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Books That Matter:
Top Picks for IA Professionals
In “Ironwill 360° Leadership: In “Leading the Digital John Taylor has been appointed
Moving Forward,” Douglas Workforce”, Jeffrey W. to revitalise the struggling
Pflug outlines twelve Brown redefines technology internal audit unit at InSports,
transformative leadership leadership, asserting that where auditors have failed to
trends for 2025 and beyond, future IT leaders must align their reviews with the
targeting visionary leaders be business leaders who audit committee’s and executive
eager for success. Key themes understand technology. The leadership’s priorities, leading
include Digital Mindfulness, book explores essential skills to subpar methodologies and
Purpose-Driven Leadership, for navigating today’s fast- strained client relationships. With
Remote Leadership Skills, paced digital workplace, a clear mandate to implement
and Inclusive Leadership. emphasising personal significant improvements within
Pflug emphasises Resilience, resilience, stress management, a year or face outsourcing, Taylor
Sustainability, and Human- and team-building strategies. must navigate a challenging
Centric approaches while It offers actionable insights transformation over the next
exploring the balance between on fostering a culture of twelve months. He aims to
AI and emotional intelligence innovation, managing enhance communication of
(EQ). He introduces Holistic change, and leveraging audit results, leverage quality
Spirituality to redefine technology to empower control and data analytics, and
ethical leadership and calls individuals and optimise address strategic, operational,
on leaders to drive positive processes. With a focus on compliance, and financial risks.
change through service and understanding company Drawing parallels to “The Goal”
philanthropy. This book is a culture and building strong and “The Phoenix Project,” the
blueprint for creating a robust relationships, this guide narrative follows Taylor and
and impactful leadership equips IT leaders—whether his team as they tackle these
legacy. new or seasoned—with the formidable challenges across
tools needed to create a multiple global locations,
competitive edge and unlock employing Kotter’s 8-Step
new opportunities in their Process for Leading Change to
organisations. foster a culture of innovation
and deliver meaningful results
for all stakeholders.
These book recommendations are strictly academic in nature and free from any commercial influence.
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