Fast-track your career as an IT manager
with a service designed to help you make the transition from being technically skilled to understanding the core business skills necessary to succeed as an upwardly mobile IT manager.
These comprehensive resources from Ken Lentz IT Management Coaching equip you with essential expertise in budgeting, project management, team building and governance (the essential core skills of a CIO), offering a clear path from technical know-how to executive-level insight. Whether through personalized coaching, deep-dive books, or flexible online courses, you’ll acquire skills that set you apart and accelerate your advancement, preparing you for senior IT roles and greater career impact.
Ken Lentz brings over 35 years of transformative IT leadership experience, having risen through the ranks from manager to CIO of a global company. His deep understanding of both the technical and strategic sides of IT uniquely positions him to offer insights that empower IT managers to excel. Ken’s coaching, books, and courses draw from real-world successes, equipping managers with the practical skills needed to fast-track their careers.
THE CHALLENGES
As you advance in your career as an IT manager and executive, there are 4 skill domains that will becoming increasingly more important for you to continuously improve on, even over any technical skill. These are the skills we focus on.
Building the Team
It is your team that will, ultimately, execute the technology initiatives for the organizations you will support in your career. Building and maintaining a strong, collaborative team is essential for IT managers, as it drives productivity, innovation, and resilience.
Project Management
Execution on initiatives, small to extremely large, is the core job of an IT organization. A world class IT leader needs to excel at spinning up and completing these initiatives with comprehensive project management skills.
Budgeting
As you approach the CIO level, you will learn that budgeting may seem like the focus of most of your effort. This is especially true when you realize that budgeting is not simply coming up with and monitoring your annual expenses but, rather, the on-going management of all your resources be they financial, technological, or human.
Governance
Governance is the fastest emerging responsibility for IT executives that provides the structure and accountability needed to manage risk, ensure compliance, and uphold standards across IT operations. IT managers skilled in governance help safeguard the organization’s assets, maintain trust, and create a sustainable framework for future growth.
THE SOLUTIONS
Learn from Ken’s 30+ years of IT management experience through career-transforming coaching insights found only in his book series, and in one-on-one personalized coaching.
12 Books
5 Courses
Mentoring & Coaching
Ken’s guidance and coaching were instrumental in helping me navigate complex challenges, develop strategic thinking, and refine my leadership skills.
Ken consistently encouraged me to take on new challenges and responsibilities. He provided the support and feedback I needed to grow professionally and advance in my carreer.
Ken has provided the support I’ve needed to grow both professionally and personally. His mentorship has profoundly shaped my career.
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