Leading in Challenging Times TASSCC Reboot Camp- Strengthening the Core Harry D. Raduege, Jr. Lieutenant General, (USAF, Ret) Chairman, Deloitte Center for Cyber Innovation Deloitte Services LP August 8, 2011
Keeping up with Today’s Challenges
Create value in an increasingly complex environment Doing more with less Getting back to basics Challenge Think out-of–the-box to solve! Cost Reduction & Budget Constraints Be Bold — Get creative & flexible IT Modernization Cloud, Data Centers, Mobility — Priorities Workforce issues: attrition, retention, recruitment Take care of your people, keep up with the times State and Local Government Reform Don’t play politics — make practical & strategic decisions Federal Deficit Pressures on States Plan ahead for reduced Federal support Security Protect your organization strategically — short & long term — what’s coming in & what’s going out Create value in an increasingly complex environment
Raduege’s Formula for Success
Raduege’s Formula for Success Appearance Do your best , whatever the job (“...someone is always watching.” Colin Powell, Guideposts magazine, Nov 91) — Attitude weighs heavily Work boss’ problems Volunteer Plan early — Work priorities Bird dog your projects Eliminate “aw shux” — seriousness & number count heavily Change to improve yourself Be a team player — office, agency, citizens, state, USA, industry, community, home Take care of people & their families Set personal goals Take notes Praise in public/reprimand in private “In God We Trust” (our national motto) — A partnership for strength, guidance, integrity, courage, honor, loyalty, service, ethics...
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