Ray Bender
Speaker, Author and Information Technology Consultant
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$6,500Travels From
Austin, Texas, United States
Ray Bender
Biography
Ray Bender is a speaker, consultant, and author with over 16 years experience advising Chief Information Officers and other Senior Executives on the management aspects of Information Technology. In this area he specializes in creating both internal and external alliances to support the technology requirements of the organization. Dr. Bender was a Vice President and Research Director for Gartner Group's North American IT Executive Program where he developed the research agenda to support CIO's from companies of over $1 Billion. Prior to joining Gartner Ray was a Consulting Instructor at IBM's Advanced Business Institute where he specialized in organizational change, creating alliances, leadership, and communications.
He has over 25 years experience with technology organizations in sales, consulting, and management. Ray Bender has successfully lead many organizations, the largest with over 700 people and $500 million is assets.
He has a B.Sc. in History and Sociology, an MBA, and a Ph.D. in Management. Dr. Bender is a graduate of the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College. While in the Army he served two combat tours in Viet Nam as a helicopter pilot. He retired with the rank of Colonel.
Ray Bender is currently a member of the adjunct faculty, teaching management courses at Southwest Texas State University.
Ray Bender
Featured Keynote Programs
Creating an Innovative Culture
Is innovation is the new holy grail? It is difficult to find a technology or business publication without at least one article on innovation. Is this because there hasn’t been a big new technology hit in the last few years or is it people looking for the silver bullet that will solve all of their problems overnight? It may be all of the above, but is it that easy?
This session will examine the conditions necessary in organizations to allow for creativity and innovation. We will discuss where to look for innovation and creativity and once it is found how to implement it successfully. Any change brought about by a new innovation will meet the cultural antibodies that will try to reject the change. We will examine the cultural components of innovation and the leadership activities necessary to support innovation and overcome resistance. Using the Culture Instrument Panel © it will be possible to identify actions and policies crucial to achieving the desired innovative culture.
