Break Boxes and Build Teams
12The traditional hierarchical team structure has served its purpose for a very long time; and continues to do so. However, changes in business models, geopolitical landscape, technology and culture requires that we expand the definition of a team.
A broader range of skill sets are necessary, in order to evaluate risks and identify opportunities. The skill sets of team members should remain specialized, but they should exist in an environment that brings them together and promotes trust. So, the question is, as someone who may be responsible for bringing these cross-functional skill sets together, how do you go about navigating your organization to achieve this goal?
Tune in at 12:00pm ET on Jan 26th to hear perspectives on this from Kurt John, CISO at Siemens.
As Chief Cybersecurity Officer, Kurt John is responsible for overseeing strategy and operations in the enterprise’s largest market globally, consisting of over $23B in revenue. Specifically, in this role he oversees the coordination of cybersecurity for Siemens’ products, solutions, services, and infrastructure utilized to deliver value to Siemens USA’s customers.
Beyond the parameters of his US role within Siemens, Kurt also serves as a member of the Siemens Cybersecurity Board (CSB), where he works alongside international colleagues to set strategy, address global challenges and evaluate actions focusing on securing new opportunities in areas pertaining to cybersecurity.
Kurt has also recently been appointed to Governor Northam’s Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority as a member of the Board of Directors where he contributes to the continued economic and technological development of the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is also a member of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce's Innovation & Technology executive committee.
Kurt serves as a trusted voice in the cybersecurity industry, providing thought leadership on a variety of topics pertaining to enterprise security, IT/OT security and more. He has shared his expertise with many external bodies including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Government Accountability Office, UN Under Secretary General’s Office and US Congress.
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