Gartner Executive FastStart™ for Heads of Infrastructure and Operations

Gartner Executive FastStart helps you excel in your first year — and beyond.

Gartner Executive FastStart provides a critical advantage to an incredibly complex role

Heads of infrastructure and operations (I&O) new in their roles face complex challenges from technical debt to a dearth of talent that can grow with the business to building and maintaining infrastructure that creates resilience and supports modernization — not to mention the inevitable learning curve of your new remit.

Executive FastStart identifies common challenges and empowers you to overcome them by prioritizing what matters most. Whether you’re a tenured I&O leader at a new company or you’ve risen through the ranks at your organization, Gartner is here to help you succeed. 

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Why heads of I&O rely on Gartner Executive FastStart

A proven approach.

Gartner leverages lessons learned from thousands of executive transitions across dozens of industries and markets. Tap into what peers have identified as the best ways to anticipate blind spots and overcome common obstacles.

Personalized insights. Practical advice. Immediate impact.

Your transition is unique to you. Executive FastStart is designed to deliver the insights and resources you need to accelerate your impact in the first 30, 60, 90 days and beyond.

Streamlined for success. Prioritized for action.

Save time and effort. Executive FastStart is practical, easy to use and prioritized to enable quick wins and progress your mid- and long-term goals.

Unrivaled depth. Powered by Gartner.

Plan and execute with detailed tools, roadmaps and benchmarks tailored to your situation and goals.

FAQs about Gartner Executive FastStart for heads of I&O

What are the key benefits of Gartner Executive FastStart for heads of infrastructure and operations?

Executive FastStart helps new heads of infrastructure and operations focus and prioritize actions in their first year to quickly maximize impact. It is tailored to recognize the different needs of I&O leaders who’ve never been in the role before and those stepping into a new environment. Executive FastStart addresses the challenges and opportunities you are likely to experience and serves as a starting point for further support. 

How does the Gartner Executive FastStart program help heads of I&O manage complexity?

Infrastructure and operations leaders face the shift to business-led IT, talent displacement amid the rise of GenAI and other emerging technologies, and balancing legacy infrastructure with modernization. To address these and other challenges, Executive FastStart is split into four areas: establishing priorities quickly, delivering on those priorities in your first year and beyond, understanding your organization and role, and building relationships and personal brand.

Drive stronger performance on your mission-critical priorities.