Linda Kennedy Editor CIO Magazine

28 - 30 September 2005 Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour, Sydney

Don Kennedy Managing Director IDG Communications

Con Colovos Executive Director CIO Executive Council - Oceanic Region

What is our Mission and Vision?The organization is committed to the values and goals that were laid out from the beginning:

To shape the future of Information Technology and its role in our national and global vitality.To leverage the collective strengths of a large, powerful coalition of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) for the purpose of achieving change within our own organisations and influencing key industry, academic, media, and governmental groups.

First Year Summary US Executive CouncilLeadershipIT ValueStaffingOffshore OutsourcingSAPVoIPPortfolio ManagementOpen SourceSarbanes-OxleyVendor RelationsSecurityElectronic Medical RecordsDR and Business ContinuityVenture Capital RelationsLaunched in the US on April 23, 2004250 Members10 Active Task Forces driven by 7 Committees Over 200 Peer-to-Peer Calls42 Face-to-Face Meetings and Conference CallsOver 50 Case Studies and ReportsTopics include such watershed issues as

Australian Chapter of CIO Executive Council to date activitiesLaunched April 2005 in AustraliaVisit the US Executive Council to understand mission and vision first handMeet and talk with CIOs to gain perceptions & opinionsCommenced interviews for CIO EC Advisory Board Invitations extended for some of Australias top CIOs to join CIO EC Board (16 Members)Commenced discussions on relevant issues affecting CIOs and IT in AustraliaHeld inaugural Board Meeting of CIO EC 14 July 2005Board identified initiative to take to membersMembers joined initiatives to be part of the decision making and direction of the change

CIO Executive Council Advisory BoardKaren Bard CIOSantos OILSue Bartlett CIOUnilever AustraliaPeter Reynolds CTOCommonwealth BankColin Wood CIOWestpac Financial Paul Cavanagh-DownesCIOAristocratGreg RussellCIOBaptist CommunityGeordye ConynghamCIOCerebosGarry WhatelyCIOCorporate Express

CIO Executive Council Advisory BoardVic Wotherspoon CIOCorrs Chambers WestgarthSteven Pereira CIOEAN/GS1David Miller CIOInvesta Property GroupGeoff LazbergerCIOMFS Financial GroupKeith RoscarelCIONine NetworkPaul EdgecumbeCIONSW GovernmentBruce CarlosCIO RaytheonRichard ConstantineCIOSwinburne University of Technology

Regional & Local GovernanceLegend BlackIn operation BlueIn progress RedIn planning OrangeIn conversation UnderlinedRegional head of operations

Oceanic (Australia-driven) Initiatives

Council Governance

Kon MouzakisDirector Industry Liaison & DevelopmentSwinburne University Higher Education & Mentoring Programme

CIO Mentoring Is there a need?Kon MouzakisDirector Industry Liaison and DevelopmentFaculty of Information and Communication Technologies

Swinburne University-OverviewApprox. 50,000 Students

Swinburne University-OverviewApprox. 50,000 Students6 Campus Locations in Victoria and an International Campus in Kuching, Malaysia.

Swinburne University-OverviewApprox. 50,000 Students6 Campus Locations in Victoria and an International Campus in Kuching, Malaysia.Multi-sectoral University (TAFE & Higher Ed)

Swinburne University-OverviewApprox. 50,000 Students6 Campus Locations in Victoria and an International Campus in Kuching, Malaysia.Multi-sectoral University (TAFE & Higher Ed)Entrepreneurial University culture

Swinburne University-OverviewApprox. 50,000 Students6 Campus Locations in Victoria and an International Campus in Kuching, Malaysia.Multi-sectoral University (TAFE & Higher Ed)Entrepreneurial University cultureFlexible in Learning and Teaching

Swinburne University-OverviewApprox. 50,000 Students6 Campus Locations in Victoria and an International Campus in Kuching, Malaysia.Multi-sectoral University (TAFE & Higher Ed)Entrepreneurial University cultureFlexible in Learning and TeachingFocused in Research

Swinburne University-OverviewApprox. 50,000 Students6 Campus Locations in Victoria and an International Campus in Kuching, Malaysia.Multi-sectoral University (TAFE & Higher Ed)Entrepreneurial University cultureFlexible in Learning and TeachingFocused in ResearchEngaged in Industry and Community

What do the experts say!IT Staffing Report 200570% considered critical balance between IT and Business knowledgeSkills RequiredLeadership SkillsProblem Solving SkillsUnderstanding of Business DynamicsProject ManagementUnderstanding of Corporate Strategy

What do the experts say!Information Age December 2004/January 2005Align IT to BusinessChange ManagementReducing CostsProject ManagementMeeting User Expectations

We are listening.There is a need for:Strong Financial Running a Successful Business SkillsSound Business Management Skills (Accounting, Economics, Management, Quantitative Analysis, Marketing etc..)Communication and Interpersonal SkillsProject Management SkillsEntrepreneurial and Venture Capital SkillsLeadership and Organisational SkillsInnovation and Creativity SkillsIT Governance to Maximise Return to The BusinessReal-Life Skills via Scenario Learning

Educational ProgramsGraduate Certificate

Educational ProgramsGraduate CertificateGraduate Diploma

Educational ProgramsGraduate CertificateGraduate DiplomaMaster Degree

Educational ProgramsGraduate CertificateGraduate DiplomaMaster Degree

What do Australian CIOs want?Executive Council has set up a sub-committee to explore the issue of IT Mentoring and IT Development for up and coming CIOs. Courses will be customised for CIO Executive Council membersKey attributes need to come from the CIO Executive Council members.Need to perform a gap analysis to ensure course content addresses the needs as identified by current CIOs.Set up focus groups to discuss course content.Develop the content and get feedback from Executive Council members.

Joint CollaborationSwinburne University and North Eastern University are currently exploring possible partnership arrangements to meet the formal course requirements.

Thank you

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