The academic study of the field of Information Systems proved a helpful preparation for the real responsibilities as CIO. In this talk, Brad will reflect on a few insights from 19 years in university administration and leading IT.
Optional reading available through IU Libraries (try substituting proxyiub in the URL with your campus, e.g., proxyko, or ask your campus library if you have access): Markus, M. L. (1983). Power, Politics, and MIS Implementation. Communications of the ACM, 26(6), 430–444. https://doi-org.proxyiub.uits.iu.edu/10.1145/358141.358148
Brad Wheeler, Ph.D., is the James H. Rudy Professor, Information Systems, IU Kelley School of Business. Dr. Wheeler has taught graduate students and international executive education audiences at the Kelley School since 1996. For 19 years, he served in IU’s IT leadership team and 13 as Vice President for IT & CIO. He was concurrently Vice President for Communications and Marketing from 2018-2020.