Envision, Transform and Sustain: A Mantra for IT Success from Matt Wienke, President of Infoverity

Abstract

This article chronicles the sagacious experience of an insightful leader of a successful organization, and his knowledgeable, perceptive, and caring leadership style. The article is presented as an interview with Matt Wienke, president of Infoverity, Inc. Wienke discusses his strategic leadership style, which demonstrates that he is not only perspicacious but also a cultural champion and a preacher of abundance. The article discusses Infoverity’s contemporary business model and the significant role of information technology (IT) and analytics in an IT consulting company. In doing so Wienke discusses challenges, like operating during Covid, and prevalent trends and themes as a guide for young and successful companies today. The article wraps up with an eye to the future to ensure success and lessons that have stood the test of time.

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Vic Matta

Vic Matta, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Analytics and Information Systems (AIS) Department at the College of Business, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. He has ten years of information systems industry experience and a Ph.D. from the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. He teaches courses in Business Analytics, Visualization, and Strategic Use of Analytics. He conducts business consulting and project management in our executive education workshops. He is an accomplished teacher and has won several teaching awards at the college and university. He has many editorial engagements, is an active member of the Association of Information Systems (AIS) and its Special Interest Groups and is the Industry Editor for JITCAR.