Gain Leadership Advantage
While technology moves quickly and every organization is unique, executive leaders face common challenges.
Joining and engaging in a peer leadership network with C-Suite colleagues from diverse industries working on similar problems is one of the best investments your organization can make in technology leadership and management effectiveness.
The heart of the Inspire Leadership Network is helping CIOs & CISOs build meaningful, professional relationships both locally and internationally.
Across all chapters, over 1,700
of member organizations 7.15B
In Great Company
The Inspire Leadership Network is comprised of C-level technology leaders from public and private businesses, government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit institutions.
“Developing these relationships and friendships is making me better at my job.”
Christy Barker
“It’s been fuel to expanding my professional network.”
Mike Larson
“What I saw right away was some of the smartest people in the room.”
Brad Green
We asked members
“What brings value to your membership?”
Peer relationships in a trusted, non-commercial setting
Each local chapter regularly convenes leading CIOs and CISOs and fosters meaningful relationships by hosting non-commercial, member-led programs—helping members gain leadership advantage.
93% of members believe they are forming trusted peer relationships in a safe, member-led, non-commercial environment.
76% of members find the most value in building a network of peers tackling similar challenges.
Local leadership with international impact
In addition to connecting members locally, Inspire provides resources and access to signature programs across all chapters in the United States & Toronto.
53% of members joined their chapter to build relationships with their local peers.
97% of members agree that their local chapter experience has more than met expectations, describing their peers as “trusted advisors” who regularly help them save time and money.
Collaboration & Benchmarking
In any gathering of Inspire members, the strategic initiative one member is about to begin has likely been successfully completed by another. Collaboration improves results over working alone and can add extraordinary value to an organization.
- InspirePULSE | Quarterly Member Surveys
- Connect | Secure Mobile App & Online Portal
- Slack Workspace | Member-Focused Channels
Leadership Development
Exclusive to Inspire members, leadership development programs are available to CIOs, CISOs and their team members through the Inspire Leadership Academy.
63% of members are interested in leadership training.
3/4 of members would like to engage in more leadership development for themselves and/or their teams.
Dedicated Inspire Team Does the Work
In addition to a local, member-led Advisory Board, chapters are supported by a full-time executive director and professional staff.
93% of members agree that the professionalism and helpfulness of the Inspire staff, operations & communications are consistently high.
Membership Means Connection
Local
Member-Directed Leadership Discussions
Member-Hosted Insider Programs
Member Breakfasts & Dinners
Virtual Strategy Calls
National
Converge – annual national member conference
Leadership Unscripted - a quarterly, virtual program connecting, recognizing, and inspiring the women of the Inspire Leadership Network
Innovation Showcase – rapid review of emerging tech companies selected by members
Chapter Programs – full access to all Inspire programs across the country
Digital Resources
Slack Workspace | Member-Focused Channels
Real-time connection & collaboration with peers in all chapters
Connect | Mobile App & Online Portal
Secure access to the national member directory, member expertise, and all chapter programs
InspirePULSE | Quarterly National Member Surveys
Regular benchmarking with member peers on mission-critical leadership issues & topics
Inspire Leadership Academy
Next Generation Leader: Cohort-based leadership development programs designed for managers & directors
Next Generation C-Suite: Empowering VPs & C-Suite executives through unique leadership programs
“It’s about building real relationships and real connections.”
Brian Shield
“What sets it apart for me is the diverse verticals that are represented.”
Charles Thompson
“If there’s a problem, there’s a solution in this group.”