CIO Guy Hadari on the management skills that set IT leaders apart

With several CIO stints now under his belt, Hadari certainly learned how to manage, and today he places a premium on the management skills of his senior leadership team. The ability to think strategically — and focus on details “I expect IT leaders to know their business, the details, the numbers, and also be able to step back and take a bigger look,” he says. 2. At Biogen, Hadari’s extended leadership team, which is one level below his senior IT leadership team, owns the strategy and plan for IT improvement.