Description

IT Executive's Playbook Certificate Program

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, effective technology strategy and decision-making is more critical than ever. Our program is designed to equip mid-level managers and newly appointed VPs with the essential skills and insights needed to navigate and excel in their roles.

Program Overview

IT Executive's Playbook Certificate Program is designed to provide practical, strategies and techniques to help navigate current issues facing technology leaders and executives. The course explores current topics using case studies, recent articles and research, and practical examples of IT leadership dilemmas that require critical thinking and decision-making tradeoffs. A graduate certificate will be attainable upon completion of the six-course program.

Upon completion of this 6-week program, participants will:

• Develop strategic thinking skills to analyze complex challenges, evaluate risks, and make informed decisions that drive business success.
• Decide between Project or Product management methods for agile program delivery.
• Develop and maintain executive presence with their leadership team, peers, and external partners.
• Best practices for minimizing risks associated with enterprise (ERP) initiatives.
• Possess a distinction and appreciation for the balance between innovation, risk taking, and consistent results.
• Understand the importance of cultural diversity as it relates to building high performance teams.
• Gain new tools for cultivating strong, partner-centered relationships with key suppliers.

Who Should Attend

• Enterprise Program Directors
• VP and Directors of Technology
• IT Product Management
• Technology Executives
• Recent Graduates of TAG Pathways to Leadership

To receive the program certification, the participant must be present for all 6 courses.

Program Schedule:

• Orientation (May 1, 2025) – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m (EST)

Each course will be held virtually from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (EST)

• Course 1 (May 28, 2025): Product vs. Project mgmt. mandates for Agile development.
• Course 2 (June 11, 2025): De risking ERP and Enterprise implementations. 
• Course 3 (June 25, 2025): Transitioning vendors into your strategic partners. 
• Course 4 (July 9, 2025): Building diverse teams with strong culture for collaboration. 
• Course 5 (July 23, 2025): Innovation and Taking Calculated Risks
• Course 6 (August 6, 2025): Building and Sustaining Executive Presence
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  Bill VanCuren, Educator & Board Advisor

  Bill VanCuren is a global business executive and board member who leads transformations for growth through a balance of technology and business solutions, from private to publicly traded, from mid-size to multibillion-dollar corporations. Bill is an insightful business leader who leads teams through uncertain times, drives execution, and is always at the confluence of human factors and technology introduction.