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Keynote: The Great CIO Musical Chairs - Interim Leadership with Chris Scanzera and Judy Kirby

with Christopher Scanzera and Judy Kirby

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July 10, 2025: Christopher Scanzera, Interim CIO at Lurie Children's Hospital, and Judy Kirby, Executive Recruiter at Kirby Partners, join Bill for a discussion around interim roles. With 53% of sitting healthcare CIOs having been in their roles for only three years, what Bill dubs “the great CIO musical chairs,” the conversation dives into the critical differences between interim and permanent leadership roles. What unique qualities does an interim leader need to succeed when they have just weeks, not months, to build relationships and drive results? The conversation explores what it really takes to transition from interim to permanent leadership in today's rapidly evolving technology landscape.   Key Points:
  • 01:21 The Interim Leadership Landscape
  • 07:24 Building Organizational Alignment
  • 25:11 Compensation and Workload for Interim CIOs
  • 28:40 Preparing for Full-Time CIO Role
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