

Collins Aerospace CIO Mona Bates Keeps Her “I” on the Prize
The best leaders are highly intentional about keeping themselves and their teams focused on what matters to deliver high-impact results. Collins Aerospace CIO Mona Bates, who was recently named to the Business Transformation 150™ (BT150), Constellation Research’s elite list of top global transformation executives, is an example of this kind of intentional leader. Her leadership style embraces a multi-faceted approach that is reflected in how she shows up as a business leader first and technology leader second.
In this episode, we’re exploring how that approach goes beyond the traditional “I” in CIO, with a focus on seven critical roles embodied by Mona’s leadership: Chief Instigation Officer, Chief Influence Officer, Chief Integrity Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Insights Officer, Chief Impact Officer, and Chief Inspiration Officer.
Tune in to discover:
- How each of the 7 I’s impact leadership effectiveness and impact
- How Mona has introduced and executed new digital transformation
- How to lead in complex organizations with a diversified customer base
- A behind-the-curtain look at Collins Aerospace’s digital transformation journey
- How Mona leverages data and analytics as part of her overall strategy
Featuring submitted questions from:
- Rebecca Rhoads, Retired President, Global Business Services at Raytheon
- Mike Britton, Retired Executive