While consistent performance metrics are vital, network managers must identify edupreneurs who are both proficient in their work and capable of driving change under adverse circumstances.
Walsh's track record is strong, but we do not underestimate the political sensitivities of driving change within a multinational organisation.
One possible means of driving change in this area of responsibility, as part of wider reform, might be an expectation that news organisations make increased and systematic use of paper trails or audit trails in news.
Instead of a purely vertical exercise, such transformation in business models will require horizontal leadership too: "The process of driving change must take into account the multiple subcultures," they say.
Sun's previous great challenge came in 1992-93, before the Internet boom, said Eric Schmidt, chairman and chief executive of Google and a former top-ranking technical executive at Sun. "I worked for Scott as C.E.O., and he is clearly capable of driving change in the organization.
Mandatory reporting might be one element of driving change, Simmonds said, but he added: "We have to be sure that any reform does not have unintended consequences, such as overloading the system with cases where the child is clearly not in danger of abuse or neglect.
Horst: Your book breaks down three phases of driving change: Seeking, Seeding and Scaling.
Such dire times call for strong leadership that's willing to take action and capable of driving change.
Given the sensitivity of driving change, how should CDOs choose their initiatives to quickly demonstrate value, while not shortening their own tenure?
Cathy Suever, Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer of Parker Hannifin said in a statement released by the company that Parel's "diverse leadership expertise and proven track record of driving change aligned to business strategy will serve him well at Parker, as he assumes responsibility for leading our global IT organization and strategy.
