IBM Study: Three power plays of leaders
It turns out they have three characteristics that help set them apart:
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Partnering is in their DNA
Leading companies partner more and partner more creatively. They are 2 to 3x as likely to engage citizen developers for skills transfer and start-ups for steering IT direction.
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Analytics is their fuel
Analytics is their fuel Armed with mature analytics capabilities and skills, leading companies run their enterprises on insights. For nearly 7 in 10, analytical insights are an integral part of decision-making.
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Integration is their breakaway move
Integration is their breakaway moveBig data & analytics, cloud, mobile and social are all powerful on their own. But leading companies are aiming to deliver a bigger punch – they are 4 to 7x more likely to combine the technologies.
Is it paying off?
See for yourself what outcomes the Pacesetters are reporting on the Pacesetter scoreboard:
To learn more:
- IBM Business Tech Trends Study
- Watch the webcast with Sandy Carter and partners (Aug 21)
- Join in and invite your network to the app jam using data from the study
- IBM Press Release (Aug 25)
About the IBM Center for Applied Insights
The IBM Center for Applied Insights introduces new ways of thinking, working and leading. Through evidence-based research, the Center arms leaders with pragmatic guidance and the case for change.
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––Posted by Julie Yamamoto, Social Media Strategist, IBM Center for Applied Insights
