724: Jennifer Hartsock, CIDO of Cargill, discusses the lessons in leadership that she has learned over her seasoned career and how she has used those lessons to realize the art of the possible at Cargill. She explains her preference for the term ‘digital’ over ‘IT’, describes the value both federated and centralized solutions have within her team, and shares anecdotes about how technology has improved the customer experience at the company. When it comes to leadership, Jen shares her “Four Ls of Leadership,” the “platinum rule” she lives by, and how these frameworks have pushed her to be a strategic driver in the CIO role. Finally, Jen reflects on the keys to her continued success, the progress we still have to bring more women into STEM fields, and the trends in technology that are on her roadmap.
Cargill CIDO Jen Hartsock on Being a Connector for Customers & Employees | Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews) podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast