So Class #5 was a welcome change of pace...we had a presentation by the CIO of Mortenson (major player in construction industry in MN and across the nation).
He was an entertaining guy and (I think) had a good story to tell. I like the fact Doug brought in a "real life" person in an under-represented industry to the Carlson School to talk to us. Being the CIO of a major corporation, this guy carries like 3 laptops and 2 PDAs at all times. He detailed how technology can help (or hurt) Mortenson in huge projects like the new Twins stadium.
What I found most fascinating was Mortenson's dedication to cutting edge technology...it seems that the CIO is an integral part of daily operations instead of a consulting position when it comes to decisions within Mortenson.
I think Doug's purpose in bringing in Mortenson's CIO was to drive home the idea that technology is more than just lip service...the bottom line is impacted by technology...and it's so easy to forget that. Most rank-and-file employees are happy as long as their email works and they can access the internet. Cole's speech revealed that information (and the appropriate use of it) is so much more than just email and internet.
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