{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6723615c981ad02cb413ff68/68c42a736078db9201bf0b9c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"BRM – From the Desk of a CIO | Bob Thiele & Megan Diehm","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6723615c981ad02cb413ff68/1757689159833-69ec83a4-f877-44b0-9f9b-cb7d88e4cf66.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>BRM – From the Desk of a CIO | The IT Business Partner Podcast (Ep. 28)</p><p><br></p><p>What happens when a CIO truly sees the value of Business Relationship Management?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Bob Thiele, CIO of the City of Fort Wayne, and Megan Diehm, IT Business Relationship Manager, to unpack the BRM role from a CIO’s perspective. Together, they share how trust, sponsorship, and proof of value turned BRMs into one of IT’s most strategic assets.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><p>• Proving the Model – from project management roots to 200% process improvements</p><p>• Earning Sponsorship – building trust through ROI, cost reduction, and alignment</p><p>• Reaping the Benefits – how BRMs enabled faster decisions and stronger collaboration</p><p>• Raising the Profile – elevating BRMs from “order-takers” to trusted advisors</p><p><br></p><p>This is a real-world example of how CIO leadership + BRM excellence can transform IT’s role in driving strategy, innovation, and outcomes that matter.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen on Apple / Spotify</p><p>📹 Join the #BusinessPartnerNetwork conversation: https://bpn.goagora.org/</p><p><br></p><p>#BRM #CIO #Leadership #ITBusinessPartner #TheITBusinessPartnerPlaybook</p>","author_name":"Marc Morley"}