"Going Green" is the phrase Dejour in business today...and the IT world is not immune to this movement. With that in mind CIO of every business should set the tone for what and how "going green" is accomplished from an IT perspective. Here's a tongue in cheek guide on just how that might look.
I'm going to give a humorous response for the question "What Is Expected Of A Green-Minded CIO?". If it offends anyone .... so be it. There are plenty of serious "answers" available by simply Googling the subject. There's also no "one" approach to going green for a business. The general approach really involves common sense actions which implement energy conservation and address reducing environmental impact of business activities.
Now for the humor ....
First, the aesthetic. Men should grow a beard to start. Next, purchase and drive a hybrid vehicle conspicuously. Eat only organic foods, again, conspicuously. Wear hemp clothing instead of those Brooks Brothers suits. Pat yourself on the back for all you've done for the environment.
Next, the mechanics. The green corporate ethos can be further proclaimed by championing projects that team with alternative energy providers and University R/D. Exploit these token examples of greenness in the media and your company's In The News section. Secure celebrity endorsement from Ed Bagely, Jr. to widen viewership.
The real trick is to surreptitiously outsource all IT directives offshore to unregulated developing nations to circumvent high cost environmental regulations. Don't kid yourself, "green business" is a farce unless you are a manufacturer, international industry regulatory body, or an advanced R/D organization. Other than that, try to use vendors who aren't doing what I mentioned above.
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Date Published :
Oct 21 2009