and expectations were. The interaction with Ross was great! We didn't follow a script and we adpted for what my needs and expectations were.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Company	Guided Implementation	9/10	$7,799	20
Minneapolis Public Schools	Guided Implementation	10/10	$123K	32
Seminole Gaming	Guided Implementation	10/10	$30,999	29
Yolo County	Guided Implementation	10/10	N/A	10	This is my first experience being in the role of a CIO. Having a template and a systematic way of going about my first several months on the job h... This is my first experience being in the role of a CIO. Having a template and a systematic way of going about my first several months on the job has been invaluable. The tools (diagnostics) have been a game changer for how I approach my new adventure. Brian is an extremely good sounding board to talk about ideas and provide feedback.
Green Brick Partners	Guided Implementation	10/10	$61,999	60	The First 100 Days As CIO program has been an extremely valuable asset. Even as an internal hire, the initial onslaught of information when I stepp... The First 100 Days As CIO program has been an extremely valuable asset. Even as an internal hire, the initial onslaught of information when I stepped into the CIO role was overwhelming. This program provided me with a proven strategy that was easily customized and scaled to fit my situation. Within a few short weeks it has allowed me to quickly asses the state of the IT Department, identify and implement a few quick wins, begin the conversations to drive alignment between IT and the CEO/Executive team , and provide a road-map to start rebuilding the relationships/communication lines between IT and the rest of the Business. As a first time IT Department Leader, having Brian working one-on-one with me through each step was a tremendous benefit. The passion he has for this program is demonstrated in the amount research and time he has put into developing its framework and content. His experience on the subject make him an excellent sounding board and expert guide to ensure I am on the right track. The added touches of the 'First 100 Days' Podcast and complimentary case studies, spread throughout the program, help to reinforce how key the first 100 days really are. The First 100 Days As CIO program provided me with a blueprint to quickly move past a state of information overload and enabled me to immediately start generating results and begin laying the ground work for long term success in my new Role.
BF&M (Canada) Limited	Guided Implementation	8/10	N/A	N/A
Infusion Software, Inc., dba Keap	Guided Implementation	10/10	$12,733	10	Very clear guidance and discussion. Andy really cut through to some core ideas and processes that I could implement to allow me to focus on success... Very clear guidance and discussion. Andy really cut through to some core ideas and processes that I could implement to allow me to focus on success for myself and my stakeholders in my first 100 days
Quebec Iron Ore	Guided Implementation	9/10	N/A	N/A
Augusta National Golf Club	Guided Implementation	10/10	N/A	N/A	I enjoyed the conversation with Andy to getting some of his ideas and insights on how I can be more successful in my role, and potential future rol... I enjoyed the conversation with Andy to getting some of his ideas and insights on how I can be more successful in my role, and potential future role. I look forward to the next steps!
Regional Sanitation & Sacramento Area Sewer District	Guided Implementation	9/10	N/A	2
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC	Guided Implementation	8/10	$12,733	10
Saskatchewan Water Security Agency	Guided Implementation	9/10	N/A	N/A	Talking with Andy was a great experience, the knowledge and advice will help me navigate my transition a lot easier, as well as help to avoid some ... Talking with Andy was a great experience, the knowledge and advice will help me navigate my transition a lot easier, as well as help to avoid some of the common pitfalls that I could already see myself thinking.

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