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Consider the concepts of IT leadership, professionalism and the nature of strategic decision-making. Identify from other sources a short list of desirable leadership characteristics. In 200 words or more, discuss what you think are the most important leadership characteristics on that list and in forming effective business strategies appropriate to achieve those IT strategies.

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Consider the concepts of IT leadership, professionalism and the nature of strategic decision-making. Identify from other sources a short list of desirable leadership characteristics.

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One of the most desirable leadership characteristics is the ability to implement change in the organization. Employee resistance is one of the major issue in the implementation of IT strategies, new technologies and processes and thus, it is one of the most important role of the leader to prepare ...

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