Behind the Firewall: Notes of a Punk CIO
Where chaos meets clarity in the world of IT.
Category: 🪞 Mirror, distorted
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But today’s post is for the quiet legends. The ones who carry projects, shield teams, ask the real questions, and somehow keep the whole machine running in a world full of blockers, buzzwords, and preparation meetings of the preparation meetings. So here’s to the real heroes at every level — with just enough sarcasm to…
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We all know one. The executive who always shows up in success photos — but never in the post-mortem. They don’t do the work. They align. They share insights. They talk to important people. A lot.
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This isn’t innovation. It’s theatre. These are the personas who weaponize buzzwords, overbuild everything, and buy their way into complexity. If you’ve ever wondered why your transformation looks busy but goes nowhere—this is why.
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These aren’t people—they’re patterns. The recurring personas that clog progress, delay outcomes, and make IT leadership a psychological endurance sport. You’ve met them. You might still be fighting them. Here’s your field guide.
Behind the Firewall: Notes of a Punk CIO 