Testimonials
The opportunity to meet and interact with people who have created success in IT and learn from them what is working and what isn’t. That chance to get exposure to their ideas and experiences (either one-on-one or at the group level) has absolutely been a influencer in the ideas and approaches that I have taken back to the enterprise as well as how I have approached my career. I’m not sure one can put a dollar amount on that."
Michael Kohlman, Information Systems Manager
Cook Group Incorporated
The peer interaction provided by the Council brought many of our objectives at A&E into focus. It helped solidify our thinking as well as corroborating our experiences."
Martin Gomberg, CIO
A&E Television Networks
“I have been a pathways participant for the last two years and have found this program to be an integral part of helping me move my career to the next level. The mentoring program helped me build a network of trusted professionals with whom I could openly discuss similar opportunities and challenges across industries. The mentors who volunteer their time are among some of the top CIOs and are dedicated to helping their mentees grow through the sessions. The ability to leverage the tools that the pathways program provides makes the program an extremely powerful leadership development tool for IT professionals on a path to Executive roles. The ‘Mapping Your Leadership Journey’ program available to Pathways participants helps them think about moving into their next role in real terms through a series of exercises coupled with online material and group discussions. I highly recommend the Pathways program to anyone looking pursue a path to an Executive Level IT position.”"
Shelley Lineham, Head of Solutions
Direct Energy
Mentoring is a critical element of the developmental process for emerging IT executives. Having access to trusted advisors who are already operating at the C-level can provide valuable insight to those seeking a similar journey."
Robert Urwiler, CIO
Vail Resorts
I recently complete the mentorship portion of the CIO Pathways program. I honestly have to say it was truly the best one-on-one coaching experience I have ever received. Working with someone who truly understands what it takes to be a leader in the IT industry really was “key” in identifying area’s that I needed to focus on and strengthen. The mentorship portion has definitely been my personal favorite part of the entire program and has improved my confidence and leadership skills."
Paul Capizzi, Vice President of Technical Services
Fox Television Stations, Inc.
CIO Executive Council's Pathways provides unparalleled access to CIOs, a peer network of IT rising stars and current, captivating, relevant content. In a word - WOW."
Nicole Nitowski, Senior Director
Association of American Medical Colleges
I was looking for policies that support higher education learning in a secure environment and wanted to speak to technology experts across the country. My call with another member about security in higher ed environments was very helpful and allowed us to save approximately $40,000 by leveraging our new joint operations and shared resources. "
John McGuthry, CIO
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)
My experience with Pathways has been rewarding, enlightening and a lot of fun. I have connected with a diverse group of smart professionals who have helped to shape my future direction. Whenever there was something I was trying to seek guidance on, the level of expertise was tremendous and invaluable. Thanks for giving me an opportunity to think, collaborate and strategize! I needed that push and got it. Nice...."
Paulette Foxx Dawodu, Applications Manager
American Federation of Teachers
There are so many great facets to being a CIO Council member; an exhaustive list of relevant content, local, regional and global conferences to meet and network first hand with some of the industry giants, the Pathways Mentoring groups which allow for experienced professionals to give back to the IT community and most important the impressive collection of world class practitioners."
Steven R. Hanna, VP & CIO
Kennametal Inc.
Actually discovering that I’m part of IT. I’ve always just been a technical mind trapped in a creative body. And thought I was unique in that respect. Being in the Pathways program has introduced me to all sorts of other people and groups who are not only teaching me that I’m not as unique as I thought, but also how to extend my capabilities into the larger IT arena. The networking and general sharing of information have made the most direct impression upon me."
Erin Dailey, Director of Project Process & Business Standards
Hearst Magazines Group