Technology is the primary driver of organizational competition.
Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, analytics and cybersecurity now define how we manage risk, price products and improve customer experiences.
At Lawrence Technological University College of Business and Information Technology (CoBIT), leaders learn to move beyond simply adopting tools to achieve strategic alignment.
According to Matthew Cole, PhD, dean, CoBIT, successful organizations treat emerging technologies as enterprise-wide capabilities while AI sharpens forecasting.
“Technology decisions start with business value to ensure every adoption delivers a meaningful impact,” Cole said.
He stressed that modern executives lead effectively by understanding how technology influences performance and accountability. This requires a blend of technical awareness and Human Intelligence (HI) to navigate ethical questions and manage cybersecurity.
“Leadership today is about asking the right questions to fully grasp the implications of the systems we use,” Cole said.
Disciplined implementation for sustainable results
A lasting advantage comes from disciplined implementation and strong governance. Rather than simply automating existing processes, Cole said successful leaders rethink workflows to amplify their strategy.
“Technology amplifies the clarity of your strategy. A clear strategy leads to clear, measurable results.”
Thriving companies start with a business problem and invest in leadership capability alongside technical talent. They see technology adoption as a positive change-management opportunity that aligns innovation with their mission and values.
Connecting innovation to outcomes
LTU embeds these “new rules” into its curriculum by integrating analytics, cybersecurity and management with strategy and ethics. This interdisciplinary approach ensures theory and practice work together to develop well-rounded professionals.
“Our goal is to prepare leaders who connect innovation to outcomes with ethics and integrity, as that principled connection is where true value is created,” Cole said.
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