Digital transformation isn't a department. It's a way of operating-starting from the inside out.
In Digital Inside Out, veteran CIO Nicholas Colisto delivers a practical and honest playbook for technology leaders who want to go beyond operations and step into true enterprise leadership. Drawing from decades of experience leading IT at global companies, Nicholas shows how to scale your influence, align with the business, and make technology a driving force for customer value and competitive advantage.
Digital Inside Out is more than a title. It's a philosophy: that true transformation doesn't begin with the market, the competition, or even the boardroom-it begins with you. With your thinking, your team, and your willingness to challenge what's possible from the core of the organization
This book is for the CIO who's ready to stop firefighting and start shaping. It's also for digital leaders who want to expand their influence and drive transformation that matters.
Inside, you'll find:
A clear roadmap through the three phases of CIO leadership: foundation, growth, and legacy
Real-world case studies and lessons from the field-successes and failures alike
Strategies for influencing the C-suite, enabling innovation, and keeping digital transformation aligned with customer and business needs
A mindset shift-from running IT to reimagining how the company works
Digital Inside Out isn't about perfection. It's about momentum.
If you're ready to lead differently-and leave a lasting mark-this book will meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"With the AI era upon us, CIOs and 'the business' must finally collapse the silos and act as one. Digital Inside Out guides CIOs, who are stuck between legacy tech and new AI demands, to get out of the messy middle and lead. Colisto offers us practical guidance and honest reflections and maps a mid-tenure leadership journey-from recalibrating strategy and accelerating innovation to scaling influence and building lasting impact. Colisto invites CIOs to lead from the center of transformation, shaping not just systems-but mindset, culture, and ultimately AI enterprise enablement. This field guide for momentum and resilience could not have come at a better time."
- Martha Heller, CEO of tech search firm, Heller Search Associates and author of The CIO Paradox and Be the Business
"Digital Inside Out is a masterclass on the most consequential transformation a technology executive can undertake: the evolution from operational IT leadership to true strategic leadership of the business. While few leaders or organizations successfully make this aspirational leap in mindset and influence, Colisto offers deeply practical, substantive, and detailed guidance-delivering hard-won wisdom and clarity from his own exceptional journey as one of the most insightful and high-impact leaders in the Fortune 500".
- Adam Alfi, General Partner, ICONIQ
"Transformation isn't about technology. It's about reimagining how a company works and enabling that change through technology. That's why Digital Inside Out stands out. Nicholas Colisto doesn't just write about systems or platforms; he focuses on the real engine of change: mindset, culture, and leadership.
Too often, tech leaders get stuck reacting to noise instead of shaping strategy. This book is a wake-up call. It's for CIOs who are ready to move from operational firefighting to business transformation, from shipping features to driving outcomes.
What I appreciate most is the focus on the inflection point: that moment when leaders either evolve into true business partners or fade into irrelevance. Nicholas lays out what it takes to step up: clarity, courage, and a relentless focus on value.
If you're serious about making an impact that lasts, not just launching another initiative, this is your guide. Read it and get to work."
- Sven Gerjets, Chief Technology Officer, The Gap
In today's boardroom, technology is no longer just an enabler-it's the business strategy. In Digital Inside Out, Nicholas Colisto provides a timely and practical guide for CIOs ready to evolve from operational leaders into enterprise change agents. He captures the mindset shift we all experience when we move from managing systems to shaping outcomes. This book is a valuable resource for any digital leader who wants to earn influence at the highest levels and help drive transformation that delivers long-term impact."
- Mike Anderson, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Netskope
"Digital Inside Out can be a tremendous help as CIOs transform their role from new in position to being an impactful leader through the use of numerous real world case studies and check lists to give them the tools needed to be a strategic partner."
- Ken Hicks, President & Chief Executive Officer, PetSmart
"Digital Inside Out is the leadership blueprint for the CIOs as technology becomes the 'business' from being at the backend. Nicholas Colisto brilliantly reframes IT as a driver of enterprise value-grounded in customer insight, cultural transformation, and strategic agility to deliver superior customer experience and business outcomes. His real-world, experience-led guidance will resonate with any technology leader, who aspires to move to the boardroom. A must-read for those looking to scale impact from the inside out."
- Anupam Singhal, President & Business Group Head - Manufacturing, Tata Consultancy Services
"Digital Inside Out addresses the central question that CIOs - and other transformation-minded executives - face today: How can I become a proactive agent of change, growth, and innovation. With hard-won experience and real-world strategies, Nicholas Colisto aims to help leaders go beyond operational excellence to shaping strategy and building a legacy of success."
- John Gallant, Enterprise Consulting Director, CIO Magazine
"What I appreciated most about Nicholas' book is its concise, straightforward guidance. Too often, new CIOs notch early wins and then settle into maintenance mode. Nicholas reminds us that we must never stop pushing the business - and ourselves - forward."
- Rich Dolce, VP, IT & Americas Information Systems Officer, Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation
"Nicholas has authored an ultimate playbook for leaders to use for navigation in taking an organization through the journey of technology transformation and digital adoption. Not only does this book provide a roadmap for achieving higher success in organizations, but also lends to finding higher meaning and achievement in one's personal career journey."
- Brad Marr, CISO & IT VP, MasterBrand Cabinets
"I have been in sales for my entire professional career and the wisdom and knowledge that Nicholas shares in his book, Digital Inside Out has changed the way I think about speaking to executives. Understanding this allows me to meet them where they are in their journey."
- John Sapone, Chief Revenue Officer, NinjaOne
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Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Professional Training
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Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
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17 s/w Tabellen
17 Tables, black and white
Maße
Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-12845-8 (9781041128458)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Nicholas Colisto is a senior IT executive and multi-award-winning CIO with over 30 years of experience leading digital transformations across Fortune 500 companies and startups. As Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Avery Dennison Corporation, a $9B global manufacturer, he has delivered digital solutions creating sustainable value while leading diverse teams across 50 countries.
Colisto was inducted into the CIO Hall of Fame in 2021 and has been recognized as a CIO 100 Award recipient multiple times. His leadership has helped Avery Dennison earn recognition as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" for five consecutive years. He frequently speaks at industry events and has been featured in Forbes, CIO Magazine, and ComputerWorld. He also serves on the CXO Advisory Board of NinjaOne, a cybersecurity company.
He holds an MS in Information Systems from Pace University. He is also the author of The CIO Playbook, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., which was rated one of the most inspiring books for CIOs and IT leaders by CIO Magazine. He lives with his wife in Florida.
Chapter 1: The Digital Leadership Journey: Understanding Your Phases of Influence. Chapter 2: Shifting into High Gear: CIOs as Strategic Leaders. Chapter 3: Designing Strategy with a Customer Lens. Chapter 4: Recalibrating Strategy from the Core. Chapter 5: Scaling Innovation for Enterprise Impact. Chapter 6: The CIO as Cultural Catalyst. Chapter 7: Navigating Internal and External Disruptions. Chapter 8: Future-Proofing the Organization. Chapter 9: Preparing for the Next Chapter.
