Reviews

."What I particularly like about Joe Topinka's approach is it fits perfectly into the project team strategy that companies are finding to be the most productive way to work cross-functionally and with outside-the-company business partners. ...Joe Topinka uses his mentoring experience to help CIOs incorporate this thesis into their work plans..." -- John Sculley, Former Apple CEO "cover copy"

"CIO and IT leaders have the ability to contribute to ROI more than ever. But to do so they must possess a solid understanding of the business itself and, specifically, the ways technology can be an enabler. Companies are seeking IT leaders that have a unique ability to blend business and technology skills. This book gives an excellent overview..." -- Bob Concannon, Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry International "cover copy"

"I'm a passionate believer in the power of leveraging technology to deliver strategic results. This book contains a concise set of pragmatic tools that hits the mark and should be standard in IT organizations." -- Belinda Rodman, VP Enterprise Strategy, Salesforce.com "cover copy"

"In his thoughtful, engaging book, Joe Topinka has defined the role of the IT Business Partner the lynchpin to any successful IT organization. Topinka has laid out a roadmap for how to find them, grow them, and make them successful. A must-read for any IT leader." -- Martha Heller, President, Heller Search Associates, and author of The CIO Paradox: Battling the Cont "cover copy"

"Joe is both a visionary and a brilliant tactician. I am especially drawn to Joe's willingness to involve users, via observational research, in the IT process he is unique among CIOs. [Topinka] leverages user research to create solutions that not only meet customer needs, but drive bottom-line business results. Bravo." -- Tom Gomoll, Founder, Usability Team at Apple, and Principal of Gomoll Research + Design "cover copy"

"Joe Topinka has offered a great leap forward for IT and non-IT executives alike to forge a better path toward collaboration and value creation at the intersection between IT and the rest of the business." -- Peter High, President of Metis Strategy, and author of World Class IT: Why Business Succeeds When IT "cover copy"

"Joe's book lays out a thorough, comprehensive path that embodies the principles of business technology convergence. His approach details the skills IT organizations need to achieve this goal." -- Faisal Hoque, Founder & CEO, BTM Corporation, and author of Winning the 3-Legged Race and The Power "cover copy"